"Special Walnut cluster based Table." 1968-1969. 28.5 x 72 x 72". Including Nakashima's original drawing, plan, and notes signed and addressed to the client, Irvin Taylor, as well as the original purchase receipt. The basis for the "clustered base table" can be found in George Nakashima's 1966 studio catalog. Nakashima invoiced this table as "Special" and his notes reflect his interest in the boards he selected and how he prepared them for the final design. Provenance: Estate of Irving Taylor (Rhode Island).

Irving (Sandy) Taylor was a renowned regional architect. He was a graduate of Tabor Academy, before attending Brown University in 1951 and the Rhode Island School of Design in 1960. He was a champion of historic preservation, and his social circle was contemporary artists, craftspeople, and musicians. He is also a direct descendant of Charles Wilson Peale. His nickname, Sandy as he was known, was given to him by the artist Gordon Grant, who was his neighbor. Every lot is sold "as is," "where is," and "without warranty," whether express or implied. Lighting and electronics have not been tested and should be professionally evaluated prior to use. Art has not been examined outside of the frame unless otherwise stated.

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