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George Nakashima
“New” Chair with Arms (Host Chair), 1955-1984
American black walnut with hickory spindles.
The original design dates back to 1955. Nakashima’s “New” chair was a modern interpretation of the traditional American Windsor chair. Its hickory spindles were chosen for their strength and flexibility. They are hand-shaven and fitted to the steam-bent back, with the ends wedged in. Due to the shorter length of the back, its bending was more successful than that of earlier half-round backs. With the Host version, the back is taller, and a pair of arms has been added.
George Nakashima was born in Spokane, Washington in 1905 to Japanese parents who had immigrated to the United States. Educated and trained as an architect at the University of Washington, Nakashima received his Master’s degree in Architecture from M.I.T. in 1930. After working briefly as an architect in the United States he left for Paris seeking the creative energies of one of the great urban centers of the day. From there he traveled extensively, ending up at the home of his grandmother, living on a farm on the outskirts of Tokyo.
| Weight | 17 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 21 × 25 × 38.5 in |
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| Date | 1955-1984 |
