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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
George Nakashima 'Minguren II' Coffee Table in English Walnut
George Nakashima 'Minguren II' Coffee Table in English Walnut

George Nakashima 'Minguren II' Coffee Table in English Walnut

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, 'Minguren II' coffee table, English walnut, American black walnut, United States, 1973 The Minguren II coffee table was developed in t...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima 'Cluster Base' Table with Live-Edge Top
George Nakashima 'Cluster Base' Table with Live-Edge Top

George Nakashima 'Cluster Base' Table with Live-Edge Top

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, 'Cluster Base' table, American black walnut, United States, 1987 This Cluster Base table by George Nakashima exemplifies the designer’s...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in American Black Walnut
George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in American Black Walnut

George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in American Black Walnut

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, sideboard, American black walnut, hickory, United States, 1969 With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this doub...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth yes
George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth yes

George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth yes

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, sideboard, American black walnut, pandanus cloth, United States, 1983. With its sturdy form, thoughtful material choices, and refined ...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima 'Slab' Coffee Table in English Walnut
George Nakashima 'Slab' Coffee Table in English Walnut

George Nakashima 'Slab' Coffee Table in English Walnut

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, 'Slab' coffee table, English walnut, United States, 1964 American woodworker and designer George Nakashima demonstrates his mastery of ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Set of Four 'Conoid' Chairs in Walnut
George Nakashima Set of Four 'Conoid' Chairs in Walnut

George Nakashima Set of Four 'Conoid' 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

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Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top
George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, Double Pedestal Free-Edge writing desk, American black walnut, United States, 1969 You have encountered a truly outstanding example of ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs' in American Black Walnut
Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs' in American Black Walnut

Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs' in American Black Walnut

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima, set of eight 'Grass-seated Chairs', American black walnut, sea grass cord, United States, early 1960s Through its pure form, thoughtful use of materials, and exqui...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Seagrass, Walnut

George Nakashima 'New' Armchair in Walnut and Hickory
George Nakashima 'New' Armchair in Walnut and Hickory

George Nakashima 'New' Armchair in Walnut and Hickory

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, ‘New’ armchair, walnut, hickory, United States, 1976 With its sturdy form, thoughtful material choices, and refined joinery, this custo...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth
George Nakashima Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth

George Nakashima Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth

By George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima, sliding-door wall-mounted cabinet, American black walnut, pandanus cloth, United States, 1963 This wall mounted sliding door cabinet is a striking example of Georg...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Set of Six 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory
George Nakashima Set of Six 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory

George Nakashima Set of Six 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, set of six ‘New’ dining chairs, walnut, hickory, United States, 1976 and 1977 With its sturdy form, thoughtful material choices, and re...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Dressing Table, Vanity, Origins, Widdicomb - Mueller, 1957
George Nakashima Dressing Table, Vanity, Origins, Widdicomb - Mueller, 1957

George Nakashima Dressing Table, Vanity, Origins, Widdicomb - Mueller, 1957

By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Culver City, CA

People might see this piece and think: “oh, cute… a little dressing table," but this is an extremely rare masterclass in design. This is a rare George Nakashima Origins dressing tab...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Wood

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Pair of Chests of Drawers in Walnut
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Pair of Chests of Drawers in Walnut

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Pair of Chests of Drawers in Walnut

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, pair of chests of drawers, walnut, United States, 1965 and circa 1973 With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, t...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

Early Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll
Early Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll

Early Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll

By George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A classic & very early George Nakashima design, the spindle back straight chair. This 1940's example is made of solid Birch with signature saddle seat. Probably refinished at some po...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Wood

George Nakashima Mira Chair
George Nakashima Mira Chair

George Nakashima Mira Chair

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nakashima Walnut Mira Chair Original Surface Marked Showroom on underside of Chair Seat

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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Slab Coffee Table
George Nakashima Slab Coffee Table

George Nakashima Slab Coffee Table

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A George Nakashima Single Slab Coffee Table Expressive free-edged American Black Walnut Signed and dated 1967 Original Clients name available

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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Table
George Nakashima Table

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 Walnut Credenza, 1978
George Nakashima Walnut Credenza, 1978

George Nakashima Walnut Credenza, 1978

By George Nakashima

Located in Astoria, NY

George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990), American Walnut Credenza, 1978, with two pandanus cloth lined sliding doors opening to single shelf on four turned wood legs, with original dr...

