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George Nakashima (1905-1990) Set of Ten Conoid Chairs 1969 American black walnut, hickory, each signed in pencil 'Garrett' height 35in (89cm); width 20in (51cm); depth 20 1/2in (52cm) image 1
George Nakashima (1905-1990) Set of Ten Conoid Chairs 1969 American black walnut, hickory, each signed in pencil 'Garrett' height 35in (89cm); width 20in (51cm); depth 20 1/2in (52cm) image 2
George Nakashima (1905-1990) Set of Ten Conoid Chairs 1969 American black walnut, hickory, each signed in pencil 'Garrett' height 35in (89cm); width 20in (51cm); depth 20 1/2in (52cm) image 3
George Nakashima (1905-1990) Set of Ten Conoid Chairs 1969 American black walnut, hickory, each signed in pencil 'Garrett' height 35in (89cm); width 20in (51cm); depth 20 1/2in (52cm) image 4
George Nakashima (1905-1990) Set of Ten Conoid Chairs 1969 American black walnut, hickory, each signed in pencil 'Garrett' height 35in (89cm); width 20in (51cm); depth 20 1/2in (52cm) image 5
George Nakashima (1905-1990) Set of Ten Conoid Chairs 1969 American black walnut, hickory, each signed in pencil 'Garrett' height 35in (89cm); width 20in (51cm); depth 20 1/2in (52cm) image 6
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George Nakashima (1905-1990)
Set of Ten Conoid Chairs
1969
American black walnut, hickory, each signed in pencil 'Garrett'
height 35in (89cm); width 20in (51cm); depth 20 1/2in (52cm)

14 December 2021, 14:00 EST
New York

Sold for US$87,812.50 inc. premium

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George Nakashima (1905-1990)

Set of Ten Conoid Chairs
1969
American black walnut, hickory, each signed in pencil 'Garrett'
height 35in (89cm); width 20in (51cm); depth 20 1/2in (52cm)

Footnotes

Provenance
Wilbur E. Garrett, Virginia
Thence by descent

Literature
Mira Nakashima, 'Nature Form & Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima', Abrams, 2003, p. 175 (model illustrated)

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