George Nakashima, Lounge Chair Rocker with Right Arm

George Nakashima
Lounge Chair Rocker with Right Arm

Nakashima Studio
USA, 1960
American black walnut, hickory
34.5 h × 31 w × 37 d in (88 × 79 × 94 cm)

Rocker features a figured seat and a single slab armrest with free edge and knot detail. Signed and dated to underside 'George Nakashima 1960'. Sold with digital copies of the original invoice and a photograph of Mrs. Krieger and George Nakashima with the present lot.

Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist in 1960 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Bette Krieger, Radnor, PA | Thence by descent | Brunk Auctions, Asheville, Fine Art & Decorative Furnishings, 15 November 2014, Lot 306 | Private Collection

Literature: George Nakashima, Woodworkers, studio catalog, unpaginated

This item will preview and ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Condition Report: Minor wear overall in keeping with normal daily use, including some finish loss to arm and seat, faint staining, minor darkened indentations and scratches. Very good vintage condition.