Description:
Two George Nakashima Settees
Walnut
New Hope, Pennsylvania, 1950s
Each with opposing shaped arm over sixteen square spindles, board seat support, raised on four tapered legs, accompanied by zip-off fabric in soft red over foam cushions, each ht. 30, wd. 48, dp. 34 in.
Note: Gifted by Mr. Nakashima in trade for services provided by consignor's family.
Estimate $10,000-15,000
Cushions foam has begun to harden, zip off upholstery fabric needs cleaning.
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