George Nakashima to lead Freeman`s Design Auction
(Artdaily.org)

Reflecting market confidence in George Nakashima as a seminal figure in the history of American Studio Craft and emphasizing the importance of Pennsylvania Craft and Design, Freeman`s sale is anchored by a large collection of over 20 Nakashima pieces assembled by Arnold and Corinne Roth. While notable works in this private collection include a pair of Conoid cushion chairs with cantilevered seats (Lot 27) and a rare pair of special-order small bookcases with two shelves (Lot 39), the undoubted highlight is the Conoid bench (Lot 28), one of the finest examples of the form, featuring an unusually large and spectacularly grained slab of American black walnut. Arnold and Corinne Roth favored modern design and sought to furnish their Brooklyn, New York and then Livingston, New Jersey homes in that fashion, particularly with the warmth