George Nakashima Free Edge 'Slab' Coffee Table In Walnut UZ0190892

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Renowned woodworker and designer, George Nakashima, demonstrates his unparalleled mastery in crafting this exceptional coffee table made from English walnut around 1960. Custom-made for a private client, the table is designed to highlight the unique features of the organic, free-flowing edges of the wooden slab. The irregular shape of the top creates a natural, dynamic appearance that beautifully complements the stark simplicity of the base, a hallmark of Nakashima's work. The asymmetrical composition adds to the table's strength and visual appeal, making it a quintessential symbol of Nakashima's unique style. Born in Seattle, Nakashima was of Japanese heritage and studied architecture at the University of Washington before living abroad in France and North Africa. He eventually settled in Japan, where he worked as an apprentice for a respected architect and refined his knowledge of Japanese design and woodcraft. During World War II, Nakashima was interned in a camp in Idaho, where he was mentored by a master woodcarver and learned traditional Japanese hand tools and woodworking techniques. After his release, he settled in New Hope, Pennsylvania, where he established his studio and became recognized as one of the greatest furniture designers of the 20th century. Nakashima's spiritual and philosophic approach, rooted in the practice of integral yoga, led him to embrace a philosophy of living in harmony with nature. He viewed his furniture as a medium for conveying this message, emphasizing the importance of sustainability and ecological responsibility. His designs are highly lauded for their exquisite craftsmanship and are often identified by their characteristic dovetailed and butterfly connections. His unique blend of Japanese and American design principles, combined with modernist sensibilities, has left an indelible impact on the world of furniture design. This coffee table, with its stunning beauty and unparalleled excellence, is a masterful example of Nakashima's enduring legacy.

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