Eternal Forest Bronze Drinks / Laptop Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, c 1965

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Eternal Forest Bronze Drinks / Laptop Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, c 1965

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For collectors of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, the pièce de résistance is the highly coveted and incredibly sought after "Eternal Forest" table due to the fascinating and mesmerizing motif which is also a rare one to find. What makes this particular Eternal Forest table so unique is its rare form - the Eternal Forest is normally found as coffee or dining tables, this very rare and possibly unique one of a kind table was made into a two-tiered dining-table-height occasional table suitable for so many creative uses which we describe below, but our favorite is as an easy to relocate laptop table for Zoom meetings. Could there be a better and more stylish solution for being able to move around your laptop or mobile device for Zoom meetings? Lightweight and perfectly sized for a laptop computer, use the lower shelf for your coffee or notebook, so you can move your meeting to where you want to be - and not tethered to an office backdrop. Distinguish yourself from your colleagues who have a boring plain background during those group conferences, take your meeting from the den to the kitchen to the garden to the room with the best view - just please for the sake of your colleagues, don't take it to the bathroom. This oh-so-gorgeous and oh-so-rare two-tier side table table features a bronze banded top with the "Eternal Forest" motif in patinated bronze and pewter with hand applied polychrome, on top of four bronze legs with light carvings and etchings to resemble antique bamboo with another lower tier finished in 'intentionally-patinated' acid washed bronze similar to the Classical series, completed in the 1960s by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, a father and son American artisan team. This rare, coveted, in-demand and sought-after occasional table is best described as a functional sculpture. Philip and Kelvin considered themselves artists, rather than furniture makers, and their gallery motto was "Works of Art". So for most of the collector and antique dealer world, we consider this a sculpture that can be used as a side table, end table, drinks table, bedside table, occasional table, tray table, TV-dinner table, laptop computer table great for Zoom meetings, writing and notes table, telephone table, lamp table, sculpture pedestal, or just as a stand-alone work of art. It is sturdy and structurally sound, and since the materials are of a strong and robust nature - it is absolutely suitable for every day use. But of course, if you prefer, you can place it in your room purely for viewing purposes, it is similar to any other piece of quality Fine Art that you would otherwise place on a museum wall. This incredible work of art with its organic repeating natural motif still retains its original hand applied polychroming. Often this gets removed through vigorous over-cleaning and can affect its long term value. This table possesses all of its beautiful blue, green and orange polychroming and soft subtle patina throughout. An excellent and fine example for the distinguished connoisseur, collector or art and design investor. This Eternal Forrest tiered tray table is an incredible option for the most discriminating client or collector. Consider for a Mid-Century Modern, Modern, Post-Modern or Contemporary home. Also an interesting addition of Juxtaposition in a French neoclassical, Traditional, Spanish, Transitional or Hollywood Regency room. Due to its formidable materials, this is suitable for residential or commercial use, perfect for any magazine-cover-worthy interior design project. Reference: Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Sculpture III, Paper Catalog, 1960s. Shown on page 14, description states, “Eternal Forest - Symbol of the continuity of life and growth, a peaceful unending forest stands before us. Hand-sculpted of bronze and pewter, with delicate tones of natural patinas”. Common misspellings: Phillip and Kevin Laverne, Philips and Kelven Lavern, Phillips and Calvin Leverne. MEASUREMENTS: H 29.25" x W 18.5" x D 13" CONDITION: Very good to excellent vintage condition, all original. Polychrome is present and vibrant, no losses, beautiful overall patina throughout. Excellent collectors example ready for immediate use.

Creator:
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 29.25 in (74.3 cm)Width: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Enamel,Pewter,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Polychromed
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960s
Condition:
Very good vintage condition. Ready for immediate use. Please see description for greater detail.
Seller Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1330223696112

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

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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