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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
1952 George Nakashima Studio Cushion Lounge Chair with Slatted Back in Walnut
1952 George Nakashima Studio Cushion Lounge Chair with Slatted Back in Walnut

1952 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 c. 1952. The chair's frame is made of American Black Walnut with hand-shave...

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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Steel

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 Knoll, George Nakashima

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

George Nakashima Walnut Slab Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern, 1962
George Nakashima Walnut Slab Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern, 1962

George Nakashima Walnut Slab Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern, 1962

By George Nakashima

Located in Astoria, NY

George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) American Walnut Slab Top Coffee Table, 1962, on four turned wood legs. 17" H x 46" W x 24" D. Provenance: Purchased from the artist, 1962. Fr...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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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 George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

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, Walnut, Burl

1967 George Nakashima Studio Q Bench / Coffee Table, American Black Walnut 24×60
1967 George Nakashima Studio Q Bench / Coffee Table, American Black Walnut 24×60

1967 George Nakashima Studio Q Bench / Coffee Table, American Black Walnut 24×60

By George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an important Q Bench / coffee table, designed and produced by George Nakashima's studio in 1967. The table is crafted entirely of American Black Walnut, having a thick, soli...

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1960s American Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima, Wall Hanging Cabinet, 1983, pandanus cloth doors, signed
George Nakashima, Wall Hanging Cabinet, 1983, pandanus cloth doors, signed

George Nakashima, Wall Hanging Cabinet, 1983, pandanus cloth doors, signed

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Woodworkers

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

GEORGE NAKASHIMA (1905-1990) Hanging Wall Cabinet Nakashima Studio, USA, 1983 American black walnut, pandanus cloth 46cm high, 168cm wide, 45cm deep signed and dated to interior two ...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Black Walnut, Grasscloth

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

Mid-Century 1980 Vintage George Nakashima Minguren II Coffee Table
Mid-Century 1980 Vintage George Nakashima Minguren II Coffee Table

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

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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

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 Headboard, Black Walnut Veneer, Widdicomb, 1959
George Nakashima Headboard, Black Walnut Veneer, Widdicomb, 1959

George Nakashima Headboard, Black Walnut Veneer, Widdicomb, 1959

By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Camden, ME

Discover the timeless beauty of the George Nakashima Headboard Model 212-X from his renowned Origins line for Widdicomb, crafted in 1959. ...

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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman 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, 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

George Nakashima Studio Minguren II Coffee Table
George Nakashima Studio Minguren II Coffee Table

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

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 for Widdicomb Long Dresser Credenza Cabinet Burl Sliding Doors
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Long Dresser Credenza Cabinet Burl Sliding Doors

George Nakashima for Widdicomb Long Dresser Credenza Cabinet Burl Sliding Doors

By John Widdicomb, George Nakashima

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

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Walnut, Burl

Desk " Conoid " By George Nakashima, USA 1970s
Desk " Conoid " By George Nakashima, USA 1970s

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

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Wood

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

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

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Brass

George Nakashima 8 Drawer Cherry Chest, Mid-Century
George Nakashima 8 Drawer Cherry Chest, Mid-Century

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

1949 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Walnut
1949 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Walnut

1949 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Walnut

By 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

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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

George Nakashima Walnut and Brass Monumental Cabinet for Widdicomb
George Nakashima Walnut and Brass Monumental Cabinet for Widdicomb

George Nakashima Walnut and Brass Monumental Cabinet for Widdicomb

By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

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

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Brass

1954 George Nakashima Studio Triple Sliding Door Cabinet / Credenza Black Walnut
1954 George Nakashima Studio Triple Sliding Door Cabinet / Credenza Black 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

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Walnut

George Nakashima black american walnut chest of drawers 1955
George Nakashima black american walnut chest of drawers 1955

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

George Nakashima Sculpted Walnut Dresser for Widdicomb, Newly Restored
George Nakashima Sculpted Walnut Dresser for Widdicomb, Newly Restored

George Nakashima Sculpted Walnut Dresser for Widdicomb, Newly Restored

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, 1961...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Brass

George Nakashima "Origins" dresser for Widdicomb
George Nakashima "Origins" dresser for Widdicomb

George Nakashima "Origins" dresser for Widdicomb

By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Coronado, CA

This seldom seen single dresser was designed in 1958 by George Nakashima for American furniture company Widdicomb. By the time the mid 1950s arrived Nakashima had already produced on...

