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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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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
Unique "Adam and Eve" Wall Sculpture by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Unique "Adam and Eve" pierced bronze wall sculpture in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with applied colorful enamels and hand-brazed sculptured frame by Philip and Kelvin La...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Kelvin LaVerne Unique Painting "Gladiator" 1960 (Signed and Dated)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Unique and visually stunning “Gladiator”, with victorious Roman gladiator standing his defeated foe, painting on bronze and pewter, engraved with hand-painted enamels, by Kelvin LaV...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Introspection" Wall-Hanging Sculpture 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare pierced bronze wall-hanging sculpture "Introspection" in patinated bronze and pewter with vibrant hand-applied enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (Signed “Kelvi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Signed Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Plaque 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Signed Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Plaque 1960s
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze, Pewter

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Large Vibrant Wall Sculpture "Passion" 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Large and exceptional one-of-a-kind wall sculpture “Passion” in patinated bronze and pewter with vibrant hand-painted enamels with 2 abstract figures by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Amer...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Abstract Wall Sculpture "Dialogue"
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare abstract wall sculpture "Dialogue" in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-painted colorful enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne. The work is three dimensional and has layers of ...
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1960s Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Pygmalion" Painted Wall Sculpture 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional wall sculpture "Pygmalion" in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” o...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Nude #1" Wall-Hanging Sculpture 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"Nude #1", a rare figural wall sculpture incorporating a female nude motif in solid bronze by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on front “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). The...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "The Young Master" Wall Sculpture 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"The Young Master: Study of the Nude", a rare figural wall sculpture in solid pewter with splashes of color by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960’s (signed on front “Philip Kelvi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Enamel, Pewter

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Adam and Eve" Wall Sculpture 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare wall sculpture, "Adam and Eve" in solid cast pewter by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (original gallery label on back states “ADAM & EVE in pewter by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne”). The LaVernes did a small series of cast wall sculptures...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Pewter

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Horses Plaque" with Colorful Enamels 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"Horses Plaque" in patinated bronze and pewter with colorful hand-painted enamel cloisonne horses by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed "Philip Kelvin LaVerne"). The background of this piece is patinated pewter and the piece is trimmed in patinated bronze. The colorful green, blue and yellow enamels used for the horses are stunning. Reference: ”Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Sculpture III”, paper catalog published in the 1970’s, this painted wall sculpture is on page 38 titled, “Horses Plaque“. The description on the back of the catalog is written as followed: “HORSES PLAQUE - Ming horses...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze, Pewter, Enamel

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "The Untrammelled Mood of the Artist" 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"The Untrammeled Mood of the Artist at Work", a rare wall sculpture incorporating a motif with a nude artist and subject in solid bronze by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Abstract Wall Sculpture "Dialogue" 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare abstract wall sculpture "Dialogue" in carved patinated bronze and pewter with hand-painted colorful enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed). This piece ret...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Chin Ying" Wall Plaque
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne rare "Chin Ying" wall plaque in patinated and acid-etched pewter and bronze with hand-painted polychrome enamels depictin...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Unique Pair of Paintings "Redemption" 1960s 'Signed'
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Pair of unique Impressionist paintings on bronze and pewter "Redemption" with colorful enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed twice on one and once on the other “...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Unique "Caribbean" Painting on Bronze 1960s 'Signed'
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Unique complex Impressionist painting "Caribbean" on patinated bronze and pewter with colorful hand-painted enamels in special braided bronze frame by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Americ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze, Pewter, Enamel

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Unique Painting "Last Tango in Paris" 1960s 'Signed'
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Unique Impressionist painting on bronze and pewter "Last Tango in Paris" with colorful enamels and original picture light incorporated into the des...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Philip & Kelvin Laverne Pair of "Chinois Plaques", 1960s, 'Signed'
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Chinois Plaques", models 101 and 102, in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-painted colorful enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed). These are iconi...
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1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Enamel, Pewter, Bronze

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Bronze Painting "Rhapsody #1" 1972 (Signed and Dated)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"Rhapsody #1", a unique vibrant Abstract Expressionist etching in patinated bronze and pewter with colorful hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1972 (signed “Ph...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Ming" Wall Art in Bronze and Pewter 1960s 'Signed'
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Stunning wall-hanging "Ming" plaque in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-applied enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (etched “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on bottom).Th...
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1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Philip & Kelvin Laverne Rare Greek Mythology Painting 1959, 'Signed'
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Early rare painting, enamels on bronze, of scenese from Greek mythology by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1959 (signed in 2 places and dated). Philip and Kelvin LaVerne studied pa...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze, Enamel

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Kuan Su" Wall Art in Bronze and Pewter 1960s, 'Signed'
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Kuan Su" wall art in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-applied blue enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “P+K LaVerne” on bott...
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1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Chinese Peasants" Bronze Wall Plaque
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze acid etched polychromed hand painted enamels plaque by Philip and Kelvin Laverne wall plaque. Titled "Chinese peasants". Signed on lower rig...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze, Enamel

Bronze Wall Relief Fine Art by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1960s Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This work of fine art by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne (New York, 1960s) is a beautiful bronze and pewter wall relief which displays two young sisters leaning out of a latticed window fr...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Tower of Babel" Wall Sculpture 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Large "Tower of Babel" wall sculpture, Collectors Edition, in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-painted colorful enamels with by Philip & Kelvin LaV...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Philip and Kelvin Laverne Patinated Bronze “Chan” Wall Hanging, 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Impressive patinated bronze wall hanging with Asian village scene. Quite large measuring 20" H x 70 1/4" W. Signed Philip. Kelvin LaVerne. Created in the 1960's. In excellent conditi...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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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 Wall Decorations

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Metal

Philip & Kelvin Laverne "Peasants Plaque", 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"Peasants Plaque" in patinated bronze and pewter with hand painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American, 1960s (signed front bottom centre "Kelvin + Philip LaVerne"). Back is...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Laverne Etched Bronze Wall Plaque "Tower of Babel"
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in North Hollywood, CA
LaVerne etched bronze wall plaque "Tower of Babel" There is a dent on the bottom of left side which is not very noticeable when on the wall.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Leda and the Swan" Wall Sculpture 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Unique wall sculpture in Hydro Stone plaster with bronze frame depicting the myth of Leda and the Swan by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “PK LaVerne” on frame). Le...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Copper

Philip & Kelvin La Verne Large Collage "Hellenic Memories" 1970s, 'Signed'
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Large wall-hanging framed collage “Hellenic Memories” in patinated engraved metals with hand-painted polychrome enamels with partieal figural elements by...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Enamel, Metal

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall-Hanging Inset Chan Wall Sculpture 1960s 'Signed'
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Unique wall-hanging Chan wall sculpture, with center panel inset and framed in an off center raised panel with continuous figural motif, in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-appl...
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1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Decorations

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter, Gold Leaf

Philip And Kelvin Laverne wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne wall decorations 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 wall decorations, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wall decorations 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 wall decorations by Andy Warhol, Artisan House, and Paul Evans. Prices for Philip and Kelvin LaVerne wall decorations can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,200 and can go as high as $38,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $15,000.

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