George Nakashima Captain's Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Captain's Chair Beautiful original Dark Surface wonderful spline details Clients name to underside of the chair
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Walnut
George Nakashima Captain's Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Captain's Chair Beautiful original Dark Surface wonderful spline details Clients name to underside of the chair
Walnut
$1,560Sale Price / item|20% Off
Studio-Made Captain’s Chairs in American Black Walnut, Winged Foot-2020
By Angelo Montaperto, Justinian Montaperto, Montaperto Studios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This shape has influenced modern design as well, with interpretations from the inimitable Nakashima (captain’s chairs), and countless others.
Walnut
Captain’s Chair by George Nakashima, 1970
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Captain’s chair by George Nakashima, 1970. American black walnut.
Walnut
George Nakashima Captains Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nakashima Captains chair made from English walnut, circa 1954.
George Nakashima Captains Chair Nakashima Studio
By George Nakashima Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nakashima captains chair Nakashima Studio, American black walnut, 1955.
Walnut
George Nakashima Captains Chairs, a Pair
By George Nakashima
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of authentic George Nakashima Captain’s chairs. Walnut. Hand carved seat and spindles.
Walnut
Pair of George Nakashima Captain's Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of George Nakashima Chairs. Beautiful original finish. Original clients name on underside of the seat. Elegant details include splines on the back and top of arms. Nice wood s...
Walnut
George Nakashima Captain's Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Winter Park, FL
Made in American black walnut, a Captain's chair by G. Nakashima with hand-carved seat and spindle.
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Nakashima Captain's Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of black walnut armchairs by George Nakashima.
Walnut
George Nakashima Captain Chair in Black Walnut
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An accomplished example from American midcentury craftsman George Nakashima. The black walnut Captain chair has a curved, peaked backrest atop carved spindles.
Walnut
Set of 8 George Nakashima Captain's Chairs in Black Walnut
Located in New York, NY
Amazing original matched set of 8 Captain's chairs by George Nakashima. A brilliant and comfortable chair design utilizing many of Nakashima's trademark techniques; carved shovel sea...
George Nakashima Early Set of 8 Walnut "Captain" Chairs, 1959
By George Nakashima
Located in Coronado, CA
So, don't miss the opportunity to own the finest set of early George Nakashima "Captain" chairs on the market today.
Walnut
George Nakashima Black Walnut Captain Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captain chair from American midcentury craftsman George Nakashima.
Walnut
Set of Four George Nakashima Black Walnut Captain's Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An accomplished set of four captain chairs from American midcentury craftsman George Nakashima.
Walnut
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H 28.5 in W 24 in D 20 in
George Nakashima Studio Dining Set featuring Black Walnut Captain Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dining set from American midcentury craftsman George Nakashima. The set features four black walnut captains chairs and square live edge dining table.
Walnut
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H 28.5 in W 23 in D 20 in
Early Set of Six Spindle Back Captain's Dining Chairs by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely set of six captain's chairs designed and produced by George Nakashima from Nakashima studio in New Hope, PA.
Hickory, Walnut
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H 28.5 in W 94.75 in D 36 in
Early One of a Kind George Nakashima Dining Set with Six Captain Chairs USA 1966
By George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
This set includes six early captain chairs and a one of a kind George Nakashima Plank dining table with two leaves.
Walnut
Set of Two Walnut Captain Chairs by George Nakashima, 1962
By George Nakashima
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) American Walnut Captain's Armchairs, 1962, with spindle backs on turned wood legs. 28.25" H x 23.5" W x 17.5" D; seat: 17.25" H. Pr...
Walnut
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H 28.25 in W 24 in D 18.5 in
George Nakashima "Captain's Chairs" Pair, Walnut, Stendig Provenance, 1970s
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
George Nakashima "Captain's Chairs" Pair, Walnut, Stendig Provenance, 1970s.
Walnut
Captain's Chair by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid walnut 'Captains' armchair with hand-hewn backrest, spindles and shaped seat, on four splayed, tapered dowel legs.
Walnut
Set of Four Captain Chairs by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful set of four American black Walnut 'Captain" chairs handcrafted by George Nakashima in his New Hope Studio in 1976.
Walnut
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H 28.25 in W 24.13 in D 19.75 in
Rare George Nakashima Walnut Dining Set with Four Captain's Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare single-owner dining set by George Nakashima featuring exceptionally-preserved splayed leg dining table and four carved-seat "Captain's Chairs".
