George Nakashima Tables
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
Stunning Mid-Century American Modern Craft Mirror by Dean Santner
By George Nakashima, Wendell Castle, Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this beautifully sculpted mirror by Dean Santner. Master craftsman Dean Santner designs are part of the American Modern Craft movement along side Wendell Ca...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Tables
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Wood
Exceptional And Large Coffee Table, English Oak Burl, 1970s.
By George Nakashima
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This exceptional free-form coffee table hails from England in the 1970s.
Crafted from English oak burl.
The sublime English oak burl slab is distinguished by its dramatic, undulati...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Tables
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Oak, Burl
George Nakashima East Indian Laurel Wood Side Table or Cocktail Table, Restored
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional mid-century Organic Modern occasional side table, coffee table, or cocktail table
By George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture, "Origins" Collection
USA,...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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George Nakashima Extendable Walnut Dining Table Model 277 for Widdicomb, 1959
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Camden, ME
An extendable walnut dining table by George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture Company from 1959.
A line of bookmatched veneers encased by a 3 inch deep carved and finger joined solid...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
George Nakashima Studio Black Walnut Dining Set
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dining set from American midcentury craftsman George Nakashima. The set features a large round black walnut dining table with four splayed tapered dowel legs The table top showcases ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
George Nakashima Black Walnut Side Table
By George Nakashima Woodworkers, George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black walnut side table from the New Hope, Pennsylvania Studio of George Nakashima. The rectangular table is minimal in design and features long tapered legs.
Dimensions:
29” width ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
Fixed Table in Hardwood with Japanese Joinery and Danish Aesthetics
By George Nakashima, Finn Juhl, Figure Ground, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
During a residence in Kyoto, Japan, studying Japanese wood joinery, One of Figure Grounds' Founding Partners, Tyler Putnam, struck inspiration for this table. There was never enough ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Tables
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Oak, Walnut
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Model 200-66w "Sundra" Coffee Table Rosewood/Burl
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by American icon George Nakahsima, this coffee table was made for Widdicomb. In the 1960s, Widdicomb allowed Nakashima design to reach more people with more attainable prici...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Maple, Rosewood, Burl
George Nakashima, Maple Frenchman's Cove Dining Table, signed and dated 1980
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
A rare Frenchman's Cove dining table, in maple wood with free-edge top, made by George Nakashima in 1980
Height 73.5cm, the top basically 152.5cm square but slightly wider in places...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Maple
Live Edge Solid Elm Wood Coffee Table 1950s
By George Nakashima
Located in Tilburg, NL
Live Edge Solid Elm Wood Coffee Table 1950s
A true gem this is, this live edge coffee table. Made by an unknown woodworker in the 1950s, in beautiful solid Elm wood. Its appearance ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Tables
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Wood
George Nakashima Slab Coffee Table
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning George Nakashima Slab Coffee Table, Walnut. 1960.
Table features a single slab top with three free edges, expressive figured grain...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
Classic Walnut Modernist Table , manner of George Nakashima
By Frank Lloyd Wright, George Nakashima
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Walnut Modernist Table , manner of George Nakashima / Frank Lloyd Wright,, Great design..
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
Incredible Midcentury Dining Table
By George Nakashima, Marc van Rampelberg, Wendell Castle
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Spectacular and unique dining table with oval top on a 8 arms pedestal base. . Solid wood construction. Unique piece.
seats up to 8 chairs comfortably. Top can easily be removed for ...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Tables
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Teak
George Nakashima Table
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spectacular "Q" Table/Bench
Created in 1964 by George Nakashima,
Expressive Free edge Walnut and very long table for Nakashima Table
Signed with a Roman Numeral iii on the underside...
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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
Mid Century Modern Studio Made Live Edge Coffee Table in Walnut & Elm Woods
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made by an unknown woodworker in the Bucks County PA area c. 1990's. Beautifully designed and constructed, having solid walnut & elm. Excellent ready to use condition.
