Description:
Custom Studio Furniture Cabinet with Overshelf
American walnut
United States, c. 1991
The upper part comprised of two free-edge vertical boards over three open shelves, could be utilized separately; the lower cabinet with rectangular top with exposed dovetail joints over two doors with vertical sap streaks, interior fitted with and open compartment flanked by a pullout drawer, three half drawers and a roll out compartment, raised on rectangular block feet, the rear has hole for wiring, respective ht. 46, 32 1/4 in.
Note: The consignor, a long-time buyer of Nakashima, commissioned a cabinetmaker to fabricate this as an entertainment unit, following George's death.
Estimate $2,500-3,500
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