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Item No. 317535

Nakashima Straight-Back Chair

$1,140.00
3.3 out of 5 Customer Rating
Item No. 317535

Nakashima Straight-Back Chair

$1,140.00

Walnut
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  • Modern interpretation of Windsor chair by legendary craftsman.
  • American walnut frame with contrasting hickory spindles.
  • Clear low-sheen finish.
  • 30" H 22½" W 17⅜" D
Detailed Dimensions

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5-year warranty (terms and conditions may vary)
Designed by George Nakashima for Knoll®
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Nakashima Straight-Back Chair
$1,140.00
Details

Details

Geroge Nakashima was an MIT-trained architect who described himself as a “Japanese Shaker” – an expression of his interest in creating unadorned, functional objects. He also believed in pursuing a revival of lost crafts and practices, like traditional Japanese joinery and the use of natural materials. Nakashima was able to maintain the sculptural lines and fine craftsmanship of his Straight-Backed Chair (1946) even at the mass production level. Manufactured by Knoll.
  • Modern interpretation of Windsor chair by legendary craftsman.
  • American walnut frame with contrasting hickory spindles.
  • Clear low-sheen finish.
  • George Nakashima’s signature stamped on underside of seat.
Brand
Knoll®
Collection
Nakashima Collection
General Dimensions
  • 30" H 22½" W 17⅜" D
Product Weight
17 lbs
Assembly
Comes fully assembled
Warranty
5-year warranty (terms and conditions may vary)
Item No.
317535

Nakashima Straight-Back Chair

  • Height (in): 30
  • Width (in): 22½
  • Depth (in): 17⅜
  • Weight (lbs): 17
  • Seat Height (in): 17
  • Seat Width (in): 15¾
  • Seat Depth (in): 15¾
  • Solid walnut with solid hickory spindles

George Nakashima

Although George Nakashima held several degrees in architecture and employed himself as an architect for a period, he still took time to apprentice in Japanese carpentry during an extended stay overseas. Nakashima would eventually form a studio in Pennsylvania that allowed him to craft furniture from pieces of wood that celebrated their natural imperfections: knots, gnarls, cracks.

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