$120,000
H 14.26 in W 72.25 in D 13.47 in
George Nakashima Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth
By George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, sliding-door wall-mounted cabinet, American black walnut, pandanus cloth, United
Walnut
$127,000
H 31.89 in W 60.04 in D 20.08 in
George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth yes
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, sideboard, American black walnut, pandanus cloth
Walnut
George Nakashima Sliding Pandanus Door Cabinet
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic and gorgeous cabinet. Full provenance accompanies.
George Nakashima Dry Bar with Pandanus Front
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nakashima dry bar with pandanus front. A rare form.
Wood
George Nakashima King Size Headboard
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Nakashima headboard. Original pandanus cloth doors. Provenance accompanies.
Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 60 in D 20 in
George Nakashima, Sliding Door Cabinet, Walnut and Pandanus Cloth, before 1958
By George Nakashima
Located in High Point, NC
A beautiful and practical cabinet handcrafted in walnut and pandanus cloth. Four drawers on each
Grasscloth, Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 126 in D 20 in
George Nakashima Rare Four-Door Pandanus Cabinet in Walnut and Teak, Midcentury
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the card by George Nakashima. As described, the credenza is a four door Pandanus sliding door credenza
Teak, Walnut
Triple Sliding Door Cabinet by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare 3 door cabinet by George Nakashima with grilled pandanus cloth sliding doors.Interior with
Walnut
Rare Pair of Cabinets by George Nakashima, 1958
By George Nakashima
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Unique pair of petite cabinets by George Nakashima. Featuring dovetail joinery and pandanus cloth
Walnut
George Nakashima 2 Door Grill Front Pandanus Cloth Cabinet
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima 2 Door Grill Front Cabinet American Black Walnut 2 original shelves Clients name
Walnut
George Nakashima Wall-Mounted Cabinet
By George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, in walnut, oak and pandanus, by George Nakashima, United States 1960s. Exceptional
Oak, Walnut
George Nakashima Pandanus Front Free Edge Credenza
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nakashima pandanus front free edge credenza. A perfect example.
George Nakashima Pandanus Front Free Edge Cabinet
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very unusual and beautiful form. Provenance accompanies. A custom piece.
George Nakashima Pandanus Cloth Free Edge Credenza
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great example.
George Nakashima Large Pandanus Front Credenza
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A perfect example. Fully signed and dated on verso. Provenance accompanies.
George Nakashima Sliding Pandanus Door Cabinet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This stunning cabinet has two vertical-grilled sliding doors backed in pandanus cloth, enclosing
Walnut
George Nakashima Sliding Pandanus Door Cabinet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Iconic and gorgeous. Full provenance accompanies.
Perfect as a bar or media cabinet.
In our NJ gallery.
George Nakashima Credenza with Pandanus Cloth Doors
Located in San Francisco, CA
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George Nakashima Triple Sliding Door Cabinet, 1968
By George Nakashima
Located in Sylacauga, AL
original sketch signed and dated by George Nakashima. The original pandanus cloth, which had some wear
Fabric, Walnut
George Nakashima Triple Sliding Door Cabinet, 1968
By George Nakashima
Located in Sylacauga, AL
original sketch signed and dated by George Nakashima. The original pandanus cloth, which had some wear
Fabric, Walnut
George Nakashima Free Edge Hanging Wall Case
By George Nakashima
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
A unique hanging wall case by George Nakashima made of American walnut, pandanus cloth with
Wood, Walnut
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Walnut, Cut Glass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$2,000
H 34.49 in W 48.9 in D 16.07 in
Vintage Japanese Cedar Cabinet with Glass Sliding Doors, Circa 1930
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage cabinet was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–). Made from Japanese cedar with a black finish, the surface shows a gently lived-in patina that lends quiet wabi-sa...
Cedar, Glass
$38,400 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Two-tone Velvet, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, velvet, metal and plastic, Italy, 1970, eight elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully res...