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1970s American Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima, Freeform Coffee Table, English Walnut, Studio USA 1971
George Nakashima, Freeform Coffee Table, English Walnut, Studio USA 1971

George Nakashima, Freeform Coffee Table, English Walnut, Studio USA 1971

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in High Point, NC

A unique and sizable coffee / cocktail table in the "sled-shape" style. Produced by Nakashima Studio, New Hope, Pennsylvania, United States. Dated 1971 Executed in English Walnut...

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1980s American Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Triangular Cherry Table
George Nakashima Triangular Cherry Table

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 edge

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1950s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Cherry

George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table
George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table

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 to underside ‘Dr. Chan’. Manufacturer Nakashima Studio, USA Date 1968 Dimensio...

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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Cherry, Walnut

George Nakashima Straight Back Chair
George Nakashima Straight Back Chair

George Nakashima Straight Back Chair

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nakashima Straight Back Chair Walnut and Hickory Construction Single Board carved Sap Grained Seat Signed George Nakashima to underside of chair Seat

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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Wepman Table
George Nakashima Wepman Table

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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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Wood

George Nakashima Armchairs, Black Walnut, Signed with Client's Name
George Nakashima Armchairs, Black Walnut, Signed with Client's Name

George Nakashima Armchairs, Black Walnut, Signed with Client's Name

By George Nakashima

Located in New York, NY

George Nakashima Armchairs, Black Walnut, Signed. Pair of walnut Nakashima armchairs in good un-restored original condition. Both chairs are signed on the underside of the seat with ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk
George Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk

George Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk Walnut splayed leg Desk 3 Drawer Pedestal Signed on the underside of desk, George Nakashima 1968 Original Clients name marked in Drawers with Cr...

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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Mid Century Wooden Walnut Grass Straw Dining Office Chair 1960s
George Nakashima Mid Century Wooden Walnut Grass Straw Dining Office Chair 1960s

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

George Nakashima Studio Straight Back Chair Mid Century American Craft
George Nakashima Studio Straight Back Chair Mid Century American Craft

George Nakashima Studio Straight Back Chair Mid Century American Craft

By George Nakashima

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Original "Straight Back" Model Chair, made by George Nakashima Studio, American, circa 1961. The chair features a multi-plank seat. Signed with client name to underside ‘Gelf...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Hickory, Walnut

Pair George Nakashima Tables
Pair George Nakashima Tables

Pair George Nakashima Tables

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

2 George Nakashima Tall Walnut Tables Original Surface Signed with Clients name copy of original order card

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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Slab-Arm Rocker
George Nakashima Slab-Arm Rocker

George Nakashima Slab-Arm Rocker

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fine example of this form. The family requested an extra wide slab -arm. Signed with the clients name.

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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Wood

George Nakashima for Widdicomb - Ottoman
George Nakashima for Widdicomb - Ottoman

George Nakashima for Widdicomb - Ottoman

By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Hasselt, VLI

Stool or poof designed by George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture Company in the late 1950s. Produced in the United States circa 1958. Dating from the period following the Widdicomb...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Leather, Mohair, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century "Straight Chair" by George Nakashima
Vintage Mid Century "Straight Chair" by George Nakashima

Vintage Mid Century "Straight Chair" by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima, Knoll

Located in Oxnard, CA

Here is a beautiful, early "Straight Chair" by George Nakashima. "Introduced in 1946, the Straight Chair is George Nakashima’s modernist interpretation of the traditional Windsor ch...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture

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Birch

Nature Form & Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima
Nature Form & Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima

Nature Form & Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima

By George Nakashima, Mira 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 Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture

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Paper

Rare 1952 George Nakashima Walnut Chairs, American Craftsman Style
Rare 1952 George Nakashima Walnut Chairs, American Craftsman Style

Rare 1952 George Nakashima Walnut Chairs, American Craftsman Style

By George Nakashima

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An iconic pair of early circa 1952 George Nakashima "New Chairs" masterfully constructed out of walnut. Letter of authenticity included.

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1950s American American Craftsman Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Drop Leaf Table
George Nakashima Drop Leaf Table

George Nakashima Drop Leaf Table

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nakashima Drop Leaf Table An unusual form featuring a large curved drop leaf and a free edge on the opposite side. The table has 4 legs, with a 5th that slides into position ...

