George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990). Important Kornblut Cabinet from the International Paper Headquarters,1980. Ameri...

Description

George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990)
Important Kornblut Cabinet from the International Paper Headquarters,1980
American black walnut, East Indian rosewood, maple burl, brass
27 x 22 x 24-1/2 inches (68.6 x 55.9 x 62.2 cm)

PROVENANCE:
Acquired directly from Nakashima Studios by International Paper Company, New York;
Sotheby's, New York, Important 20th Century Design, June 19, 2007, lot 121.

LITERATURE:
D. Ostergard, George Nakashima: Full Circle, exhibition catalogue, American Craft Museum, New York, 1989, p. 165. (similar example)
M. Nakashima, Nature Form & Sprit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima, New York, 2003, pp. 109 (similar example)

Sold with digital copy of original order card from Nakashima Studios

George Nakashima's 1980 commission for International Paper's New York headquarters represented one of George Nakashima's most ambition groups of works and remains among his most celebrated projects. It allowed him to experiment with new and adapted forms, creating an extraordinary set of furnishings of unrivaled quality. This Kornblut cabinet is a unique version of his iconic cabinet case, with a special burl handle and custom features.



More information about George Nakashima. See also: Nakashima, George.

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