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George Nakashima Furniture

American, 1905-1990

A master woodworker and M.I.T.-trained architect, George Nakashima was the leading light of the American Studio furniture movement. Along with Wharton Esherick, Sam Maloof and Wendell Castle, Nakashima was an artisan who disdained industrial methods and materials in favor of a personal, craft-based approach to the design of chairs, coffee tables and other pieces. What sets Nakashima apart is the poetic style of his work, his reverence for wood and the belief that his furniture could evince — as he put it in the title of his 1981 memoir — The Soul of a Tree.

Born in Spokane, Washington, to Japanese immigrants, Nakashima traveled widely after college, working and studying in Paris, Japan and India, and at every stop he absorbed both modernist and traditional design influences.

The turning point in Nakashima’s career development came in the United States in 1942, when he was placed in an internment camp for Asian-Americans in Idaho. There, Nakashima met a master woodcarver who tutored him in Japanese crafting techniques. A former employer won Nakashima’s release and brought him to bucolic New Hope, Pennsylvania, where Nakashima set up a studio and worked for the rest of his life. (Master craftsperson Mira Nakashima keeps her father’s legacy alive at the George Nakashima Studio in New Hope today. She has been the artistic director of George Nakashima Woodworkers since her father's death, in 1990.)

Nakashima’s singular aesthetic is best captured in his custom-made tables and benches — pieces that show off the grain, burls and whorls in a plank of wood. He left the “free edge,” or natural contour, of the slab un-planed, and reinforced fissures in the wood with “butterfly” joints.

Almost all Nakashima seating pieces have smooth, milled edges. Nakashima also contracted with large-scale manufacturers to produce carefully supervised editions of his designs. Knoll has offered his Straight chair — a modern take on the spindle-backed Windsor chair — since 1946; the now-defunct firm Widdicomb-Mueller, the result of a merger between Widdicomb and Mueller Furniture, issued the Shaker-inspired Origins collection in the 1950s.

Nelson Rockefeller in 1973 gave Nakashima his single largest commission: a 200-piece suite for his suburban New York estate. Today, Nakashima furniture is collected by both the staid and the fashionable: his work sits in the collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian Institution, as well as in the homes of Steven Spielberg, Brad Pitt, Diane von Furstenberg and the late Steve Jobs.

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Creator: George Nakashima
George Nakashima 'Minguren II' Coffee Table in English Walnut
George Nakashima 'Minguren II' Coffee Table in English Walnut

George Nakashima 'Minguren II' Coffee Table in English Walnut

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, 'Minguren II' coffee table, English walnut, American black walnut, United States, 1973 The Minguren II coffee table was developed in t...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima 'Cluster Base' Table with Live-Edge Top
George Nakashima 'Cluster Base' Table with Live-Edge Top

George Nakashima 'Cluster Base' Table with Live-Edge Top

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, 'Cluster Base' table, American black walnut, United States, 1987 This Cluster Base table by George Nakashima exemplifies the designer’s...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in American Black Walnut
George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in American Black Walnut

George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in American Black Walnut

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, sideboard, American black walnut, hickory, United States, 1969 With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this doub...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth yes
George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth yes

George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth yes

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, sideboard, American black walnut, pandanus cloth, United States, 1983. With its sturdy form, thoughtful material choices, and refined ...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima 'Slab' Coffee Table in English Walnut
George Nakashima 'Slab' Coffee Table in English Walnut

George Nakashima 'Slab' Coffee Table in English Walnut

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, 'Slab' coffee table, English walnut, United States, 1964 American woodworker and designer George Nakashima demonstrates his mastery of ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Set of Four 'Conoid' Chairs in Walnut
George Nakashima Set of Four 'Conoid' Chairs in Walnut

George Nakashima Set of Four 'Conoid' 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 Furniture

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Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top
George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, Double Pedestal Free-Edge writing desk, American black walnut, United States, 1969 You have encountered a truly outstanding example of ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima 'New' Armchair in Walnut and Hickory
George Nakashima 'New' Armchair in Walnut and Hickory

George Nakashima 'New' Armchair in Walnut and Hickory

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, ‘New’ armchair, walnut, hickory, United States, 1976 With its sturdy form, thoughtful material choices, and refined joinery, this custo...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Set of Six 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory
George Nakashima Set of Six 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory

