Nakashima Straight Backed Chair

Nakashima straight backed chair.

Nakashima straight backed chair. Nakashima was an mit trained architect who was known to describe himself as japanese shaker. The nakashima straight back chair is the product of a philosophy that furniture should be treated as everyday functional objects and not precious possessions. Designed in 1946 by architect george nakashima the nakashima straight back chair is a manifesto of his proclaimed japanese shaker style. Featuring low sheen finishes that amplify the natural grain patterns the straight chair epitomizes nakashima s sensitivity to nature and his legendary craftsmanship.

The straight chair is george nakashima s modern interpretation of the traditional windsor chair. Introduced in 1946 the straight chair is george nakashima s modernist interpretation of the traditional windsor chair. Featuring low sheen finishes that amplify the natural grain patterns the straight chair showcases nakashima s sensitivity to nature and his legendary craftsmanship. Born in washington state george nakashima studied architecture but eventually went on to become a furniture maker he called himself a japanese shaker.

We independently select these products if you buy from one of our links we may earn a commission. It reminded us of the smaller scale and simpler designed chairs we. Frame is american walnut with contrasting hickory spindles. We just noticed the recently re issued nakashima chair in the window at dwr.