George Nakashima

with custom rolling shelves

Private Collection, New Jersey, commissioned directly from the artist, 1963

Overall very good condition. The wood surfaces present with minor nicks, faint scratches and minor rubbing, consistent with age and gentle use. The wood of the cabinet is richly hued walnut and presents with a nice undulating freeform edge. The top with two to three very minor water marks, none of which are overtly distinguishable. The proper right front corner and the proper right vertical edge of the cabinet with a series of small scratches and nicks. The pandanus cloth is in good condition with some thinning on the four panels, one of which exposing the base wood. This however is characteristic and common for this material. The cabinet opens to reveal four compartments: two compartments each contain four sliding drawers, one compartment with a single sliding shelf above three divided cubbies, and one compartment with one shelf, the top of which is open in the back. Each sliding door is in good working order. A model rarely seen in this four-door size, the cabinet presents exceptionally well overall.
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