Knoll ® George Nakashima Side Chair

About the Designer
George Nakashima Japanese (1905 - 1990)

George Nakashima, wood craftsman and poet, studied architecture at the University of Washington, Seattle, the Ecole Americaine des Beaux-Arts Fontainebleau in France and at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He worked for Antonin Raymond. Nakashima received the gold medal for craftsmanship from the American Institute of Architects and the Hazlett Award. The subject of several one-man exhibitions, Nakashima also authored The Soul of a Tree: A Woodworker's Reflections.

The Design
George Nakashima is best known for his unique pieces of furniture, which are prized for their respect for the natural forms of the tree and the inherent grain of the wood. The Straight Chair was originally designed for Knoll in the late 1940’s, and has since been reintroduced into Knoll's product line. A modernist approach to the traditional Windsor Chair, the Straight Chair celebrates the Knoll design heritage.

*This product is made to order and thus customer orders cannot be canceled once the products go into production
Features at a Glance:

Design Year: 1948

• Sold individually
• Constructed from solid American Walnut
• Turned American Walnut legs and stretchers, and contrasting Hickory spindles
• Clear, low-sheen finish
• Includes nylon glides
• Features George Nakashima’s signature under the seat
Note: American Walnut exhibits a high degree of natural color characteristics, ranging from chocolate, grey and purplish-browns to deep honey. Color variation will soften and become more uniform over time.

Dimensions:

• Overall Dimensions: 30" H x 22.5" W x 17.5" D
• Seat Height: 17.25"

Order with Confidence:

Sustainability Statement: Sustainable design is a key component of Knoll's environmental focus. Knoll's commitment to social responsibility and a healthy environment has prompted the company to further articulate its longstanding environmental programs and, with encouragement and support from colleagues in the industry, Knoll has re-energized its focus on such "green" initiatives as life cycle analysis and LEED™ certification. Knoll is proud to have contributed to projects that have received LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
• The Straight Back Chair is Greenguard certified
• Knoll products are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship during the applicable warranty period set forth in the Knoll Warranty
• Should you discover shortly after receiving your George Nakashima Straight Back Chair that parts are either damaged or missing, please call us immediately, and we will be happy to send you replacement parts as soon as possible and at no additional cost
• Each authentic Knoll product is stamped with the KnollStudio Logo and designer signature and includes a certificate of authenticity

Note: This quality item is custom made for your order. Unfortunately, this means that orders cannot be cancelled or returned once placed, so please call our trained staff with any questions you may have prior to ordering - we will ensure that you get exactly what you need.

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