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 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
$69,300
George Nakashima, Conoid Cabinet Headboard and Platform Bed in Walnut, USA 1966
By George Nakashima Woodworkers, George Nakashima
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nakashima
Conoid headboard and Conoid platform bed
Nakashima Studio
USA, 1966
American black walnut
275cm wide x 62cm high, 108cm wide
Headboard measures 275cm wide x 62cm hi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Studio Minguren II Coffee Table
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coffee table from American mid-century craftsman George Nakashima. The table crafted of black walnut, c.1988 features a live edge slab table top with single spindle support and live ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture
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Walnut
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
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
George Nakashima Spindleback ‘Cushion’ Lounge Chair in American Black Cherry
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Woodworkers
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
A refined example of George Nakashima’s iconic craftsmanship, this ‘Cushion’ spindleback lounge chair was produced by Nakashima Studio in the 1960s. Constructed from solid American b...
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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Linen, Cherry
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Long Dresser Credenza Cabinet Burl Sliding Doors
By George Nakashima, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nakashima for widdicomb long dresser credenza cabinet burl sliding doors mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
George Nakashima, Slab Coffee Table with Free Edges, 1958
By George Nakashima Woodworkers, George Nakashima
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nakashima
Slab Coffee Table, 1958
English walnut and American black walnut
two free edges and three laurel butterflies
the top measuring 140cm by 71cm at widest, 33cm high
ins...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1950s George Nakashima Studio Cushion Lounge Chair with Slatted Back in Walnut
By George Nakashima Woodworkers, George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an important "Cushion" Lounge Chair, executed by George Nakashima Studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania ca. 1954. The chair's frame is made of American Black Walnut with hand-shav...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Steel
George Nakashima, Walnut and Hickory Spindle Back Lounge Chair with Arm, 1977
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nakashima
Lounge Chair with Right Arm
made in the Nakashima Studio, 1977
American black walnut with hickory spindles, single slab arm with one free edge and single slab seat
...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
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Hickory, 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
$17,600 Sale Price
20% Off
George Nakashima Widdicomb Model 205 MCM Walnut and Carpathian Elm Sideboard
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Model 205 Mid Century Walnut and Carpathian Elm Sideboard Credenza
This credenza measures: 84 wide x 22 deep x 32.25 inches high
Great Vintage Condit...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Elm, Walnut
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
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
12 Drawer George Nakashima Dresser Origins Widdicomb 1959
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Camden, ME
George Nakashima 12 drawer dresser from his Origins line of Wiiddicomb furniture.(1958 - 1963 )
The dresser is in East Indian Laurel and has magnificent graining.
The front edge of t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Brass
George Nakashima , Conoid Chair , 70s , SAKURA SEISAKUJYO , A
By George Nakashima
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
George Nakashima , Conoid Chair , 70s , SAKURA SEISAKUJYO
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1970s Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Sliding Doors Dresser Credenza
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nakashima Sliding Doors Dresser Credenza
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Frenchman's Cove Dining Table in Walnut with Free Edge
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
A black walnut Frenchman's Cove dining table with free edge dtd. 1964. Authentication and original paperwork included.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern 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
Materials
Cherry
Walnut Nakashima Headboard by George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A king sized solid walnut headboard. Superb craftsmanship and beautifully executed design.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair Mira Nakashima Conoid Lounge Chairs After George Nakashima, 2000
By George Nakashima, Mira Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Mira Nakashima conoid lounge chairs after George Nakashima 2000.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Walnut
1954 George Nakashima Studio Triple Sliding Door Cabinet / Credenza Black Walnut
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous 1954 George Nakashima Studio triple sliding door cabinet /credenza in American black walnut. This is an early piece, representing a number of refined ea...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Conoid Lounge Chair by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima, Mira Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Conoid lounge chair in American black walnut with hickory spindles by Mira Nakashima. Based on a design by George Nakashima.
Newly upholstered in Mark Alexander...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Rare Early Pair of George Nakashima "New Chairs"
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
Materials
Walnut
$10,500 / set
Pair of Mira Chairs by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima
By Mira Nakashima, George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Mira Chairs by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima. The chairs are in black walnut and can be signed. Production lead time is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Mira Nakashima Wepman Side Tables based on a design by George Nakashima
By Mira Nakashima, George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Mira Nakashima Wepman side tables based on a design by George Nakashima. The tables are made in black walnut and can be signed. Please consider th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Walnut Coffee Table by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Original Walnut Coffee Table by George Nakashima.
