GEORGE NAKASHIMA WOODWORKERS

  • Geroge Nakashima
  • 1847 Aquetong Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania 18938

In 1945, George Nakashima opened his woodworking business as a reaction against the twentieth-century modern architecture, design, and art movement, and to earn a living using his skills. Nakashima believed that the inherent beauty of natural materials like wood should be studied, understood and respected, and that the products and materials should retain its individuality.

Nakashima first discovered and purchased the land along Aquetong Road in 1945, and as his business grew, he purchased more land and built more building, all facing south to maximize the sunlight. He had respect for the natural landscape and use of regional materials while also experimenting with new innovations.

George Nakashima

The Nakashima grounds consists of the Conoid Studio, the Showroom, the Finishing Room, the Chair Shop, the Reception House, the Arts Building & Cloisters, the Pole Barn, the Lumber Sheds, the Pool House, and lastly, the Main Shop.

Nakashimas's unique bathtub has his kids and grandkids names written out in mosaic.

The grounds are open to the public during designated Studio Hours.

Watch the Nakashima documentary trailer here.