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Description

This is an N19 Straight Chair, initially designed by George Nakashima for Knoll Associates in 1946. These are early examples, dating to 1947. The listed price includes one chair, and we have three chairs available in this type of wood for purchase.

The ‘Straight Chair’ was Nakashima’s modern, minimalist take on the Windsor chair. He intentionally chose low-sheen finishes to amplify the natural grain patterns of the wood, and these examples in birch are a testament to this objective.

Each N19 chair measures 17.75 inches long, 23.75 inches wide, and 30.25 inches high. They have a seat height of 17.5 inches.
There are signs of wear present on the seats, and there are some scratches and nicks on the legs. All 3x chairs retain their original, super early Knoll labels on the bottom of the seats. Overall, these chairs are in good vintage condition. Please see photos.

Authenticity
Authentication

Authenticated

Reviewed on 2026-03-02 14:00:05
Labeled
Details
Designer
George Nakashima
Manufacturer
Knoll
Design Year
1946
Production Year
1947
Type
Arm Chair
Shipping
Inventory
In stock
Approximate Lead Time
Shipping Policy
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Size
Height
30.3 in
Width
23.8 in
Depth
Length
17.8 in
Seat Height
17.5 in
Seat Depth
17.8 in
Diameter
Lifecycle
Made In
USA
Materials
Materials
Birch, Lacquer

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