Pair of vintage chairs, designed by Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp, Netherlands, 1960s

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Pair of vintage chairs, designed by Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp, Netherlands, 1960s

A set of two elegant dining chairs designed by Aksel Bender Madsen for the Dutch furniture manufacturer Bovenkamp in the 1960s. Madsen is renowned for his skilful craftsmanship and organic wood forms. The chairs are upholstered in black vinyl with an interesting texture. The legs are made of rosewood in a dark brown shade. The organic backrest resembles a wave. The chairs feature a timeless design with a clear Scandinavian influence from the Mid-Century Modern era.

Aksel Bender Madsen was a talented Danish designer. He was born in Denmark in 1916. After qualifying as a cabinetmaker, he studied furniture design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. During his studies, he met his friend and future collaborator Ejner Larsen. Together, they presented numerous designs at several Cabinetmakers Guild exhibitions in Copenhagen. Madsen also collaborated with two talented Scandinavian designers: Kaare Klint and Arne Jacobsen. Bender Madsen left an indelible mark on the history of Scandinavian design. His style is representative of Scandinavian design, with distinctive, restrained and timeless lines.

The Dutch furniture company Bovenkamp operated during the 1950s and 1960s, based in Hilversum, the Netherlands. Although little information about the company’s history has survived, Bovenkamp chairs, armchairs and tables are experiencing a revival on the secondary market today, attracting enthusiastic collectors with their solid hardwood construction and clean, sculptural lines—with a clear Scandinavian influence. Bovenkamp collaborated with many Danish designer-craftsmen, such as Arne Vodder and Aksel Bender Madsen, who also worked with manufacturers such as Fritz Hansen, France & Son and Sibast.

The chairs are in their original vintage condition. The seat height is 45 cm.