George Nakashima Furniture
American, 1905-1990
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.
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Creator: George Nakashima
Conoid Bench by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima, USA
By Mira Nakashima, George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Conoid bench in walnut, US 2021, by Mira Nakashima based on a George Nakashima design. The Bench is made in black walnut with hickory spindles and is s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Wood
George Nakashima Mid Century Wooden Walnut Grass Straw Dining Office Chair 1960s
By George Nakashima
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and iconic mid century dining / office chair in walnut wood and grass seating by George Nakashima produced by his studio in United States, 1960s. In good overall and original co...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
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Seagrass, Walnut
Desk " Conoid " By George Nakashima, USA 1970s
By George Nakashima
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Desk " Conoid " in Wallnut features a pedestal with three drawers.
By George Nakashima, USA 1970s.
Designer - George Nakashima.
Model - Conoid.
Production period - 1970s.
Meas...
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1970s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Wood
George Nakashima Nightstand for Widdicomb, 1959
By George Nakashima
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning nightstand designed by George Nakashima and manufactured by Widdicomb in 1959. This example executed in exotic East Indian Laurel wood. Original brass handle. Freshly rest...
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1950s American Japonisme Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Brass
Authentic 1959 George Nakashima P Table
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
We are pleased to present this authentic and beautiful George Nakashima coffee table from 1959.
This early model was known as the “P Table” and features a beautiful walnut slab wit...
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20th Century American Modern George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Coffee Table Model 200-84W in Elm Burl for Widdicomb Origins
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Troy, MI
George Nakashima coffee table for Widdicomb 1960
Model 200-84w of the Origins Collection
Impressive example in Carpathian Elm burl and Laurel with Sundra finish
Effortlessly suppor...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
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Elm, Burl
George Nakashima Walnut Two Pedestal Desk With Captains Chair 1961
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Hamburg, PA
A George Nakashima black walnut Double Pedestal Desk and Captain's Chair.
The desk was first made in 1955, this one was crafted in 1961.
Both pieces maintain their original client's ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima, Mid-Century Modern, Rectilinear Chest, Sap Walnut, 1957
By George Nakashima
Located in Stamford, CT
George Nakashima, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser or Chest, Sap Walnut, 1957
Single Rectilinear chest designed by George Nakashima (1905-1990) for Nakashima Studio in 1957. Order Card f...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima for Knoll Studio Splay Leg Table
By George Nakashima, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on your chance to bring home a piece of legendary design with this iconic partnership between George Nakashima and Hans and Florence Knoll. The "Splay-Leg Table", orig...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Hickory, Walnut
Mira Nakashima Studio Conoid Bench in Walnut and Hickory, Mira Nakashima 1995
By George Nakashima, Mira Nakashima
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Mira Nakashima, 1995
Conoid Bench
American Black Walnut and Hickory
signed and dated to underside 'Nakashima November 1995'
216cm wide, 85cm high, 83cm deep
The Conoid bench was par...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
George Nakashima, Mid-Century Modern, Double Chest of Drawers, Sap Walnut
By George Nakashima
Located in Stamford, CT
George Nakashima, Mid-Century Modern, Double Dresser, Sap Walnut, c. 1958
Double chest of drawers designed by George Nakashima for Nakashima Studios circa 1958. This example is sold...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Origins Collection Sculpted Walnut Dining Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional mid-century Organic Modern sculpted walnut dining table
By George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture, "Origins" Collection
USA, 1961
Measures: 59.5"W x ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima, Walnut Pedestal Writing Table with Free Edge, 1965
By George Nakashima
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
George Nakashima, Walnut Pedestal Desk with Free Edge, 1965
This beautiful and useful desk is in superb condition, the large top has a straight edge to the front and a freeform back...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima, Woodworker: New Hope, Pennsylvania (1962 Catalog, Signed)
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
The catalog comprises: First, an introductory paean to craftsmanship and the spirituality of woodworking culminating in Nakashima’s bold signature in ink, dated April 1962. Next, a full-page photo of the Conoid Studio followed by a succession of offerings with photos and descriptions including: Trestle Table, Cross-Legged Table, Round Turned-Leg table, Conoid Table, Turned-Leg Table, Round Clustered-Base Table, Round Pedestal Table, Frenchman’s Cove Square Table, Single Drop-Leaf Table, Boat-Shaped Table, Frenchman’s Cove No.2 Table (fold-out), Round Coffee Table, Conoid Coffee Table, Slab Coffee Table No. 2, Slab Coffee Table, Portsmouth End Table, Square or Rectangular End Table (with and without shelf), Cross-Legged Coffee Table, Conoid Studio End Tables, Conoid Desks, New Chairs, Mira Chairs, Lounge Chair, No Arm, Lounge Chair One-Arm, Grass-Seated Chair, Arm Chair, conoid Chair, New Chair plus Rockers and Arms, Lounge Chair plus Rockers and Arms, Conoid Benches, “Q” Bench, “R” Bench...
