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Amoeba nesting tables, set of three by George Nakashima, 1961, cherry, sold Aug 2026Photo © Wright — view this lot on Wright ↗

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Amoeba nesting tables, set of three

George Nakashima (American, 1905–1990) · 1961

$20,480 price realized incl. premium

≈ £15,179≈ €17,756

Hammer $16,000 · with buyer’s premium $20,480

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Medium
Other · Other all other results →
As published: “cherry”
Category
Furniture (named makers)
Dimensions
21 h x 21⅛ w x 17½ d in (53 x 54 x 44 cm)
Auction house
Wright
Sale
Design (auctions/2026/08/design)
Date
August 13, 2026
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Lot
199
Estimate
$8,000 (≈ £5,929) (≈ €6,936)
Source
Auction house wright20.com ↗
Retrieved Oct 3, 2026

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