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

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

English walnut, American black walnut
Studio notation: "2 1/8" [illegible]

(H: 13, L: 83, D: 28 1/2 in.)

Qty: (1)

Footnote:

Literature

Derek E. Ostergard, George Nakashima: Full Circle (1989), pp. 116-117
James A. Michener Art Museum, George Nakashima and The Modernist Moment (2001), pg. 51 (illustrates a related form)
Mira Nakashima, Nature Form & Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima (2003). pg. 85
Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience, George Nakashima: A Master's Furniture and Philosophy (2012), pg. 55 (illustrates related forms)

Note

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

Condition report:

Good original condition overall. The top with some fading, areas of moderate discoloration, a few rings stains, small impressions, scratches, and scattered darkened stains. Small minor losses to lower edges of top, with one larger old loss at thin edge at wide end of table, measuring approx. 2 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. Legs with minor scuffs, overall with darkened finish accumulations from age and oiling.