George Nakashima
American architect (1905–1990) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Katsutoshi Nakashima (Japanese: 中島勝寿 Nakashima Katsutoshi, May 24, 1905 – June 15, 1990) was an American woodworker, architect, and furniture maker who was one of the leading innovators of 20th century furniture design and a father of the American craft movement[citation needed]. In 1983, he accepted the Order of the Sacred Treasure, an honor bestowed by the Emperor of Japan and the Japanese government.[1]
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Born | George Katsutoshi Nakashima (1905-05-24)May 24, 1905 |
Died | June 15, 1990(1990-06-15) (aged 85) |
Education | Gentaro Hikogawa (1942) |
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Known for | Furniture and woodworking designer, architect |
Movement | American craft movement |
Spouse | Marion Okajima |
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Awards | Order of the Sacred Treasure 1983 |
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