George Nakashima, a Japanese descendant born in Washington State in 1905, was a truly master carpenter, and his achievements made him one of the representatives of the first generation of studio furniture designers in the United States. And regarding the study of wood, he has reached a state of extraordinary mastery. He holds a reverence for trees, believing that each tree has its own soul.

　　I have collected a lot of big timber, but they are actually big trees that have died or been cut down due to development. I am not in a hurry to do anything. I have been watching them in the snow and rain for years, and they will decide what they are. I just follow their wishes and let the souls inside come back to life

　　He can tell the history of a tree by looking at the grain patterns of the wood, just like a fortune teller showing people his palm, such as when the tree suffered a flood or a wind disaster. Because of his understanding of wood, he knows how to respect every material, design based on every piece of wood, and showcase the natural beauty of wood through modern design.