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Mid-Century Modern Grass-Seated Chair by George Nakashima, 1964
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Description
Here we see the principle of the japanese wabi-sabi, which refers to embracing imperfections and underlining impermanence. Rustic aspects, simplicity, …
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Here we see the principle of the japanese wabi-sabi, which refers to embracing imperfections and underlining impermanence. Rustic aspects, simplicity, modesty, and austerity offer a humble and honest beauty. Sculptural qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between the different volumes and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its expressive form offers a complex form shaped by light and shadows. This chair holds a specific lightness. It was designed for the university, during nakashima’s ahmedabad national institute of design period, in 1964 to be exact. It is a student chair. Strongly influenced by japanese culture and with use of japanese traditional woodworking methods, nakashima shaped his own expression. Due to rich culture and spirituality of its people, his stay in india had a meaningful impact on his work. The piece was produced in ahmedabad. All massive wood parts are authentic. They are done in massive mahogany wood. The wood is lightly stained and has a charming patina. It speaks of the item’s past life and uniqueness, so we preserve as much of it as possible. Dominant shapes of the seat and the backrest create an unusual structure, strong in expression and lightweight in appearance. The seat is rectangular, while the upper bar of the backrest is shaped in a curved, semi-circular manner. Supported by slender, javelin-like poles, it shapes a specific wireframe. The legs are shaped in the same manner. The structural approach is visible in the position of the elements which correlate each other with their unusual proportions. The rectangular seat is woven with twines made out of natural grass. It has been redone according to the original technique. I think the piece blends well with many interior styles. It can support pure, modern aesthetics by giving them a warmer character with its natural materials. As a chair, it is usable for dining and working, supporting the back nicely. P! galerie’s selection is mainly focused on design masterpieces between 1918 and 1970. Apart from rare french mid-century modern design artefacts by pierre jeanneret, jean prouvé, le corbusier, and charlotte perriand, our offer includes masterpieces of historic importance and value by gerrit rietveld, lina bo bardi, marcel breuer, oscar niemeyer, or, for example, eileen gray. Following all ethical and juridical requirements, all items from our carefully curated collection come with a certificate of authenticity. We try to preserve as much of patina as possible during the process of restoration, as it defines these historic pieces. Not only do we cooperate with museums and offer auction houses our services and expert opinion, we also look forward to welcoming you as a private collector and connoisseur. Literature: george nakashima, 'the soul of a tree, a woodworker's reflections' (tokyo: kodansha international limited, 1981), 142. Derek e. Ostergard, 'george nakashima, full circle, exh. Cat., american craft museum' (new york: orion publishing group, the limited, 1989), 139. Mira nakashima, 'nature, form & spirit: the life and legacy of george nakashima' (new york: abram inc., 2003), 82, 88, 151, 183. Provenance: ahmedabad national institute of design. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 20.47ʺW × 19.29ʺD × 27.95ʺH
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- India
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Mahogany
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Rewoven, Refinished, Grass … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Rewoven, Refinished, Grass seat redone, Soft restoration and nourishing of all wooden parts less
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