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Nakashima Wepman Table

George Nakashima Wepman Table
George Nakashima Wepman Table

George Nakashima Wepman Table

$8,500

H 22 in W 28 in D 21 in

George Nakashima Wepman Table

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An oversized example of this design Re-Oiled Surface. Original order card available 62 XIV-5

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Vintage 1960s American Tables

Materials

Wood

George Nakashima, Wepman Table, American Black Walnut, 1984, with documentation
George Nakashima, Wepman Table, American Black Walnut, 1984, with documentation

George Nakashima, Wepman Table, American Black Walnut, 1984, with documentation

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nakashima (1905-1990) Wepman Occasional or End Table Nakashima Studio, USA, 1984 American

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

1950s George Nakashima English Walnut Shark Tooth Live Free Edge Table Wepman
1950s George Nakashima English Walnut Shark Tooth Live Free Edge Table Wepman

1950s George Nakashima English Walnut Shark Tooth Live Free Edge Table Wepman

By George Nakashima

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Original unmolested finish. George Nakashima walnut studio table, accompanied by authentication

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Triangular Cherry Table
George Nakashima Triangular Cherry Table

George Nakashima Triangular Cherry Table

$12,000

H 21.5 in W 40.5 in D 21 in

George Nakashima Triangular Cherry Table

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nakashima Cherry Wepman Table Large form with legs posting through the top Expressive Free

Category

Vintage 1950s American Tables

Materials

Cherry

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Pair George Nakashima " Wepman " Tables 1962
Pair George Nakashima " Wepman " Tables 1962

Pair George Nakashima " Wepman " Tables 1962

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H 17 in W 24 in D 17 in

Pair George Nakashima " Wepman " Tables 1962

By George Nakashima

Located in Kensington, MD

A pair of Nakashima walnut " Wepman " tables. Condition is very good with some minor staining in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Pair of George Nakashima  'Wepman' Tables
Pair of George Nakashima  'Wepman' Tables

Pair of George Nakashima 'Wepman' Tables

Unavailable

H 26.5 in W 21 in D 21 in

Pair of George Nakashima 'Wepman' Tables

By George Nakashima

Located in Shakespeare, ON

From the Collection of David Wepman

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Vintage 1950s American End Tables

Walnut Wepman Table by George Nakashima
Walnut Wepman Table by George Nakashima

Walnut Wepman Table by George Nakashima

Unavailable

H 21 in W 27 in D 21 in

Walnut Wepman Table by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Sea Cliff, NY

Free edge top supported by three thru top construction.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Pair of George Nakashima Wepman Tables / Stools
Pair of George Nakashima Wepman Tables / Stools

Pair of George Nakashima Wepman Tables / Stools

By George Nakashima

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of free edge, sap grain walnut tables / stools by George Nakashima, 1989.   

Category

Vintage 1980s Side Tables

Pair of George Nakashima Wepman Tables, 1961
Pair of George Nakashima Wepman Tables, 1961

Pair of George Nakashima Wepman Tables, 1961

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H 12.5 in W 19.75 in D 14.5 in

Pair of George Nakashima Wepman Tables, 1961

By George Nakashima

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of free edge, sap grain walnut side tables by George Nakashima, 1961. These are sold with a

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Vintage 1960s Side Tables

George Nakashima Wepman Side Table
George Nakashima Wepman Side Table

George Nakashima Wepman Side Table

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H 17 in W 20.5 in D 21 in

George Nakashima Wepman Side Table

By George Nakashima

Located in Brooklyn, NY

George Nakashima Wepman side table. American walnut. Signed S.R. on underside. Measurements: 17

Category

Mid-20th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Wepman Occasional Table
George Nakashima Wepman Occasional Table

George Nakashima Wepman Occasional Table

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H 17 in W 21.5 in D 16 in

George Nakashima Wepman Occasional Table

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. signed by George Nakashima on the underside of the table.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Wepman Table by George Nakashima
Walnut Wepman Table by George Nakashima

Walnut Wepman Table by George Nakashima

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H 22 in W 28 in D 23 in

Walnut Wepman Table by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in New York, NY

