George Nakashima
Single-Arm Lounge Chair
Estimate:
5,000 - 7,000 USD
Property from the Collection of Michael and Renee Silverstein
George Nakashima
Single-Arm Lounge Chair
circa 1970s
American black walnut
signed with the original owner's name
33 x 30 3/4 x 29 1/2 in. (83.8 x 78.1 x 74.9 cm)
Overall in very good condition. The wooden surfaces appear to have been refinished at some point in the history of the piece and present with light surface scratches throughout and very minor edge wear consistent with gentle use and concentrated to the feet and armrest. The free-edge armrest with two very small areas of inpainting at the center which are not visually distracting. The hickory elements are all stable.
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