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Nakashima Pedestal Desk

George Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk
George Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk

George Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk

$39,500

H 29 in W 54 in D 29 in

George Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk Walnut splayed leg Desk 3 Drawer Pedestal Signed on the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top
George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top

$127,000

H 28.35 in W 59.85 in D 31.5 in

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Turned Wood Dowel Shape Leg Single Pedestal Small Desk Mint
George Nakashima Turned Wood Dowel Shape Leg Single Pedestal Small Desk Mint

George Nakashima Turned Wood Dowel Shape Leg Single Pedestal Small Desk Mint

By George Nakashima

Located in Rockaway, NJ

George Nakashima turned wood dowel shape leg single pedestal small desk mint with documents.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Double Pedestal Desk by George Nakashima
Double Pedestal Desk by George Nakashima

Double Pedestal Desk by George Nakashima

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H 29 in W 60 in D 29 in

Double Pedestal Desk by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Sea Cliff, NY

Walnut free edge writing surface having several Rosewood butterflies and sap edges. Two pedestals

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Double Pedestal Desk by George Nakashima, 1964
Double Pedestal Desk by George Nakashima, 1964

Double Pedestal Desk by George Nakashima, 1964

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H 28.5 in W 48.5 in D 28.5 in

Double Pedestal Desk by George Nakashima, 1964

By George Nakashima

Located in Long Island City, NY

American Studio Movement desk by George Nakashima in black walnut. Double pedestal supports with

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Pedestal Desk
George Nakashima Pedestal Desk

George Nakashima Pedestal Desk

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H 29 in W 36 in D 69.25 in

George Nakashima Pedestal Desk

By George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Geroge Nakashima New Hope, Pennsylvania double pedestal desk in walnut and rosewood.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk
George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk

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H 30.5 in W 72 in D 28 in

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk

By George Nakashima

Located in Amarillo, TX

George Nakashima double pedestal desk in cherry. George Nakashima Studios. New Hope, PA USA

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Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk
George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk

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H 28.5 in W 72 in D 30.5 in

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A large example of this form with a boat-shaped top.

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Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk
George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk

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H 29 in W 83 in D 38.5 in

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk

By George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

George Nakashima (1905-1990) Nakashima Studios, Double Pedestal Desk.

Category

20th Century American Desks

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

George Nakashima Walnut Double Pedestal Desk, 1977
George Nakashima Walnut Double Pedestal Desk, 1977

George Nakashima Walnut Double Pedestal Desk, 1977

By George Nakashima

Located in New York, NY

A Classic Nakashima desk both beautiful and functional with ample storage.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima, Walnut Pedestal Desk with Turned Legs, 1972
George Nakashima, Walnut Pedestal Desk with Turned Legs, 1972

George Nakashima, Walnut Pedestal Desk with Turned Legs, 1972

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nakashima (1905-1990) Walnut Desk, 1972 with pedestal of one deep and two shallow drawers

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Walnut Two Pedestal Desk, 1961
George Nakashima Walnut Two Pedestal Desk, 1961

George Nakashima Walnut Two Pedestal Desk, 1961

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H 28.75 in W 60 in D 29.75 in

George Nakashima Walnut Two Pedestal Desk, 1961

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Hamburg, PA

A George Nakashima black walnut Double Pedestal Desk. The desk was first made in 1955, this one

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima African Zebrawood & Walnut Double Pedestal Desk, USA 1986
George Nakashima African Zebrawood & Walnut Double Pedestal Desk, USA 1986

George Nakashima African Zebrawood & Walnut Double Pedestal Desk, USA 1986

By George Nakashima

Located in New York, NY

previous owner in 1985 and executed in 1986. The desk is signed and dated by George Nakashima, July 18

Category

Vintage 1980s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Zebra Wood

George Nakashima Rare Free-Edge Double Pedestal Desk in Walnut, 1950s
George Nakashima Rare Free-Edge Double Pedestal Desk in Walnut, 1950s

