Georges Nowak (1884–1956) was a Parisian cabinetmaker whose work played a part in the decorative renewal of the early 20th century. Based at 47 rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, in the heart of the historic woodworking district, he stood out for his furniture with elegant, flowing lines, reminiscent of the finest examples of both the Parisian and Nancy schools.

As early as 1903, his creations were noticed at the Exposition de l’Habitation at the Grand Palais, followed by the Salon des Artistes Français in 1904. These ensembles, praised in journals such as L’Art Décoratif and Art et Décoration, reflected a consciously modern style at a time when most workshops in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine remained anchored in traditional forms.

In 1905, Nowak joined the prestigious Société des Artistes Décorateurs, confirming his commitment to the modern art movement. In 1912, Paris-Midi highlighted the innovative nature of his workshop, one of the few in the Faubourg founded from the outset with the express aim of embracing modern style. His body of work, combining traditional craftsmanship with creative boldness, earned him the reputation of a "cabinetmaker of great skill and daring ideas," whose potential was widely acknowledged—even if, according to some critics, never fully realized.