George Nakashima (1905-1990) Models Conoid and Seagrass - Special orders

George Nakashima (1905-1990)
Models Conoid and Seagrass - Special orders
Desk and chair
Walnut, white walnut and seagrass
Models created in 1970 and 1973
H 73 × L 138 × P 66 cm (desk)
H 71 × L 59 × P 46 cm (chair)
The desk was commissioned for Mr. Irving Winter, Irvington, New Jersey, USA
The chair was commissioned for Dr. Howell, E. Cook Jr., Margate City, New Jersey, USA
Bibliography:
- G. Nakashima, "The Soul of a Tree, A Woodworker's Reflections", Ed.KodanshaInternational, Tokyo, 1981, sketch of the chair illustrated p. 142
- "George Nakashima, 50 ans de création", exhibition catalogue, Ed. Galerie Alexandre Guillemain, Paris, 2018, similar model (desk) p. 84
The buyer can be provided with a copy of the original order slip.