Nakashima lives again. We heard last night that George Nakashima's daughter had recently re-opened her father's house in New Hope, PA not only for tours (Saturdays), but also to begin producing furniture again. This is a great resource which you can find at www.GeorgeNakashimaWoodworker.com.
Apparently the house and studio are a wonder to tour, and you can really feel the spirit of Nakashima (1905-2004) and his work at the site. It is comparable to visiting the Eames's house in LA. Better yet, the drive from NYC is only 50 minutes by car, making it a really nice day trip.
And then there is the furniture. You have to make an appointment, but the Nakashima woodshop is open to recondition any Nakashima originals as well as producing new work under the design eye of Mira Nakashima. (Thanks, Alan!) 
Nakashima makes (or rather, made) some truly beautiful furniture. It's more like a weekend trip for me (from Boston), but it'd definitely be worth it. Especially if I stopped at the Noguchi museum in LIC along the way!
Make it a double, and take in Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Waters.
Oh, wow. This is great news. I may need to plan a trip out!
Chris (NYC) -- Fallingwater is on the other side of PA -- about another 6-7 hours drive!
(But well worth it, of course!!!! and be sure to go to Kentuck Knob as well -- about 15 mins away from Fallingwater)
But a house that is nearby is the Wharton Esherick house in Paoli, PA.
http://www.levins.com/esherick.html
Esherick became well-known in the 1930's for his organic, spare, lyrical furniture... and his house is this amazing gem that Louis Kahn helped build. Tours are by reservation only, and only about six people at a time can go through. The house is a testament to the idea that, "small is good," and full of great ideas for small spaces. If you're anywhere near the area, definately make time for a tour.
If you're interested in Nakashima and in the area, Moderne Gallery in Philadelphia deals in a lot of his work.
http://www.modernegallery.com/
New Hope is a great little town...make sure to include time for lunch and some walking around.
I think I just found my plans for next weekend. Thanks!
Other great thing to see in New Hope is the Mercer House (Font Hill) and the Moravian Tile works -- the house is a really great tour!
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Cool, Sarah. I am going to be in Philly in a couple of weeks and will check out the gallery!