George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990)Set of Six "Conoid" Chairs, New Hope, Pennsylvania, 1970American black walnut, hickory
Four signed with client's name: "West"
H: 35 3/4, W: 19 3/4, D: 23 in.PROVENANCE:Acquired directly from the artist
Thence by descent to Private Family Collection, Connecticut.

generally good condition overall, with attractive darkened patina from age and light to moderate use; multiboard seats with very minor to no separation between boards (no loose elements or large splits); the frames overall with some gentle edge wear presenting as scuffs, finish loss, and gentle scratches; a few seats with small areas of discoloration to surface, generally acceptable; front corner of one seat with small and shallow chip to flat surface; another chair apparently with older repair to vertical split at crest where it meets proper right stile; another chair with older repair to horizontal leg split at foot; presenting nicely overall, in good ready to use condition