Walnut
Set of Two Walnut Captain Chairs by George Nakashima, 1962
By George Nakashima
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) American Walnut Captain's Armchairs, 1962, with spindle backs on turned wood legs. 28.25" H x 23.5" W x 17.5" D; seat: 17.25" H. Pr...
Walnut
George Nakashima Captain’s Chair New Hope Studio America, circa 1960
By George Nakashima
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
George Nakashima Captain’s chair New Hope Studio America, circa 1960 George Nakashima American black walnut ‘Captain's' chair USA circa 1960, this chair was handcrafted by George ...
Walnut
George Nakashima Captain’s Chair New Hope Studio, America, circa 1960
By George Nakashima
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
George Nakashima Captain’s chair New Hope Studio, America, circa 1960 George Nakashima American black walnut ‘Captain's' chair USA circa 1960, this chair was handcrafted by George...
Walnut
George Nakashima for Knoll spindle back captains chairs
Located in Hollywood, CA
Set of four early George Nakashima for Knoll captains chairs in solid ebonized wood.
George Nakashima for Knoll spindle back captains chairs
Located in Hollywood, CA
Set of four Nakashima for Knoll early captains chairs. These chairs are solid wood and though they were produced by a different group of skilled laborers than the fifty or more that...
George Nakashima Captain's Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
George Nakashima black walnut captain's chair with hand carved seat and spindles.
Wood, Walnut
George Nakashima Studio Captains Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A stunning 1969 Captains chair by George Nakashima. The wood selection and craftsmanship of the piece is fantastic.
Walnut
"Office Armchair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Authentic 'Office Chair' from the administrative buildings of Chandigarh (Ref. PJ-SI-28-B). In excellent condition - joints have been restored and cane work replaced. Pierre J...
Cane, Teak
$4,550
H 27.96 in W 20.48 in D 19.3 in
George Nakashima Grass-seated Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By George Nakashima
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see the principle of the Japanese wabi-sabi, which refers to embracing imperfections and underlining impermanence. Rustic aspects, simplicity, modesty, and austerity offer a ...
Grasscloth, Mahogany
19th Century Walnut Wood Edwardian Chair with Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
This piece presents as a dining chair, distinguished by dark walnut with inlaid marquetry floral. Dating to 19th Century and originating from France, it reflects the design sensibili...
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Olive Victorian Mahogany Corner Armchair with
Located in High Point, NC
Here is a side chair, its dark mahogany, spindle back, olive upholstered seat the first thing to catch the eye. It was made in France during 19th Century, a lineage that shows clearl...
Fabric, Mahogany
$10,500 / set
H 35.25 in W 18.25 in D 20 in L 35.25 in
Rare 1952 George Nakashima Walnut Chairs, American Craftsman Style
By George Nakashima
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An iconic pair of early circa 1952 George Nakashima "New Chairs" masterfully constructed out of walnut. Letter of authenticity included.
Walnut
George Nakashima Conoid Low Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Conoid low chairs. A rarely seen design from the studio.
Walnut
$2,000
H 30 in W 22.5 in D 17.75 in
C. 1947 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Light Wood
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an N19 Straight Chair, originally designed by George Nakashima for Knoll in 1946. This particular example was produced in the United States circa 1947. This early straight ch...
Wood
George Nakashima Slab-Arm Rocker
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine example of this form. The family requested an extra wide slab -arm. Signed with the clients name.
Wood
$15,766
H 27.17 in W 22.45 in D 18.12 in
George Nakashima Mid Century Wooden Walnut Grass Straw Dining Office Chair 1960s
By George Nakashima
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and iconic mid century dining / office chair in walnut wood and grass seating by George Nakashima produced by his studio in United States, 1960s. In good overall and original co...
Seagrass, Walnut
$22,000
H 33 in W 24 in D 30.5 in
1952 George Nakashima Studio Cushion Lounge Chair with Slatted Back in Walnut
By George Nakashima Woodworkers, George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an important "Cushion" Lounge Chair, executed by George Nakashima Studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania c. 1952. The chair's frame is made of American Black Walnut with hand-shave...
