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George Nakashima Seating

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 Set of Six ‘Ahmedabad’ Dining Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in London, GB
Set of Six ‘Ahmedabad’ Dining Chairs by George Nakashima. Designed in 1944 and produced 1964 by the National Institute of Design Ebonised teak with woven grass seats. Made in Indi...
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Mid-20th Century Indian George Nakashima Seating

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Seagrass, Teak

1950s George Nakashima Studio Slatted Lounge Chair with Arms in Black Walnut
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Woodworkers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare lounge chair with arms crafted by George Nakashima circa late 1950s, acquired from the family of the original owners. This is an iconic example of the slatted series, ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Fabric, Foam, Walnut

1950s 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 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 Seating

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Fabric, Foam, Walnut

George Nakashima Pair of 'Conoid' Dining Chairs in Walnut
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for Nakashima Studio, pair of 'Conoid' chairs, walnut, hickory, United States, 1962 This stunning pair of Conoid dining chairs are designed by woodwork master Georg...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima , Conoid Chair , 70s , SAKURA SEISAKUJYO , B
By George Nakashima
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
George Nakashima , Conoid Chair , 70s , SAKURA SEISAKUJYO
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1970s Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Walnut

George Nakashima , Conoid Chair , 70s , SAKURA SEISAKUJYO , A
By George Nakashima
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
George Nakashima , Conoid Chair , 70s , SAKURA SEISAKUJYO
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1970s Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Walnut

George Nakashima Conoid Lounge Chairs
By George Nakashima
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 Seating

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Upholstery, Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Set of Six 'New' Dining Chairs in American Walnut and Hickory
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for Nakashima Studio, set of six 'New' dining chairs, American black walnut, hickory, United States, design 1956, production 1961 With regard to its essential form,...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Walnut, Hickory

Rare Pair of George Nakashima Conoid lounge chairs, 1983
By George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare pair of George Nakashima Conoid lounge chairs, 1983. American black walnut. Signed ‘George Nakashima’, Oct 1983. Introduced in 1961, th...
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Mid-20th Century American George Nakashima Seating

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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 Seating

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Hickory, Walnut

Concordia Chair by Mira Nakashima based on a George Nakashima design, USA
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Berlin, DE
Mira Nakashima Concordia Chair based on a design by George Nakashima. Outstanding grain on the seat, can be signed. Important: Please consider the prod...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Seating

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Walnut

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 Seating

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Walnut

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 Seating

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Wood, Walnut

"New" Dining Chairs by George Nakashima, United States, 1950s
By George Nakashima
Located in Antwerp, BE
"New" dining chairs by George Nakashima - a modern take on the traditional English Windsor chair. Made with hickory spindles in the backrest and carefully carved seats, these chairs ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Wood

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 Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Pair of George Nakashima Studio Settee Sofas in Cherry and Knoll fabric
By George Nakashima
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1960s George Nakashima armless sofa settee couch in Solid cherry. Elegant slat back with a wide variation of cherry colors that puts off a beautiful array. Poised on 4 tapered legs...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Cherry

George Nakashima Set of Four 'Conoid' Dining Chairs in Walnut
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
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 Seating

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Hickory, Walnut

Pair of Conoid Lounge Chairs by Mira Nakashima after a George Nakashima design
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Conoid lounge chairs in American black walnut with hickory spindles by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima. Photo is just an e...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Mira Nakashima 4 legged high chair based on a design by George Nakashima, USA
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Mira Nakashima 4 legged high chair based on a design by George Nakashima, new. One of the chairs is in stock, for more chairs: Please consider the productio...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Seating

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Walnut

New Chair by Mira Nakashima after a Geoge Nakashima design, USA
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Berlin, DE
"New Chair" in black walnut with hickory spindled back by Mira Nakashima after a design by George Nakashima. Please consider the production lead time of about 18 months.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Seating

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Walnut

Pair of Mira Nakashima Mira Bar Stools in Walnut, USA
By George Nakashima, Mira Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Mira Nakashima "Mira bar stools" in walnut, USA. The chairs are in black walnut. Please consider the production lead time of around 18 months.  
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Seating

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Walnut, Wood

Black Walnut Mid-Century Organic Modern Settee by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on a once in a lifetime find with this genuine mid-century settee handcrafted by the American Modern pioneer, George Katsutoshi Nakashima (1905-1990). One of the most important figures in 20th Century design, Nakashima studied architecture at the University of Washington and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology before heading abroad to work under legendary international architects such as Le Corbusier, Antonin Raymond, and Gira Sarabhai. Upon his return to the United States, he was unjustly interned with fellow Japanese-Americans at Camp Minidoka in Idaho where he met Gentaro Hikogawa, a classically trained daiku (or Japanese carpenter...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Walnut, Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Fabric

George Nakashima Grass Seat Stool
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in San Diego, CA
Grass-seated stool circa 1960s production in black walnut by George Nakashima. This stool was purchased from the family who owned them originally. Purchased from the grandson whose grandparents ordered them from new from George Naskashima. This stool was in a home with the set of 6Mira Chairs, Trestle table and 2 Grass seats. All the other pieces are in separate listings. *Price is or the stool only, not for the chair* Dimensions: 18 w x 16 d x 12.5 H Grass About the Designer: A master woodworker and M.I.T.-trained architect, George Nakashima was the leading light of the American Studio furniture...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Seagrass, Walnut

