Lot Essay
This lot is accompanied by a copy of a sketch by Nakashima dated July 16, 1971, of the panel of wood he planned to use for this desktop as well as overall design of the desk.
GEORGE NAKASHIMA, 1971
Details
A WALNUT DESK AND 'NEW' ARMCHAIR
George Nakashima, 1971
The irregular rectangular desk top with a crutch support on one end and a three-drawer cabinet on the other, the drawers with locking mechanism, the underside of desk and chair with client's name
desk 29in. (73.7cm.) high, 89½in. (227.3cm.) long, 39 3/8in. (100cm.) deep; chair 38¾in. (98.4cm.) high (2)
George Nakashima, 1971
The irregular rectangular desk top with a crutch support on one end and a three-drawer cabinet on the other, the drawers with locking mechanism, the underside of desk and chair with client's name
desk 29in. (73.7cm.) high, 89½in. (227.3cm.) long, 39 3/8in. (100cm.) deep; chair 38¾in. (98.4cm.) high (2)