Background
Nakashima, George Katsutoshi was born on May 24, 1905 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Katsuharu and Suzu (Thoma) Nakashima.
Nakashima, George Katsutoshi was born on May 24, 1905 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Katsuharu and Suzu (Thoma) Nakashima.
Diploma, American School Fine Arts, Fontainebleau, France, 1928. Bachelor of Architecture, University Washington, 1929. Master of Architecture, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1930.
Private practice architecture and furniture design, United States, France, Japan, India, 1931-1940; design and manufacturer furniture,, New Hope, Pennsylvania, 1943-1990; president, Nakashima, Woodworker.
Fellow American Craft Council.
Married Marion Sumire Okajima, February 14, 1941. Children: Mira Shizu Nakashima Yarnall, Kevin Katwuya.