Philip and Kelvin LaVerne End 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 "Tao" End Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Stunning rectangular "Tao" end table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-applied gold leaf by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip. Kelvin LaV...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne End Tables
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Bronze, Pewter, Gold Leaf
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 End Tables
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Bronze, Pewter
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 End Tables
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Bronze
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare Pair of End Tables with Wooden Bases 1950s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare and early “Shang Ti” tables in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant enamel cloisonne and Chinese style ebonized wood bases with red enamel by Philip & K...
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Extraordinary Midcentury Sculpted Bronze Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
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 End Tables
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Philip and Kelvin Laverne Ming side table
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Philip & Kelvin Laverne Patinated Bronze Table
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Philip And Kelvin LaVerne CHIN YIN Coffee Table
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Philip & Kelvin Laverne Romanesque Table
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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Chan 142 End/Occasional Table 1960s (Signed)
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Rare Coffee Table "The Bathers" by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne
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Philip and Kelvin Laverne Bronze Side Tables "Chan" a Pair 1965
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
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Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Bronze Cocktail or Large Side Table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1960s, Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous bronze acid-washed cocktail table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, circa 1960s New York. Philip and Kelvin LaVerne's signature acid etched on table surface.
The intricate craftsmanship of this stunning acid etched bronze coffee / tea table (also works great as a large side or end table) in a square shape with bronze legs and stretchers by father and son team, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne is similar to the 'Classical' table but without the etchings and would be a great addition as part of a classic, contemporary, brutalist, chinoiserie, regency or mid-century modern living room, den, man or woman cave, family room, office or bedroom. It would also be an Apt choice in a corporate, retail or hospitality location such as a boutique hotel lobby, cocktail bar, members club, workspace studio, executive office or in a luxe clothing emporium. Ideal for the collector client or high-fashion interior designer.
Documentation:
'The Art of Philip & Kelvin LaVerne' catalog, c. 1965, page 11 and 39:
"The eternally inspiring Muses, fittingly extolled in art, their details deftly softened to allow the beauty and strong tonal quality of rich bronzes to dominate."
'The Art of Philip & Kelvin LaVerne: Sculpture II' catalog, c. 1966, page 12 and 42: “Three separate bronzes inlaid by hand create one solid background of magnificent light and dark brown bronzes. The design is the eternally inspiring theme of Muses, Dance, Poetry, Music and Drama are portrayed.”
'Sculpture III' catalog, c. 1967, page 7 and 50: “The eternally inspiring "Muses" of antiquity, as sculpted by hand in timeless bronze. One views 'Calliope," goddess of poetry, "Euterpe," goddess of music...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne End Tables
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Bronze
H 18 in W 32 in D 32 in
Philip And Kelvin Laverne end tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne end 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 end tables, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original end 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 end tables by Paul Evans, George Nelson, and Johnson Furniture Company. Prices for Philip and Kelvin LaVerne end 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 $48,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $15,750.
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