George Nakashima

A Pair of Dovetailed Dressers by George Nakashima

Documentation

Ample Provenance

Documentation Notes

copy of order card

Origin

United States

Period

1950-1979

Materials

cherry

Dimensions

W.	36 in;	H.	31.5 in;	D.	20 in;
W.	91.44 cm;	H.	80.01 cm;	D.	50.8 cm;

Condition

Good. Fine vintage condition with minor surface wears in keeping with the age gentle use, including some minor dings found along the edges and bases, a few very tiny sparks of house paint. Some discoloration on the back.

Creation Date

1970s

Number of Pieces

2-3

Description

An excellent pair of four drawers dressers custom made by George Nakashima in his New Hope Studio in 1970. Constructed in highly figured cherry in a minimalist rectangular forms with exposed dovetail joints on sap block base, these pieces exemplify the superb woodwork craftsmanship of George Nakashima. The function is perfectly wed with the aesthetics. The pieces come with a copy of original order card dated to 1970.

Styles / Movements

Mid Century, Minimalist, Modern

Incollect Reference Number

213752