George Nakashima Set of Six 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, set of six ‘New’ dining chairs, walnut, hickory, United States, 1976 and 1977 With its sturdy form, thoughtful material choices, and re...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Hickory, Walnut

Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs'
Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs'

Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs'

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima, set of eight 'Grass-seated Chairs', American black walnut, sea grass cord, United States, early 1960s Through its pure form, thoughtful use of materials, and exqui...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Seagrass, Walnut

George Nakashima Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth
George Nakashima Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth

George Nakashima Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth

By George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima, sliding-door wall-mounted cabinet, American black walnut, pandanus cloth, United States, 1963 This wall mounted sliding door cabinet is a striking example of Georg...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Pair of Chests of Drawers in Walnut
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Pair of Chests of Drawers in Walnut

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Pair of Chests of Drawers in Walnut

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, pair of chests of drawers, walnut, United States, 1965 and circa 1973 With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, t...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Conoid Chair
George Nakashima Conoid Chair

George Nakashima Conoid Chair

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nakashima Conoid Chair Early production (1964) Signed with clients name, copy of original order card provided Walnut construction ...

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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Walnut Two-Piece Sofa, 1962
George Nakashima Walnut Two-Piece Sofa, 1962

George Nakashima Walnut Two-Piece Sofa, 1962

By George Nakashima

Located in Astoria, NY

George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990), American Walnut Two-Piece Sofa, 1962, with spindle back, turned wood legs, four green cushions and original drawing. Overall: 30.5" H x 112.5...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Textile, Walnut

George Nakashima for Widdicomb - Ottoman
George Nakashima for Widdicomb - Ottoman

George Nakashima for Widdicomb - Ottoman

By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Hasselt, VLI

Stool or poof designed by George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture Company in the late 1950s. Produced in the United States circa 1958. Dating from the period following the Widdicomb...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Leather, Mohair, Walnut

George Nakashima and the Modernist Moment
George Nakashima and the Modernist Moment

George Nakashima and the Modernist Moment

By George Nakashima

Located in New York, NY

Book contextualizing the work and career of mcm designer/craftsman George Nakashima, published in conjunction with an exhibition held at the James A. Michener Art Museum in Bucks Cou...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture

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Paper

George Nakashima Dressing Table, Vanity, Origins, Widdicomb - Mueller, 1957
George Nakashima Dressing Table, Vanity, Origins, Widdicomb - Mueller, 1957

George Nakashima Dressing Table, Vanity, Origins, Widdicomb - Mueller, 1957

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima

Located in Culver City, CA

People might see this piece and think: “oh, cute… a little dressing table," but this is an extremely rare masterclass in design. This is a rare George Nakashima Origins dressing tab...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Wood

Nature Form & Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima
Nature Form & Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima

Nature Form & Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima

By Mira Nakashima, George Nakashima

Located in New York, NY

First edition of Mira Nakashima’s tribute to her father, George, whose standing as one of America’s foremost designer/craftsmen is reflected in his blue-chip status in the vintage de...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture

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Paper

Early Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll
Early Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll

Early Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll

By George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A classic & very early George Nakashima design, the spindle back straight chair. This 1940's example is made of solid Birch with signature saddle seat. Probably refinished at some po...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Wood

George Nakashima Slab Coffee Table
George Nakashima Slab Coffee Table

George Nakashima Slab Coffee Table

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A George Nakashima Single Slab Coffee Table Expressive free-edged American Black Walnut Signed and dated 1967 Original Clients name available

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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Mira Chair
George Nakashima Mira Chair

George Nakashima Mira Chair

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nakashima Walnut Mira Chair Original Surface Marked Showroom on underside of Chair Seat

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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Captain's Chair
George Nakashima Captain's Chair

George Nakashima Captain's Chair

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nakashima Captain's Chair Beautiful original Dark Surface wonderful spline details Clients name to underside of the chair

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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima, Freeform Coffee Table, English Walnut, Studio USA 1971
George Nakashima, Freeform Coffee Table, English Walnut, Studio USA 1971

George Nakashima, Freeform Coffee Table, English Walnut, Studio USA 1971

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in High Point, NC

A unique and sizable coffee / cocktail table in the "sled-shape" style. Produced by Nakashima Studio, New Hope, Pennsylvania, United States. Dated 1971 Executed in English Walnut...

