Mid Century Modern Design
George Nakashima Mid-Century Modern Design Desk
George NakashimaGeorge Nakashima
USA [1905 - 1990]
George Nakashima was born in Spokane, Washington in 1905. A sculptor, architect and woodworker he graduated from M.I.T. with a master's in Architecture in 1930. Nakashima wrote a book describing his experiences and relationship with wood, The Soul of a Tree (1981). In 1983, he designed the impressive “Altar of Peace” installed in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. He designed the ORIGINS line for the Widdicomb Furniture Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan and supervised the production of the line. Each piece was marked with his name and dated. (1905 – 1990) designed this rectangular desk for the Widdicomb Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1958. The desk, with two drawers, is constructed of select walnut and walnut veneers. The desk is 60” wide x 26” deep and 29” high.
Reference# MD006
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