George Nakashima bench, created 1972, carved from a single slab of American black walnut with freeform front edge, and with turned hickory spindles to the back

82cm high, 158cm wide, 70cm deep, seat height 36cm

with copy of original order card dated 15 April 1972

George Nakashima produced some of the most original and influential furniture designs of the post-war era. Aiming to give trees a second life, Nakashima chose solid wood over veneers and designed his furniture to highlight the intrinsic beauty of the wood’s grain.

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