A wonderfully crafted side table by George Nakashima . The table consists of a simple three sided

Category

Vintage 1950s American End Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Wepman Stools/Side Tables
George Nakashima Wepman Stools/Side Tables

George Nakashima Wepman Stools/Side Tables

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H 12.5 in W 21 in D 15 in

George Nakashima Wepman Stools/Side Tables

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

3 matched George Nakashima walnut stools/tables Single slab construction,one with a butterfly on

Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of George Nakashima Free Edge Wepman Tables
Pair of George Nakashima Free Edge Wepman Tables

Pair of George Nakashima Free Edge Wepman Tables

By George Nakashima

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of free edge "Wepman" tables, made by George Nakashima, circa 1962. From the estate of Mr. and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Wepman Walnut Occasional Table, USA, 1960s
George Nakashima Wepman Walnut Occasional Table, USA, 1960s

George Nakashima Wepman Walnut Occasional Table, USA, 1960s

By George Nakashima

Located in New York, NY

A small, turned-leg side table with a free-formed solid walnut top.  

Category

Vintage 1960s American End Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima - Pair of "Wepman" Side Tables
George Nakashima - Pair of "Wepman" Side Tables

George Nakashima - Pair of "Wepman" Side Tables

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Pair of "Wepman" Tables, handcrafted by George Nakashima Studios, circa 1960's

Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Wepman Tables by George Nakashima
Wepman Tables by George Nakashima

Wepman Tables by George Nakashima

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H 14 in W 18 in D 16 in

Wepman Tables by George Nakashima

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A duo of walnut wepman tables with triangular tops designed and made by George Nakashima

Category

Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima "Wepman" Side Table
George Nakashima "Wepman" Side Table

George Nakashima "Wepman" Side Table

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H 14 in W 12 in D 23 in

George Nakashima "Wepman" Side Table

By George Nakashima

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Nakashima Wepman side table with tapered legs and thick slab top in American Walnut by the leading

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Pair of Nakashima Studio Mira Nakashima Wepman Side Tables in Walnut, US 2021
Pair of Nakashima Studio Mira Nakashima Wepman Side Tables in Walnut, US 2021

Pair of Nakashima Studio Mira Nakashima Wepman Side Tables in Walnut, US 2021

By George Nakashima, Mira Nakashima

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of Nakashima Studio Mira Nakashima wepman side tables in walnut, US 2021. The table are made

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

George Nakashima Studio Wepman Side Tables in Walnut Signed by Mira Nakashima
George Nakashima Studio Wepman Side Tables in Walnut Signed by Mira Nakashima

George Nakashima Studio Wepman Side Tables in Walnut Signed by Mira Nakashima

By George Nakashima Studio, Mira Nakashima

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of three hand-made Wepman tripod side tables crafted in the George Nakashima Studio by his

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Wepman Side Table by George Nakashima
Wepman Side Table by George Nakashima

Wepman Side Table by George Nakashima

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H 17 in W 25 in D 17 in

Wepman Side Table by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in New York, NY

Triangular walnut top with free edge & 3 tapering walnut legs. Unmarked.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima "Wepman" Tables
George Nakashima "Wepman" Tables

George Nakashima "Wepman" Tables

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H 20.75 in W 27 in D 26 in

George Nakashima "Wepman" Tables

By George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A great pair. Provenance accompanies.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Tables

George Nakashima Single Wepman Table
George Nakashima Single Wepman Table

George Nakashima Single Wepman Table

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H 15 in W 26 in D 16.5 in

George Nakashima Single Wepman Table

By George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A classic Nakashima table. Provenance accompanies.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tables

George Nakashima Perfect Pair of "Wepman" Tables
George Nakashima Perfect Pair of "Wepman" Tables

George Nakashima Perfect Pair of "Wepman" Tables

By George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A perfect pair. Provenance accompanies, of course.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

