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Asian American George Suyeoka Studio Prototype Chair in the Style of Nakashima

About the Item

A studio crafted oiled black American walnut sculptural chair in the manner of George Nakashima designed and made by Japanese American George Suyeoka, furniture builder, artist , writer . Living in Chicago George crafted this chair which folds flat in walnut , brass with leather straps , signed by the artist to the seat bottom in ink and in pencil it states " prototype chair for Fritz Hansen " . He is best known for his memories about being in Peal Harbor during the bombing and his books titled " The Adventure of Momotaro ".
  • Similar to:
    George Nakashima (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Seat Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
  • Style:
    American Craftsman (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s-1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In very good original vintage condition with some slight cracking to one leather strap from age.
  • Seller Location:
    Cincinnati, OH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU92518151933

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