Straight Chair

George Nakashima ca.1946
Introduced in 1946, the Straight Chair is George Nakashima’s modernist interpretation of the traditional Windsor chair.
Featuring low-sheen finishes that amplify the natural grain patterns, the Straight Chair epitomizes Nakashima’s sensitivity to nature and his legendary craftsmanship.
Mixing Eastern and Western aesthetics, traditional and modern vocabularies, George Nakashima’s work defies typical categorization. He is one of the most recognized and celebrated craftsmen of the 20th century, known primarily for his handmade furniture and sensitivity to material.