About George Nakashima:
George Katsutoshi Nakashima was an American woodworker, architect, an...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture
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Walnut
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
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century 1980 Vintage George Nakashima Minguren II Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in London, GB
Japanese American architect, father of the American craft movement, George Nakashima primarily considered a material to be used as a starting point of his designs. He mainly worked w...
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1980s Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Upholstery, Hickory, Walnut
$60,000 / set
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
Materials
Walnut, Oak
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
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Paper
George Nakashima, Mid-Century Modern, American Walnut, Rare Dresser, USA, 1953
By George Nakashima
Located in Manhasset, NY
George Nakashima, American Studio, Mid-Century Modern, Rare Cabinet or Dresser, USA, 1953
Rare opportunity to acquire a special order cabinet designed and produced by George Nakashi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Large George Nakashima 12-Drawer Dresser for Widdicomb
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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
George Nakashima, Set of 3 Oak and Burl Oak Nesting Tables, 1960
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nakashima
Set of Three Amoeba nesting tables
Nakashima Studio, USA, 1960
oak burl, oak
with free edges to the triangular tops, each on three turned legs
the smallest table ins...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Oak, Burl
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Occasional Table
By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut occasional table by George Nakashima for Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company Widdicomb, c.1960s for their "Origins" collection. The table features three tapered dowel legs wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Origins Headboard by Widdicomb
By George Nakashima
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nakashima design headboard for a king or queen sized bed for his Origins series by Widdicomb, 1959. Constructed of East Indian Laurel wood in the original Sundra finish, clean...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Elm
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
Mid Century George Nakashima Walnut Coffee Table/Vanity Desk, Origins Series
By George Nakashima
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very rare coffee table/vanity desk by George Nakashima for Widdicomb, Origins Series, 1963. Beautiful condition, professionally restored by master artist Mark Mendelson.
George Nak...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Cherry
George Nakashima Origins Dresser for Widdicomb
By George Nakashima
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nakashima design dresser for his Origins line by Widdicomb, 1959. Dramatic wood grain figuring throughout the body of the case and trapezoidal shape top extending to 105"in. w...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Brass
Black Walnut Mid-Century Organic Modern Settee by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
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
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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Four Mira Nakashima 4-Legged High Chairs based on a design by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four Mira Nakashima 4-Legged High Chairs based on a design by George Nakashima, USA. The chairs can be signed. Please consider that this is an on-ord...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
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, Wepman Table, American Black Walnut, 1984, with documentation
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nakashima (1905-1990)
Wepman Occasional or End Table
Nakashima Studio, USA, 1984
American black walnut single slab top with two free edges, and sapwood details.
66cm wide, 43c...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Magnificent George Nakashima Widdicomb Kingsize Headboard Bed Origins Collection
By George Nakashima
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent George Nakashima for Widdicomb king size headboard, circa 1960s. The headboard features a dramatic, sweeping form that is regal and elegant. Surface is incredibly clean, ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Walnut
$23,000 / set
Pair of George Nakashima Captain's Dining Chairs in Walnut
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of George Nakashima Captain's Dining Chairs in Walnut.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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
Walnut
1950s George Nakashima Studio Slatted Lounge Chair with Arms in Black Walnut
By George Nakashima Woodworkers, George Nakashima
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
George Nakashima Captain’s Armchairs in Cherry
By George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for Nakashima Studio, captain’s chairs or armchairs, cherry, United States, 1982
With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this pair of captain...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Cherry
$6,450 / item
1950s George Nakashima Studio Full Size Dovetailed Walnut Headboard Bed Cabinet
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very special 1950s George Nakashima headboard, produced at the Nakashima Woodworking studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania. ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Walnut and Brass Monumental Cabinet for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
A very rare Monumental triple dresser, sideboard, or credenza By George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture, "Origins" Collection, USA, 1950s. Made with sculpted walnut, with original ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Brass
1948 George Nakashima for Knoll Associates N-12 Extension Dining Table in Birch
By Knoll, George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very early, rare N-12 extension dining table, designed by George Nakashima and produced by Knoll Associates. This is one of the earliest examples of furniture pr...
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1940s American Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Birch
1949 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Walnut
By Knoll, George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an N19 Straight Chair, designed by George Nakashima for Knoll Associates in 1946. This is an early example, dating to 1949. The 'Straight Chair' was Nakashima's modern, minim...
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1940s American Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
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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
Materials
Walnut
1949 George Nakashima for N19 Knoll Straight Chair in Walnut
By Knoll, George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an N19 Straight Chair, originally designed by George Nakashima in 1946. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the United States and dates to the year 1949. The cha...
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1940s American Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
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.
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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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