Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
American
Look closely at any vintage furniture designed by father-son duo Philip and Kelvin LaVerne and a cacophony of stylistic influences reveals itself.
The LaVernes’ position at the intersection of art and design was the result of their combined backgrounds: Philip (1907–87) studied painting with Ashcan School artist John Sloan at the Art Students League of New York, while his son, Kelvin (b. 1937), attended the Parsons School of Design, taking classes in art history, furniture design and metalwork. The resulting merge of stylistic elements and innovative processes make for singular designs that defy categorization, striking a balance between modern and traditional, intricate and minimal, art piece and functional item. Their work was also strikingly different from the modern furniture created by Philip’s brother Erwine and his wife, Estelle, of Laverne Originals.
The LaVernes began producing one-of-a-kind furniture and sculpture in the mid-1950s out of a studio on Wooster Street in New York City before opening a showroom on Manhattan’s East 57th Street. As their 1960s advertisements declared: “It’s not just functional and not just art, it’s an investment.”
The LaVernes married a stunning array of techniques and styles to achieve their singular, deeply layered look for one-of-a-kind and limited-edition pieces. Chinoiserie motifs abound on many of their acid-etched tables, but art from ancient Greece and Egypt also served as inspiration. The influence of figurative sculptors is evident in designs like coffee tables and side tables with bronze bodies serving as frames or bases; other pieces, meanwhile, have deeply detailed surfaces and strikingly simple silhouettes.
The duo developed their own unconventional methods — sometimes to an extreme — for finishing their pieces: Techniques employed by the LaVernes included acid washing and burying furniture underground in a mixture of soil and chemicals to achieve a desired patina through oxidation. While they sometimes used pewter and silver, bronze was one of their most commonly employed materials, either etched or cast and sometimes paired with glass tops. Their partnership ended when Philip died in 1987 and Kelvin shifted his practice to sculpture.
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Period: 1970s
Creator: Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Philip and Kelvin Laverne Eternal Forest Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare and wonderful example. The 'Eternal Forest' coffee table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne. Signed to top and original label to bottom.
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1970s Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Coffee Table "Three Flowers" 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare coffee table “Three Flowers” in patinated bronze incorporating three stylized flowers with glass top by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American 1970's (signed etched "Philip Kelvin...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin Laverne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
An Oval form etched bronze Coffee table designed by Philip and Kelvin Laverne. This unique coffee table is of two tone depicting chinoiserie figures.
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1970s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Rare Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Erotica Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Erotica Coffee table of unusual design. This highly important and rare table depictis six scenes of nude females in patinated bronze and pewter by Phil...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
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Bronze, Pewter
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Large "Rainforest" Painting on Bronze 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Large abstract painting "Rainforest" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with deep green and blue enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970s (signed “Philip. Kelvin L...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Phillip and Kelvin Laverne Chan Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Phillip and Kelvin Laverne " Chan " Table
Vibrant original surface
Manufacturers label to underside
Artist signature on table top
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1970s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
LaVerne Lo-Ta Side Table, Hexagonal, Bronze, Pewter, Natural Patinas, Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
LaVerne Lo-Ta Side Table, Hexagonal, Bronze, Pewter, Signed. Purchased from the original owner in Long Island; the table was custom ordered from Philip LaVerne Galleries LTD and used...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
Large Chan Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and impressive bronze and pewter Chan coffee table designed by Philip and Kelvin Laverne.
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1970s Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Repose" Coffee Table 1970s Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important “Repose” coffee table with cast bronze female nude on a patinated base with bronze tones, welded cords and glass top by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970s (s...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Bronze figural side table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Bronze figural side table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin Laverne "Chan" Cabinet
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare four door cabinet by Philip and Kelvin Laverne. Finely detailed in bronze, copper, enameled and patinated brass. Cabinet with four doors in the " Chan " pattern. Original red pa...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Acid-Etched and Patinated Bronze Coffee by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Montreal, QC
Acid-etched and patinated bronze coffee table depicting floral motifs by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne.
Signed "Philip & Kelvin Laverne".
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1970s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "La Famille" Sculpture Art Installation 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind life size art installation, "La Famille", in solid cast bronze with father and mother and daughter holding a patinated bronze and pewter table top, incorporating an abstract design with colorful hand-painted enamels, by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970s (signed twice: “Philip+Kelvin LaVerne” on edge of table top, and “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” in colored part of table top). The solid bronze sculptures were attained via lost wax process which is extremely difficult with works of this size and complexity. As stated by Kelvin LaVerne discussing this unique work, “We only made one of these. “La Famille” is a sculpture of a typical family in which their love for each other is expressed in a quiet and subtle manner rather than a picture of them embracing.” It’s the celebration of the a family which enjoys every moment of being together. The LaVernes did several works celebrating love, humanity, and those who bring joy to others. This work was a unique art installation which resided in their gallery. A photo of of this work in the original gallery is shown in this listing.
Reference:
”Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Sculpture II”, paper catalog published in the 1970’s, this sculpture art installation is shown on page 40 in a black and white photo of the LaVerne Seymour Gallery in the 1970’s with the caption that reads “Dedicated to the highest achievement of mastery, the three-dimensional beauty of bronze and pewter created in limited editions of Collector’s Pieces and Museum Items.”
Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne
Dimensions of Mother and Daughter with Table Top:
W: 96 inches
D: 27.5 inches
H: 41.5 inches
Table Top H: 18 inches
Dimensions of Father Sculpture...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Me Too" Coffee Table 1970s Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare and important cast bronze “Me Too” coffee table, female figural sculpture with multicolor hand painted enamels with biomorphic glass top, by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (Signed “Philip+Kelvin LaVerne” on supporting element). According to Kelvin LaVerne, this was an edition of 2. It is unique and complex with exquisitely detailed elements. New glass table top newly fabricated to the specs of the original. This table was named in the 1970’s so it has absolutely nothing to do with the Me Too Movement...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Bronze Figural Side Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Bronze figural side table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Side Table, Lo-Ta Sculpture, Bronze, Pewter, Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Bronze Side Table, Pewter, Lo-Ta Sculpture, Signed. Increasingly hard to find hexagonal Lo-Ta Series side table described in a 1970's Philip LaVerne Galleries...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Chan Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and impressive bronze and pewter Chan coffee table designed by Philip and Kelvin Laverne.
Category
1970s Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip & Kelvin Laverne Rare and Important Torso Table Lamps circa 1970, Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important male and female torso table lamps in Hydro Stone plaster on patinated bronze bases by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American ca. 1970 (s...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Monumental "Pas De Trois" Sculpture 1970s 'Signed'
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important one-of-a-kind monumental hand-welded sculpture "Pas De Trois" in patinaed bronze with green patina by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
LaVerne Round Table in Bronze Pewter & Brass
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Large scale 1970s round bronze, brass and pewter coffee table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. This all original piece features landscape and people motifs with lush coloration.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Persephone Enslaved" Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Dallas, TX
Sculpted bronze “Persephone Enslaved” coffee table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne. Signed on base.
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1970s Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century, Patinated Bronze Laverne Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's LaVerne coffee table with pedestal base and original patina.
Measurements:
length: 65"
width: 23.75"
height: 18".
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1970s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Bronze Painting "Rhapsody #1" 1972 (Signed and Dated)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"Rhapsody #1", a unique vibrant Abstract Expressionist etching in patinated bronze and pewter with colorful hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1972 (signed “Ph...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Triumphant, Unique Cocktail Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Bronze, glass. Extraordinary, handmade abstract bronze form with overall textured surface. This particular treatment was created by meticulously dripping solder over the surface of t...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Arabesque Torso Sculpture in Bronze 1970s Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind bronze sculpture of a woman's torso in arabesque on an black lacquer wood base by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “PK LaVerne” on back of leg). The hum...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Coffee Table by Phillip and Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Dallas, TX
An oval etched bronze coffee table designed by Phillip and Kelvin Laverne.
Category
1970s Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"Festival" Console Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. Bronze, acid-etched and patinated pewter, ebonized wood. Artist signed.
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1970s American Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Sculpture "The Runner" in Bronze 1970s 'Signed'
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind sculpture, The Runner, in hand-brazed and textured bronze by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed "Philip + Kelvin LaVerne" on ba...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Generation" Sculpture 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important sculpture "Generation" with cast bronze figures and table top in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1970’s ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Acid Etched Bronze "Spring Festival" Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Montreal, QC
Acid etched a patinated bronze "Spring Festival" coffee table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne
Signed in relief: "Philip Kelvin LaVerne".
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1970s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Fantastic Acid Etched Asian Inspired Coffee Table by Phillip and Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic acid etched Asian inspired coffee table, made by Phillip and Kelvin Laverne, American, circa 1970s. We love the gold and bronze colored patina mixed with shades of pewter a...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Metal
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Cocktail Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Viola" cocktail table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne.
Bronze tabletop with finely-cut abstract design around a centre image of a viola. Enameled color to the top and sculptural le...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Persephone Enslaved" Sculpture Coffee Table, 1970s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important “Persephone Enslaved” sculpture coffee table in patinated cast bronze by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970s (signed on base). Cast pieces were only done in ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Unique Studio Sculpture, circa 1975
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Unique coffee table, studio made by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, in beautifully patinated bronze depicting a mother and two children with a 1" thick, amorphous clear glass top. The thr...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Introspection" Wall-Hanging Sculpture 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare pierced bronze wall-hanging sculpture "Introspection" in patinated bronze and pewter with vibrant hand-applied enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (Signed “Kelvi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Unique Dining/Game Table with Glass Top 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture dining/game table with hand-welded pewter base finished in bronze tones with negative space and thick glass top by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed on top “...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Large Signed Phillip and Kelvin LaVerne Bronze Wall Plaque Two Figures Gods
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Depicting two figures, perhaps a god or Godess, this rare placque by the famed Phillip and Kelvin LaVerne is a masterpiece and sure to appreciate over time. This is a form of art, a ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Female Torso Sculpture in Bronze circa 1970 'Signed'
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Original unique Impressionist female torso sculpture in patinated bronze by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American ca. 1970 (signed "P+K LaVerne" on bottom of leg). Both Philip and Kelvin...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip & Kelvin La Verne Large Collage "Hellenic Memories" 1970s, 'Signed'
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Large wall-hanging framed collage “Hellenic Memories” in patinated engraved metals with hand-painted polychrome enamels with partieal figural elements by...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Metal
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Mid-Century Modern, Rare Side Table, Bronze, 1970s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Stamford, CT
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne figural cube end table. This signed, circa 1970s bronze cube table on casters by this highly sought after father and son duo is s...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip And Kelvin Laverne furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne furniture, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Warren Platner, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Brown Saltman. Prices for Philip and Kelvin LaVerne furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,500 and can go as high as $225,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $19,500.
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