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Nakashima Trestle Table

George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table
George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table

George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table

$19,500

H 28.5 in W 54 in D 41.75 in

George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table

By George Nakashima

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A beautiful piece. Table features a six-plank top with sap grain details. Signed with client's name

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Mira Nakashima 96 x 46 inch Trestle Dining Table in Myrtle Burl with Walnut Base
Mira Nakashima 96 x 46 inch Trestle Dining Table in Myrtle Burl with Walnut Base

Mira Nakashima 96 x 46 inch Trestle Dining Table in Myrtle Burl with Walnut Base

By Mira Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

We present this Mira Nakashima trestle dining table with a book-matched Myrtle Burl top, black

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Handcrafted Spalted Maple Trestle Table with Inlaid Bird Motif
Handcrafted Spalted Maple Trestle Table with Inlaid Bird Motif

Handcrafted Spalted Maple Trestle Table with Inlaid Bird Motif

By George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A substantial custom dining table crafted from richly figured spalted maple by craftsman PJ Spring

Category

Early 2000s American American Craftsman Dining Room Tables

Materials

Maple

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Walnut Trestle Table by George Nakashima
Walnut Trestle Table by George Nakashima

Walnut Trestle Table by George Nakashima

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H 29 in W 102 in D 52 in

Walnut Trestle Table by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Sea Cliff, NY

most tables of this length. Supported by the classic trestle base.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

A Trestle Table by George Nakashima
A Trestle Table by George Nakashima

A Trestle Table by George Nakashima

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H 29 in W 72 in D 36 in

A Trestle Table by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Sea Cliff, NY

Walnut trestle base and cross bar.Each end of top has a very slight curve.

Category

20th Century American Dining Room Tables

Book-Matched Cherry Dining Table with Nakashima-Style Trestle Base
Book-Matched Cherry Dining Table with Nakashima-Style Trestle Base

Book-Matched Cherry Dining Table with Nakashima-Style Trestle Base

By Drake Stuedemann

Located in Seneca, IL

Our Seneca Dining Table is a testament to fine craft. Designed around the principles of hand-cut

Category

2010s American Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry

George Nakashima Trestle Table and set of 6 Mira Chairs
George Nakashima Trestle Table and set of 6 Mira Chairs

George Nakashima Trestle Table and set of 6 Mira Chairs

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in San Diego, CA

George Nakashima built Iconic Trestle Table. One of our earliest designs of George Nakashima, this

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table, 1960
George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table, 1960

George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table, 1960

By George Nakashima

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

George Nakashima trestle dining table, 1960. Table consists of two solid boards joined by three

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table, 1960
George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table, 1960

George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table, 1960

By George Nakashima

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

George Nakashima trestle dining table, 1960. Table consists of two solid boards joined by three

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

George Nakashima, American Black Walnut Free-Edge Trestle Dining Table, 1960
George Nakashima, American Black Walnut Free-Edge Trestle Dining Table, 1960

George Nakashima, American Black Walnut Free-Edge Trestle Dining Table, 1960

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nakashima (1905-1990) American black walnut trestle dining table, with book-matched top

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Impressive Live Edge Pecan Trestle Dining Table
Impressive Live Edge Pecan Trestle Dining Table

Impressive Live Edge Pecan Trestle Dining Table

By George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful live edge pecan dining table with trestle and wood pegs. Nicely refinished with

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Richard Kagan Walnut Trestle Table Nakashima Style, 1970
Richard Kagan Walnut Trestle Table Nakashima Style, 1970

Richard Kagan Walnut Trestle Table Nakashima Style, 1970

By Richard Kagan

Located in Hamburg, PA

A Richard Kagan dining table/desk with two solid walnut slabs joined by three rosewood butterfly

Category

Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Studio Craft Solid Cherry Dining Table Mission Trestle Style
Mid-Century Studio Craft Solid Cherry Dining Table Mission Trestle Style

Mid-Century Studio Craft Solid Cherry Dining Table Mission Trestle Style

By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Studio craft rectangle solid cherry dining table made in USA. All handcrafted dining table

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry

George Nakashima Trestle Table
George Nakashima Trestle Table

George Nakashima Trestle Table

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H 27.25 in W 36.25 in D 103 in

