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
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
$1,560Sale Price / item|20% Off
Studio-Made Captain’s Chairs in American Black Walnut, Winged Foot-2020
By Justinian Montaperto, Angelo 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
$23,000 / set
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
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
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
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
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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
$2,792Sale Price / set|21% Off
H 31.3 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of Four Chairs Made In Rosewood By Kurt Østervig From 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining chairs, crafted from exquisite rosewood and designed by Kurt Østervig for K.P. Møbler in the 1960s, epitomizes the timeless elegance of Danish mid-century des...
Rosewood
$2,331 / set
H 42.92 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Set of 4 Brutalist Mid-Century Oak Dining Room Chairs, 70's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These chairs have a unique and distinct design characteristic of the 1970s. They are crafted from oak,and are durable and robust build. The choice of bouclé fabric for reupholstery a...
Oak, Fabric
$46,000
H 33.75 in W 24.5 in D 30 in
George Nakashima Walnut Rocking Chair, Mid-Century Modern, USA, 1962
By George Nakashima
Located in Astoria, NY
George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) American Walnut New Rocking Chair, 1962, with spindle back. 35.75" H x 24.5" W x 30" D; seat: 16" H. Provenance: Purchased from the artist. F...
Walnut
$48,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 34 in D 34.5 in
George Nakashima Conoid Lounge Chairs, Walnut & Hickory, 1980s
By Sakura Seisakusho, George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience timeless elegance with this beautiful pair of Conoid Lounge chairs by George Nakashima, crafted by the only authorized manufacturer of Nakashima furniture outside of the U...
Upholstery, Hickory, 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
$55,000 / set
H 38 in W 24.75 in D 23 in
George Nakashima Set of Six Walnut "New" Dining Chairs, 1964-5
By George Nakashima
Located in Astoria, NY
George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) Set of Six Walnut "New" Dining Chairs, 1964-5, comprising two armchairs and four side chairs, with copy of receipt from Nakashima Foundation fo...
Walnut
$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
Mid-Century Modern Plywood Kid's Chair, Hand-Crafted, USA, 1940s Style
By Ilonka Karasz
Located in Portland, OR
Fantastic early modernist plywood kid's chair. A sculpture, a historical reference, a functional design. Cut fir plywood stained and fitted together with minimal use of fasteners- a...
Plywood
$13,750 / set
H 37.01 in W 28.75 in D 27.96 in
Paolo Buffa Pair of Sculptural Cherrywood and Rush Armchairs, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Almelo, NL
Paolo Buffa Pair of Sculptural Cherrywood and Rush Armchairs, Italy, 1940s Description Exceptional pair of sculptural cherrywood and hand-woven rush armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy...
Rush, Cherry
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
$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
"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
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
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
$2,395 / set
H 36 in W 17.75 in D 21 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut dining chairs In the manner of George Nakashima By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Collection USA, 1960s Measures...
Walnut
$2,600 / set
H 35 in W 25.5 in D 27.25 in
Pair of Great Armchairs in the Style of Pierre Jeanneret, 1950s, Brown, Wood
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Miami, FL
Solid wood frames, fabric cushions with leather welt.
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. Executed in a shade of handmade washi paper stretched along hand-fabricated bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari man...
Metal
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
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$2,519 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
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
$2,000 / 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
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Early Poul Henningsen Copper Table Lamp, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen, Mid-century Modern design This is the iconic Poul Henningsen (PH 4/3) table lamp with original copper shades. Stand, switch and socket house of bro...
Copper
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, 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
$2,115 / item
H 23.6 in Dm 19.6 in
'Yoruba Rose' Japanese Washi Paper & Stainless Steel Table Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer, Dagmar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Yoruba Rose' Japanese Washi paper & stainless steel table lamp for Ingo Maurer Designed by Dagmar Mombach and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lightin...
Stainless Steel
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$9,507
H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 38.59 in
Early Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair, Original Leather, C&B Italia, 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare first edition Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chair, in its original wonderfully patinated leather, produced by C&B Italia, Italy, in the early 1970s. Fast shipping worldw...
Leather
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
Large Bamboo and Seagrass Wall Light, Uchiwa, 1980s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hastings, GB
An impressive and very large scale Uchiwa (fan) wall light, very much in the manner of Ingo Maurer (this is not an Ingo Maurer Uchiwa), the huge fan constructed of split bamboo and w...
Bamboo, Seagrass
$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 Studio, George Nakashima
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
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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