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Tables
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Elm, Walnut
Rare Widdicomb Mueller Walnut Dining Table Attributed to George Nakashima
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare Widdicomb Mueller Titan dining table, attributed to George Nakashima dining table with an overall walnut finish, raised six tapered, hexagonal legs and hexagonal stretchers. Sho...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Elm, Walnut
Live Edge Black Walnut Dining Table
By George Nakashima
Located in New Hope, PA
This Book Match is from a local mill with beautifully figured slabs. Inconspicuous, complementary butterfly surface inlays add visual interest while securing the knots.
There is no ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American George Nakashima Tables
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Aluminum
Superb David N. Ebner Studio Craft Tripod Wine Table
By George Nakashima, Dean Santner, David Ebner, Wendell Castle
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Exceptional midcentury styled tripod table with incredible figuring, likely a tropical hardwood, featuring circular dished top raised on a stylized one-piece tripod base, monogrammed...
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Early 2000s American American Craftsman George Nakashima Tables
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Hardwood
Incredible Midcentury Modern Crafted Dining Room Set
By George Nakashima, Marc van Rampelberg, Wendell Castle
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Spectacular and unique dining set
Marc van Rampelberg
born in Belgium 1949
Oval dining table and eight chairs,
Kenya, 1980s, similar to teak (muninga wood)
chairs ht. 33 1/2, seat ...
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Mid-20th Century Kenyan Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Tables
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Teak
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 Tables
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Wood
Fabulous George Nakashima Black Walnut Round Dining Table Mid-Century Modern
By George Nakashima
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing Black Walnut dining table from American midcentury craftsman George Nakashima. This wonderful table features four splayed tapered dowel legs which support a large round table...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
Mid Century Walnut George Nakashima Sundra Tiered Side Table for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Experience a touch of timeless elegance with our authentic Mid-Century designed side table by the master woodworker, George Nakashima, for Widdicomb. Dating back to the stylish 1960s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Oak, Walnut
George Nakashima Free Edge Occasional/End Table
By George Nakashima
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990); Nakashima Studio
Additional Information: Exceptional occasional/end table with a highly-figured single slab top, burled free...
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Late 20th Century American George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
George Nakashima Studio Coffee Table
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coffee table from American mid-century craftsman George Nakashima. The table crafted of black walnut, c.1969 features a live edge table top geometric slab base with one tapered leg. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
Rustic Mid-Century Modern Tiered Oak Side Table
By George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome, mid-century modern, tiered oak side table features lovely rustic details like carved bracing and legs with a coaster patch branded on it's surface. Three images were taken ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Tables
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Oak
George Nakashima Dining Set with Trestle Dining Table and 'New' Chairs
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, boat-shaped trestle dining table, walnut, United States, 1959
This exquisite and exceptionally large dining table was designed by George Nakashima and created in h...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
American Studio Craft Solid Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table by Walker Weed
By George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful American Studio craft solid walnut drop leaf dining table by Woodworker Walker weed with 4 tapered legs. Organic table design made in ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
Mid Century Free Edge Rustic Adirondack Side Table
By George Nakashima, Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Adirondack style side, or end table having a thick ( 4 inch ) log top, on three screw in tapered pole legs. The table features a wonderful rich patinated surface, adding to th...
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack George Nakashima Tables
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Wood
George Nakashima, Slab Coffee Table, 1950s
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
Early English and black American walnut coffee table by studio artist George Nakashima, ca 1950s, New Hope, PA.
Expressive burl live edge and highly figural grain throughout.
Orig...
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1950s American American Craftsman Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
Walnut Coffee Table by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Original Walnut Coffee Table by George Nakashima.
About George Nakashima:
George Katsutoshi Nakashima was an American woodworker, architect, an...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
Nakashima Style Solid Redwood and Mahogany American Craft Trestle Tables-a pair
By George Nakashima
Located in El Cajon, CA
Truly exceptional examples of Craft Movement furniture, in the manner of Wharton Esherick and George Nakashima, honoring and highlighting the natural movement of each species. These ...