George Nakashima Trestle Table

By George Nakashima

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nakashima (1905 - 1990) Custom free-edge American Studio trestle dining table in black

Category

Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

George Nakashima Trestle Base with Desk/Table with Custom Laminate Top
George Nakashima Trestle Base with Desk/Table with Custom Laminate Top

George Nakashima Trestle Base with Desk/Table with Custom Laminate Top

By George Nakashima

Located in Brooklyn, NY

George Nakashima walnut table base with custom laminate top added by owner. Authenticated by order

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Massive Live Edge Pecan Trestle Dining Table
Massive Live Edge Pecan Trestle Dining Table

Massive Live Edge Pecan Trestle Dining Table

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H 29.5 in W 70.75 in D 35 in

Massive Live Edge Pecan Trestle Dining Table

By George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful live edge pecan dining table with trestle and wood pegs. Nicely refinished with

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

'M' Table - George Nakashima inspired Ash Trestle Table
'M' Table - George Nakashima inspired Ash Trestle Table

'M' Table - George Nakashima inspired Ash Trestle Table

By par-avion co.

Located in Norwich, GB

A traditional trestle table design, influenced by Shaker aesthetics and the great Japanese American

Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Ash, Oak, Sycamore

'M' Table - George Nakashima inspired Ash Trestle Table
'M' Table - George Nakashima inspired Ash Trestle Table

'M' Table - George Nakashima inspired Ash Trestle Table

By par-avion co.

Located in Norwich, GB

A traditional trestle table design, influenced by Shaker aesthetics and the great Japanese American

Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Ash, Oak, Sycamore

Thomas Moser Trestle Base Studio Made Thick Solid Cherry Top Dining Table
Thomas Moser Trestle Base Studio Made Thick Solid Cherry Top Dining Table

Thomas Moser Trestle Base Studio Made Thick Solid Cherry Top Dining Table

By George Nakashima, Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern decor Thomas Moser signed and dated 2010 solid cherry dining table. Good

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...

Materials

Cherry

George Nakashima Trestle Table

George Nakashima Trestle Table

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This is one of many Nakashima pieces in our new Lambertville, New Jersey showroom/warehouse

Category

Vintage 1970s American Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

George Nakashima Trestle Table

George Nakashima Trestle Table

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H 28 in W 54 in D 35.5 in

George Nakashima Trestle Table

Located in Palm Springs, CA

dining table or desk. In our NJ gallery. This is one of many Nakashima pieces in

Category

Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

George Nakashima "Trestle Table"
George Nakashima "Trestle Table"

George Nakashima "Trestle Table"

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H 29 in W 72 in D 36 in

George Nakashima "Trestle Table"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Magnificently detailed craftsmanship. A simple table graced by exquisite joinery.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut, Rosewood

George Nakashima Trestle Table and 4 "Mira" Chairs
George Nakashima Trestle Table and 4 "Mira" Chairs

George Nakashima Trestle Table and 4 "Mira" Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A lovely little set. Will separate. Table-$9500 4 Chairs-$7000 Provenance accompanies. In our

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Sets

Trestle Dining Table by George Nakashima
Trestle Dining Table by George Nakashima

Trestle Dining Table by George Nakashima

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H 29 in W 72 in D 42.25 in

Trestle Dining Table by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Chicago, IL

and knot details. Sold with a copy of the original drawing by George Nakashima. Signed with client

Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Spectacular Trestle Dining Table by George Nakashima
Spectacular Trestle Dining Table by George Nakashima

Spectacular Trestle Dining Table by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Dramatic two board English walnut book-matched top with 6 rosewood butterflies on trestle base

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Tables

George Nakashima Free Edge Trestle Dining Table
George Nakashima Free Edge Trestle Dining Table

George Nakashima Free Edge Trestle Dining Table

By George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A great example with butterflies in center. Provenance accompanies.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table with Rosewood Butterfly Joints
George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table with Rosewood Butterfly Joints

George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table with Rosewood Butterfly Joints

By George Nakashima

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Walnut George Nakashima Trestle dining table with four rosewood butterfly joints and two free-form

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Nakashima Style Solid Redwood and Mahogany American Craft Trestle Tables-a pair
Nakashima Style Solid Redwood and Mahogany American Craft Trestle Tables-a pair

