Lot no. 32
George Nakashima (1905-1990)Conoid - Special orderSuite of six Cherry chairsSigned and dated 'George Nakashima, Dec 5 1956' under each seatModel created in 1986H 90 × W 52,5 × D 50 cmSpecial order for Mr. Schmuck, Titusville, New-Jersey, USA.A copy of the original order form will be given to the buyer.Bibliography:- T. T. Merrill and J.V. Lovine, Modern Americana, studio furniture from high craft to high glam, Ed. Rizzoli, New-York 2008, similar model p.130- G. Nakashima, The Soul of a Tree, a woodworker's reflections, Ed. Kodansha, New-York, 1981, similar models pp. 32, 38, 149, 167,169, 177, 183 and model drawing p.143
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