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1980s American Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Table
George Nakashima Table

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 Rom...

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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Triangular Cherry Table
George Nakashima Triangular Cherry Table

George Nakashima Triangular Cherry Table

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nakashima Cherry Wepman Table Large form with legs posting through the top Expressive Free edge

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1950s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Cherry

George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table
George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table

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 Furniture

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Cherry, Walnut

Mid Century Wooden Dining Office Grass Chair in Walnut by George Nakashima 1960s
Mid Century Wooden Dining Office Grass Chair in Walnut by George Nakashima 1960s

Mid Century Wooden Dining Office Grass Chair in Walnut by George Nakashima 1960s

By George Nakashima

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very rare American mid century wooden "grass chair" with a sculptural and curved backrest in dark stained American walnut with the iconic seagrass seating by George Nakashima produ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Seagrass, Walnut

George Nakashima, Large Chest of Drawers, Walnut, for Widdicomb, America 1960s
George Nakashima, Large Chest of Drawers, Walnut, for Widdicomb, America 1960s

George Nakashima, Large Chest of Drawers, Walnut, for Widdicomb, America 1960s

By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in High Point, NC

A large walnut chest of drawers or dresser designed by George Nakashima. Produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, A...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Bouclé, Walnut

George Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk
George Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk

George Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk Walnut splayed leg Desk 3 Drawer Pedestal Signed on the underside of desk, George Nakashima 1968 Original Clients name marked in Drawers with Cr...

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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Drop Leaf Table
George Nakashima Drop Leaf Table

George Nakashima Drop Leaf Table

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nakashima Drop Leaf Table An unusual form featuring a large curved drop leaf and a free edge on the opposite side. The table has 4 legs, with a 5th that slides into position ...

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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Armchairs, Black Walnut, Signed with Client's Name
George Nakashima Armchairs, Black Walnut, Signed with Client's Name

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 Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima 4 Drawer Walnut
George Nakashima 4 Drawer Walnut

George Nakashima 4 Drawer Walnut

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nakashima 4 Drawer Pedestal Executed in Walnut. The 4 drawers rest on a cruciform base Nice grain and pegging details Finished Back Original surface Original order card availa...

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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Mid Century Wooden Walnut Grass Straw Dining Office Chair 1960s
George Nakashima Mid Century Wooden Walnut Grass Straw Dining Office Chair 1960s

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 Furniture

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Seagrass, Walnut

George Nakashima Studio Straight Back Chair Mid Century American Craft
George Nakashima Studio Straight Back Chair Mid Century American Craft

George Nakashima Studio Straight Back Chair Mid Century American Craft

By George Nakashima

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Original "Straight Back" Model Chair, made by George Nakashima Studio, American, circa 1961. The chair features a multi-plank seat. Signed with client name to underside ‘Gelf...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Splay Leg Table Manufactured by Knoll
George Nakashima Splay Leg Table Manufactured by Knoll

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 Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Studio Craft 8 Drawer Dresser in American Walnut
George Nakashima Studio Craft 8 Drawer Dresser in American Walnut

George Nakashima Studio Craft 8 Drawer Dresser in American Walnut

By George Nakashima

Located in San Diego, CA

A true heirloom of American Studio Craft, this George Nakashima solid walnut dresser embodies everything collectors cherish about Nakashima’s work: honesty of materials, quiet master...

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1960s American American Craftsman Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima East Indian Laurel Wood Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb
George Nakashima East Indian Laurel Wood Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb

George Nakashima East Indian Laurel Wood Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima

Located in South Bend, IN

A very rare and exceptional mid-century Organic Modern gentleman's chest or highboy dresser By George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture, "Origins" Collection USA, 1959 Gorgeous ex...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Brass

George Nakashima Sculpted Walnut Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb, Newly Restored
George Nakashima Sculpted Walnut Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb, Newly Restored

George Nakashima Sculpted Walnut Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb, Newly Restored

By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A very rare and exceptional mid-century Organic Modern gentleman's chest or highboy dresser By George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture, "Origins" Collection USA, 1960 Gorgeous sc...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Brass

