George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) Cushion Arm Chair and Ottoman
Hammer Price w/ BP
$17,690
| Lot #: 257 George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) Cushion Arm Chair and Ottoman |
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New Hope, Pennsylvania, circa 1967. American black walnut with plywood seat platforms and oatmeal wool tweed upholstery. |
| 30 x 30 x 34 in. |
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Provenance The Artist. Mr. & Mrs. Sterling Weaver, Pittsford, New York (purchased in 1967). |
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Condition Some wear to upper edges. |
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Auction Date Sep 24, 2026 |
Details:
George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990)
George Nakashima was a celebrated American architect, woodworker, and furniture maker whose work became a defining force in the American Craft movement. Born in Spokane, Washington, to Japanese immigrant parents, he earned a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Washington and a Master of Architecture from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology before traveling abroad and working with architect Antonin Raymond in Japan and India. Nakashima later mastered traditional Japanese woodworking techniques and developed a distinctive philosophy that honored the natural character of wood, particularly through his iconic tables crafted from single slabs with irregular edges and butterfly joints. After World War II, he established his studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania, where he produced furniture for distinguished clients including Nelson A. Rockefeller and institutions such as Columbia University and Knoll. His legacy continues through major museum collections and the Nakashima studio in New Hope, while his property was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2014.
George Nakashima was a celebrated American architect, woodworker, and furniture maker whose work became a defining force in the American Craft movement. Born in Spokane, Washington, to Japanese immigrant parents, he earned a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Washington and a Master of Architecture from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology before traveling abroad and working with architect Antonin Raymond in Japan and India. Nakashima later mastered traditional Japanese woodworking techniques and developed a distinctive philosophy that honored the natural character of wood, particularly through his iconic tables crafted from single slabs with irregular edges and butterfly joints. After World War II, he established his studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania, where he produced furniture for distinguished clients including Nelson A. Rockefeller and institutions such as Columbia University and Knoll. His legacy continues through major museum collections and the Nakashima studio in New Hope, while his property was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2014.
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