Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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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Creator: Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze
Mid-Century Spring Festival Bronze Cocktail Table signed Philip & Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
This rare and highly sought after Mid-Century Modernist Spring Festival Bronze Cocktail Table is signed Phillip and Kelvin Laverne and originates from the United States, Circa 1960. ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare The Garden at Versailles Coffee Table 1960s -Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Very rare coffee table "The Garden at Versailles" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Acid Etched & Patinated Brass "Chan" Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Montreal, QC
Acid etched and patinated polychrome bronze and pewter "Chan" circular dining table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. Signed "Phillip and Kelvin Laverne."
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1960s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Patinated Brass & Pewter "Chan" Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Montreal, QC
large acid etched and patinated polychrome brass and pewter "Chan" circular coffee table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
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1960s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Engraved "Creation of Man" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"The Creation of Man," a coffee table in patinated bronze and pewter with engraved biblical motif with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Phill...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Bronze and Pewter "Chan" Dining Table by Phillip and Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Montreal, QC
Acid etched and patinated polychrome bronze and pewter "Chan" circular dining table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. Signed "Phillip and Kelvin Laverne."
Remnants of paper gallery label...
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1960s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Metal, Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Imperial Palace Coffee Table" 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional "Imperial Palace Coffee Table" in patinated bronze and pewter with curved ends and sculptural base by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (with original ga...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze, Pewter
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Viola" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Viola" coffee table, hand-cut design in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels and glass top by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s. Signed on top by “Phili...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Special Madame Pompadour" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"Special Madame Pompadour", a coffee table in patinated pewter and bronze with hand-applied polychrome enamels by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American 1960's (signed on top “Philip Ke...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Peony" Coffee Table 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare “Peony” coffee table, hand-brazed in patinated bronze with a glass top, is by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American 1970's (signed "Philip Kelvin Laverne" on side of base). The Ch...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze, Pewter
Philip and Kelvin Laverne Kuan Su Coffee table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A Unique Philip & Kelvin Laverne Kuan Su Bronze coffee table of rectangular form.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze
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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze, Enamel
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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze
Patinated Bronze Laverne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960’s Laverne coffee table depicting dancers, patinated gold and silver finish and polychromed decoration.
Measurements:
Diameter: 47″
He...
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1960s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Large "Romanesque" Coffee Table 1960s 'Signed'
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and large "Romanesque" coffee table in patinated pewter and bronze by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on top Philip + Kelvin LaVerne). This is a significantly larger version than the model shown in the catalog in excellent condition. The figural representations are superb.
Reference:
The Art of Philip LaVerne, Sculpture II, Bronze and Pewter Tables, published in the 1970’s, on page 21...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze, Pewter
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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze
Philip & Kelvin Laverne Stunning "Tang Boucher Coffee Table" 1960s 'Signed'
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Superb "Tang Boucher Coffee Table" in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on table top with original paper gallery label on bottom). The rich hues and jewel tones of this table are magnificent.
Reference:
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne sculpture III, showroom catalog published in the 1970’s, this table is shown on page 13...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Fragonard Pierced Coffee Table" 1960s 'Signed'
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare “Fragonard Pierced Coffee Table” in pewter and bronze, intricately carved with hand-painted polychrome enamels and gold and co...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Metal, Bronze, Pewter, Gold Leaf
LaVerne Bronze Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Phillip and Kelvin LaVerne bronze and pewter rectangular top coffee table with rounded edges, etched decoration of Roman figures, signature on lower rig...
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1960s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze, Enamel
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
“Dance of the Fauves” Low Table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne. Studio made bronze sculptural table with poly-chromed top. One of only two examples known to have been made in this size. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze
Silver-Ground Iridescent Green Horse Wall Panel, by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic and quite rare acid etched metal panel of green iridescent horses on a silver ground, Signed Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. This is one of ...
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1960s American American Craftsman Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Metal
Philip & Kelvin Important LaVerne "Fragonard Pierced" Coffee Table 1967 'Signed'
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and important large “Fragonard Pierced" coffee table in pewter and bronze, intricately carved with polychrome enamel decoration and gold leaf with an inset glass top, by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American 1967 (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne / 67”). This is the largest Fragonard Pierced coffee table...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter, Gold Leaf
Bronze and Silver Low Table by Philip La Verne, American, New York
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional coffee table by famed furniture designer Phillip & Kelvin LaVerne, American, New York, signed. The complex chinoiserie design features highly detail views of Imperial ...
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1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze, Silver Leaf
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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Medici" Coffee Table 1960s 'Signed'
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare “Medici” coffee table in patinated pewter and bronze with etched figural motifs around the top by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960’s (signed on top “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). This table is stunning. The base is a unique sculpture which perfectly complements the table top.
Reference:
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Sculpture III catalog, printed in the 1960’s, there is a photo of this table on page 21...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
Philip And Kelvin Laverne coffee and cocktail tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne coffee and cocktail tables 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 coffee and cocktail tables, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original coffee and cocktail tables by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider coffee and cocktail tables by Charles Hollis Jones, Paul Evans, and Herman Miller. Prices for Philip and Kelvin LaVerne coffee and cocktail tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $7,850 and can go as high as $75,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $19,900.
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