Knoll Nakashima Straight Chair

Description

Although Nakashima held several degrees in architecture,he also studied Japanese carpentry techniques and reveled in the majesty of the forests in his native Washington state.

In 1943, Nakashima started a small furniture buisness in pennsylvania. Though he generally produced custom-made amd site-specific work, Nakashima created signature pieces for select manufactures.

The Straight Chair, orginally designed for Knoll in the early 1940s, reflects elements of the Windsor Chair, Shaker craftsmanship, Japanese woodworking and contemporary forms. Featuring natural, low-sheen finishes and live wood grain patterns - in Walnut and Hickory - the Straight Chair epitomizes Nakashima and his craft.

Materials & Finishes

Constructed from solid American Walnut legs and stretches, and contrasting Hickory spindles, clear low-sheen finish and nylon glides.

Each Chair features George Nakashima's signiture under the seat.

Dimensions

W 57 x D 51 x H 75.5 cm

Seat height 42 cm

Additional Information

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Designer: George Nakashima
Project Year: 1948