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1980s American American Craftsman Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Mahogany
Studio Made Live Edge Dining Table
By George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large one of a kind dining table made from a single slab of wood and set on a wood base. All pieces have a rustic live edge, giving the table a Nakashima form.
Please confirm locatio...
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20th Century Rustic George Nakashima Tables
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Reclaimed Wood
George Nakashima Triangular Cherry Table
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Cherry Wepman Table
Large form with legs posting through the top
Expressive Free edge
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1950s American Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Cherry
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 Tables
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Wood
George Nakashima Boat-Shaped Trestle Dining Table
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, boat-shaped ‘trestle’ dining table, cherry, rosewood, United States, 1982
This exquisite dining table was designed by George Nakashima ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table
By George Nakashima
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A beautiful piece. Table features a six-plank top with sap grain details. Signed with client's name to underside ‘Dr. Chan’.
Manufacturer
Nakashima Studio, USA
Date
1968
Dimensio...
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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Cherry, Walnut
George Nakashima, Minguren II Walnut Coffee Table, Signed and Dated 1984
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nakashima, Minguren II Coffee Table
in Persian walnut and American black walnut, featuring a single slab top with burl detail and bark pockets
signed and dated to underside 'G...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
Midcentury American Studio Craft Walnut Bench or Coffee Table Phillip Powell
By George Nakashima, Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Great midcentury American Studio Craft Arts solid beautiful Hardwood & walnut Long Coffee table or bench . Gorgeous black walnut joined sections on solid Ash wood turned legs...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Tables
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Hardwood, Walnut, Ash
George Nakashima Sundra Coffee Table for Widdicomb Model 200-66W, c1960s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Experience the epitome of mid-century modern sophistication with this remarkable George Nakashima "Sundra" Coffee Table for Widdicomb, a true treasure from the 1960s. This exceptiona...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Burl, Rosewood
Live Edge Redwood Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in Atlanta, GA
Live edge redwood coffee table, American, circa 1950s. This coffee table features a beautiful freeform live edge top, supported by sculp...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Wood
George Nakashima Free Edge Slab Coffee Table in Walnut
By George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, free edge slab coffee table, walnut, United States, 1958
American woodworker and designer George Nakashima proves with this quintessential table that he is a true ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
George Nakashima, "Slab" Coffee Table, Oak Burl, Oak, New Hope, USA, 1962
By George Nakashima
Located in High Point, NC
An oak burl and oak "Slab" coffee table designed and produced by George Nakashima, New Hope, Pennsylvania, USA, 1962.
The top presents with a "butterfly joint" typical of Nakashima.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Oak
Live Edge Coffee Table by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
Phenomenal live edge coffee table by George Nakashima. circa 1960s with an organic walnut burl flow.
Approximate overall dimensions: 58"W x 33.5"D x 13"H.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
George Nakashima Boat-Shaped Trestle Dining Table in Walnut
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, boat-shaped trestle dining table, walnut, United States, 1959
This exquisite and exceptionally large dining table was designed by George Nakashima and created in h...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
Midcentury American Studio Mirror by Dean Santner
By Dean Santner, George Nakashima, Wendell Castle
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this beautifully sculpted mirror by Dean Santner. Master Craftsman Dean Santner designs are part of the American Modern Craft movement alongside Wendell Cas...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Tables
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Mirror
Organic Nakashima Style Live Edge Bowtie Slab Coffee Table, circa 1970
By George Nakashima
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Masterful creation from raw wood slab with bowtie joinery and 2 fat offset legs.
An homage to George Nakashima to be sure.
Gorgeous grain and gnarly edge. Pictures tell it best.
It ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut, Wood
Sculptural Accent Side Table Hand Crafted Wabi Sabi Organic Mango Wood
By George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Natural edge sculptural side table hand-crafted from mango wood.