8 Conoid Dining Chairs by Mira Nakashima based on a George Nakashima design
By George Nakashima Woodworkers, George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 8 Conoid Dining chairs by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima. All chairs can be signed (just an example on the photo). Importa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Seating

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Walnut

8 Grass Seated Dining Chairs by Mira Nakashima based on a G. Nakashima design
By George Nakashima, Mira Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 8 grass-seated chairs by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima, USA. The square seat typically found in walnut and woven sea-gras...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Seating

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Seagrass, Walnut

Set of Grass Seated Chairs and Stool by George Nakashima, Circa 1960s
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in San Diego, CA
Grass-seated circa 1960s production in black walnut by George Nakashima with original seagrass seats. Also priced individually in other listings. Price is for the two chairs and stoo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Seagrass, Walnut

George Nakashima 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, ‘New’ dining chairs, American black walnut, hickory, United States, 1975 With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this ‘New’ dining chair is...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, ‘New’ dining chairs, American black walnut, hickory, United States, 1975 With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this ‘New’ dining chair is...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima 'New' Armchairs in Walnut and Hickory
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for Nakashima Studio, ‘New’ armchairs, walnut, hickory, United States, 1960 With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this ‘New’ armchair is a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Hickory, Walnut

1940s Straight Chair by George Nakashima
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.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Hickory

Mid Century George Nakashima Grass Straw Chair in Walnut Produced in 1960s
By George Nakashima
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and iconic wooden mid century "grass chair" in American walnut by George Nakashima produced in the 1960s. In good vintage condition with minimal ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Straw, 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 Seating

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Cherry

George Nakashima Grass Seat Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of 4 Grass Seat Chairs by George Nakashima. Nice patina to both wood and grass seats. Original owners name available
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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Walnut

Mira Nakashima Conoid Lounge Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
Designed by George Nakashima and executed by Mira Nakashima. A truly gorgeous piece of craftsmanship, this Conoid lounge chair is perhaps one of the most beautiful pieces we've ever...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman George Nakashima Seating

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Walnut

George Nakashima Model 206 Side Chair for Widdicomb
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare model 206 dining / desk side chair designed by George Nakashima for Widdicomb. A matching set of four available separately.
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1950s Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Walnut

Conoid Bench by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima, USA
By Mira Nakashima, George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Conoid bench in walnut, US 2021, by Mira Nakashima based on a George Nakashima design. The Bench is made in black walnut with hickory spindles and is s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Seating

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Walnut, Wood

Mira Nakashima Chaise Lounge or Long Chair after a design by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima, Mira Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Mira Nakashima chaise lounge or long chair based on a design by George Nakashima. The Chaise is made in black walnut with sea grass details and woven webbing. Due to the unique wood ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Seating

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Wood, Walnut

Set of Four George Nakashima Model 206 Dining Chairs for Widdicomb
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of four model 206 dining chairs designed by George Nakashima for Widdicomb. A matching fifth chair available separately.
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1950s Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Fabric

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 Seating

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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 Seating

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Walnut

George Nakashima 'New' Armchairs in Walnut and Hickory
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, ‘New’ armchairs, walnut, hickory, United States, 1960s With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this ‘New’ armchair is a testimony to George...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Hickory, Walnut

Four Mira Nakashima 4-Legged High Chairs based on a design by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
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 Seating

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Walnut

George Nakashima Slab-Arm Lounge Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine example of this form. The client requested an extra wide slab-arm, as is noted by the artist. Signed with the clients name.
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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Walnut

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 Seating

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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 ...
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1940s American Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Birch

George Nakashima Model 206 Dining Chair for Widdicomb
By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
George Nakashima designed Model 206 chair for the Origins Collection for Widdicomb. Original condition, without any restorations or refinishing. Joints and dowels tight. Original u...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Walnut

George Nakashima, Long Chair, American Black Walnut, Cotton Webbing, Usa, 1960s
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in High Point, NC
An American black walnut and cotton webbing long chair designed and produced by George Nakashima, USA, 1960s. Features a large burl-detailed, free ed...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Walnut, Cotton

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 Seating

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Walnut

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 Seating

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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 Seating

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Solid Oiled Walnut George Nakashima Slab-Arm Lounge Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modernsolid oiled walnut George Nakashima slab-arm lounge chair.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Seating

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Walnut

1960s Walnut Stool by George Nakashima
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 Seating

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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 Seating

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Walnut

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 Seating

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Walnut

George Nakashima Conoid Low Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Conoid low chairs. A rarely seen design from the studio.
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1980s American Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Walnut

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 Seating

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Seagrass, Walnut

Mira Nakashima Studio Conoid Bench in Walnut and Hickory, Mira Nakashima 1995
By George Nakashima, Mira Nakashima
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Mira Nakashima, 1995 Conoid Bench American Black Walnut and Hickory signed and dated to underside 'Nakashima November 1995' 216cm wide, 85cm high, 83cm deep The Conoid bench was par...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Seating

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Hickory, Walnut

Pair of George Nakashima Captain's Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of George Nakashima Chairs. Beautiful original finish. Original clients name on underside of the seat. Elegant details include splines on the ba...
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1960s North American Vintage George Nakashima Seating

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Walnut

George Nakashima seating for sale on 1stDibs.

George Nakashima seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 54 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 13 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Henredon, Drexel, and Lawrence Peabody. Prices for George Nakashima seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,000 and can go as high as $89,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $17,750.
Questions About George Nakashima Seating
  • 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
    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
    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 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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