George Nakashima nesting table set. Walnut.
George Nakashima was a renowned Japanese-American furniture designer and craftsman who left an indelible mark on American design. Nakashima’s significance in the studio craft movement stems from his unique ability to blend traditional Japanese craftsmanship with Japanese and American vernacular and modernist designs, creating furniture that was functional, sculptural and captivating.
Nakashima pioneered a new design vocabulary that bridged the gap between Eastern and Western design sensibilities and Japanese woodworking traditions. He drew his inspiration from natural forms, traditional joinery techniques, and the inherent beauty of wood.
Measures 24"L x 17"D x 17"H; 21.5"W x 15"D x 10"H
George Nakashima nesting table set. Walnut.
George Nakashima was a renowned Japanese-American furniture designer and craftsman who left an indelible mark on American design. Nakashima’s significance in the studio craft movement stems from his unique ability to blend traditional Japanese craftsmanship with Japanese and American vernacular and modernist designs, creating furniture that was functional, sculptural and captivating.
Nakashima pioneered a new design vocabulary that bridged the gap between Eastern and Western design sensibilities and Japanese woodworking traditions. He drew his inspiration from natural forms, traditional joinery techniques, and the inherent beauty of wood.
Measures 24"L x 17"D x 17"H; 21.5"W x 15"D x 10"H