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Nakashima Tall Chest

George Nakashima "Origins" Tall Chest
By George Nakashima
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nakashima "Origins" tall chest for Widdicomb. Rare example with a figured burl door and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George Nakashima Origins Headboard by Widdicomb
By George Nakashima
Located in San Francisco, CA
dresser, tall chest, wall mirror and a pair of nightstands.  
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Elm

Pair Tall 8 Drawers Studio Made Solid Teak Dovetail Joints Chests Dressers MINT
By Wharton Esherick, George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Tall 8 Drawers Studio Made Solid Teak Dovetail Joints Chests of Drawers Dressers Cabinets MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Teak

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By George Nakashima
Located in Sea Cliff, NY
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George Nakashima 7 Drawer Tall Chest
By George Nakashima
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare tall 7 drawer chest by George Nakashima in walnut. Complete provenance included.
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George Nakashima "Origins" Tall Chest for Widdicomb
By George Nakashima
Located in San Francisco, CA
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George Nakashima Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers for Widdicomb, USA, 1960s
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
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George Nakashima - Six Drawer Chest
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Tall Walnut Chest By George Nakshima for Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding early work by George Nakashima for Widdicomb circa 1955. Amply scaled chest in walnut
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By George Nakashima
Located in San Francisco, CA
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By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
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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. 

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