Nakashima Style Solid Redwood and Mahogany American Craft Trestle Tables-a pair

By George Nakashima

Located in El Cajon, CA

George Nakashima, honoring and highlighting the natural movement of each species. These consist of 3

Category

Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Trestle Table
Walnut Trestle Table

Walnut Trestle Table

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H 27.75 in W 49 in D 29 in

Walnut Trestle Table

By George Nakashima

Located in Southampton, NY

A natural edge walnut trestle writing table or desk in the manner of George Nakashima. From an

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Trestle table by George Nakashima
Trestle table by George Nakashima

Trestle table by George Nakashima

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H 28.75 in W 84 in D 45.5 in

Trestle table by George Nakashima

Located in Chicago, IL

Joined top with two free edges and four rosewood butterflys.

Category

American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Hickory, Walnut

Incredible Seven Foot Trestle-Based Table by George Nakashima
Incredible Seven Foot Trestle-Based Table by George Nakashima

Incredible Seven Foot Trestle-Based Table by George Nakashima

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This is a very fine and large - seven feet - example of the classic Trestle-based Dining Table by

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

American Craftsman Trestle table in the style of Nakashima
American Craftsman Trestle table in the style of Nakashima

American Craftsman Trestle table in the style of Nakashima

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous and highly crafted American craftsman solid Walnut trestle dining table Ca.1960.Table has

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20th Century American Dining Room Tables

Terrific Six Foot Trestle Based Dining Table by George Nakashima
Terrific Six Foot Trestle Based Dining Table by George Nakashima

Terrific Six Foot Trestle Based Dining Table by George Nakashima

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This terrific walnut Trestle-based table is six feet long, and would make a great dining table or a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Nakashima Trestle Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic nakashima trestle table available at 1stDibs. A nakashima trestle table — often made from wood, walnut and rosewood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the nakashima trestle table 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 trestle table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made nakashima trestle table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nakashima and Richard Kagan are consistently popular.

How Much is a Nakashima Trestle Table?

A nakashima trestle table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $14,125, while the lowest priced sells for $3,250 and the highest can go for as much as $140,000.

Finding the Right Dining-room-tables for You

No matter your furniture style of choice, a shared meal is one of life’s true rewards. Why not treat your family and friends to a luxurious dining experience? Browse our top picks to find the perfect antique, new or vintage dining room table for this important occasion.

Modern furniture design borrows significantly from the trends of yore, and this is especially apparent in dining tables. Ancient Egyptians made practical use of the earliest four-legged tables of wood and rock — their models bear striking similarity to the dining tables of today — while common large medieval dining room tables in England were made of oak or elm. Romans and Greeks, renowned for big banquets that involved entertainment as well as good food, used early dining room tables made of marble or wood and metals such as bronze for meals. 

On 1stDibs, find a range of dining room tables that offers no shortage of options to accommodate modest interiors, midsize family homes and even lavish banquets (entertainment not included).

Beginning in the mid-19th century, more American homes featured dining rooms, where families could gather specifically for a meal together. In the States, upper-class families were the first to enjoy dining room tables, which were the centerpiece of the dining room

Dining room tables of the Victorian era were created in a range of revivalist styles inspired by neoclassical, Renaissance, Gothic and other traditions. Furnishings of the period were made of various woods, including oak, rosewood and mahogany, and referenced a variety of decorative arts and architectural motifs. Some dining room tables finished in the Rococo style feature gorgeous inlaid marble tabletops or other ornamental flourishes handcrafted by Parisian furniture makers of the 18th century.

In many modern spaces, there often isn’t a dining room separate from the kitchen — instead, they frequently share real estate in a single area. Mid-century modern dining room tables, specifically those created by designers such as Osvaldo Borsani, Edward Wormley and Alvar Aalto, are typically clean and uncomplicated designs for a dining area that’s adjacent to where the cooking is done. Furniture of this era hasn’t lost its allure for those who opt for a casual and contemporary aesthetic.

If you’re of the modern mindset that making and sharing meals should be one in the same — and perhaps large antique dining tables don’t mesh well with your style — consider a popular alternative. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. Giovanni Offredi’s Paracarro table for Saporiti Italia is a striking round table option that showcases the magnificent Italian industrial design of the 1970s.

Find a collection of antique, new and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs.