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A true heirloom of American Studio Craft, this George Nakashima solid walnut dresser embodies everything collectors cherish about Nakashima’s work: honesty of materials, quiet mastery, and a profound connection between maker, wood, and user. Pieces of this caliber are rarely offered, and almost never with their original receipts, complete with the original client’s last name handwritten on the reverse—a level of provenance that places this dresser firmly in the realm of fine art collecting.
Crafted in solid American black walnut, the dresser showcases the hallmarks of Nakashima’s philosophy: the reverence for natural grain, the commitment to hand-joined construction, and the seamless blend of architecture and sculpture. The lighter sapwood, intentionally incorporated along the drawer fronts and case sides, reflects Nakashima’s belief that wood should tell its full story. Rather than hiding variation, he celebrated it—allowing the tree’s life to remain visibly, poetically present.
The minimalist recessed pulls, monolithic sled base, and impossibly clean joinery speak to Studio Craft at its peak: furniture not as product, but as functional art.
Why This Dresser Is Investment Grade
Acquiring an authenticated Nakashima piece—especially one preserved with its original purchase documentation—is the equivalent of buying a canvas directly from a master painter. These works are held in museums, traded by top collectors, and continue to appreciate steadily as global recognition of Nakashima Studio Craft Work deepens. Pieces with provenance this complete are exceedingly rare and sit at the intersection of historical significance, fine art, and connoisseurship.
This is not simply a dresser. It is a museum-worthy, investment-grade artwork—a legacy piece.
Key Features
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Authentic George Nakashima Studio Craft dresser
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Includes original receipts with the client’s last name handwritten on the back
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Constructed entirely of solid walnut
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Beautiful use of contrasting sapwood, intentionally featured as a design element
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Exceptional hand-crafted joinery and recessed pulls
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Iconic sled-base construction
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Recently oiled and ready for decades of continued use
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A true heirloom of American Studio Craft, this George Nakashima solid walnut dresser embodies everything collectors cherish about Nakashima’s work: honesty of materials, quiet mastery, and a profound connection between maker, wood, and user. Pieces of this caliber are rarely offered, and almost never with their original receipts, complete with the original client’s last name handwritten on the reverse—a level of provenance that places this dresser firmly in the realm of fine art collecting.
Crafted in solid American black walnut, the dresser showcases the hallmarks of Nakashima’s philosophy: the reverence for natural grain, the commitment to hand-joined construction, and the seamless blend of architecture and sculpture. The lighter sapwood, intentionally incorporated along the drawer fronts and case sides, reflects Nakashima’s belief that wood should tell its full story. Rather than hiding variation, he celebrated it—allowing the tree’s life to remain visibly, poetically present.
The minimalist recessed pulls, monolithic sled base, and impossibly clean joinery speak to Studio Craft at its peak: furniture not as product, but as functional art.
Why This Dresser Is Investment Grade
Acquiring an authenticated Nakashima piece—especially one preserved with its original purchase documentation—is the equivalent of buying a canvas directly from a master painter. These works are held in museums, traded by top collectors, and continue to appreciate steadily as global recognition of Nakashima Studio Craft Work deepens. Pieces with provenance this complete are exceedingly rare and sit at the intersection of historical significance, fine art, and connoisseurship.
This is not simply a dresser. It is a museum-worthy, investment-grade artwork—a legacy piece.
Key Features
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Authentic George Nakashima Studio Craft dresser
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Includes original receipts with the client’s last name handwritten on the back
-
Constructed entirely of solid walnut
-
Beautiful use of contrasting sapwood, intentionally featured as a design element
-
Exceptional hand-crafted joinery and recessed pulls
-
Iconic sled-base construction
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Recently oiled and ready for decades of continued use
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Wood Care
Keep the furniture in a cool, dry place
Avoid furniture's direct exposure to rain, sun or wind
Avoid placing hot objects directly on the piece to prevent undesirable marks or permanent circles.
Avoid placing objects that may cause scratches to the surface
Clean using water only in small quantities and apply it with soft, damp cloth
After damp cloth wipe with a soft, dry cloth
You can use other liquids that are especially for cleaning wood furniture. Take into account the type of wood and follow the manufacturer's instructions
Upholstery Care
Do not expose directly to sunlight to provide greater durability colors
Exchange both side pads, the seat and backrest, to obtain uniform wear
Shake the cushions regularly to remove dust and to maintain the stability of the form
Clean regularly with a vacuum cleaner in good condition
Use a textile fabric cleaning substance according to and following the manufacturer's instructions
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