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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Conoid Coffee Table – English Walnut with Rosewood Butterfly
George Nakashima Conoid Coffee Table – English Walnut with Rosewood Butterfly

George Nakashima Conoid Coffee Table – English Walnut with Rosewood Butterfly

By George Nakashima

Located in San Diego, CA

This rare and completely original George Nakashima coffee table is a poetic example of the master’s ability to honor the soul of the wood. Hand-built from a single slab of English Wa...

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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman George Nakashima Furniture

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Rosewood, Walnut

George Nakashima Captain's Chair
George Nakashima Captain's Chair

George Nakashima Captain's Chair

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nakashima Captain's Chair Beautiful original Dark Surface wonderful spline details Clients name to underside of the chair

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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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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 paperwork from the Nakashima Foundation.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima
Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima

Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima "Slab" Coffee Table
George Nakashima "Slab" Coffee Table

George Nakashima "Slab" Coffee Table

By George Nakashima

Located in New York, NY

This George Nakashima American black walnut "Slab" Coffee Table with four East Indian rosewood butterfly keys was created in 1963, just after the publication of Nakashima's manifesto...

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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern George Nakashima Furniture

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Wood, Rosewood, Walnut

George Nakashima Turned Wood Dowel Shape Leg Single Pedestal Small Desk Mint
George Nakashima Turned Wood Dowel Shape Leg Single Pedestal Small Desk Mint

George Nakashima Turned Wood Dowel Shape Leg Single Pedestal Small Desk Mint

By George Nakashima

Located in Rockaway, NJ

George Nakashima turned wood dowel shape leg single pedestal small desk mint with documents.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

Hanging Cabinet by George Nakashima
Hanging Cabinet by George Nakashima

Hanging Cabinet by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in San Francisco, CA

This rare and unique walnut hanging cabinet by George Nakashima is a beautiful and functional piece of modern furniture with sliding doors. The cabinet features an overhang top with one free edge above two doors that conceal one adjustable shelf. Crafted from high-quality American black walnut wood, this cabinet has been fully restored at the Nakashima workshop...

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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Studio Craft 8 Drawer Dresser in American Walnut
George Nakashima Studio Craft 8 Drawer Dresser in American Walnut

George Nakashima Studio Craft 8 Drawer Dresser in American Walnut

By George Nakashima

Located in San Diego, CA

A true heirloom of American Studio Craft, this George Nakashima solid walnut dresser embodies everything collectors cherish about Nakashima’s work: honesty of materials, quiet master...

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1960s American American Craftsman Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Studio Conoid Bench Signed Mira Nakashima, 1992
George Nakashima Studio Conoid Bench Signed Mira Nakashima, 1992

George Nakashima Studio Conoid Bench Signed Mira Nakashima, 1992

By Mira Nakashima, George Nakashima

Located in New York, NY

George Nakashima Studio Conoid bench signed Mira Nakashima 1992. The bench is walnut has hickory spindles and rosewood butterfly joints. This bench was commissioned for a private col...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture

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Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Origins Line Coffee Table for Widdicomb, Carpathian Elm, 1961
George Nakashima Origins Line Coffee Table for Widdicomb, Carpathian Elm, 1961

George Nakashima Origins Line Coffee Table for Widdicomb, Carpathian Elm, 1961

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima

Located in Camden, ME

A rare and documented coffee table designed by George Nakashima for Widdicomb, produced as part of the Origins Line, introduced in 1958 and discontinued in 1963. This example retains...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture

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Elm, Burl, Walnut

George Nakashima Studio Leather Stool
George Nakashima Studio Leather Stool

George Nakashima Studio Leather Stool

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stool from American mid-century craftsman George Nakashima. The stool crafted of black walnut, c.1960, features a leather wrapped seat and splayed legs. The underside of the seat is ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Leather, Seagrass, Walnut

Hanging Cabinet by George Nakashima
Hanging Cabinet by George Nakashima

Hanging Cabinet by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in San Francisco, CA

This rare and unique walnut hanging cabinet by George Nakashima is a beautiful and functional piece of modern furniture with sliding doors. The cabinet features an overhang top with one free edge above two doors that conceal one adjustable shelf. Crafted from high-quality American black walnut wood, this cabinet has been fully restored at the Nakashima workshop...

