George Nakashima

(American, 1905–1990)

George Nakashima was a celebrated American woodworker and furniture-maker. He is best known for his involvement in the American Craft movement and for his mastery of traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. Some of his most acclaimed works are his large tables made from singular wood slabs with irregular natural edges, elegantly held together by a few small butterfly joints. Born on May 24, 1905 in Spokane, WA to Japanese immigrant parents, he went on to earn a master’s degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1931. Nakashima later toured the architecture of Japan, where he also worked under the Czech-American architect Antonin Raymond, a collaborator of Frank Lloyd Wright. He produced 200 commissioned pieces for Nelson Rockefeller in 1973, and his property in New Hope, PA was designated a US National Historic Landmark in 2014. Nakashima died on June 15, 1990 in New Hope, PA.

Related Categories

Asian Decorative Art, Furniture, Impressionist and Modern Art

Related Artists

James Krenov, Antonin Raymond, Norm Sartorius, Bob Stocksdale, Frank Lloyd Wright

Most Expensive Artwork Sold at Auction

Arlyn table from the Arlyn room, Melody Woods III, Princeton, New Jersey, 1988
Sold price: 822,400 USD

George Nakashima Artworks

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George Nakashima (6,359 results)
Origins nightstands model 215, pair, 1961

George Nakashima

Origins nightstands model 215, pair, 1961

Sale Date: October 22, 2015

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Origins Gentleman's cabinet, model 214, 1958

George Nakashima

Origins Gentleman's cabinet, model 214, 1958

Sale Date: October 22, 2015

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headboard, 1960

George Nakashima

headboard, 1960

Sale Date: October 22, 2015

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cabinet, model OH-212-L, 1950

George Nakashima

cabinet, model OH-212-L, 1950

Sale Date: October 22, 2015

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mirror, model 270-W, 1950

George Nakashima

mirror, model 270-W, 1950

Sale Date: October 22, 2015

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coffee table, model 200-66w, 1960

George Nakashima

coffee table, model 200-66w, 1960

Sale Date: October 22, 2015

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New Chair rocker, 1990

George Nakashima

New Chair rocker, 1990

Sale Date: October 22, 2015

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settees, pair, 1951

George Nakashima

settees, pair, 1951

Sale Date: October 22, 2015

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A Set of Seven Grass-Seated Chairs, circa..., 1961

George Nakashima

A Set of Seven Grass-Seated Chairs, circa..., 1961

Sale Date: October 10, 2015

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Free-Edge Conoid Coffee Table, circa 1975, 1961

George Nakashima

Free-Edge Conoid Coffee Table, circa 1975, 1961

Sale Date: October 10, 2015

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Rocking Chair, circa 1960, 1960

George Nakashima

Rocking Chair, circa 1960, 1960

Sale Date: October 10, 2015

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Two Seat Sofa, 1950

George Nakashima

Two Seat Sofa, 1950

Sale Date: October 11, 2015

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NAKASHIMA; WIDDICOMB Side table, 1960–1969

George Nakashima

NAKASHIMA; WIDDICOMB Side table, 1960–1969

Sale Date: October 17, 2015

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NAKASHIMA; WIDDICOMB Side table, 1960–1969

George Nakashima

NAKASHIMA; WIDDICOMB Side table, 1960–1969

Sale Date: October 17, 2015

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GEORGE NAKASHIMA Pair of Wohl tables, 1958

George Nakashima

GEORGE NAKASHIMA Pair of Wohl tables, 1958

Sale Date: October 17, 2015

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GEORGE NAKASHIMA Wepman table, 1957

George Nakashima

GEORGE NAKASHIMA Wepman table, 1957

Sale Date: October 17, 2015

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GEORGE NAKASHIMA Greenrock ottoman, 1989

George Nakashima

GEORGE NAKASHIMA Greenrock ottoman, 1989

Sale Date: October 17, 2015

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GEORGE NAKASHIMA Two side tables, 1982

George Nakashima

GEORGE NAKASHIMA Two side tables, 1982

Sale Date: October 17, 2015

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GEORGE NAKASHIMA Dining table, 1966

George Nakashima

GEORGE NAKASHIMA Dining table, 1966

Sale Date: October 17, 2015

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GEORGE NAKASHIMA Pair of New chairs, 1988

George Nakashima

GEORGE NAKASHIMA Pair of New chairs, 1988

Sale Date: October 17, 2015

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GEORGE NAKASHIMA Pair of Captain's chairs

George Nakashima

GEORGE NAKASHIMA Pair of Captain's chairs

Sale Date: October 17, 2015

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GEORGE NAKASHIMA Pair of twin headboards, 1967

George Nakashima

GEORGE NAKASHIMA Pair of twin headboards, 1967

Sale Date: October 17, 2015

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GEORGE NAKASHIMA Four-drawer dresser, 1958

George Nakashima

GEORGE NAKASHIMA Four-drawer dresser, 1958

Sale Date: October 17, 2015

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GEORGE NAKASHIMA Daybed, 1964

George Nakashima

GEORGE NAKASHIMA Daybed, 1964

Sale Date: October 17, 2015

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