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

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Bronze

C. 1947 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Light Wood
C. 1947 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Light Wood

C. 1947 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Light Wood

By George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an N19 Straight Chair, originally designed by George Nakashima for Knoll in 1946. This particular example was produced in the United States circa 1947. This early straight ch...

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1940s American Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Wood

Mid-Century 1959 Vintage George Nakashima Slab Coffee Table
Mid-Century 1959 Vintage George Nakashima Slab Coffee Table

Mid-Century 1959 Vintage George Nakashima Slab Coffee Table

By George Nakashima

Located in London, GB

Japanese American architect, father of the American craft movement, George Nakashima is among the first generation of studio furniture makers and is cited as highly influential to th...

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1950s Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Origins Dresser for Widdicomb
George Nakashima Origins Dresser for Widdicomb

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

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Brass

George Nakashima for Widdicomb Occasional Table
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Occasional Table

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

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Walnut

Magnificent George Nakashima Widdicomb Kingsize Headboard Bed Origins Collection
Magnificent George Nakashima Widdicomb Kingsize Headboard Bed Origins Collection

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

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Walnut

Fauteuil, Origins by George Nakashima, Widdicomb
Fauteuil, Origins by George Nakashima, Widdicomb

Fauteuil, Origins by George Nakashima, Widdicomb

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima

Located in LAMBLORE, FR

Ce fauteuil, conçue par George Nakashima, illustre parfaitement son approche artisanale et poétique du bois. Réalisée en noyer massif, elle combine des lignes épurées à une structure...

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1950s Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

1940's PAIR George Nakashima N19 Straight Chairs for Knoll With Original Labels
1940's PAIR George Nakashima N19 Straight Chairs for Knoll With Original Labels

1940's PAIR George Nakashima N19 Straight Chairs for Knoll With Original Labels

By George Nakashima, Knoll

Located in Jersey City, NJ

George Nakashima's wonderful interpretation of the Windsor chair. This is a fabulous pair of the N19 Straight Chair, designed by Nakashima and produced by Knoll from 1946-1958. Thi...

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Mid-20th Century George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Walnut Sideboard, Mid-Century Modern, 1961
George Nakashima Walnut Sideboard, Mid-Century Modern, 1961

George Nakashima Walnut Sideboard, Mid-Century Modern, 1961

By George Nakashima

Located in Dallas, TX

A walnut sideboard 60" in width, straight edge top, wood doors, sub sap streak top and sides, 4 drawers on left and shelves on right. Documentation included.  

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

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Walnut

1954 George Nakashima Studio 72 inch Three Seat Slatted Sofa / Settee
1954 George Nakashima Studio 72 inch Three Seat Slatted Sofa / Settee

1954 George Nakashima Studio 72 inch Three Seat Slatted Sofa / Settee

By George Nakashima Woodworkers, George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a rare settee crafted by George Nakashima in 1954, acquired from the family of the original owners. This is an iconic example of the slatted series, which in many cases was i...

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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Fabric, Foam, Walnut

George Nakashima Walnut Dining Table for Widdicomb
George Nakashima Walnut Dining Table for Widdicomb

George Nakashima Walnut Dining Table for Widdicomb

By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walnut dining table by George Nakashima for Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company Widdicomb, c.1960s for their "Origins" collection. The table features a tapered rectangular top with ...

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

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Walnut

1948 George Nakashima for Knoll Associates N-12 Extension Dining Table in Birch
1948 George Nakashima for Knoll Associates N-12 Extension Dining Table in Birch

1948 George Nakashima for Knoll Associates N-12 Extension Dining Table in Birch

By George Nakashima, Knoll

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

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Birch

Set of Six George Nakashima Dining Chairs for Widdicomb
Set of Six George Nakashima Dining Chairs for Widdicomb

Set of Six George Nakashima Dining Chairs for Widdicomb

By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of six dining chairs by George Nakashima for Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company Widdicomb, c.1960s. The walnut and hickory set consists of four side chairs and two armchairs. T...

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

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Walnut, Hickory

1947 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Natural Birch
1947 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Natural Birch

1947 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Natural Birch

By Knoll, George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a gorgeous early George Nakashima for Knoll N19 birch straight chair, produced by Knoll Associates. This chair appears to be natural birch. It shows some wear from...

