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Vintage George Nakashima Spindle Back Black Walnut "Cushion" Lounge Arm Chair
Vintage George Nakashima Spindle Back Black Walnut "Cushion" Lounge Arm Chair

Vintage George Nakashima Spindle Back Black Walnut "Cushion" Lounge Arm Chair

By George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage George Nakashima Spindle Back Sculpted American Black Walnut 1950s "Cushion" ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima
Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima

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

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima, Walnut and Hickory Spindle Back Lounge Chair with Arm, 1977
George Nakashima, Walnut and Hickory Spindle Back Lounge Chair with Arm, 1977

George Nakashima, Walnut and Hickory Spindle Back Lounge Chair with Arm, 1977

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

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 ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

Pair of Vintage Walnut Spindle Back Chairs in the style of Nakashima
Pair of Vintage Walnut Spindle Back Chairs in the style of Nakashima

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

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Spindle Back Armchairs
Spindle Back Armchairs

Spindle Back Armchairs

By George Nakashima

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Pair of spindle back Nakashima style armchairs, Denmark circa 1960's.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Ultrasuede, Wood

Barstool by George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio
Barstool by George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Stools

Materials

Walnut

Shaker Side Spindle Chair in Solid Oak, Inspired by Nakashima, 1960s
Shaker Side Spindle Chair in Solid Oak, Inspired by Nakashima, 1960s

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century child's spindle-back chair in elm
Mid-Century child's spindle-back chair in elm

Mid-Century child's spindle-back chair in elm

By Ercol, George Nakashima

Located in London, GB

Pretty little child's chair. Elm. Original unrestored. Dimensions: W 39.5 cm, D 33 cm, H 47 cm, seat H 27 cm; Wt 1.9 kg Shipping info: Package details approx.: 50x45x55cm, 4kg Vie...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Elm

English Walnut Live Edge Spindle Bench by Robert George
English Walnut Live Edge Spindle Bench by Robert George

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...

Category

2010s British Anglo-Japanese Benches

Materials

Walnut

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George Nakashima Spindle Back Bed
George Nakashima Spindle Back Bed

George Nakashima Spindle Back Bed

Unavailable

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

George Nakashima Spindle Back Bed

By George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Will fit a full or queen mattress. Full Provenance accompanies.

Category

20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

A Walnut Ottoman by George Nakashima
A Walnut Ottoman by George Nakashima

A Walnut Ottoman by George Nakashima

Unavailable

H 15 in W 24 in D 24 in

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.

Category

20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs

George Nakashima Studio Spindle Settee
George Nakashima Studio Spindle Settee

George Nakashima Studio Spindle Settee

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H 30 in W 54 in D 32 in

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.

Category

20th Century American Settees

Walnut Spindle Rocker by George Nakashima
Walnut Spindle Rocker by George Nakashima

Walnut Spindle Rocker by George Nakashima

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H 37 in W 24 in D 32 in

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.

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Spindle Cushion Sofa by George Nakashima
Spindle Cushion Sofa by George Nakashima

Spindle Cushion Sofa by George Nakashima

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H 30 in W 72 in D 32 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Cherry Spindle Cushion Chair by George Nakashima
Cherry Spindle Cushion Chair by George Nakashima

Cherry Spindle Cushion Chair by George Nakashima

Unavailable

H 30 in W 24 in D 33 in

Cherry Spindle Cushion Chair by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Sea Cliff, NY

Cherry frame having spindled back and linen seat cushion.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cherry

Walnut Spindle Cushion Chair by George Nakashima
Walnut Spindle Cushion Chair by George Nakashima

Walnut Spindle Cushion Chair by George Nakashima

Unavailable

H 31 in W 30 in D 30 in

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...

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

A Spindle Cushion Sofa by George Nakashima
A Spindle Cushion Sofa by George Nakashima

A Spindle Cushion Sofa by George Nakashima

Unavailable

H 31 in W 72 in D 32 in

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...

Category

20th Century American Sofas

George Nakashima Spindle-Back Rocking Chair
George Nakashima Spindle-Back Rocking Chair

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Mira Nakashima Spindle Back Bench
Mira Nakashima Spindle Back Bench

Mira Nakashima Spindle Back Bench

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H 32 in W 60 in D 20 in

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...

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Spindle Back Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1952
George Nakashima Spindle Back Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1952

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

George Nakashima Bench
George Nakashima Bench

George Nakashima Bench

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H 32 in W 64 in D 24 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Walnut, Hickory

George Nakashima Armless Settee
George Nakashima Armless Settee

George Nakashima Armless Settee

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H 33.5 in W 52 in D 26.5 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Settees

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Spindle Back Lounge Chairs by George Nakashima
Pair of Spindle Back Lounge Chairs by George Nakashima

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Slipper Chairs

George Nakashima, American Black Walnut & Hickory Spindle Bench, 1972
George Nakashima, American Black Walnut & Hickory Spindle Bench, 1972

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...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Studio Full Size Platform Bed with Spindle Headboard
George Nakashima Studio Full Size Platform Bed with Spindle Headboard

George Nakashima Studio Full Size Platform Bed with Spindle Headboard

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Early Set of Six Spindle Back Captain's Dining Chairs by George Nakashima
Early Set of Six Spindle Back Captain's Dining Chairs by George Nakashima

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Captain's Chair
George Nakashima Captain's Chair

George Nakashima Captain's Chair

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H 29 in W 24 in D 21 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Nakashima Style One Arm Spindle Back Bench
Nakashima Style One Arm Spindle Back Bench

Nakashima Style One Arm Spindle Back Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nakashima Style One Arm Spindle Back Bench

Category

20th Century Unknown Benches

Materials

Wood

Early George Nakashima Conoid Bench c. 1964
Early George Nakashima Conoid Bench c. 1964

Early George Nakashima Conoid Bench c. 1964

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H 29.5 in W 81.5 in D 36 in

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hickory, Rosewood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Bench, Newly Refinished
Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Bench, Newly Refinished

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Bench, Newly Refinished
Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Bench, Newly Refinished

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Set of Six George Nakashima Dining Chairs
Set of Six George Nakashima Dining Chairs

Set of Six George Nakashima Dining Chairs

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H 38.25 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Rocking Chair with Free-Edge Arm by George Nakashima
Rocking Chair with Free-Edge Arm by George Nakashima

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

Michael Elkan Studio Craft Live Edge Spindle Back Stool
Michael Elkan Studio Craft Live Edge Spindle Back Stool

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...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple, Burl

Arden Riddle Handcrafted Black Walnut Settee, 1971
Arden Riddle Handcrafted Black Walnut Settee, 1971

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...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Pair of Arden Riddle Studio Black Walnut Settees 1968
Pair of Arden Riddle Studio Black Walnut Settees 1968

Pair of Arden Riddle Studio Black Walnut Settees 1968

Located in Camden, ME

The profile of these settees resembles Hans Wegner's classic GE 236 couch which Wegner designed in 1954. Unlike George Nakashima's use of spindles in his black walnut seating frame...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Settees

Spindle Back Lounge Chair by George Nakashima
Spindle Back Lounge Chair by George Nakashima

Spindle Back Lounge Chair by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Dallas, TX

A walnut spindle back lounge chair by George Nakashima. Sold with copy of original invoice.

Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

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Nakashima Spindle For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the nakashima spindle you’re looking for. Each nakashima spindle for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and hardwood. There are many kinds of the nakashima spindle you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A nakashima spindle is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one nakashima spindle that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Nakashima and Mira Nakashima produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Nakashima Spindle?

A nakashima spindle can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,500, while the lowest priced sells for $900 and the highest can go for as much as $32,000.

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