Nakashima Straight Chair by Knoll
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Knoll® Nakashima Straight Chair Recently reintroduced to Knoll's product line, the treasured Nakashima Straight Chair is the best representation of how fine craftsmanship and industry join forces to mass produce pieces of the highest caliber. Originally designed for Knoll in the 1940s, the Straight Chair by George Nakashima is distinguished for its elegant woodworking. Featuring natural, low-sheen finishes and live wood grain patterns, the Straight Chair epitomizes Nakashima and his craft. Knoll® Nakashima Straight Chair Warm and inviting, organic and comfortable, the chair designs of George Nakashima are prized for their respect for the natural form of the tree and the way the wood grain patterns are perfectly matched. Designed for Knoll in the late 1940s, the refined and sophisticated Nakashima Straight chair is a contemporary interpretation of the traditional Windsor chair emphasizing the “live” grain qualities of walnut and hickory. The perfectly placed contoured seat combined with the elegant design of the spindles of the chair's back form a curve that comfortably cradles the sitter. With its sculptural look and shapely proportions, the Nakashima Straight chair offers built-in comfort and an award-winning design that works well anywhere in your home. Features Solid American Walnut construction Turned American Walnut legs, Hickory spindles Clear, low-sheen finish Includes nylon glides Manufacturer's Warranty The Straight Back Chair comes with a 5-year manufacturer's warranty. Environmental Benefits The Straight Back Chair is Greenguard certified. Ordering & Shipping Information Shop our in-Stock Quick Ship selection now — ships free in 1-2 days. Customizable chairs ship within 4 to 6 weeks. Dimensions: Knoll® Nakashima Straight Chair Knoll History  The Knoll Company was founded in 1938 in New York by furniture craftsman Hans Knoll, who aspired to produce modern furniture that would be elegant, functional and affordable. In 1946, he married designer Florence Schust, who had been trained as an architect, and who would ultimately be recognized as one of the most influential women in 20th century design. She played a key role in the company's development, championing the Bauhaus approach and recruiting some of its most famous luminaries, such as Mies van der Rohe, Eero Saarinen and Marcel Breur, resulting in Knoll becoming the only authorized seller of the some of the world’s most revered mid-century furniture designs. Beginning in the 1940s, Knoll pioneered the concept of developing a working relationship with corporate clients and designing to meet their needs. In the ensuing decades, Knoll introduced tables to accommodate electronic technology, and office chairs with a fresh premise: rather than the sitter constantly adjusting the chair, the chair would adjust to the sitter! The result of this approach was a line of innovative office chairs combining ergonomic support with intuitive adaptability. Today, in addition to acclaim as a design leader, Knoll is also recognized for pioneering sustainable, “green” design policies designed to protect the biosphere. In recognition of Knoll's contributions, the Louvre's Musée des Arts Decoratifs in Paris staged a 1972 exhibit devoted solely to the company's furniture. Knoll also currently has more than 40 pieces in the permanent Design Collection of The Museum of Modern Art in New York. |
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