Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
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
LaVerne Bronze Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Phillip and Kelvin LaVerne bronze and pewter rectangular top coffee table with rounded edges, etched decoration of Roman figures, signature on lower rig...
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1960s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Dorchester, MA
Father and son Philip and Kelvin LaVerne achieved their detailed table designs by acid-etching bronze, adding pewter and enamel, then burying their work in a propriety formula of ear...
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1960s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Pewter, Bronze
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 Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Philip & Kelvin Laverne Bronze Side Tables
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Pair of Philip & Kelvin Laverne Bronze side tables. Overall nice original condition with patina.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
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. The table is related to the Creation of...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Rare Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Kuan Yin Console
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely rare form.
The acid-etched and enameled surface is in beautiful original condition.
Raised signature on the console top, paper label and care instructions attached to ...
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1960s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
“Ballet Dancer” Unique Center Table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne. Studio made table with welded, hammered and hand-worked base. Sculptural base with ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Metal
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"Eternal Guardians," Unique Table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne.
Early, brutalist side table of bronze. Sculptural base and irregular-shaped top with striated line texture, and small t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Sculpture
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"Three Graces," Unique Sculpture by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne. Bronze sculpture of abstract figures on pedestal base. Artist-signed on base. Published: Sculpture II, The Art of Philip ...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Phillip and Kelvin LaVerne Bronze Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Houston, TX
A 1960s Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Classical" coffee table, this acid-etched bronze table has a fluted frame and legs. It is signed "Philip and Kelvin LaVerne." The fluted edge and l...
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Mid-20th Century American Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze, 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 Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bronze and Silver Low Table by Philip La Verne, American, New York
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional coffee table by famed furniture designer Phillip & Kelvin LaVerne, American, New York, signed. The complex chinoiserie design features highly detail views of Imperial ...
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1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Silver Leaf
Philip & Kelvin Laverne "Peasants Plaque" with Enamel Cloisonne 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
"Peasants Plaque" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed front bottom center "Kelvin + Philip LaVe...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
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 Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Architectural Brass Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Side Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Philip and Kelvin LaVerne side table.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Brass
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Side Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Chicago, IL
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne side tables with abstract pattern, signed.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Brass
Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Unique Studio Sculpture, circa 1975
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Unique coffee table, studio made by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, in beautifully patinated bronze depicting a mother and two children with a 1" thick, amorphous clear glass top. The thr...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
"Walking Woman" Unique Sculpture by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Abstract depiction of a walking woman, made from patinated bronze. Supported by a bronze cylindrical base. This sculpture is signed.
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin Laverne Les Fleur Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Laverne coffee table.
Category
1960s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin Laverne Acid Etched Floral Design Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful and unusual example of an acid etched table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. This diminutive beauty has a floral motif and beautiful patina. I...
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1960s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Spring Festival Bronze Cocktail Table signed Philip & Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
This rare and highly sought after Mid-Century Modernist Spring Festival Bronze Cocktail Table is signed Phillip and Kelvin Laverne and originates from the United States, Circa 1960. ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Introspection" Pierced Bronze Painting 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare pierced bronze painting "Introspection" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant hand-applied enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (Signed “Kelvin...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne 2 piece "Etruscan Spiral Dining Table" 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Unique 2-piece "Etruscan Spiral Dining Table” in patinated bronze and pewter with etched abstract design by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1960's (signed...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
Philip and Kelvin Laverne, Mid-Century Modern 'Chan' Coffee Table, Early Edition
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Stamford, CT
Early Mid-Century Modern Philip and Kelvin Laverne 'Chan' Coffee or Cocktail Table
Early example of an engraved and patinated bronze-clad wood 'Chan' coffee table by Philip and Kelv...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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 Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin Laverne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
An Oval form etched bronze Coffee table designed by Philip and Kelvin Laverne. This unique coffee table is of two tone depicting chinoiserie figures.
Category
1970s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Engraved Painting "Last Tango in Paris" 1960s 'Signed'
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Unique Impressionist painting "Last Tango in Paris" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne and original picture light in...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Unique "Etruscan Spiral Extension Dining Table", 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind "Etruscan Spiral Extension Dining Table" with extensions the fit on each end in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-painted polychrome enamels and unique pierced bronze bases by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on side of tabletop with original paper labels on leaves). This table was made specially for Fred and Edith Horowitz, personal friends of the LaVernes. Their initials are incorporated into the bases as part of the design; “EH” on one base and “FH” on the other base. There are rods that come out from inside the table to support the leaves; they lock in place to give the leaves solid support. This table is exceptional in every way and represents the best of the LaVernes’ art and ingenuity. The abstract graphic design on the table top is simply stunning with beautiful coloration. The pattern is continuous from the table top onto the leaves. There is a felt lined wood case which the LaVernes made for the leaves. With the leaves, this table is 112 inches long.
Reference:
Sculpture II The Art of Philip LaVerne catalog published in the 1970’s, there is a photo on page 15 which shows a smaller model with the title “Page 15 - Estruscan Dining Table”. In the back of the catalog is the description, “Intricacy of interwoven bronze and pewter, hand sculptured to form the arabesques of this subject, combine in a supremely elegant motif. The feeling of an ancient Etruscan coin...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
'Kang Tao' Bronze Dining Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, c. 1965, Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For collectors of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, the pièce de résistance is this highly coveted double-signed 'Kang Tao' dining table. Given so few LaVerne's were...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
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 Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Coffee Table in Etched Bronze
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne coffee table in etched bronze and pewter.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Philip & Kelvin Laverne Two Door Chinese Cabinet
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A diminutive chinoiserie cabinet consisting of acid-etched and enameled panels of brass and pewter.
Original painted interior.
Category
1960s American Vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Furniture
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Philip And Kelvin Laverne furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne furniture 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 furniture, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Warren Platner, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Brown Saltman. Prices for Philip and Kelvin LaVerne furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,500 and can go as high as $225,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $19,500.
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