Coffee and Cocktail Tables on Sale

This classic and highly sought-after collectors item is a 42" 'Chan' cocktail table by father and son team, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, handmade in the 1960s. Ingeniously designed pol...

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...

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...

This is an excellent collectors example of the rare and sought after 'Classical Boucher' sculpted oval cocktail table by father and son team, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, produced in t...

A rare example of the 'Classical' acid etched bronze cocktail table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne utilizing the base style of the large rectangular 'Chin Ying' design, signed on the t...

LaVerne round Chan coffee table in acid etched brass and pewter.

This is an excellent collectors example of the rare and sought after 'Chan Boucher' cocktail table by father and son team, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, produced in the 1960s. Ingenious...

This is an excellent collectors example of the rare and sought after 'Chan 140' cocktail table by father and son team, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, produced in ...

This fine LaVerne example is a double pedestal 'Creation of Man' motif tabletop described by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne as: 'God giving breath to Adam, inspired by Michelangelo, recre...

This rare-base "Classical" cocktail table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne has a very unique and coveted rare base and stem making it a fine choice for the collector who only wants the b...

A taller variation of the 'Classical' cocktail table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne allowing it to be used as a cocktail table, game table or nesting table along with another LaVerne (...

This incredible table is listed in a Philip and Kelvin LaVerne's 1960s catalogue as a Limited Edition work, making this rare 'La Reine Floral' coffee table an important artifact and collector's item. This table, and one other design, the coveted and highly sought after "Chan Li Cabinet" being Limited Editions in this particular time period and catalogue. Per the original catalogue (see images), this La Reine Floral table by father and son team, Philip and Kelvin Laverne, was created in the manner of an 18th century masterpiece, and executed in pierced bronze, pewter and hand-enameled cloisonne of a superb floral inlay, circa 1965, signed on one corner. Beautiful finely cut design with scalloped shaped top and custom cut glass which allows full visibility through the top to the gorgeous sculptural cast bronze legs and openness of the filigree. This beautiful La Reine Floral cocktail table has deep vivid patina throughout. Part of the process of father and son team, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, was to bury their tables in dirt to give it a natural patina. In additional to this, the tables naturally patina throughout the decades they have been in use. This particular table has incredible patina through the bronze legs and table top. In addition, the colors of the hand applied enamel and polychroming is simply gorgeous. This rare, coveted, in-demand and sought-after coffee (or tea!) 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 coffee table, tea table, cocktail table or book table. 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 La Reine Floral table, bearing similar design as another table coined Midsummer Night and another named Viola, is an incredible option for the most discriminating client or collector as this one is the only which was a Limited Edition. 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, Philip La Verne...