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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima 4 Drawer Walnut
George Nakashima 4 Drawer Walnut

George Nakashima 4 Drawer Walnut

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nakashima 4 Drawer Pedestal Executed in Walnut. The 4 drawers rest on a cruciform base Nice grain and pegging details Finished Back Original surface Original order card availa...

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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Music Stand
George Nakashima Music Stand

George Nakashima Music Stand

By George Nakashima

Located in New York, NY

Stunning burl walnut music stand by George Nakashima. Signed and dated 1978. Literature: Derek E. Ostergard, George Nakashima: Full Circle, exh. cat., American Craft Museum, New York, 1989, p. 176 (for a related example) Mira Nakashima, Nature Form & Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima, New York, 2003, p. 113 Robert Aibel...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Wood, Burl

George Nakashima 6 Foot Free Edge Corner Counter Shelf or Console, Signed, 1971
George Nakashima 6 Foot Free Edge Corner Counter Shelf or Console, Signed, 1971

George Nakashima 6 Foot Free Edge Corner Counter Shelf or Console, Signed, 1971

By George Nakashima

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A corner-mounted counter shelf or floating console table by George Nakashima comprising a single slab in American black walnut with two free edges, signe...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Conoid Lounge Chairs
George Nakashima Conoid Lounge Chairs

George Nakashima Conoid Lounge Chairs

By George Nakashima, Sakura Seisakusho

Located in Dallas, TX

Experience timeless elegance with this beautiful pair of Conoid Lounge chairs by George Nakashima, crafted by the only authorized manufacturer of Nakashima furniture outside of the United States, Sakura Seisakusho in Takamatsu, Japan...

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture

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Upholstery, Hickory, Walnut

Set of Four Captain Chairs by George Nakashima
Set of Four Captain Chairs by George Nakashima

Set of Four Captain Chairs by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Atlanta, GA

A wonderful set of four American black Walnut 'Captain" chairs handcrafted by George Nakashima in his New Hope Studio in 1976. These chairs were designed with creative exposed joints...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima  Rosewood Minguren Floor Lamp with Asa Noha Shade
George Nakashima  Rosewood Minguren Floor Lamp with Asa Noha Shade

George Nakashima Rosewood Minguren Floor Lamp with Asa Noha Shade

By George Nakashima

Located in Miami, FL

A rare example of this design. The base is Rosewood with beautiful grain and color. Shade is 24.25” square and 10” inches tall. Total height of lamp is 58.5” Possibly a unique spec...

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1980s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Rosewood

George Nakashima, Greenrock Console Table, USA, 1987, Original Papers
George Nakashima, Greenrock Console Table, USA, 1987, Original Papers

George Nakashima, Greenrock Console Table, USA, 1987, Original Papers

By George Nakashima

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nakashima Cabinetmaker, USA, 1987 Greenrock Table with highly figured single slab top in Butternut wood. Features three exposed knots and two walnut butterflies. Signed a...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

Walnut Sideboard with Top Shelf by George Nakashima
Walnut Sideboard with Top Shelf by George Nakashima

Walnut Sideboard with Top Shelf by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Atlanta, GA

A two-piece custom sideboard pr credenza handcrafted by George Nakashima, circa 1969 in his new hope studio. It is constructed with American black walnut with solid oak interiors. Th...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut, Oak

George Nakashima, Woodworker: New Hope, Pennsylvania (1962 Catalog, Signed)
George Nakashima, Woodworker: New Hope, Pennsylvania (1962 Catalog, Signed)

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

12 Drawer George Nakashima Dresser Origins Widdicomb 1959
12 Drawer George Nakashima Dresser Origins Widdicomb 1959

12 Drawer George Nakashima Dresser Origins Widdicomb 1959

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima

Located in Camden, ME

George Nakashima for Widdicomb Origins Line Twelve-Drawer Dresser United States, 1959 A twelve-drawer dresser designed by George Nakashima for the Origins line produced by Widdicomb...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture

Materials

Brass

George Nakashima Walnut Two-Piece Sofa, 1962
George Nakashima Walnut Two-Piece Sofa, 1962

George Nakashima Walnut Two-Piece Sofa, 1962

By George Nakashima

Located in Astoria, NY

George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990), American Walnut Two-Piece Sofa, 1962, with spindle back, turned wood legs, four green cushions and original drawing. Overall: 30.5" H x 112.5...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

Materials

Textile, Walnut

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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.
Questions About George Nakashima Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    George 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, 2022
    No, 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, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    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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