Vintage George Nakashima Solid Walnut New Lounge Chair Rocker with Arms
Vintage George Nakashima Solid Walnut New Lounge Chair Rocker with Arms

Vintage George Nakashima Solid Walnut New Lounge Chair Rocker with Arms

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in San Jose, CA

New lounge rocking chair with arms in solid walnut by George Nakashima circa 1966. This piece features signature detailed joinery and displays well from all angles. Signed on the und...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima, Woodworker: New Hope, Pennsylvania (1962 Catalog, Signed)
George Nakashima, Woodworker: New Hope, Pennsylvania (1962 Catalog, Signed)

George Nakashima, Woodworker: New Hope, Pennsylvania (1962 Catalog, Signed)

By George Nakashima

Located in New York, NY

The catalog comprises: First, an introductory paean to craftsmanship and the spirituality of woodworking culminating in Nakashima’s bold signature in ink, dated April 1962. Next, a full-page photo of the Conoid Studio followed by a succession of offerings with photos and descriptions including: Trestle Table, Cross-Legged Table, Round Turned-Leg table, Conoid Table, Turned-Leg Table, Round Clustered-Base Table, Round Pedestal Table, Frenchman’s Cove Square Table, Single Drop-Leaf Table, Boat-Shaped Table, Frenchman’s Cove No.2 Table (fold-out), Round Coffee Table, Conoid Coffee Table, Slab Coffee Table No. 2, Slab Coffee Table, Portsmouth End Table, Square or Rectangular End Table (with and without shelf), Cross-Legged Coffee Table, Conoid Studio End Tables, Conoid Desks, New Chairs, Mira Chairs, Lounge Chair, No Arm, Lounge Chair One-Arm, Grass-Seated Chair, Arm Chair, conoid Chair, New Chair plus Rockers and Arms, Lounge Chair plus Rockers and Arms, Conoid Benches, “Q” Bench, “R” Bench...

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1960s American American Craftsman Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Paper

George Nakashima Wepman Table
George Nakashima Wepman Table

George Nakashima Wepman Table

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An oversized example of this design Re-Oiled Surface. Original order card available 62 XIV-5

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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Wood

George Nakashima Slab-Arm Rocker
George Nakashima Slab-Arm Rocker

George Nakashima Slab-Arm Rocker

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fine example of this form. The family requested an extra wide slab -arm. Signed with the clients name.

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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Wood

George Nakashima Conoid Coffee Table – English Walnut with Rosewood Butterfly
George Nakashima Conoid Coffee Table – English Walnut with Rosewood Butterfly

George Nakashima Conoid Coffee Table – English Walnut with Rosewood Butterfly

By George Nakashima

Located in San Diego, CA

This rare and completely original George Nakashima coffee table is a poetic example of the master’s ability to honor the soul of the wood. Hand-built from a single slab of English Wa...

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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman George Nakashima Furniture

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Rosewood, Walnut

Rare 1952 George Nakashima Walnut Chairs, American Craftsman Style
Rare 1952 George Nakashima Walnut Chairs, American Craftsman Style

Rare 1952 George Nakashima Walnut Chairs, American Craftsman Style

By George Nakashima

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An iconic pair of early circa 1952 George Nakashima "New Chairs" masterfully constructed out of walnut. Letter of authenticity included.

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1950s American American Craftsman Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

New Life for the Noble Tree: Masterworks by George Nakashima 'Sotheby's'
New Life for the Noble Tree: Masterworks by George Nakashima 'Sotheby's'

New Life for the Noble Tree: Masterworks by George Nakashima 'Sotheby's'

By George Nakashima, Sotheby's

Located in New York, NY

Catalog of a sale held at Sotheby’s, New York, on December 15, 2006, showcasing the Arthur and Evelyn Krosnick collection of George Nakashima furniture and lighting, or actually the second collection, as the first—112 pieces-- was completely destroyed by fire in 1989. George Nakashima essentially stopped what he was doing and focused on rebuilding the collection replacing the lost items with what he deemed better examples, owing to his own technical and artistic maturation, though many were completed under the guidance of his daughter, Mira, after George passed away in 1990. Highlights include an important “Arlyn” table, lot 313, that fetched $822,000 (a record for the artist) on a pre-sale estimate of $300,000-$500,000; a superb “Minguren II” table that brought $180,000; a magnificent “Arlyn II” coffee table that sold for $204,000; and a set of eight Conoid chairs that sold for $96,000. The catalog of the Krosnick sale remains a touchstone for collectors interested in the work of George Nakashima. 103 pages with 85 lots, mostly with full color illustrations, printed wrappers. Price results...

