George Nakashima
Early Wohl End Table, 1947
A very early end table. Prior to “standardizing” his designs, Nakashima was designing unique pieces that led to more “standard” forms which were eventually given names and published in his catalogues. This is a unique precursor to what became the Wohl End Table and was made for one of his earliest clients.
Dimensions: 27w x 18.25d x 21h
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.
| Dimensions | 27 × 18.25 × 21 in |
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| Date | 1947 |
