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. 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.
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 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 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
Extra Large Organic Acacia live edge Mid-Century modern wooden Bench
By George Nakashima
Located in Den Haag, NL
Extra Large Organic Acacia live edge Mid-Century modern wooden Bench
Would fit perfect in any living room, hallway or entrance etc
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Superb Set of Eight Dining Chairs Craft Modern
By George Nakashima, Wendell Castle, Wharton Esherick
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful set or sculptural dining chair. Modern crafted with attention to form and function. Very comfortable and built to last. Wood unknown. Appears to be teak or black walnut. U...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Seating
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Teak
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
Materials
Walnut
Manner of Nakashima, Grass Seated Chair, 20th century, India, Ahmedabad
By George Nakashima
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Fully restored, in the manner of George Nakashima chairs. Second half of the 20th century, sourced from Ahmedabad, India. These grass-seated chairs breath mid-century allure, boastin...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Seating
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Wood, Rosewood
George Nakashima Grass Seat Stool
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Grass Seat Stool
Re-oiled surface and Sea Grass seat Redone at Nakashima studio.
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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Walnut
Conoid Lounge Chairs in Sculpted Walnut After George Nakashima, Pair
By George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Organic Modern lounge chairs
After George Nakashima
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Sculpted walnut frames, with contrasting hickory spindles, and removable up...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hickory, Walnut
Midcentury Set of 6 Dining Chairs by George Nakashima
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A rare set of 6 model 206-W dining chairs in walnut designed by George Nakashima dining chairs. 'Origins' line, for John Widdicomb Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, MI, 1950's. Black waln...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century George Nakashima Grass Straw Chair in Walnut Produced in 1960s
By George Nakashima
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and iconic wooden mid century "grass chair" in American walnut by George Nakashima produced in the 1960s. In good vintage condition with minimal ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Straw, Walnut
George Nakashima 'New' Armchairs in Walnut and Hickory
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
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
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
George Nakashima 'Cushion' Spindleback Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for Nakashima Studio, 'Cushion' lounge chair and ottoman, American black walnut, reupholstered in Pierre Frey “Chupa” Vegetale, United States, 1962
This quintessen...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
George Nakashima Inspired Natural Edge Walnut Bench Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Organic walnut bench coffee table inspired by George Nakashima constructed from two thick slabs of walnut. Featuring a natural edge and supported by a trestle style base with an expo...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, ‘New’ dining chairs, American black walnut, hickory, United States, 1975
With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this ‘New’ dining chair is...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
George Nakashima Rope Seat Stool
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A nice Rope seat stool
Original surface
Some minor breaks in hemp seating(under the stool), but not objectionable
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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Chairs for Widdicomb Origins set of Twelve Dining Chairs
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nakashima Chairs for Widdicomb Origins set of Twelve Dining Chairs, consist of Two Arm Chairs model (206-W) Arm and Ten Side Chairs (model 206-W Side)
1959 Widdicomb-Mueller C...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Walnut / Oak Butterfly Joinery Gallery Handmade Modern Minimal Bench
By BDDW, George Nelson, George Nakashima, Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With this bench, we wanted to push the limits of structure both in physics and aesthetics.
The bench was sawn from a single long hand-selected board and carefully milled with a mite...
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2010s American Minimalist George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Walnut
Live Edge Solid Slab Coffee Table or Bench in the Style of George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible midcentury live edge or free edge solid slab coffee table or bench in the style of George Nakashima. It is in wonderful vintage condition with normal wear, circa 1950s-198...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Wood
George Nakashima Studio Grass Seated Chair
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grass-seated chair from circa 1950s production in black walnut by George Nakashima for Nakashima Studios with original seagrass seat.
Two chairs available; priced individually.
Meas...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Walnut, Seagrass
Mid Century Nakashima Style Bench / Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid Century organic modern Nakashima style bench or coffee table.
Made of very old wonderfully weathered hardwood. Perfect size for a bench at th...
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Mira Nakashima Conoid Lounge Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
Designed by George Nakashima and executed by Mira Nakashima. The chair is signed underneath the seat. A digital receipt is also available after completion of the sale.
A truly gorg...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman George Nakashima Seating
Materials
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
Materials
Walnut
Walnut and Corian Gallery Bench Mid-Century Modern inspired Minimal Handmade
By Le Corbusier, Figure Ground, Maarten van Severen, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bench is composed of a Corian top floating on an elegantly detailed walnut frame. It is large enough for one's imagination or a group conversation. Spanning 7' long, it commands environments while subtly disappearing like its double miter joints that waterfall into the walnut grain.
The bench is sawn from long hand-selected boards, carefully milled with a miter joint detail that cascades or 'waterfalls' a continuous grain from the seat down through the legs. To further accentuate the bench's slender span, we chose a double miter cut on the edge profile that almost makes the Bench's thickness at first glance disappear.
The white-to-walnut bench refines the moment of repose. Its minimalism is as seductive as its touch to the senses. This bench is versatile and can just as easily define a vestibule or gallery window as it will sit aside a matching dining table.
Finished in Tung oil it maintains a natural look and feel for the locally sourced black walnut.
This item is available in custom sizes or finishes upon request. Due to natural materials used, the object received will be unique in material figuring and coloration.
No item assembly or installation is necessary. Care for the object is minimal and can be conditioned every 2 years to maintain the original finish.
All of our pieces are originally designed and handmade in the Brooklyn, NY based Figure+Ground studio; we don't believe in the separation of design and fabrication. Each item is handcrafted, serialized, and shipped with a “Certificate of Authenticity”, documenting its place in history. Own an original Figure+Ground Piece...
