Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima
Walnut
Pair of Vintage Walnut Spindle Back Chairs in the style of Nakashima
By George Nakashima Studio
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Vintage Walnut Spindle Back Chairs in the style of Nakashima
Walnut
$8,800 / set
Spindle Back Armchairs
By George Nakashima
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of spindle back Nakashima style armchairs, Denmark circa 1960's.
Ultrasuede, Wood
Barstool by George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio
By George Nakashima
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A walnut barstool designed by American Craftsman Master George Nakashima with hand-hewn spindles supporting a thin backrest, a shaped seat on four splayed, and tapered dowel legs wit...
Walnut
Shaker Side Spindle Chair in Solid Oak, Inspired by Nakashima, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
This graceful Mid-Century Modern side spindle chair is crafted from solid oak (or similar light hardwood) with beautiful natural grain, the chair features a gently curved spindle bac...
Oak
George Nakashima Spindle Back Bed
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Will fit a full or queen mattress. Full Provenance accompanies.
Walnut
A Walnut Ottoman by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Sea Cliff, NY
They are the natural match for the Nakashima Spindle Arm Chair.
George Nakashima Studio Spindle Settee
By George Nakashima
Located in Sea Cliff, NY
A beautiful example of Nakashima's studio work.This settee has a rich walnut color in original condition.
Walnut Spindle Rocker by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Sea Cliff, NY
Tall back rocker having ten Hickory spindles, solid walnut saddle seat.
Walnut
Spindle Cushion Sofa by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Sea Cliff, NY
A sofa/bench having a deep cushioned seat angled for comfort and full back cushions. This is a classic Nakashima form that came in several sizes.
Walnut
Cherry Spindle Cushion Chair by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Sea Cliff, NY
Cherry frame having spindled back and linen seat cushion.
Cherry
Walnut Spindle Cushion Chair by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Sea Cliff, NY
The classic arm chair form by Nakashima made of Walnut. Chair has just the right amount of recline to be very comfortable without taking up a large amount of floor space. A well thou...
A Spindle Cushion Sofa by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Sea Cliff, NY
A Walnut sofa having a canted angled back for recline position. Very comfortable form. You are not forced to sit up in this piece. Foam seat and back cushions give firm support as we...
George Nakashima Spindle-Back Rocking Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Pawtucket, RI
George Nakashima spindle-back rocker with walnut saddle seat and hickory spindles.
Mira Nakashima Spindle Back Bench
By Mira Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
5' bench with back, 2005. Mira Nakashima. Walnut with Hickory Spindles. Sketch by Mira Nakashima included truly an elegant and visually balanced piece of heirloom quality furni...
Hickory, Walnut
George Nakashima Spindle Back Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1952
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
An early spindle back lounge chair and ottoman in cherry in all original condition with original fabric. Fully documented with copy of receipt from 1952.
George Nakashima Bench
By George Nakashima
Located in Pawtucket, RI
George Nakashima spindled back settee or bench in American black walnut with hickory spindlesSigned with clients name.
Walnut, Hickory
George Nakashima Armless Settee
By George Nakashima
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Elegant George Nakashima spindled back settee.With free edge plank seat.Signed with clients name to bottom.
Walnut
Pair of Spindle Back Lounge Chairs by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of walnut spindle back slipper chairs by George Nakashima, 1960.
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H 32.29 in W 62.21 in D 27.56 in
George Nakashima, American Black Walnut & Hickory Spindle Bench, 1972
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Woodworkers
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nakashima bench, created 1972, carved from a single slab of American black walnut with freeform front edge, and with turned hickory spindles to the back 82cm high, 158cm wid...
Hickory, Walnut
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H 76.5 in W 62.75 in L 76.5 in
George Nakashima Studio Full Size Platform Bed with Spindle Headboard
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Platform bed by George Nakashima. This frame made from solid black walnut features a spindle headboard and platform base for a full size mattress.
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. These feature solid black walnut with hickory spindles.
Hickory, Walnut
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H 33.08 in W 31.89 in D 27.96 in
George Nakashima, Walnut and Hickory Spindle Back Lounge Chair with Arm, 1977
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nakashima Lounge Chair with Right Arm made in the Nakashima Studio, 1977 American black walnut with hickory spindles, single slab arm with one free edge and single slab seat ...
Hickory, 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. Beautifully radiated and angled spindles and Classic Nakashima splayed legs.
Wood, Walnut
Nakashima Style One Arm Spindle Back Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nakashima Style One Arm Spindle Back Bench
Wood
Early George Nakashima Conoid Bench c. 1964
By George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nakashima Conoid Bench c. 1964. Beautifully figured crotch grain American black walnut with Hickory spindles and rosewood butterflies.
Hickory, Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Bench, Newly Refinished
By George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern solid maple spindle back bench In the manner of George Nakashima Mid-20th Century Measures: 58.5"W x 22.5"D x 34.75"H.
Maple
Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Bench, Newly Refinished
By George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern style solid maple spindle back bench In the manner of George Nakashima Mid-20th Century Measures: 47.63" W x 22.5" D x 34.75" H.
Maple
Set of Six George Nakashima Dining Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Set of six George Nakashima Cherry spindle back dining chairs. Two armchairs and four side chairs.
Cherry
Rocking Chair with Free-Edge Arm by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Iconic single arm rocker from George Nakashima. Walnut chair, hickory spindles with expressive right arm.
Hickory, Walnut
Michael Elkan Studio Craft Live Edge Spindle Back Stool
By George Nakashima, Michael Elkan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio craft stool designed by mostly self taught designer, Michael Elkan, c.1970's USA. This stool features a gorgeous maple burl seat and spindle seatback. The stool is supported b...
Maple, Burl
English Walnut Live Edge Spindle Bench by Robert George
By George Nakashima, Robert George Studio
Located in Towcester, England
Timeless and dynamic, this solid English Walnut bench, hand crafted using a single live edge slab of local provenance Walnut with hand carved spindles and back rest details, will wor...
Walnut
Arden Riddle Handcrafted Black Walnut Settee, 1971
By Arden Riddle
Located in Camden, ME
The profile of this settee resembles Hans Wegner's Classic GE 236 couch which Wegner designed in 1954. Unlike George Nakashima's use of wooden spindles in his black walnut seating f...
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