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James Monroe Camp
(American, 1930–2008)
Coffee table, 1967
Estimate: $2,000-$4,000
Sold
$1,700
Live Auction
Modern Design
Location
Philadelphia
Size
69½ × 13⅛ × 20 in (177 × 33 × 51 cm)
Description
James Monroe Camp
(American, 1930–2008)
Coffee table, 1967
walnut
etched signature and date to underside 'J Camp 1967'
69½ × 13⅛ × 20 in (177 × 33 × 51 cm)
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
Table is sturdy and in overall good vintage condition, reflecting light use. The top is free of stains and major flaws. There are a series of abrasions with minor losses and some paint residue along the edges. There are three butterfly joints along one edge of the table. Please refer to condition photos.
Signature
etched signature and date to underside 'J Camp 1967'
Provenance
Catalog NoteJames Monroe Camp was a self-taught, African-American studio woodworker who began his career in response to what he described as "a need for self-expression." After serving as a drill sergeant in the Korean War, Camp settled in Camden, New Jersey, where he opened his first woodworking studio in 1963. He relocated to Philadelphia in 1967, establishing J. Camp Designs—his namesake studio—at 20th and Sansom Street. There, he specialized in custom furniture and sculptural woodwork. Camp’s growing reputation as a leading mid-century woodworker in Philadelphia has earned him recognition alongside renowned figures such as George Nakashima and Wharton Esherick.