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Tall Stool Stool

This is a stool. It was designed by George Nakashima and made by George Nakashima. It is dated 1964 and we acquired it in 2013. Its medium is walnut. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Irwin R. Berman and Linda Berman. It is credited The Linda and Irwin R. Berman Stool Collection.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 68.6 x 42.9 x 39.7 cm (27 in. x 16 7/8 in. x 15 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Tall Stool Stool; Designed by George Nakashima (American, 1905 - 1990); USA; walnut; H x W x D: 68.6 x 42.9 x 39.7 cm (27 in. x 16 7/8 in. x 15 5/8 in.); The Linda and Irwin R. Berman Stool Collection; 2013-50-32

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Ellen DeGeneres Selects.

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