George Nakashima Coffee Table For Sale

For knoll george nakashima created the splay leg table and the straight chair both of which have become iconic parts of the knoll catalog.

George nakashima coffee table for sale.

Early slab walnut coffee table george nakashima. 9 m 2 k s p c o n n x 4 l j 9 s o r e d. George nakashima flip top coffee table model 272 manufactured by widdicomb in 1960 from his origins line. Or best offer 45 00 shipping.

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. His furniture is recognized for its simplicity and careful attention to material qualities. As an innovator in 20th century furniture design george nakashima also pioneered the use of the butterfly joint on book matched tables and utilized cantilevers for chairs and tables. Round cluster base dining table to help in the installation of natural forms in our environment i have chosen wood as a material warm and personal with many moods from which one can choose george nakashima.

A master woodworker and m i t trained architect george nakashima was the leading light of the american studio furniture movement. One of the most recognized furniture designers and makers of the 20th century george nakashima is celebrated for his traditionally inspired designs and legendary craftsmanship. Available for sale from rago wright george nakashima special coffee table 1976 american black walnut hickory 16 60 24 in.