Philip and Kelvin LaVerne 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
Large Rectangular "Chan" Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning and impressively sized "Chan" coffee table designed by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, circa 1970s. Acid etched and patinated polychromed bronze and pewter. Table top decorated w...
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1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Copper, Pewter
Philip Kelvin LaVerne Creation of Man Bronze Cocktail Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning midcentury modern etched bronze veneered coffee cocktail table designed by father and son Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. The large table depicts Michelangelo's creation of man i...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Bronze
Pair of LaVerne Coffee Tables, Sold Individually
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A matched pair of circa 1960's patinated bronze LaVerne coffee tables with original patina and horse motif.
Sold individually.
Measurements:
Length: 47"
Width: 23"
Height: 17"
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1960s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Metal
$22,000 / item
Philip and Kelvin Laverne Unique "Chinois Table" 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent “Chinois Table” with a pair of engraved Chinese vignettes on top in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-applied enamels in blue, green, and orange with gold and copper ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter, Gold Leaf
Large LaVerne Dining Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A Midcentury American patinated metal dining/center table with original patina signed LaVerne.
Measurements:
Height: 29"
Diameter: 53".
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1960s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Metal
$28,000
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Chrysanthemum" Coffee Table 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare “Chrysanthemum” 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)...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
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” or “Brooding Woman” coffee table with cast bronze female nude on a patinated base with bronze tones, welded cords and ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Phillip & Kelvin Laverne Kuan Su Tables
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A matched pair of Laverne Kuan Su Tables.
Original surface.
Signed ontop.
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1960s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Bronze
$20,000 / set
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Bronze, Large Spring Festival Console Table, USA, 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Manhasset, NY
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Mid-Century Modern, Large Spring Festival Console Table, Bronze, 1960s
Rare and important special order example of an engraved and patinated bronze-clad w...
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Mid-20th Century American Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
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 Tables
Materials
Metal
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 Tables
Materials
Metal
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Side Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Chicago, IL
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne side tables with abstract pattern, signed.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Brass
$12,000 / item
Philip and Kelvin Laverne 'Yielding' Side Table / Stool
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare and possibly unique work by Philip and Kelvin Laverne. Titled 'Yielding', this sculpted table sits on casters and is weighted so it can be used as a stool as well. Patinated ...
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1970s Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Bronze
Patinated Brass & Pewter "Chan" Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Montreal, QC
engraved and acid-etched, patinated and polychromed bronze, pewter and enamel "Chan" circular coffee table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
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1960s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Bronze
Acid-Etched and Patinated Bronze Coffee by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Montreal, QC
engraved and acid-etched, patinated and polychromed bronze, pewter and enamel by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne.
Signed "Philip & Kelvin Laverne".
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1970s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Bronze
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Michelangelo" Bronze Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Dallas, TX
A large incised and acid etched patinated bronze coffee table depicting the creation of man by Michelangelo . Supported by two fluted column bases. Signed Philip and Kelvin LaVerne.
Category
1960s Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Bronze
Bronze 'Chan' Coffee or Large End Table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1960s Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare iteration of the classic and highly sought after 'Chan' coffee table by father and son team, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne (New York), produced in the 1960s and signed with the artists names on the top (see photos). Ingeniously designed with international patination and polychromed bronze and pewter, this rare form coffee table which also functions excellent as a large end table...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
Philip & Kelvin Laverne, Pair of Bronze Etruscan Side Tables after Picasso
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of Bronze Patinated Etruscan Side Tables after Picasso by Philip & Kelvin Laverne. These tables are part of the Etruscan Series, each featuring three dynamic flang...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Bronze
Bronze and Pewter "Madame Pompadour" Side Table by Philip & Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare engraved and acid-etched, patinated and polychromed bronze, pewter and enamel "Madame Pompadour side table" by Philip & Kelvin Laverne
Reference:
"Sculpture II Bronze and Pewte...
