George Nakashima Coffee Table For Sale

Early slab walnut coffee table george nakashima.

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. A master woodworker and m i t trained architect george nakashima was the leading light of the american studio furniture movement. Rare 1948 george nakashima for knoll associates n 12 extension dining table. 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. 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. Live edge mid century modern wohl side table style of nakashima.

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. 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. 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.