Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Dining Room 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 and Kelvin LaVerne 2 piece "Etruscan Spiral Dining Table" 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Unique 2-piece "Etruscan Spiral Dining Table” in patinated bronze and pewter with etched abstract design by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1960's (signed...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Dining Room Tables
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Bronze, Pewter
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Abstract #1" Sculpture Dining Table 1980s 'Signed'
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and unique “Abstract #1” dining table with 2 hand-brazed abstract sculpture bases in patinated bronze with a thick glass top by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1980's (eng...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Dining Room Tables
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Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Unique "Etruscan Spiral Extension Dining Table", 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind "Etruscan Spiral Extension Dining Table" with extensions the fit on each end in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-painted polychrome enamels and unique pierced bronze bases by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on side of tabletop with original paper labels on leaves). This table was made specially for Fred and Edith Horowitz, personal friends of the LaVernes. Their initials are incorporated into the bases as part of the design; “EH” on one base and “FH” on the other base. There are rods that come out from inside the table to support the leaves; they lock in place to give the leaves solid support. This table is exceptional in every way and represents the best of the LaVernes’ art and ingenuity. The abstract graphic design on the table top is simply stunning with beautiful coloration. The pattern is continuous from the table top onto the leaves. There is a felt lined wood case which the LaVernes made for the leaves. With the leaves, this table is 112 inches long.
Reference:
Sculpture II The Art of Philip LaVerne catalog published in the 1970’s, there is a photo on page 15 which shows a smaller model with the title “Page 15 - Estruscan Dining Table”. In the back of the catalog is the description, “Intricacy of interwoven bronze and pewter, hand sculptured to form the arabesques of this subject, combine in a supremely elegant motif. The feeling of an ancient Etruscan coin...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Dining Room Tables
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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
“Ballet Dancer” Unique Center Table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne. Studio made table with welded, hammered and hand-worked base. Sculptural base with ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Dining Room Tables
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Metal
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 Dining Room Tables
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'Kang Tao' Bronze Dining Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, c. 1965, Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For collectors of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, the pièce de résistance is this highly coveted double-signed 'Kang Tao' dining table. Given so few LaVerne's were...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Dining Room Tables
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Bronze, Pewter
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Philip And Kelvin Laverne dining room tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne dining room 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 dining room tables, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room 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 dining room tables by George Nakashima, Founders Furniture Company, and Frank Lloyd Wright. Prices for Philip and Kelvin LaVerne dining room tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $39,000 and can go as high as $125,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $64,800.
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