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1960s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Bronze
Rare "Chi-Liang" Coffee Table Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare engraved and acid-etched, patinated and polychromed bronze, pewter and enamel "Chi-Liang" coffee table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. From Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Sculpture III...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Brass
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Mid-Century, T'ang Marriage Coffee Table, Bronze, 1965
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Manhasset, NY
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Mid-Century, T'ang Marriage Coffee Table, Etched Bronze, USA c. 1965
Rare and important 'T'ang Marriage' coffee table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. This e...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Spring Festival" Console Table, 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Hamburg, PA
A rare "Spring Festival" console table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, 1960s. "This amazing sculpture of bronze and pewter dates back in design to 1368, when Chinese artistry was at it...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
Philip and Kelvin Laverne Les Femmes and Fantasia Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Extremely rare and possibly unique Laverne coffee table. A rarely seen Les Femmes tables base with a very rare patterned top in the Fantasia pattern. Table in excellent condition and...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
Square LaVerne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's patinated bronze LaVerne coffee table with silver and polychromed finish.
Measurements:
Height: 32"
Width/length: 32"
Height: 17"
Category
1960s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Metal
$16,000
Rare Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Kuan Yin Console
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely rare form.
The acid-etched and enameled surface is in beautiful original condition.
Raised signature on the console top, paper label and care instructions attached to ...
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1960s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Bronze
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Exquisite "Fragonard Pierced" Coffee Table 1960s, Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare “Fragonard Pierced” Coffee Table in patinated, engraved and pierced bronze and pewter, intricately cut with colorful enamel cloisonne and gold and copper leaf wi...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter, Gold Leaf
Philip and Kelvin Laverne 'Madame Pompadour' Side Table in Bronze 1960s Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Dallas, TX
Unusual Philip and Kelvin LaVerne 'Madame Pompadour' occasional side table inspired by the original table of Marquise De Pompadour made in Cloisonne on bronze. This Acid-etched bronz...
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Mid-20th Century Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Patinated Bronze Laverne Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's patinated bronze coffee table with original patina.
Measurements:
Length: 48"
Width: 36"
Height: 15.75"
Category
1970s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Bronze
Stunning Bronze "Shang Ti" End Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite "Shang Ti" side table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant enamel cloisonne in varying shades of blues and greens. The table top sits on a sculpture...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Persephone Enslaved" Coffee Table 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Important and rare “Persephone Enslaved” cast sculpture in patinated bronze with green patina and hand-painted enamels in green and blue with welded chain elements on a patinated bro...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare Coffee Table with Chinese Motif 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Stunning coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with Chinese figures on each leg, vibrant enamel cloisonne, decorative geometric motif on all sides and on backs of ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Rare "Shang Ti" Bronze Side Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, c. 1960s, USA
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking side table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, featuring a hand-etched and patinated bronze top with intricate chinoiserie motifs, including vases, foliage, and architectural el...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Unique Side/Center/Dining Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Unique side/center/dining table titled "Surprise" in patinated hand-brazed bronze with inset pewter medallions, square form with concave sides engraved with green patina, by Philip &...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
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 ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Bronze and Pewter "Chan" Dining Table by Phillip and Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Montreal, QC
engraved and acid-etched, patinated and polychromed bronze, pewter and enamel "Chan" circular dining table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. Signed "Phillip and Kelvin Laverne."
Remnants...
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1960s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne 'Generation' Bronze Sculpture Table, c. 1964, Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This important and documented bronze sculpture table named "Generation" by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne was sculpted circa 1964 and a similar example was featured on the cover of “Phili...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Bronze
$34,400 Sale Price
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Rare Signed Philip & Kelvin Laverne "Generation" Sculpture Coffee Table c 1970
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rare Signed Philip & Kelvin Laverne "Generation" Sculpture Coffee Table circa 1970 MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Tables
Materials
Brass
Philip And Kelvin Laverne tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne 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 tables, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables 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 tables by Adrian Pearsall, Florence Knoll, and Brown Saltman. Prices for Philip and Kelvin LaVerne tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,500 and can go as high as $125,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $19,500.
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