George Nakashima Rare Free-Edge Double Pedestal Desk in Walnut, 1950s

By George Nakashima

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rare double pedestal desk with free edge top in walnut with rosewood butterfly on top by George

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

George Nakashima Black Walnut Double Pedestal Desk, Signed and Dated
George Nakashima Black Walnut Double Pedestal Desk, Signed and Dated

George Nakashima Black Walnut Double Pedestal Desk, Signed and Dated

By George Nakashima

Located in New York, NY

A truly exceptional George Nakashima desk with incomparable details. It's size and drawer

Category

Vintage 1980s American Desks

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Early Desk
George Nakashima Early Desk

George Nakashima Early Desk

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H 28.75 in W 53.94 in D 26.38 in

George Nakashima Early Desk

By George Nakashima

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nakashima single pedestal desk from 1954. Excellent condition with cherry drawers and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Double Pedestal Desk by George Nakashima
Double Pedestal Desk by George Nakashima

Double Pedestal Desk by George Nakashima

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H 28.5 in W 60 in D 30 in

Double Pedestal Desk by George Nakashima

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Walnut slab top floats over three drawer cabinets. Designed and made by George Nakashima

Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare George Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk, Widdicomb, 1950's
Rare George Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk, Widdicomb, 1950's

Rare George Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk, Widdicomb, 1950's

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima

Located in Culver City, CA

market, and that was nearly a decade ago. This single pedestal, walnut desk was designed by George

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima, Walnut Pedestal Writing Table with Free Edge, 1965
George Nakashima, Walnut Pedestal Writing Table with Free Edge, 1965

George Nakashima, Walnut Pedestal Writing Table with Free Edge, 1965

By George Nakashima

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nakashima, Walnut Pedestal Desk with Free Edge, 1965 This beautiful and useful desk is in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Fine Geroge Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk
Fine Geroge Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk

Fine Geroge Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful, dramatic grain, sets this desk apart from other works by George Nakashima. In solid

Category

20th Century American Desks

Materials

Walnut

Free-Edge Double Pedestal Desk by George Nakashima
Free-Edge Double Pedestal Desk by George Nakashima

Free-Edge Double Pedestal Desk by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Long Island City, NY

Free-edge double pedestal desk by George Nakashima in walnut with butterfly joinery on desk top.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk
George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk

By George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A great Nakashima double-pedestal desk. Full provenance accompanies.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

A Walnut Double pedestal Desk by George Nakashima
A Walnut Double pedestal Desk by George Nakashima

A Walnut Double pedestal Desk by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Sea Cliff, NY

An Excellent example of a rare form by George Nakashima. Thick Walnut top with sapping through out

Category

20th Century American Desks

Walnut Pedestal Desk with Credenza by George Nakashima
Walnut Pedestal Desk with Credenza by George Nakashima

Walnut Pedestal Desk with Credenza by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Sea Cliff, NY

An extremely rare form having a free edge top supported by a three drawer pedestal and a full free

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak, Walnut

George Nakashima "Single Pedestal" Desk
George Nakashima "Single Pedestal" Desk

George Nakashima "Single Pedestal" Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This George Nakashima desk is graced by particularly beautiful walnut. The plank which serves as

Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Double Pedestal Desk  By George Nakashima
Double Pedestal Desk  By George Nakashima

Double Pedestal Desk By George Nakashima

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H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in

Double Pedestal Desk By George Nakashima

Located in Sea Cliff, NY

American Studio Movement desk by George Nakashima.Two pedestals with three drawers in each

Category

20th Century American Desks

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Nakashima Pedestal Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal nakashima pedestal desk for your home. Each nakashima pedestal desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and hardwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer nakashima pedestal desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right nakashima pedestal desk, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one nakashima pedestal desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Nakashima produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Nakashima Pedestal Desk?

Prices for a nakashima pedestal desk start at $19,000 and top out at $180,000 with the average selling for $57,750.

George Nakashima for sale on 1stDibs

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.

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