Designer
Model
sideboard (a)
Year of origin
1965
Brand
George Nakashima
Description
walnut
very good original condition
h 81 / w 153 / d 50 cm
Handcrafted sideboard designed by famous American George Nakashima. It is constructed with American black walnut and contains six drawers with sufficient storage space. Graceful in proportion, it is one of the great examples of Nakashima's woodwork. Manufactured by George Nakashima. The Architecture alumni from Massachusetts Insitute of Technology discovered his love for woodwork at a stay in Japan. He was later hired for prestigious companies such as Knoll International. Apart from the complex techniques and styles that influenced him American Studio furniture, Wharton Esherick and Sam Maloof show resemblences to his work.