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Grass Seated Chairs By George Nakashima

Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima Grass-seated Chairs
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, set of eight 'Grass-seated Chairs', American black walnut, sea grass cord, United
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Walnut

Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 
Grass-seated Chairs
Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 
Grass-seated Chairs
$158,000 / set
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
8 Grass Seated Dining Chairs by Mira Nakashima based on a G. Nakashima design
By George Nakashima, Mira Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 8 grass-seated chairs by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima, USA. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

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Seagrass, Walnut

Pair of George Nakashima for Widdicomb Corner Tables – Iconic Mid-Century Modern
By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
versions of his grass-seated chairs and Origins line), cemented his place in the modern design canon. Yet
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Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Side Tables

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Walnut

Gino Russo Armchair in Oak and Woven Sea Grass
By Gino Russo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
apprenticing under George Nakashima in New Hope, Pennsylvania for fourteen years. Russo was originally from
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Oak

Gino Russo Armchair in Oak and Woven Sea Grass
Gino Russo Armchair in Oak and Woven Sea Grass
$2,450
H 31.89 in W 24.41 in D 28.15 in
George Nakashima, Woodworker: New Hope, Pennsylvania (1962 Catalog, Signed)
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
Arm, Lounge Chair One-Arm, Grass-Seated Chair, Arm Chair, conoid Chair, New Chair plus Rockers and
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Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Books

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Paper

George Nakashima Woodworker Catalog with Price List
By George Nakashima Woodworkers
Located in New York, NY
, Grass Seat, and New chairs and benches; drawer and sliding door cabinets, chests of drawers, and hanging
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1990s American American Craftsman Books

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Paper

Recent Sales

Grass-seated Chairs by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic and innovative chair design by George Nakashima - American black walnut and sea-grass
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20th Century American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Walnut

Grass-seated Chairs by George Nakashima
Grass-seated Chairs by George Nakashima
H 26.5 in W 23.5 in D 18.5 in
Grass Seat Chair by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Utrecht, NL
Single grass-seated chair from circa 1950s production in black walnut by George Nakashima
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Walnut

Grass Seat Chair by George Nakashima
Grass Seat Chair by George Nakashima
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
George Nakashima Grass Seat Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in Utrecht, NL
Grass seat chairs by George Nakashima, circa 1950's. Walnut seat, frame and back rail supported
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Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Seagrass

George Nakashima Grass Seat Chairs
George Nakashima Grass Seat Chairs
H 27.96 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
George Nakashima - Grass Seat Chair, pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Grass seat chairs by George Nakashima. Walnut seat frame and back rail supported by four
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Studio Grass Seated Chair
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grass-seated chair from circa 1950s production in black walnut by George Nakashima for Nakashima
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Seagrass

George Nakashima Black Walnut Grass Seat Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in Utrecht, NL
Pair of Grass-Seated chairs from circa 1960's production in black walnut by George Nakashima
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Walnut

George Nakashima Black Walnut Grass Seat Chairs
George Nakashima Black Walnut Grass Seat Chairs
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
Nakashima Studios Grass-Seated Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of custom grass seated chairs, both signed and dated. High versions of original George
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20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Nakashima Studios Grass-Seated Chairs
Nakashima Studios Grass-Seated Chairs
H 33.5 in W 22.5 in D 19.5 in
George Nakashima Sea Grass Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Utrecht, NL
Single grass-seated chair from circa 1950s production in black walnut by George Nakashima
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Walnut

George Nakashima Sea Grass Chair
George Nakashima Sea Grass Chair
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
Set of Eight "Grass Seated Dining Chairs" by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight "Grass Seated dining chairs" in American black walnut with sea-grass seats by George
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Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs

Grass Seated Dining Chairs by George Nakashima Studio, US, 2022
By Mira Nakashima, George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
grass-seated chair, designed by George Nakashima and manufactured by George Nakashima Studio in the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Seagrass, Walnut

Pair of Grass Seated Dining Chairs by George Nakashima Studio, US, 2019
By George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Grass-seated chairs, designed by George Nakashima and manufactured by George Nakashima
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Seagrass, Walnut

Set of Grass Seated Chairs and Stool by George Nakashima, Circa 1960s
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in San Diego, CA
Grass-seated circa 1960s production in black walnut by George Nakashima with original seagrass
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Walnut

Set of Six Grass Seated Dining Chairs by George Nakashima Studio, US - 2019
By George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 6 Grass-seated chairs, designed by George Nakashima and manufactured by George Nakashima
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Seagrass, Walnut

Set of Four Walnut Grass Seat Dining Chairs by George Nakashima, US, 1961
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4 walnut grass-seat chairs, designed by George Nakashima and manufactured by George
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Grasscloth, Walnut

George Nakashima Grass Seat Stool
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in San Diego, CA
Grass-seated stool circa 1960s production in black walnut by George Nakashima. This stool was
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Seagrass, Walnut

George Nakashima Grass Seat Stool
George Nakashima Grass Seat Stool
H 12.5 in W 18 in D 16 in
On hold Six walnut and grass chairs George Nakashima
Located in Atlanta, GA
George Nakashima by the owner. Pencil maker's number "463" on five chairs: "263" on one chair. Comes with
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Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Original Pair Edmond Spence "Yucatan" Mahogany Side Chairs Woven Sea Grass Seats
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
spindle back chair similar to George Nakashima’s Grass Seat chair. The chairs are in excellent vintage
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Edmund Spence Mahogany Side Chairs Woven Sea Grass Seats
Located in Camden, ME
grass banding are unusual combination when viewed in relation to similar side chairs by George Nakashima
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Dining Room Chairs