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2010s American Minimalist George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Oak, 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
Materials
Walnut, Cotton
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Conoid Lounge Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of Conoid Lounge chairs by George Nakashima. Made 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
Materials
Upholstery, 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
Materials
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
Materials
Birch
"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
Materials
Wood
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR in G. NAKASHIMA style, France 1950
By George Nakashima
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant rocking chair with generous lines, Modernist, Free Form, Reconstruction, of Dansk, Scandinavian inspiration, in carved solid light wood, sometimes attributed to and certai...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Live Edge Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A fabulous are rare piece from the 50s Made in Honolulu, Hawaii at Harry’s Cabinet and Curio Shop. The shop was well known for making furniture and gift items with Monkey Pod wood...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Wood
George Nakashima Set of Six 'New' Dining Chairs
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
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima, American Black Walnut & Hickory Spindle Bench, 1972
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Woodworkers
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nakashima bench, created 1972, carved from a single slab of American black walnut with freeform front edge, and with turned hickory spin...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Hickory, 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
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Walnut
1949 Set of Four George Nakashima for Knoll Associates N19 Chairs in Walnut
By Knoll, George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four N19 Straight Chairs, designed by George Nakashima for Knoll Associates in 1946. These are early examples, dating to circa 1949. The ‘Straight Chair’ was Nakashi...
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1940s American Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating
1947 Pair of George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chairs in Natural Birch
By George Nakashima, Knoll
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
Materials
Birch
Walnut Oak Butterfly Joinery Gallery Handmade Modern Minimal Bench
By BDDW, George Nelson, Figure Ground, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With this bench, we wanted to push the limits of structure both in physics and aesthetics.
The bench was sawn from a single long hand-selected board and carefully milled with a miter...
Category
2010s American Minimalist George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Mid Century #257 W Wing Back Lounge Chair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Mid Century #257 W Wing Back Lounge Chair
This chair measures: 31.75 wide x 39 deep x 41 high, with a seat height of 15.5 and arm height/chair clearan...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
George Nakashima Captain’s Armchairs in Cherry
By George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, captain’s chairs or armchairs, cherry, United States, 1982
With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this pair of captain’s chairs is a testim...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Cherry
George Nakashima 'New' Armchairs in Walnut and Hickory
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
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
Materials
Walnut, Hickory
Conoid Bench by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima, USA
By George Nakashima, Mira 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Conoid Bench by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima, USA
By George Nakashima, Mira 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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Wood, Walnut
Organic Modern "Aligné" Slatted Bench in Solid Ambrosia Maple by Mark Leblanc
By George Nelson, Wendell Castle, George Nakashima
Located in Deland, FL
Combining natural materials with classic clean lines, rounded shapes, and smooth surfaces this entryway bench is the very definition of 'Organic Modern'. Hand-crafted from solid Ambrosia Maple, coveted for it's variety of greyish-blue to brown streaks that are caused by an infestation of the ambrosia beetle, this gossip bench exudes natural tones, colors and textures that fill any space with a warm elemental perception. The slat design simultaneously adds depth whilst presenting an airy, minimalist frame making this piece architecturally fascinating from all angels. This firet edition bench has been designed and handcrafted by Mark LeBlanc...
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2010s American Minimalist George Nakashima Seating
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Maple
George Nakashima Model 206 Dining Chair for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
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
Materials
Walnut
American Studio Craft Walnut Bench or Coffee Table Phillip Powell
By George Nakashima, Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Classic American Studio Craft solid beautiful Hardwood & walnut small table or bench . Gorgeous black walnut slab on solid wood turned legs with hig...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Pair Mid Century Dining Att. to Nakashima, circa 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
Chic and sophisticated pair of dining height arm chairs, attributed to George Nakashima for Widdicomb, unsigned. The chairs have been newly reupholstered in white leather, and are in...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Seating
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Leather, Wood
Midcentury Solid Cherry American Studio Craft Bench on 3 Legs with Bowtie Joints
By George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Beautiful 1960s solid light Cherry wood 6' long bench. Minimalist design with no hardware just hand carved bowtie joints. Very sturdy designed Bench on three suppo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Seating
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Cherry
Mid-Century Modern Organic Live Edge Studio Craft Walnut 3 Leg Stool or Bench
By George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Organic live edge studio Craft Walnut 3 leg stool or Bench. Nice Live edge section of Black Walnut slab with 3 Hexagon carved legs with ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Studio Craft Large Free Edge Slab Top Walnut Bench or Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique 8' long studio Craft large free edge slab top Walnut bench or coffee table with a solid wood stretcher base. Unsigned. Located In Brooklyn NYC.
Measures 97" long x 36" deep...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Brutalist Chestnut Wooden Bench, France C. 1980
By George Nakashima
Located in London, GB
Brutalist bench, c.1980
Vintage chestnut wooden bench in the style of George Nakashima.
Dimensions:
H 100 x W 205 x D 58 cm.
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20th Century French Brutalist George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Fruitwood, Chestnut
1960s George Nakashima Studio American Walnut Settee / Loveseat in Green Fabric
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a settee, crafted by George Nakashima circa 1966. This is an iconic example of the slatted lounge series, which followed a design language through the forms of both long settees...
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1960s American Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
Walnut
Pair Mira Nakashima Conoid Lounge Chairs After George Nakashima, 2000
By Mira Nakashima, George 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
Materials
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
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
Modern George Nakashima Armless Settee
By George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century George Nakashima sofa featuring no arms, angled slat back, matching throw pillows and cushions.
This item includes a letter of authentific...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Seating
Materials
Walnut
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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.
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Questions About George Nakashima Seating
- 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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