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George Nakashima Conoid Coffee Table – English Walnut with Rosewood Butterfly

Creator: George Nakashima
Offered by: Hobbs Modern

Description
A Soulful Masterwork of Organic Design
This rare and completely original George Nakashima coffee table is a poetic example of the master’s ability to honor the soul of the wood. Hand-built from a single slab of English Walnut, the surface shimmers with remarkable chatoyancy—a three-dimensional, almost liquid depth that shifts with changing light. The table’s top also features dramatic cathedral grain, a bold live edge on multiple sides, and a sculptural silhouette that speaks to Nakashima’s deep respect for natural form.

A single hand-cut Rosewood butterfly key elegantly stabilizes a natural fissure in the slab, marrying function and beauty. The leg joinery pulls all the way through the top, creating visible through- mortise and tenon construction — an unmistakable hallmark of Nakashima’s architectural approach to woodworking.

The asymmetry, organic contours, and unaltered edges reflect the philosophy of wabi-sabi—a celebration of imperfection and impermanence. This table is not only furniture, but a living sculpture.

Dimensions: 68" L × 23.5" D × 14" H
Condition: Excellent, original studio condition from the original owner. Original owner acuered the table directly from Nakashima. This table was made in 1961 and is a single owner table it has never been avalible for sale.

Documented Provenance Included
A digital copy of the original studio receipts from George Nakashima is included with the purchase—further validating its historical significance and making this piece a true investment-grade collectible.

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Why Collectors Seek Nakashima
George Nakashima’s work is revered worldwide for its philosophical depth and technical brilliance. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, built from lumber sourced by him and shaped by hand. This table is no exception—a timeless artifact that bridges the organic and the architectural.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Period:	1950-1979
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	819639

Dimensions

W.	68 in;	H.	14 in;	D.	23.5 in;
W.	172.72 cm;	H.	35.56 cm;	D.	59.69 cm;

Message from Seller:

FURNITURE SHOULD BE FUNCTIONAL ART, YOUR HOME SHOULD BE THE PERFECT RETREAT. Hobbs Modern is the premier mid century modern furniture dealer in San Diego, CA. We hand-select and curate each piece of our inventory which represents the iconic and exemplary Danish, American, and Brazilian vintage modern design with a relentless pursuit of restoration perfection and historical accuracy. Our passion is to breathe new life into vintage pieces. We ship nationwide.