Inside George Nakashima’s Japanese-Style Home & Workshop

Today, AD steps inside the Japanese-style home and woodworking studios of legendary furniture designer George Nakashima in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Mira Nakashima shares the story behind her father’s iconic designs, from the Conoid chair to handcrafted live-edge tables. Explore the historic compound, innovative architecture, and serene natural setting that shaped Nakashima’s philosophy of honoring wood and traditional craftsmanship. Discover how Japanese techniques and American modernism come together in one of the most influential woodworking studios in the world and create a Japanese oasis in the heart of Pennsylvania.