Vintage Edith Coffee Table by Arnold Madsen and Henry Schubell for Bovenkamp, 1960s

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A beautifully restrained vintage edith coffee table by arnold madsen & henry schubell for bovenkamp, made in the netherlands. With … Read more A beautifully restrained vintage edith coffee table by arnold madsen & henry schubell for bovenkamp, made in the netherlands. With its long, low profile, softly raised edge, and elegant tapered legs with gently curved transitions, this table has the kind of quiet sophistication that defines the best mid-century interiors. The silhouette is simple at first glance, but the proportions and detailing give it a distinctly refined architectural presence. Comparable documented examples of this exact model are attributed to arnold madsen & henry schubell for bovenkamp, model edith, from the 1960s.

what makes this piece especially appealing is the balance between scandinavian softness and dutch clarity. Arnold madsen and henry schubell are best known for furniture with sculptural yet highly livable lines, and their collaboration with bovenkamp produced some of the most recognisable dutch-scandinavian crossover designs of the period.

this coffee table reflects that design language beautifully. The top is generous and calm, with a warm teak tone and a practical raised lip detail that subtly frames whatever is placed on it. The understructure is equally considered: the legs sit lightly under the top, with a graceful curve where they meet the apron, giving the whole piece a sense of movement without ever becoming decorative. It is exactly the sort of table that works in a pared-back interior, but also brings warmth and shape to a more layered living room.

the edith name also appears across bovenkamp seating by madsen & schubell, including edith sofas, chairs, and seating groups, which adds a nice sense of continuity around the model family and reinforces the attribution. That makes this table especially appealing for collectors of bovenkamp or for anyone drawn to dutch furniture with a strong scandinavian influence.

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origin: netherlands
maker: bovenkamp
designers: arnold madsen & henry schubell
model: edith
period: 1960s
type: coffee table / lounge table
material: teak and oak
dimensions: 150 w × 50 d × 43 h cm this piece has an attribution mark,
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