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1960s American American Craftsman Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Paper
George Nakashima Monumental Sculpted East Indian Laurel Wood Dresser
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional mid-century Organic Modern monumental triple dresser, sideboard, or credenza
By George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture, "Origins" Collection
USA, Circ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Brass
Black Walnut Mid-Century Organic Modern Settee by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on a once in a lifetime find with this genuine mid-century settee handcrafted by the American Modern pioneer, George Katsutoshi Nakashima (1905-1990). One of the most important figures in 20th Century design, Nakashima studied architecture at the University of Washington and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology before heading abroad to work under legendary international architects such as Le Corbusier, Antonin Raymond, and Gira Sarabhai. Upon his return to the United States, he was unjustly interned with fellow Japanese-Americans at Camp Minidoka in Idaho where he met Gentaro Hikogawa, a classically trained daiku (or Japanese carpenter...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Nakashima Trestle Table made in walnut
By George Nakashima
Located in San Diego, CA
One of the earliest designs of George Nakashima, this piece was inspired by the simple lifestyle of early American Shakers. The knock-down design allows for an easily removable table...
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1950s American American Craftsman Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Free Edge 'Slab' Coffee Table in Walnut
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, 'Slab' coffee table, walnut, United States, 1960s
American woodworker and designer George Nakashima proves with this quintessential tab...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Set of Six ‘Ahmedabad’ Dining Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in London, GB
Set of Six ‘Ahmedabad’ Dining Chairs by George Nakashima.
Designed in 1944 and produced 1964 by the National Institute of Design
Ebonised teak with woven grass seats.
Made in Indi...
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Mid-20th Century Indian George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Seagrass, Teak
1950s George Nakashima Studio Slatted Lounge Chair with Arms in Black Walnut
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Woodworkers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare lounge chair with arms crafted by George Nakashima circa late 1950s, acquired from the family of the original owners. This is an iconic example of the slatted series, ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
Mid Century Modern "Spay-Leg" Coffee Table by George Nakashima for Knoll
By George Nakashima
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful and iconic "Spay-Leg" cocktail table designed by George Nakashima in 1948.
This one table, produced in the mid 2010's in the USA by Knoll Studios which was used a...
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1940s Saint Pierre and Miquelon Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture Co. "Sundra" Caned Walnut Headboard
By George Nakashima, Breaad, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American (Origins Collection) caned walnut headboard with its signature, sweeping pagoda-like form and laurel veneer finish Nakashima...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture
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Wood
1950s George Nakashima Studio 72 inch Three Seat Slatted Sofa / Settee
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Woodworkers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare settee crafted by George Nakashima circa late 1950s, acquired from the family of the original owners. This is an iconic example of the slatted series, which in many ca...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Origins Collection Walnut Extension Dining Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional mid-century organic modern extension dining table
By George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture, "Origins" Collection
USA, Circa 1960
Gorgeous book-match...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Grass Seat Stool
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in San Diego, CA
Grass-seated stool circa 1960s production in black walnut by George Nakashima. This stool was purchased from the family who owned them originally. Purchased from the grandson whose grandparents ordered them from new from George Naskashima. This stool was in a home with the set of 6Mira Chairs, Trestle table and 2 Grass seats. All the other pieces are in separate listings.
*Price is or the stool only, not for the chair*
Dimensions: 18 w x 16 d x 12.5 H Grass
About the Designer:
A master woodworker and M.I.T.-trained architect, George Nakashima was the leading light of the American Studio furniture...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Seagrass, Walnut
Set of Grass Seated Chairs and Stool by George Nakashima, Circa 1960s
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in San Diego, CA
Grass-seated circa 1960s production in black walnut by George Nakashima with original seagrass seats. Also priced individually in other listings. Price is for the two chairs and stoo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Seagrass, Walnut
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Nightstand
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut nightstand by George Nakashima for Widdicomb.
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1950s Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Dresser
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
A large George Nakashima for Widdicomb dresser with beautifully grained East Indian Laurel and brass pulls. Beautifully restored.
