Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Sculptures
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
Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Giacometti's Soul" Sculpture 1980s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional cast sculpture "Giacometti's Soul" in bronze with hand-painted enamels on a patinated bronze base by Kelvin LaVerne, American late 1980's (Engraved signature on ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Sculptures
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Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Unique Sculpture "The Runner" 1970s 'Signed'
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
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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 Sculptures
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Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Important Illuminated Bronze Sculptures ca 1970 (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind pair of large illuminated sculptures, “Grace and Harmony”, hand-brazed in bronze tones, one with green patina and the other highly textured, with complex tubular elemen...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Sculptures
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Extraordinary Midcentury Sculpted Bronze Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
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Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rarely seen cast bronze sculpted end table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne in all original very good condition. This table has a sculpted wraparound n...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Sculptures
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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne One-of-a-Kind "Pas De Trois" Sculpture 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Important one-of-a-kind large hand-brazed sculpture "Pas De Trois" in patinated bronze with green patina by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (sign...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Sculptures
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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important Cast Sculpture 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
“Femme de Menage” aka “La Bonne”, a very rare and important large cast figural bronze sculpture attained via lost wax process, table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Sculptures
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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", with cast and patinated bronze sculptures of father, mother and daughter holding a patinated and engraved bronze and pewter ta...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Sculptures
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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Nude #1" Wall-Hanging Sculpture 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"Study of Nude #1", a rare figural wall sculpture incorporating a femaile nude motif in solid pewter by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed with original gallery label o...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Sculptures
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Philip And Kelvin Laverne sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne sculptures 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 sculptures, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures 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 sculptures by Larry Mohr, Dan Murphy, and Jaru. Prices for Philip and Kelvin LaVerne sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $7,500 and can go as high as $225,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $22,000.