George Nakashima began his furniture business as a reactionary movement against the practice of twentieth - century "modern" architecture, design, and art. Through his work, he called for a reclamation of the philosophy of earlier historical periods, in which the human eye and hand determined an individual's world in relationship to the universe, not the universe itself.
In the words of George
We design based on principles as universal as possible, producing objects without “style,” that are real and utilitarian. The subtlety of the evolvement of the finest materials shaped with intense skill can produce a basic sensitivity.
In a world where manual skills are shunned we believe in them, not only in the act of producing a better product, but in the sheer joy of doing or becoming. We feel that pride in craftsmanship, of doing as perfect a job as possible, of producing something of beauty, even out of nature’s discards.
Family impact
MIRA NAKASHIMA
Mira Nakashima's work grows from her father's philosophical legacy and expresses her own profound admiration for nature, having lived and worked in close contact wit the wood that defines both her artistry and her daily experience. In her designs, Mira captures the form and spirit of the wood, which is capable of transmitting its sensitivity, peace, and harmony into the furniture and those who use it.
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