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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.

Find an extraordinary range of vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
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Philip and Kelvin Laverne Eternal Forest Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare and wonderful example. The 'Eternal Forest' coffee table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne. Signed to top and original label to bottom.
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1970s Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Phillip and Kelvin Laverne Chan Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Phillip and Kelvin Laverne " Chan " Table Vibrant original surface Manufacturers label to underside Artist signature on table top
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1970s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Large Chan Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and impressive bronze and pewter Chan coffee table designed by Philip and Kelvin Laverne.
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1970s Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

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

Large Philip & Kelvin Laverne "Special Chan Table"
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A special order Laverne Chan table. Extremely clean original surface with enamel highlights Both labeled and signed in the table top This is a rare large Ta...
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1960s North American 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 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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Bronze, Pewter

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

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 "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

Acid-Etched and Patinated Bronze Coffee by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Montreal, QC
Acid-etched and patinated bronze coffee table depicting floral motifs by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. Signed "Philip & Kelvin Laverne".
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1970s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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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.
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1960s Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, "Fragonard" Coffee Table, Bronze, USA, 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in High Point, NC
A rare acid-etched and patinated "Fragonard" Coffee Table designed and produced by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, USA, 1960s.
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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 "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

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Medici Coffee Table, Pewter, Bronze, USA, 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in High Point, NC
An acid-etched and enameled bronze over pewter over wood coffee or cocktail table, designed and produced by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, New York, USA, 1960s.
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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 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

Large Chan Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and impressive bronze and pewter Chan coffee table designed by Philip and Kelvin Laverne.
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1970s Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Philip & Kelvin Laverne Romanesque Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Philip and Kelvin Laverne Romanesque Table Acid etched Bronze and Pewter Expressive leg structure signed "Philip & Kelvin Laverne".
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1960s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Philip & Kelvin Laverne Patinated Bronze Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Rectangular coffee table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne Beautiful finish on the top surface This table is rare because there is no image ontop signed.
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1960s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Persephone Enslaved" Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Dallas, TX
Sculpted bronze “Persephone Enslaved” coffee table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne. Signed on base.
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1970s Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze, Pewter

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

Coffee Table by Phillip and Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Dallas, TX
An oval etched bronze coffee table designed by Phillip and Kelvin Laverne.
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1970s Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Coffee Table Acid-Etched Pewter, Bronze, 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in High Point, NC
A rare round coffee table or cocktail table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, New York, United States, 1960s. Produced in acid-etched and patinat...
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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 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 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

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 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

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

'Generation' Bronze Sculpture Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, 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 was featured on the cover of “Philip & Kelvin LaVerne: Sculpture III". Its large size allows this to be used as a coffee or cocktail table, console table or display table or can be simply displayed as sculptural fine art. This pièce de résistance for collectors of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne is exceptionally rare and highly coveted. Within one single work of functional fine art the artists explored several different techniques the LaVernes were known to employ. Two heavy cast bronze figures, a boy holding a cat and the opposite side a girl, holding the table top which features a gorgeous torched bronze surface with inlaid colorful enamels, one bearing the LaVernes signature. Another acid washed bronze...
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1960s 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

Acid Etched Bronze "Spring Festival" Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Montreal, QC
Acid etched a patinated bronze "Spring Festival" coffee table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne Signed in relief: "Philip Kelvin LaVerne".
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1970s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

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

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

Custom Laverne Table with Amethyst Stones
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Designed and manufactured by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, This example of the rare Fragonard table is set with polished amethyst stones and mother-of-pea...
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1960s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl

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

Rare 'Odyssey' Bronze Cocktail Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, 1960s, Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare and large 48" inch 'Odyssey' bronze and pewter cocktail table by father and son team, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, produced in the 1960s. Ingeniously designed with polyc...
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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 Eternal Forest Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Beautiful desirable and iconic "Eternal Forrest" patterned coffee table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne. Signed table in very good condition and has original labels intact.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Bronze 'Classical' Cocktail Table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1960s, Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Classical' cocktail table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne in etched bronze, circa 1960s New York. This fine LaVerne example is the 'Classical' motif described by Philip and Kelvin ...
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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 "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

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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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