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One day a year, arboretum staff and volunteers clean and preserve a rare collection of sculptural furniture. “The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum may get the most attention for its gardens —...

The posh London eatery was reimagined by George Nakashima’s daughter, Mira, and designer John Heah “In 1955, the Connaught, an infamously posh hotel in London, unveiled the Connaught Grill. For decades, until...

How Two Children Are Keeping Their Father’s Design Legacy Alive “IN 1933, THE JAPANESE philosopher and art historian Soetsu Yanagi published an essay, “What Is Folk Craft?,” that would become a foundational...

A legendary Mayfair dining spot is back and firing on all cylinders “John Heah was tasked with designing the interiors. A low-profile architect with an impressive portfolio, he is no...

“An emphasis on functionality, craftsmanship and natural materials was a mainstay of the 20th century’s American Arts and Crafts movement, an ethos upheld by the likes of Sam Maloof, Wharton...

“Off an unassuming backwoods road in New Hope, Pennsylvania, is a sylvan oasis that looks like a 20th century version of a traditional Japanese village…”

“With a sexy crop of tables to choose from, we turned to India Hicks and Martin Brudnizki for advice on selecting the best one for your space…”

We are honored to announce that the Wunsch Foundation has named Mira Nakashima a recipient of the Eric M Wunsch Award for Excellence in the American Arts alongside Laura Beach,...

“George Nakashima [1905–1990] said that his happiness came from working with trees, for he believed, like the Druids, that a tree has a spirit…”

“The draw of Nakashima is visual strength and functionality. Also, he was an interesting figure. Born in the Pacific North-west, he was immersed in his Japanese heritage while interned during...