# Nakashima Straight-Back Chair

- **Brand:** Knoll
- **Price:** $1,373.00
- **Catalog:** dwr
- **Retailer:** dwr
- **Product URL:** https://go.cosimo.shop/r/gAAAAABqWuToGHyW0TMnSbBZ1yjL8-EXADLeGD-JonF3SHC9_fca0dMp6yxZFUloC2AxxGQfWVPC4NjiUpEohHkax8y16CFIiEA9ldHUYp8m_eYf2EO-QDx2mAPS1A7FC0kZjrqkJLCRjmV6Kco9C6VsKq0RofC_5CM0I80cHJ9s0GplPCHvas03uLLjS9hqUpfyYmLjqbVAvVm0a-BIgCQ-Fzq_sZ0rvs8pQEEpGT1eB_X9e8HSjl79j8nL2MBEWH3ICfvLx02yrHw1SWjyUkMrBWV9bCilXCAyUyZ8VGbthikkEuQuXy_NfIUN0VQwvamVWGmkc9jOE2T2o3VADkWE4b5L93DHuyk-xPy3hxTglNZ1QAZGE-kECj6Wfjfgz0v9nsZCA6ONbj9P89mwfrf6HYpQLqmvfJWUPvvsc4uYFXJHpmWUQdw5Up_mbZnvwyW5ZM7tNhOgVMKVTGCSvcxxrDhI8glhjL6h19cOAcJ_6x0gbqfApuA=

## Summary

A mid-century modern straight-back dining chair crafted from solid walnut with contrasting solid hickory spindles, featuring a minimalist Japanese Shaker-inspired design.

## Description

Geroge Nakashima was an MIT-trained architect who described himself as a “Japanese Shaker” – an expression of his interest in creating unadorned, functional objects. He also believed in pursuing a revival of lost crafts and practices, like traditional Japanese joinery and the use of natural materials. Nakashima was able to maintain the sculptural lines and fine craftsmanship of his Straight-Backed Chair (1946) even at the mass production level. Manufactured by Knoll.

## Appearance

- **Colors:** Walnut
- **Materials:** Solid walnut with solid hickory spindles

## Categories

- **Categories:** Kitchen Dining Chairs Benches > Furniture > Kitchen + Dining Room Furniture > Dining Chairs + Benches

## Enrichment

- **Type:** dining chair
- **Type Synonyms:** kitchen chair, side chair
- **Age Groups:** adult
- **Tags:** spindle back, straight back, solid wood, natural grain, tapered legs
- **Styles:** mid-century modern, japanese shaker, minimalist, craftsman
- **Colors:** brown
- **Color Families:** Brown
- **Category Path:** Furniture > Chairs > Kitchen & Dining Room Chairs
- **Backrest type:** Hard
- **Color:** Brown
- **Pattern:** Solid
- **Seat type:** Hard
- **Canonical Brand:** Knoll

## Images

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