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Early 2000s American American Craftsman George Nakashima Furniture

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Paper

George Nakashima Straight Back Chair
George Nakashima Straight Back Chair

George Nakashima Straight Back Chair

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nakashima Straight Back Chair Walnut and Hickory Construction Single Board carved Sap Grained Seat Signed George Nakashima to underside of chair Seat

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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima
Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima

Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Studio Craft 8 Drawer Dresser
George Nakashima Studio Craft 8 Drawer Dresser

George Nakashima Studio Craft 8 Drawer Dresser

By George Nakashima

Located in San Diego, CA

A true heirloom of American Studio Craft, this George Nakashima solid walnut dresser embodies everything collectors cherish about Nakashima’s work: honesty of materials, quiet master...

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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

Free Edge George Nakashima 2-Door Cabinet
Free Edge George Nakashima 2-Door Cabinet

Free Edge George Nakashima 2-Door Cabinet

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An early cabinet consisting of 2 sliding doors concealing 4 drawers and a shelf. George Nakshima sliding door cabinet Open shelf on 1 side, 4 drawers...

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1960s North American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Turned Wood Dowel Shape Leg Single Pedestal Small Desk Mint
George Nakashima Turned Wood Dowel Shape Leg Single Pedestal Small Desk Mint

George Nakashima Turned Wood Dowel Shape Leg Single Pedestal Small Desk Mint

By George Nakashima

Located in Rockaway, NJ

George Nakashima turned wood dowel shape leg single pedestal small desk mint with documents.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Cluster base Round Dining Table
George Nakashima Cluster base Round Dining Table

George Nakashima Cluster base Round Dining Table

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rarely seen example re-oiled top original clients name is available.

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1960s American Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima Studio Leather Stool
George Nakashima Studio Leather Stool

George Nakashima Studio Leather Stool

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stool from American mid-century craftsman George Nakashima. The stool crafted of black walnut, c.1960, features a leather wrapped seat and splayed legs. The underside of the seat is ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Leather, Seagrass, Walnut

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

George Nakashima Walnut Dining Table for Widdicomb

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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

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Walnut

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

George Nakashima Headboard, Black Walnut Veneer, Widdicomb, 1959

By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Camden, ME

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

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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

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

George Nakashima "Origins" dresser for Widdicomb

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima

Located in Coronado, CA

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

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

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Bronze

George Nakashima, Greenrock Console Table, USA, 1987, Original Papers
George Nakashima, Greenrock Console Table, USA, 1987, Original Papers

George Nakashima, Greenrock Console Table, USA, 1987, Original Papers

By George Nakashima

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nakashima Cabinetmaker, USA, 1987 Greenrock Table with highly figured single slab top in Butternut wood. Features three exposed knots and two walnut butterflies. Signed a...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima 6 Foot Free Edge Corner Counter Shelf or Console, Signed, 1971
George Nakashima 6 Foot Free Edge Corner Counter Shelf or Console, Signed, 1971

George Nakashima 6 Foot Free Edge Corner Counter Shelf or Console, Signed, 1971

By George Nakashima

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A corner-mounted counter shelf or floating console table by George Nakashima comprising a single slab in American black walnut with two free edges, signe...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nakashima Furniture

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Walnut

George Nakashima furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

George Nakashima furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of George Nakashima furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 136 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 16 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by George Nakashima were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Frank Lloyd Wright, Warren Platner, and Selig. Prices for George Nakashima furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $295 and can go as high as $184,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $25,500.
Questions About George Nakashima Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    George Nakashima is perhaps best known for developing the butterfly joint. This construction method involves connecting pieces with a third piece of wood shaped like a butterfly. The joint forms a strong, sturdy connection and stabilizes pieces to fight the effects of wood expansion. On 1stDibs, shop a range of George Nakashima furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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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