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1940s American Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Birch

George Nakashima N19 Side Chair for Knoll, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern
George Nakashima N19 Side Chair for Knoll, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern

George Nakashima N19 Side Chair for Knoll, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern

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 Walnut Drop Leaf Table, Mid-Century Modern, 1962
George Nakashima Walnut Drop Leaf Table, Mid-Century Modern, 1962

George Nakashima Walnut Drop Leaf Table, Mid-Century Modern, 1962

By George Nakashima

Located in Astoria, NY

George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) American Walnut Drop Leaf Table, 1962, on four turned wood legs. 28.5" H x 60" W x 30.5" D; leaf: 10" W. Provenance: Commissioned from the ar...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

C. 1949 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Dining Chair in Birch
C. 1949 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Dining Chair in Birch

C. 1949 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Dining Chair in Birch

By Knoll, George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a N19 Straight-Back Chair, originally designed by George Nakashima for Knoll in 1946. This particular example dates to 1949. The Straight-Back Chair was Nakashima's modern, m...

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1940s American Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Birch

Barstool by George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio
Barstool by George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio

Barstool by George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio

By George Nakashima

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A walnut barstool designed by American Craftsman Master George Nakashima with hand-hewn spindles supporting a thin backrest, a shaped seat on four spl...

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1960s American American Craftsman Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima for Widdicomb Origins Model 215 Walnut Nightstands - Pair
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Origins Model 215 Walnut Nightstands - Pair

George Nakashima for Widdicomb Origins Model 215 Walnut Nightstands - Pair

By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Franklin Park, IL

George Nakashima for Widdicomb Origins Model 215 Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 22 wide x 20 deep x 19.75 inches high Good Vintage Condition. We t...

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

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Walnut

1947 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Natural Birch 3x Available
1947 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Natural Birch 3x Available

1947 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Natural Birch 3x Available

By George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an N19 Straight Chair, initially designed by George Nakashima for Knoll Associates in 1946. These are early examples, dating to 1947. The listed price includes one chair, and...

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1940s American Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Birch, Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Cabinet by George Nakashima, 1978
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Cabinet by George Nakashima, 1978

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Cabinet by George Nakashima, 1978

By George Nakashima

Located in Astoria, NY

George Nakashima (American, 1909-1990) Walnut Wall-Hanging Cabinet, 1978, with two sliding doors opening to shelves, with original drawing. 20" H x 30" W x 12" D. Provenance: Commi...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by George Nakashima, Walnut, USA, 1962
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by George Nakashima, Walnut, USA, 1962

Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by George Nakashima, Walnut, USA, 1962

By George Nakashima

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) American Walnut Captain's Armchairs, 1962, with spindle backs on turned wood legs. 28.25" H x 23.5" W x 17.5" D; seat: 17.25" H. Pr...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by George Nakashima, Walnut, USA, 1962
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by George Nakashima, Walnut, USA, 1962

Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by George Nakashima, Walnut, USA, 1962

By George Nakashima

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) American Walnut Captain's Armchairs, 1962, with spindle backs on turned wood legs. 28.25" H x 23.5" W x 17.5" D; seat: 17.25" H. Pr...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

Set of Two Walnut Captain Chairs by George Nakashima, 1962
Set of Two Walnut Captain Chairs by George Nakashima, 1962

Set of Two Walnut Captain Chairs by George Nakashima, 1962

By George Nakashima

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) American Walnut Captain's Armchairs, 1962, with spindle backs on turned wood legs. 28.25" H x 23.5" W x 17.5" D; seat: 17.25" H. Pr...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Straight Chair by George Nakashima for Knoll & Associates
Straight Chair by George Nakashima for Knoll & Associates

Straight Chair by George Nakashima for Knoll & Associates

By Knoll, George Nakashima

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An early production straight chair with spindles and a shaped seat on four splayed, tapered dowel legs.

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

Materials

Hickory

1947 Pair of George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chairs in Natural Birch
1947 Pair of George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chairs in Natural Birch

1947 Pair of George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chairs in Natural Birch

By Knoll, George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a gorgeous pair of early George Nakashima for Knoll N19 birch straight chairs, produced by Knoll Associates. This chair appears to be natural birch. It shows some ...

Category

1940s American Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

Materials

Birch

George Nakashima furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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.