George Nakashima American, 1905-1990
A Rare Triple Cabinet, 1962
American black walnut, East Indian rosewood, woven seagrass
28.625 x 104.125 x 25.5 in (72.7 x 264.5 x 64.8 cm)
Further images
This triple cabinet is a visual celebration of George Nakashima's spiritual approach towards craftsmanship. Its richly figured single-board top features two highly sculptural free-form edges, honoring the inherent beauty and...
This triple cabinet is a visual celebration of George Nakashima's spiritual approach towards craftsmanship. Its richly figured single-board top features two highly sculptural free-form edges, honoring the inherent beauty and integrity of the material. A dramatic overhang on one side, accented by a singular butterfly key, imparts the work with a strong dynamism and asymmetry, as would be found in nature. Thoughtfully conceived and masterfully executed, the cabinet is complete with a finished back that allows for use as a sideboard or room divider. As a whole, the present lot emphasizes Nakashima's expert synthesis of natural forms and versatile structure while preserving the spirit of the material.
Provenance
Commissioned directly from the artist by the original owner, 1962, thence by descentGeoffrey Diner Gallery, Washington, D.C.
Literature
Mira Nakashima, Nature Form & Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima, New York, 2003, pp. 174 and 181 (for a related example in situ in the Conoid Studio)1
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