What Is Nakashima style?

George Nakashima’s style focuses on creating functional, simple pieces that allow the beauty of the materials to take center stage. You can best see this in the tops of his tables and benches, which show off the natural grain patterns of wood. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of George Nakashima furniture.

What is a mission style desk?

Mission style desks feature sturdy slats and stable legs. Although mission furniture is often made from oak, it comes in a variety of other wood types, as well. The straight lines of this furniture style are known for highlighting the natural grains in the wood. Shop a range of antique and vintage mission style desks on 1stDibs.

What chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk?

Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.

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Nakashima Style Solid Walnut Live Edge Desk

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H 31 in W 74 in D 32 in

Nakashima Style Solid Walnut Live Edge Desk

By George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful vintage walnut desk features a floating live-edge top, three drawers, on one side flanked by two legs, expert joinery and dovetail details on the desk top and along th...

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Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood, Walnut

Walnut Swivel Desk in the Style of Nakashima

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H 28.25 in W 57.25 in D 27.13 in

Walnut Swivel Desk in the Style of Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A dark well grained walnut desk which can swivel to any position and a swiveling small lower end platform for more work space. Five drawers and a file totaling six with plenty of sto...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

George Nakashima Styled Walnut Mid Century Swivel Desk

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H 29 in W 49.75 in D 23 in

George Nakashima Styled Walnut Mid Century Swivel Desk

By George Nakashima

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A well grained medium toned walnut desk which can swivel to any position and a swiveling small lower end platform for more work space. Three drawers having plenty of storage, and two...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Black Walnut Desk in the Style of George Nakashima

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H 29.63 in W 57.13 in D 27.13 in

Black Walnut Desk in the Style of George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A well crafted black walnut studio desk in the manner of George Nakashima with fine gaining to the wood, two drawers and a file to the left side and three drawers to the right with b...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks

Craftsman Studio Desk with Double Live-Edge Koa Wood Slabs, 1970s

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H 29.5 in W 69 in D 33 in

Craftsman Studio Desk with Double Live-Edge Koa Wood Slabs, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 70's crafts man live-edge Sam Maloof / George Nakashima styled desk would work great in a Craftsman home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Mid-Century Mo...

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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Superb Nakashima Style Walnut Desk

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H 30.5 in W 66 in D 34.5 in

Superb Nakashima Style Walnut Desk

By Gino Russo

Located in Hopewell, NJ

This desk is attributed to Gino Russo, a master craftsman in George Nakashima's studio. A stunning creation with heavy walnut planks, butterfly keys and dramatic flowing free-form ed...

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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Monumental Black Walnut Desk, style of Nakashima Sat Sale - 50% Off

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H 30 in W 96 in D 48 in

Monumental Black Walnut Desk, style of Nakashima **Sat Sale - 50% Off**

Located in NYC, NY

A beautiful desk crafted out of a gigantic slab of black walnut with butterfly joints on a three-pronged slab leg at one end and a later three-drawer cabinet by Mira Nakashima at the...

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

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Walnut

David Stone Live Edge Walnut Edge Desk

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H 30 in W 72 in D 35.5 in

David Stone Live Edge Walnut Edge Desk

By George Nakashima

Located in Chicago, IL

David Stine Live Edge Desk 2014. In the style of George Nakashima. Gorgeous desk in beautiful condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Sculptural Desk / Vanity by Jack Van der Molen - Style Paul Laszlo and Nakashima

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H 29.5 in W 50 in D 24 in

Sculptural Desk / Vanity by Jack Van der Molen - Style Paul Laszlo and Nakashima

By Jack Van der Molen

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid century Desk or Vanity with Sculptural carved wood drawer fronts by Jack Van der Molen for Jamestown Lounge. This desk was part of the successful "Americana Casual" line. Produce...

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

George Nakashima Style Studio Craft Solid Walnut Dining Table or Executive Desk

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H 28.63 in W 96 in D 42.63 in

George Nakashima Style Studio Craft Solid Walnut Dining Table or Executive Desk

By George Nakashima

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional organic modern studio craft dining table or executive writing desk In the manner of George Nakashima USA, 20th century Thick solid walnut slabs, with exposed ...

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20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

Black Walnut Desk Organizer / Pencil Caddy, style of George Nakashima

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H 3 in W 16 in D 4.5 in

Black Walnut Desk Organizer / Pencil Caddy, style of George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautifully crafted black walnut with mixed woods desk organizer in the style of George Nakashima, featuring rich figured grain, precise joinery, softened edges, and a sculptural uti...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Walnut

George Nakashima Desk and Mira Chair

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H 29 in W 42 in D 26 in

George Nakashima Desk and Mira Chair

By George Nakashima

Located in New York, NY

A George Nakashima desk with Mira style chair.

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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Hickory

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Nakashima Style Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic nakashima style desk available at 1stDibs. A nakashima style desk — often made from wood, hardwood and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage nakashima style desk now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect nakashima style desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A nakashima style desk, designed in the mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made nakashima style desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Boyd & Allister, George Nakashima Studio and Heritage-Henredon are consistently popular.

How Much is a Nakashima Style Desk?

Prices for a nakashima style desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,800 and can go as high as $184,000, while the average can fetch as much as $8,400.