For the occasion of the American Design sale taking place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, PIASA will present a collection of 27 iconic pieces by the American designer George Nakashima.
George Nakashima has left his mark on the history of interior architecture through his meticulous and passionate work with wood, an aesthetic he cultivated throughout his life. Born in 1905 in the city of Spokane, Washington, Nakashima drew inspiration from the vast wooded expanses that characterized his native environment, thus imbuing his work with a deep connection to nature.
George Nakashima (1905-1990)
Conoid Bench - Special Commission
Estimate: €40,000 / €60,000
Coming from a Japanese family, Nakashima traveled the world to enrich his craftsmanship and artistic perspective. His journey took him across France, then through North Africa, before returning to Japan, where he studied design and architecture under renowned masters.
Back in the United States, Nakashima began teaching his art while creating his own furniture in a distinctive style where raw wood was the starting point for each creation. His organic and respectful approach to the material gave rise to unique pieces, infused with a natural aesthetic and timeless simplicity.
George Nakashima (1905-1990)
Coffee Table - Special Commission
Estimate: €70,000 / €90,000
The sale will showcase several of these iconic pieces, offering collectors the opportunity to acquire treasures from the history of American design. Among the featured works, only unique pieces from special commissions will be presented, each representing the very essence of Nakashima's creative genius.
George Nakashima (1905-1990)
Double Dresser - Special Commission
Estimate: €25,000 / €35,000
