A custom desk chair purchased from the home of Cesare Occhi, famed italian wood worker who worked for George Nakashima Studios before breaking off and starting his own wood working company. This chair was purchased from his estate, his daughter said Cesare made it for his wife as an anniversary gift, and was accompanied by an exceptional desk.

The chair has an original $105 price tag engraved in pencil, and a Carl N. Rist and Sons custom furniture paper label. Dated 1972. Little is known about Carl N. Rist and Sons outside of a few vintage newspaper articles. However they were in the hear of the new hope school Movement.

The chair has a nod to George Nakashima’s Widdicomb line with the wide paddle arms. Solid walnut frame and vinyl backrest and seat.

Dimensions: 26”W x 33”H x 19.5”D 17” seat height

Condition: Very good vintage condition.

Shipping: This item will ship by personal courier. Please allow at least 4-6 weeks for delivery depending on your distance from the East Coast and our Shippers routes.