Edmond Spence “Yucatan” Chair
By Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the shape of Paul McCobb’s Planner Group chair or George Nakashima’s Grass Seat chair. The mahogany
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Mahogany

Edmond Spence “Yucatan” Chair
Edmond Spence “Yucatan” Chair
H 32 in W 24.5 in D 19 in
Edmond Spence Set of Four “Yucatan” Chairs
By Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair similar to the shape of Paul McCobb’s Planner Group chair or George Nakashima’s Grass Seat chair
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Mahogany

Set of 4 Edmond Spence “Yucatan” Chairs
By Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair similar to the shape of Paul McCobb’s Planner Group chair or George Nakashima’s Grass Seat chair
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Mahogany

Set of Six Grass Seated Chairs by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six George Nakashima chairs in cherry and black walnut wood with woven seagrass seats. Made
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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

George Nakashima Cherry Grass-Seat Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early set of four grass seat chairs by George Nakashima Set of four chairs.
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Cherry

George Nakashima Grass Seat Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of 4 Grass Seat Chairs by George Nakashima. Nice patina to both wood and grass seats
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Grass Seat Chairs
George Nakashima Grass Seat Chairs
H 27.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
George Nakashima Grass-seated Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By George Nakashima
Located in Zürich, CH
shadows. This chair holds a specific lightness. It was designed for the University, during Nakashima
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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Grasscloth, Mahogany

Set of Six George Nakashima Grass Seat Chairs, USA, 1950s-1960s
By George Nakashima
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A stunning set of six George Nakashima grass seat chairs, made by Nakashima Studio, New Hope
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Walnut

2014 Set of Six Mira Nakashima Grass Seated Dining Chairs in Black Walnut
By George Nakashima Woodworkers, Mira Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six Grass Seated Dining Chairs, originally designed by George Nakashima in the
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Walnut

Grass-Seated Chair for NID, C.1970s
By George Nakashima
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A grass-seated dining chair that designed by Japanese-American woodworker and architect George
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Vintage 1970s Indian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Grass-Seated Chair for NID, C.1970s
Grass-Seated Chair for NID, C.1970s
H 27.17 in W 21.86 in D 19.69 in
Dining Set by Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning dining table with six chairs designed by George Nakashima. Large live edge table with
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Dining Set by Nakashima
Dining Set by Nakashima
H 26 in W 23 in D 19 in
Gino Russo Armchairs in Oak and Woven Sea Grass
By Gino Russo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
apprenticing under George Nakashima in New Hope, Pennsylvania for fourteen years. Russo was originally from
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Oak

Gino Russo Armchairs in Oak and Woven Sea Grass
Gino Russo Armchairs in Oak and Woven Sea Grass
H 31.89 in W 24.41 in D 28.15 in
Nakashima Walnut Grass-Seated Side Chair With Stool
Located in West Chester, PA
One of the more distinguishable designs from the studio of George Nakashima, this grass-seated side
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20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 12 Grass Seat Chairs by George Nakashima, New Hope, Pennsylvania
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 12 grass seat chairs by George Nakashima, produced in American black walnut with grass seats
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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Grass-seated chair by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Chicago, IL
A chair of woven sea-grass and cherry wood by American designer George Nakashima.
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20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Grass-seated chair by George Nakashima
Grass-seated chair by George Nakashima
H 27.5 in W 22.75 in D 20 in
Grass-Seated Chair by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful grass-seated chair in black walnut by George Nakashima, Nakashima Studios, circa 1960s. A
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Grass-Seated Chair by George Nakashima
Grass-Seated Chair by George Nakashima
H 27.25 in W 23 in D 19 in
Set of Eight Grass Seat Chairs by George Nakashima
Located in Hudson, NY
Large set of Nakashima chairs, American black walnut with twisted sea grass seats. Made by
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Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs

A set of Six and Eight Grass Seat Chairs by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Sea Cliff, NY
A beautiful example of this popular Dining chair by George Nakashima. Black Walnut seat frame and
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20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

George Nakashima Grass Seat Chair 1960 s
Located in Berkeley, CA
Amazing grass seat chair by George Nakashima. Walnut seat frame and back rail supported by four
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Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Four Grass Seated Chairs, George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Set of four grass seated chairs by iconic Japanese American woodworker, George Nakashima (1905-1990
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Four Grass Seated Chairs, George Nakashima
Four Grass Seated Chairs, George Nakashima
H 26 in W 24.25 in D 18.5 in
George Nakashima Grass Seat and Walnut Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in Madrid, ES
George Nakashima grass cord seat chairs with walnut frames. New Hope, PA, circa 1967. Seats re
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Grass Seat and Walnut Chairs
George Nakashima Grass Seat and Walnut Chairs
H 26.38 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Set of Four George Nakashima Grass Seat Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Nice set of Nakashima chairs, American black walnut with twisted sea grass seats. Made by Nakashima
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Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs

A George Nakashima Walnut and Grass Studio Chair.
Located in New York, NY
The grassed seat supported by a square frame with curved, spindle back and simple stretcher
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Seagrass

Set of 4 chairs by George Nakashima
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 4 walnut grass-seated chairs
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 4 chairs by  George Nakashima
Set of 4 chairs by  George Nakashima
H 27 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
George Nakashima Grass Seated Chair, circa 1956
By George Nakashima
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
A "Grass-Seated" chair by the designer American-Japanese designer George Nakashima (1905-1990), in
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Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Walnut

George Nakashima Grass Seated Chair, circa 1956
George Nakashima Grass Seated Chair, circa 1956
H 26.78 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

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