Plastic, Velvet
$16,684 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$7,590 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$13,511 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$15,995 / set
H 32.75 in W 35 in D 41 in
Brazilian Jangada Rosewood & Leather Sling Chair with Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon, Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Anchored in the bold horizons of 1960s Brazilian modernism, the Jangada lounge chair and ottoman by Jean Gillon stands as a testament to artful craftsmanship, organic structure, and ...
Rosewood, Leather
George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, Double Pedestal Free-Edge writing desk, American black walnut, United States, 1969 You have encountered a truly outstanding example of ...
Walnut
$17,036
H 27.17 in W 22.45 in D 18.12 in
Mid Century Wooden Dining Office Grass Chair in Walnut by George Nakashima 1960s
By George Nakashima
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare American mid century wooden "grass chair" with a sculptural and curved backrest in dark stained American walnut with the iconic seagrass seating by George Nakashima produ...
Seagrass, Walnut
$20,909
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair with Linen Cushions, 1949
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949 The Colonial Chair is one of Wanscher’s best loved and most iconic designs, drawing influence from British and French Colonial furni...
Leather, Rattan, Rosewood
$16,400
H 78.75 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bedroom divider or wardrobe unit, walnut, glass Italy, 1980s This exceptional piece by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi is...
Glass, Walnut
$21,845 / item
H 31 in W 49 in D 31 in
Jorge Zalszupin's Presidential Lounge Chair, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Presidencial" lounge lounge armchair is a true icon of Brazilian modern design, created by the legendary Polish-Brazilian architect and designer Jorge Zalszupin in the 1960s. Th...
Chrome
A master woodworker and M.I.T.-trained architect, George Nakashima was the leading light of the American Studio furniture movement. Along with Wharton Esherick, Sam Maloof and Wendell Castle, Nakashima was an artisan who disdained industrial methods and materials in favor of a personal, craft-based approach to the design of chairs, coffee tables and other pieces. What sets Nakashima apart is the poetic style of his work, his reverence for wood and the belief that his furniture could evince — as he put it in the title of his 1981 memoir — The Soul of a Tree.
Born in Spokane, Washington, to Japanese immigrants, Nakashima traveled widely after college, working and studying in Paris, Japan and India, and at every stop he absorbed both modernist and traditional design influences.
The turning point in Nakashima’s career development came in the United States in 1942, when he was placed in an internment camp for Asian-Americans in Idaho. There, Nakashima met a master woodcarver who tutored him in Japanese crafting techniques. A former employer won Nakashima’s release and brought him to bucolic New Hope, Pennsylvania, where Nakashima set up a studio and worked for the rest of his life. (Master craftsperson Mira Nakashima keeps her father’s legacy alive at the George Nakashima Studio in New Hope today. She has been the artistic director of George Nakashima Woodworkers since her father's death, in 1990.)
Nakashima’s singular aesthetic is best captured in his custom-made tables and benches — pieces that show off the grain, burls and whorls in a plank of wood. He left the “free edge,” or natural contour, of the slab un-planed, and reinforced fissures in the wood with “butterfly” joints.
Almost all Nakashima seating pieces have smooth, milled edges. Nakashima also contracted with large-scale manufacturers to produce carefully supervised editions of his designs. Knoll has offered his Straight chair — a modern take on the spindle-backed Windsor chair — since 1946; the now-defunct firm Widdicomb-Mueller, the result of a merger between Widdicomb and Mueller Furniture, issued the Shaker-inspired Origins collection in the 1950s.
Nelson Rockefeller in 1973 gave Nakashima his single largest commission: a 200-piece suite for his suburban New York estate. Today, Nakashima furniture is collected by both the staid and the fashionable: his work sits in the collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian Institution, as well as in the homes of Steven Spielberg, Brad Pitt, Diane von Furstenberg and the late Steve Jobs.
Find vintage George Nakashima furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.