Steel
George Nakashima Straight Back Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Straight Back Chair Walnut and Hickory Construction Single Board carved Sap Grained Seat Signed George Nakashima to underside of chair Seat
Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret, 1958 Single Armed Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, Circa 1958 Slatted seat and back, single armed chair in teak. Provenance: Chandigarh, India.
Teak
Vintage Mid Century "Straight Chair" by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima, Knoll
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a beautiful, early "Straight Chair" by George Nakashima. "Introduced in 1946, the Straight Chair is George Nakashima’s modernist interpretation of the traditional Windsor ch...
Birch
George Nakashima Style Dining Chair, 1947
By George Nakashima
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Dining chair in the style of George Nakashima, walnut and seagrass, USA, 1947. This dining chair follows the language George Nakashima developed in 1947, a fusion of traditional Jap...
Walnut
$3,378
H 36.62 in W 14.18 in D 27.17 in
Sculptural African Studio Chair, Wood, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural African Studio Chair, France 1960s.
Wood
$13,500
H 33.25 in W 31 in D 25 in
2009 Mira Nakashima Single Arm Lounge Chair with Walnut Single Board Seat
By Mira Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Single-Armed Lounge Chair, executed by Mira Nakashima in the United States in 2009. The design was specified with a single-board, solid American black walnut seat, and it h...
Walnut
Pierre Chapo S31B Stool in Solid Elm, Chapo Creation, France
By Chapo Creation, Pierre Chapo
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking three-legged stool is the model S31 designed by Pierre Chapo in 1974. The cross legged base and round seat are in solid elm wood. This stool also (could work) works wel...
Elm
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$134,000
H 14.97 in W 61.82 in D 20.08 in
George Nakashima 'Minguren II' Coffee Table in English Walnut
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, 'Minguren II' coffee table, English walnut, American black walnut, United States, 1973 The Minguren II coffee table was developed in t...
Walnut
Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' cabinet, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovo cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.
Iron
$1,275 / item
H 28.5 in W 20 in D 17 in
Superb Midcentury Hans Wegner FH4103 Chairs ( Up To Six Available)
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these beautiful dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner. Having gorgeous original patina with splendid craftsmanship while utilizing a space saving design. U...
Oak, Teak
Pair of Benches by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elm S35 modular benches by Pierre Chapo. Made in France circa 1960s.
Elm
$12,000
H 20.5 in W 53.75 in D 18 in
Mid Century George Nakashima “Origins” Walnut Writing Desk or Coffee Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Documented writing desk from George Nakashima’s Origins series, executed in richly grained walnut and produced in the United States under the auspices of the Nakashima Studio. The Or...
Walnut
De Coene Display Cabinet or Book Shelf, Belgium, 1970s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage early 1970s bookshelf or display cabinet by De Coene, Belgium. This three door cabinet is made of solid wood with clear glass. The doors have magnetic closures. Moveable shel...
Wood
Set of 4 Elm Curved Benches Model S38 by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of four curved elm benches model S38 by Pierre Chapo.
Elm
Pierre Chapo Cabinet Model 'R18' in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, cabinet model 'R18', solid elm, France, 1960s This exquisitely crafted 'R18' cabinet combines a simplified yet complex design combined with nifty, solid construction d...
Elm
$7,500
H 31 in W 21 in D 19 in
Brazilian Modern "Curva" Chair in Rosewood & Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) in 1961–1962, the Curva chair is one of the designer’s most refined and recognizable seating designs. It exemplifies Tenreiro’s ability to un...
Hardwood, Cane
George Nakashima "Slab" Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
This George Nakashima American black walnut "Slab" Coffee Table with four East Indian rosewood butterfly keys was created in 1963, just after the publication of Nakashima's manifesto...
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
$48,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 13 in W 46 in D 37.5 in
Mira Nakashima Conoid Slab Cocktail Table in Black Walnut & Rosewood
By Mira Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
Introducing the Mira Nakashima Conoid Slab Cocktail Table in Black Walnut and Rosewood, a true testament to mid-century modern craftsmanship. This exquisite table features a single s...
Rosewood, Walnut
$7,130 / item
H 28.7 in W 27.9 in D 28.7 in
Hans J Wegner 'CH25' Easy Chair in Walnut, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J Wegner 'CH25' Easy Chair in Walnut, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His fi...
Papercord, Wood, Walnut
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