George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990)"Trestle" Dining Table, New Hope, Pennsylvania, 1970American black walnut, rosewood
The base signed with client's name: "West"
H: 28 1/2, W: 46 1/4, L: 60 3/4 in.PROVENANCE:Acquired directly from the artist
Thence by descent to Private Family Collection, Connecticut.

fine example of the form, the top with bookmatched free edge boards, with expressive graining and knots; the top overall with darkened patina from age and use, some gentle edge wear overall; some older darkened scratches and small number of discolored blemishes to surface, generally acceptable to finish overall; the base with some moderate darkened accumulations to trestle; some gentle edge wear to feet; original keys present at opposing ends of base; four hickory pins which join top to base, one replacement professionally sourced from George Nakashima Woodworker