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1950s Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima, Slab I Coffee Table, American Black Walnut, 1968
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
George Nakashima, Slab I Coffee Table, Nakashima Studio, USA 1968
American black walnut single slab top with two free edges, sap grain details, exposed knots, and bark pockets, clie...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Pair of 'Conoid' Dining Chairs in Walnut
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for Nakashima Studio, pair of 'Conoid' chairs, walnut, hickory, United States, 1962
This stunning pair of Conoid dining chairs are designed by woodwork master Georg...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
George Nakashima Set of Four 'Conoid' Dining Chairs in Walnut
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for Nakashima Studio, set of four 'Conoid' chairs, walnut, hickory, United States, 1962
This stunning set of four Conoid dining chairs are designed by woodwork mast...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
Large George Nakashima 12-Drawer Dresser for Widdicomb
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
George Nakashima for Widdicomb's "Origins" Collection.
Massive 12-drawer dresser in beautiful East Indian Laurel wood with brass pulls.
Extremely heavy.
Recently polished. Mino...
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Nature, Form & Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima
By Mira Nakashima, George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
First edition of Mira Nakashima’s tribute to her father, George, whose standing as one of America’s foremost designer/craftsmen is reflected in his blue-chip status in the vintage de...
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Early 2000s American American Craftsman George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Paper
George Nakashima 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, ‘New’ dining chairs, American black walnut, hickory, United States, 1975
With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this ‘New’ dining chair is...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Model 200-66w "Sundra" Coffee Table Rosewood/Burl
By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by American icon George Nakahsima, this coffee table was made for Widdicomb. In the 1960s, Widdicomb allowed Nakashima design to reach more people with more attainable prici...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Maple, Rosewood, Burl
George Nakashima East Indian Laurel Wood Side Table or Cocktail Table, Restored
By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional mid-century Organic Modern occasional side table, coffee table, or cocktail table
By George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture, "Origins" Collection
USA,...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Wood
George Nakashima Free Edge 'Slab' Coffee Table in Walnut
By George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, free edge slab coffee table, English walnut, United States, circa 1960
American woodworker and designer George Nakashima proves with this quintessential table that he is a true master of his craft. The impressive coffee table, created custom for a private client around 1960, is designed to fully showcase the individual characteristics of the wooden slab on top. The organic, free flowing edges of the wood contribute to a dynamic and natural appearance of the design. This free-form character of the top contrast beautifully with the stark simplicity of the base, a typical trade of Nakashima. The asymmetrical composition contributes to the strength of the design and the high-visual quality.
George Nakashima (1905-1990) was a well-known woodworker, architect and furniture designer from Japanese descendants. He was born in Spokane, Washington and enrolled in the University of Washington program in architecture. After his graduation in 1931, he decided to live his life as a bohemian in France. Afterwards, he spent some time in North Africa and eventually settled in Japan for some time. There, he started working for Antonin Raymond...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima, American Studio, Mid-Century Modern, Rare Cabinet, USA, 1953
By George Nakashima
Located in Stamford, CT
George Nakashima, American Studio, Mid-Century Modern, Rare Cabinet or Dresser, USA, 1953
Rare opportunity to acquire a special cabinet designed and produced by George Nakashima in ...
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1950s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Wood
George Nakashima Sculpted Walnut Dresser for Widdicomb, Newly Restored
By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional mid-century Organic Modern monumental triple dresser, sideboard, or credenza
By George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture, "Origins" Collection
USA, 1961...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Brass
George Nakashima Extendable Walnut Dining Table Model 277 for Widdicomb, 1959
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Camden, ME
An extendable walnut dining table by George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture Company from 1959.
A line of bookmatched veneers encased by a 3 inch deep carved and finger joined solid...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
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Walnut
George Nakashima Sculpted Walnut Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb, Circa 1960
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional mid-century Organic Modern gentleman's chest or highboy dresser
By George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture, "Origins" Collection
USA, Circa 1960
Gorge...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Brass
George Nakashima Sculpted Walnut Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb, Newly Restored
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional mid-century Organic Modern gentleman's chest or highboy dresser
By George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture, "Origins" Collection
USA, 1960
Gorgeous sc...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Brass
George Nakashima Slab Coffee Table
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning George Nakashima Slab Coffee Table, Walnut. 1960.
