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The studio craft movement is a testament to the unique visions of prolific artists and our innate interest in beautiful things. Studio craft applies traditional craft techniques to objects that artfully blend utility with the individual vision of an artist. Most studio craft pieces are both aesthetically pleasing and functional – making studio craft  uniquely[...]

There is no doubt, 20th century design has retained its relevance today, serving as a compelling testament to its enduring status as a timeless collectible. Art and design collectors everywhere still relish the timeless design elements of 20th century design, characterized by clean lines, vibrant colors, organic shapes, and the artistic connection between form and[...]

By blurring the line between function and sculpture, studio ceramic artists from the 20th century helped elevate pottery to the highly sought-after art form that it is today. They were able to shift the perception of ceramics in the eyes of collectors everywhere so they could see clay and porcelain objects in a different light.[...]

Wharton Esherick furniture is so unique and distinctive because Esherick made it that way – on purpose. His artistic vision was to design furniture that functioned as sculpture, and sculpture that functioned as furniture. The early asymmetric, prismatic forms of his sculptural furnishings and his organic approach to design for his later works established him[...]

Buying a George Nakashima chair is an act of love and appreciation for the father of the American Craft Movement. It’s also a wise investment in an exquisitely designed piece of art.

To understand the many reasons why people purchase Nakashima chairs, start by looking at his background and techniques. Nakashima himself was as one-of-a-kind as[...]

Do you recognize a George Nakashima coffee table when you see it? Are you sure?

As the father of the American Studio Craft Movement, Nakashima is commonly copied. A recent global surge in demand for live-edge wood furniture only reinforces the legacy of Nakashima’s iconic style.

Here are five features that make Nakashima’s tables so unique and[...]

There’s nothing else quite like a George Nakashima table. Nakashima’s fluid, natural-form tables vibrate with life as if bursting forth from the ground beneath.

Each of these tables is an exquisitely handcrafted masterpiece representing the American Studio Craft Movement and its father, George Nakashima.

Nakashima was born in Spokane, Washington in 1905 to Japanese-American[...]

At Moderne Gallery, we continue to discover George Nakashima’s very early work as well as rare, custom-designed pieces from his later work. The joy of discovering the early pieces is gaining a unique understanding of Nakashima’s development and approach through time. The later pieces show his evolution to satisfy client desires while remaining true to[...]