George Nakashima Wepman Side Table
George Nakashima Wepman Side Table

George Nakashima Wepman Side Table

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H 18 in W 23.5 in D 17 in

George Nakashima Wepman Side Table

Located in New York, NY

Wepman side table by George Nakashima

Category

20th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Wepman Side Table in French Olive Ash and Hickory
George Nakashima Wepman Side Table in French Olive Ash and Hickory

George Nakashima Wepman Side Table in French Olive Ash and Hickory

By George Nakashima

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

French olive ash and hickory side table by George Nakashima. A fantastic example of the work of

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

George Nakashima Wepman Side Table
George Nakashima Wepman Side Table

George Nakashima Wepman Side Table

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H 21 in W 20.25 in D 23 in

George Nakashima Wepman Side Table

By George Nakashima

Located in Kensington, MD

George Nakashima Wepman table. 1980s production, comprised of three spindle legs and a triangular

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima "Wepman" Side Tables
George Nakashima "Wepman" Side Tables

George Nakashima "Wepman" Side Tables

By George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

George Nakashima "Wepman" side tables. A perfect pair. Provenance accompanies.

Category

20th Century Tables

George Nakashima Wepman Side Table
George Nakashima Wepman Side Table

George Nakashima Wepman Side Table

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H 12.5 in W 16 in D 19 in

George Nakashima Wepman Side Table

By George Nakashima

Located in Waltham, MA

George Nakashima walnut "Wepman" side table or stool. Excellent example of an iconic Nakashima

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Nakashima Wepman Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic nakashima wepman table available at 1stDibs. Each nakashima wepman table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood and walnut. Find 21 options for an antique or vintage nakashima wepman table 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 wepman table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each nakashima wepman table bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made nakashima wepman table over the years, but those crafted by George Nakashima and Mira Nakashima are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Nakashima Wepman Table?

Prices for a nakashima wepman table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $4,200 and can go as high as $19,000, while the average can fetch as much as $9,650.

George Nakashima for sale on 1stDibs

A master woodworker and M.I.T.-trained architect, George Nakashima was the leading light of the American Studio furniture movement. Along with Wharton Esherick, Sam Maloof and Wendell Castle, Nakashima was an artisan who disdained industrial methods and materials in favor of a personal, craft-based approach to the design of chairs, coffee tables and other pieces. What sets Nakashima apart is the poetic style of his work, his reverence for wood and the belief that his furniture could evince — as he put it in the title of his 1981 memoir — The Soul of a Tree.

Born in Spokane, Washington, to Japanese immigrants, Nakashima traveled widely after college, working and studying in Paris, Japan and India, and at every stop he absorbed both modernist and traditional design influences.

The turning point in Nakashima’s career development came in the United States in 1942, when he was placed in an internment camp for Asian-Americans in Idaho. There, Nakashima met a master woodcarver who tutored him in Japanese crafting techniques. A former employer won Nakashima’s release and brought him to bucolic New Hope, Pennsylvania, where Nakashima set up a studio and worked for the rest of his life. (Master craftsperson Mira Nakashima keeps her father’s legacy alive at the George Nakashima Studio in New Hope today. She has been the artistic director of George Nakashima Woodworkers since her father's death, in 1990.)

Nakashima’s singular aesthetic is best captured in his custom-made tables and benches — pieces that show off the grain, burls and whorls in a plank of wood. He left the “free edge,” or natural contour, of the slab un-planed, and reinforced fissures in the wood with “butterfly” joints.

Almost all Nakashima seating pieces have smooth, milled edges. Nakashima also contracted with large-scale manufacturers to produce carefully supervised editions of his designs. Knoll has offered his Straight chair — a modern take on the spindle-backed Windsor chair — since 1946; the now-defunct firm Widdicomb-Mueller, the result of a merger between Widdicomb and Mueller Furniture, issued the Shaker-inspired Origins collection in the 1950s.

Nelson Rockefeller in 1973 gave Nakashima his single largest commission: a 200-piece suite for his suburban New York estate. Today, Nakashima furniture is collected by both the staid and the fashionable: his work sits in the collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian Institution, as well as in the homes of Steven Spielberg, Brad Pitt, Diane von Furstenberg and the late Steve Jobs.

Find vintage George Nakashima furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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