Table features a single slab top with three free edges, expressive figured grain...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
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Walnut
George Nakashima East Indian Laurel Wood Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb
By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional mid-century Organic Modern gentleman's chest or highboy dresser
By George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture, "Origins" Collection
USA, 1959
Gorgeous ex...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Brass
George Nakashima Grass Seat Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of 4 Grass Seat Chairs by George Nakashima.
Nice patina to both wood and grass seats.
Original owners name available
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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima 8 Drawer Cherry Chest, Mid-Century
By George Nakashima
Located in Toledo, OH
Studio crafted chest by George Nakashima (1905-1990). This cherry chest features a 3 plank top with expressive grain and sap grain detail above 8 drawers. Beautifully dovetailed case...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture
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Cherry
George Nakashima 'New' Armchairs in Walnut and Hickory
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for Nakashima Studio, ‘New’ armchairs, walnut, hickory, United States, 1960
With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this ‘New’ armchair is a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
George Nakashima Table
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spectacular "Q" Table/Bench
Created in 1964 by George Nakashima,
Expressive Free edge Walnut and very long table for Nakashima Table
Signed with a Rom...
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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
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Walnut
George Nakashima Monumental Sculpted Walnut Dresser for Widdicomb, Restored
By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional mid-century Organic Modern monumental triple dresser, sideboard, or credenza
By George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture, "Origins" Collection
USA, 1960...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Brass
George Nakashima 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, ‘New’ dining chairs, American black walnut, hickory, United States, 1975
With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this ‘New’ dining chair is...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by master craftsman George Nakashima for Knoll in 1946, the N19 chair was intended as a mass-produced counterpoint to the Nakashima Studio’s popular “Straight Chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture
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Walnut
George Nakashima Sliding-Door Cabinet in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for Nakashima Studio, sideboard, walnut, pandanus cloth, United States, 1966.
With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this two-door sliding-...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mira Nakashima Conoid Lounge Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
Designed by George Nakashima and executed by Mira Nakashima.
A truly gorgeous piece of craftsmanship, this Conoid lounge chair is perhaps one of the most beautiful pieces we've ever...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century George Nakashima Grass Straw Chair in Walnut Produced in 1960s
By George Nakashima
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and iconic wooden mid century "grass chair" in American walnut by George Nakashima produced in the 1960s. In good vintage condition with minimal ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
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Straw, Walnut
George Nakashima Sliding Door Low Cabinet
By George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Gorgeous George Nakashima cabinet features a single slab laurel top with one free edge above two doors concealing two adjustable shelves. Perfect low cabinet also could be a wonderfu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture
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Walnut
George Nakashima black american walnut chest of drawers 1955
By George Nakashima
Located in Paris, IDF
This dresser crafted from American black walnut is a stunning testament to George Nakashima's craftsmanship. Created upon the request of a private client in 1955, the angular shapes ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
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Walnut
Fabulous George Nakashima Black Walnut Round Dining Table Mid-Century Modern
By George Nakashima
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing Black Walnut dining table from American midcentury craftsman George Nakashima. This wonderful table features four splayed tapered dowel legs which support a large round table...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Free Edge Occasional/End Table
By George Nakashima
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990); Nakashima Studio
Additional Information: Exceptional occasional/end table with a highly-figured single slab top, burled free...
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Late 20th Century American George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
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George Nakashima furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of George Nakashima furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 136 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 16 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by George Nakashima were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Frank Lloyd Wright, Warren Platner, and Selig. Prices for George Nakashima furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $295 and can go as high as $184,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $25,500.
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Questions About George Nakashima Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022George Nakashima is perhaps best known for developing the butterfly joint. This construction method involves connecting pieces with a third piece of wood shaped like a butterfly. The joint forms a strong, sturdy connection and stabilizes pieces to fight the effects of wood expansion. On 1stDibs, shop a range of George Nakashima furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, George Nakashima didn’t usually sign the majority of his works. Instead, he normally added the name of the client to the timber selected to start the project. The writing usually appears in simple black marker. On 1stDibs, find a variety of George Nakashima furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To identify George Nakashima furniture, start by looking for the name of the original client written in black marker. He usually wrote the name on the underside of a piece of furniture. Order cards and shop drawings can also help authenticate his work. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted George Nakashima furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To address wood expansion, George Nakashima pioneered the butterfly joint. This technique uses a butterfly-shaped piece of wood as an anchor. When wood expands, the butterfly joint prevents the pieces from splitting apart. Butterfly joints are strong and increase the overall durability of his wood furniture. On 1stDibs, find a collection of George Nakashima.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Which 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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