George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) Early "Plank"

George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) Early "Plank" End Table, New Hope, Pennsylvania, 1956

English walnut, American black walnut
Underside of top with pencil inscription: "End table" [illegible]

(H: 21, W: 26, D: 33 1/2 in.)

Qty: (1)

Footnote:

Literature

Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience, George Nakashima: A Master's Furniture and Philosophy (2012), pg. 55 (illustrates a related form)

Note

This lot is sold with a digital copy of the original order card from George Nakashima Woodworkers.

Condition report:

Good vintage condition with age-appropriate light wear throughout. The top unusually thick with free edges to three sides. Top with long, pronouced carved, recess and patch of diseased wood or insect damage, intentially left bare. Some surface wear including a few darkened ring stains, scattered small dark stains, small areas of finish loss/discoloration, various shallow scratches and impressions. Light edge wear to lower edges including small losses/impressions. Legs generally clean with only moderate impressions. Good structural condition. Presents well.