Van Bennekom Mixed Slate & Oak Coffee Table, Netherlands, 1970s (Paul Kingma Style)

Van Bennekom mixed slate and oak coffee table, Netherlands, 1970s

Evoking the sculptural slate tables associated with Paul Kingma, this mixed-stone coffee table was produced in the Netherlands by Van Bennekom’s Meubelfabriek, circa 1970s. The substantial top is composed of hand-cut pieces of natural slate arranged in a harmonious mosaic of charcoal, umber, ochre and grey-green. The irregular geometry creates a quiet rhythm across the surface, while the soft, honed finish keeps reflections muted and tactile.

The top rests on a clean, architectural solid oak base that provides warm contrast and excellent stability. The underside retains the original maker’s label from Van Bennekom (Stadskanaal) and an early retail label from Caminada, The Hague: an appealing provenance detail for collectors of Dutch design.

Slate is naturally durable, heat-tolerant and easy to maintain: ideal for daily living, with a vase of flowers, art books or an espresso tray.

Why we chose this piece

A one-of-a-kind surface that reads as both artwork and furniture. With its Brutalist materiality and mid-century restraint, the table anchors a room without overpowering it.

Style and interior

Beautiful in a Brutalist, mid-century or Dutch design interior.

Dimensions: 130 x 60 x 38 cm
Material: natural slate, solid oak
Designer/Maker: Van Bennekom’s Meubelfabriek, Stadskanaal (in the style of Paul Kingma)
Period: circa 1970s
Origin: the Netherlands
Condition: good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age and use, including minor edge nicks typical of slate, and an oak base with a gentle, honest patina.

Price:
€ 695

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