Sculptural Accent Side Table Hand Crafted Wabi Sabi Organic Mango Wood
Beautiful accent side table in natural wood ...
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Mid-20th Century Asian George Nakashima Tables
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Wood
Nakashima Style Slab Desk
By George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern style desk with decorative leaf handles and large tree slab top.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
1970s Live Edge Walnut Waterfall Desk Inspiration George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Custom Desk in natural Walnut wood, Live edge Waterfall Form, inspiration George Nakashima.
Desk 55.75 w x 34 d x 28.25 tall, Knee clearance 26 tal...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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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 Tables
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Walnut
George Nakashima Free Edge 'Slab' Coffee Table in Walnut
By George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, free edge slab coffee table, English walnut, United States, circa 1960
American woodworker and designer George Nakashima proves with this quintessential table that he is a true master of his craft. The impressive coffee table, created custom for a private client around 1960, is designed to fully showcase the individual characteristics of the wooden slab on top. The organic, free flowing edges of the wood contribute to a dynamic and natural appearance of the design. This free-form character of the top contrast beautifully with the stark simplicity of the base, a typical trade of Nakashima. The asymmetrical composition contributes to the strength of the design and the high-visual quality.
George Nakashima (1905-1990) was a well-known woodworker, architect and furniture designer from Japanese descendants. He was born in Spokane, Washington and enrolled in the University of Washington program in architecture. After his graduation in 1931, he decided to live his life as a bohemian in France. Afterwards, he spent some time in North Africa and eventually settled in Japan for some time. There, he started working for Antonin Raymond...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
Midcentury Wishbone Side Table in Walnut (4 available)
By Dean Santner, George Nakashima, Wendell Castle Collection
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful wishbone circular table designed by Dean Santner featuring black walnut construction. This amazing design looks simple yet complex at the same time. Wonderful proportions...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
George Nakashima, Greenrock Console Table, Usa, 1987, Original Papers
By George Nakashima
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nakashima Cabinetmaker, USA, 1987. A stunning Greenrock table with highly figured single slab top in Butternut wood. Features three exposed knot...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
Fantastic Nakashima Style Live Edge Cypress Coffee Table with Embedded Seashells
By George Nakashima
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magical live edge cypress slab coffee table with embedded seashells. This table is drop-dead gorgeous and would be perfect in a beach house setting. There...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Shell, Resin, Cypress
Stunning 7' Live Edge Walnut Slab Dining Table the Style of Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful live edge walnut slab dining table the style of Nakashima. 3" thick slab with live edges on both sides and butterfly joints and an o...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
1950s George Nakashima English Walnut Shark Tooth Live Free Edge Table Wepman
By George Nakashima
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Original unmolested finish. George Nakashima walnut studio table, accompanied by authentication paperwork from the Nakashima Foundation.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
Vintage Maple & Brass Table in the Style of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Terrific vintage Mid-Century Morden table in a beautiful golden brown maple. A simple, yet gorgeous design borrows from the styles both of Paul McCobb and George Nakashima for a piec...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Tables
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Brass
George Nakashima Splay Leg Table Manufactured by Knoll
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The N-10 table was originally sold by Knoll in the 1940s and discontinued in 1955.
This example is from the re-introduction in 2008.
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Early 2000s American George Nakashima Tables
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Walnut
George Nakashima tables for sale on 1stDibs.
George Nakashima tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 38 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original tables 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 tables by Richard Schultz, Craft Associates, and Frank Lloyd Wright. Prices for George Nakashima tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,950 and can go as high as $184,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $28,000.
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Questions About George Nakashima Tables
- 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.
- What Is Nakashima style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022George Nakashima’s style focuses on creating functional, simple pieces that allow the beauty of the materials to take center stage. You can best see this in the tops of his tables and benches, which show off the natural grain patterns of wood. On 1stDibs, shop a selection 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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