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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Item Ships From: Los Angeles
Creator: Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Philip and Kelvin Laverne Chan Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1960s Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Chan coffee table. This table from the iconic father & son duo is in great vintage condition and has a really nice age appropriate patina wi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass, Pewter
Philip and Kelvin Laverne Chan Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful example of the Chan table by the iconic father and son duo, Philip and Kelvin Laverne.
This table is in great vintage condition with an age commensurate patina. There is ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass, Pewter
Philip And Kelvin LaVerne CHIN YIN Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coffee table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. The table, part of the Chin Yin collection, blending intricate etching, patination, and polychrome techniques on bronze and pewter. Featuri...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze, Pewter
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Troy Zodiac Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique 'Troy Zodiac' coffee table by the dynamic father/son duo of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne.
This example by the Lavernes is a very rare and important piece in their Oeuvre. It's ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze
Philip And Kelvin LaVerne Spring Festival Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous Spring Festival Coffee table from the iconic father/son duo, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. This table is absolutely stunning and is guaranteed to elevate any interior it find...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass, Bronze, Pewter
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Chan Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely gorgeous 1960s example of the 'Chan' coffee table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. The etched, enameled and patinated bronze table top sits on bundled bronze tube legs. The t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass, Enamel, Pewter
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Philip & Kelvin Laverne Large Chan Cocktail Table in Bronze and Pewter
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Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Viola" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
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Philip & Kelvin Laverne Patinated Bronze Table
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Large Chan Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne
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Bronze Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
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Philip & Kelvin Laverne Acid Etched Bronze "Zodiac" Coffee Table
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'Chan' Bronze Cocktail Table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1960s, Double Signed
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This classic and highly sought-after collectors item is a 'Chan' cocktail table by father and son team, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, handmade in the 1960s. Ingeniously designed with acid etching and patinated polychrome bronze and pewter, this circular coffee table features an octagonal base beneath a circular top etched with Chinoiserie motifs. This unique example is double-signed by the LaVerne's - two separate sets of signatures etched on the table's surface as can be seen in the photos. Prime example for a fine art and design collector or interior designer looking for the best of the best for their client.
The "Chan" Chinoiserie scene depicts Asian figures and horses in a walled compound set amidst arbors of wisteria and willow. The clever use of contrasting surfaces and textures is most unusual and add dimension to the exotic scene. It stands on an octagonal bronze base with contrasting inset panels.
This round coffee table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office.
DOCUMENTATION:
”The Art of Philip & Kelvin LaVerne: Sculpture III” catalog, page 17 and 51: CHAN 142 - Renowned as the most colorful and interesting period of the ancient dynasties...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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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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