Lot no. 17
x George Nakashima (1905-1990)
Suite of eight chairs - 'Grass seated' model, also known as 'Seagrass chair
Seagrass chair
Special order
Walnut and seagrass
Models created in 1964 and 1969
H 70×W 59,5×D 53cm
Note: Special order for Mr. Norbert
Reinert, Wilmington, Delaware, USA (4 chairs in
1964) and Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA
(4 chairs in 1969).
A copy of the original order forms may be given to the buyer.
to the purchaser.
Bibliography
- George Nakashima, 50 ans de création', Ed.
Galerie Alexandre Guillemain, Paris, 2018,
exhibition catalogue, similar model p.24-25
- 'G. Nakashima, 'The Soul of a Tree, A
Woodworker's Reflections', Ed. Kodansha
International, New York, 1981, drawing for a
similar model p.142
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Modern and design furniture
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