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.
Find an extraordinary range of vintage Philip and Kelvin LaVerne tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Rare and Important Dining Table, Bronze, USA, 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Stamford, CT
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Rare and Important 'Xiang Shi' Dining Table, Bronze, USA, 1960s A very rare and important 'Xiang Shi' dining table designed and produced by Philip (1907-1...
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne “Chan” Coffee Table, Acid Etched Brass, 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is an iconic Philip and Kelvin Laverne "Chan" coffee table made of acid etched brass over pewter over wood and patinated brass. The table features a substantial 47.25" round top...
Brass, Pewter
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Chan Side Tables in Bronze and Pewter
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Astoria, NY
Philip LaVerne (American, 1908-1988) and Kelvin LaVerne (American, b. 1936) Pair of "Chan" Series Side Table, signed near base, polychromed, engraved, and patinated bronze and pewter...
Bronze, Pewter
Chan Side Table by Philip & Kelvin Laverne in Patinated Bronze
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Astoria, NY
Philip LaVerne (American, 1908-1988) and Kelvin LaVerne (American, b. 1936) "Chan" Series Side Table, signed near base, polychromed, engraved, and patinated bronze and pewter, elonga...
Bronze, Pewter
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Rare Center Table, Bronze, USA, 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Stamford, CT
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American Mid-Century Modern, Rare 'Tao' Dining, Center, or Game Table, Etched, Polychromed, Bronze, USA, 1960s A rare example of a center table designed a...
Bronze
Unique & Rare Chan Table by Philp and Kelvin LaVerne Patinated Bronze
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
very rare and unique Philp and Kelvin LaVerne Patinated Bronze, Pewter and Enamel Side Table 1960s/1970s Height 16 3/4 inches, width 26 inches, depth 22 inches.
Bronze, Enamel
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Mid-Century Chan Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Bradenton, FL
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Chan" Coffee Table, circa 1960. Philip and Kelvin LaVerne' were a father-son duo that was renowned for transforming metal furniture into narrative art. Thi...
Bronze
Patinated Vintage Laverne Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's Laverne coffee table with patinated finish. Measurements: Height: 17.25" Length: 54" Width: 17.5"
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Laverne Muses Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970 rectangular Laverne coffee table. Measurements: Height: 15.5" Width: 48" Depth: 36"
Metal, Bronze
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne " Creation of Man " Double Pedestal Bronze Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in St. Louis, MO
Truly a work of art, this fine LaVerne example is a double fluted pedestal "Creation of Man" motif etched tabletop described by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne as: 'God giving breath to Ad...
Bronze
$16,000 / set
Pair of LaVerne Side Tables
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1960's American LaVerne side tables. Measurements: Height: 17" Width/Length: 18" square
Metal, Bronze
$14,000
Midcentury Laverne Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970s LaVerne coffee table with painted scenes. Measurements: Height:17" Length: 47.75" Depth: 23.75"
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin Laverne Side Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully patinated bronze side table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne.
Bronze
$24,000 / item
Pair of Bronze Laverne Side Tables
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1960s cast and patinated bronze Laverne side tables with Asian motif and original patina. Measurements: Height: 17" Depth: 19" Width: 26"
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin Laverne Chinoiserie Chan Center Table, New York, circa 1960's
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Miami, FL
Philip and Kelvin Laverne chinoiserie "Chan" center table, gueridon New York, circa 1960's, Bronze, hand sculptured, inlaid with pewter, buried in earth to attain natural and subtle ...
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
Philip Kelvin LaVerne "Chin Ying" Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Chin Ying" Coffee Table
Brass
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Stunning "Etruscan Spiral" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large “Etruscan Spiral” coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels in pale blue and green on bronze bamboo legs by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Am...
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Lo-Ta Hexagonal Bronze Side Table, USA, 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
The Lo-Ta Hexagonal Table, designed by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne in the 1960s, is a striking sculptural occasional table handcrafted in engraved and patinated bronze and pewter with ...
Pewter, Enamel, Bronze
Exceptional Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Round Bronze Cocktail Table for Restoration
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Classic Mid Century Bronze Cocktail Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne with a rarely seen decorative motif of Figures, Faces and Flowers in a Symbolic and Calligraphic style raised...
Bronze, Other
$20,000
Round LaVerne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
An etched and patinated circa 1960's coffee table by Phillip and Kevin Laverne. Measurements: Height: 17" Diameter: 42"
Metal
Unusual Oval Laverne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A oval-shaped cocktail table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne with Asian motif in polychromed and acid-etched patinated bronze. Measurements: Length: 54.5" Height: 17.5" Width: 19"
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, "T'ang Marriage" Bronze Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Bradenton, FL
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "T'ang Marriage" or "Wedding Dance" Coffee Table. Philip and Kelvin LaVerne' were a father-son duo that was renowned for transforming metal furniture into n...
Bronze
Rectangular LaVerne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's rectangular LaVerne coffee table with palace scenes and original silver plated and patinated finish. Measurements: Height: 15.5"...
Metal
Philip & Kelvin Laverne Patinated Bronze Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Rectangular coffee table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne Beautiful finish on the top surface This table is rare because there is no image ontop signed.
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Chan Coffee Table by Laverne, Brass & Pewter, 1965
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful example of the Chan table by the iconic father and son duo, Philip and Kelvin Laverne. This table is in great vintage condition with an age commensurate patina. There is ...
Brass, Pewter
Pair of Midcentury Laverne Side Tables, Sold Individually
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1970's Laverne side tables with patinated finish. Priced and Sold individually. Measurements: Height: 17.25" Length/width: 18" square
Metal, Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Odyssey" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Important and mesmerizing "Odyssey” Coffee Table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant hand-painted enamels and gold and copper leaf atop a Greek column pedestal b...
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter, Gold Leaf
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Fragonard Pierced" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Impressive and rare “Fragonard Pierced” Coffee Table in patinated, engraved and pierced bronze and pewter, intricately cut with enamel cloisonne and gold and copper leaf with an inse...
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter, Gold Leaf
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
1960 Philip And Kelvin Laverne Chan Circular Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960 Philip and Kelvin Laverne Chan Circular Coffee Table in good vintage condition. Tabletop has a beautiful patina with many color accents throughout. Some areas of verdigris are p...
Bronze, Enamel
Mid Century Philip & Kelvin Laverne Bronze and Pewter Console Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty mid century limited-edition chinoiserie console table by celebrated designers Philip LaVerne and Kelvin LaVerne and featuring an acid-etched and patinated polychrome bronze and...
Bronze, Pewter
$22,000
Large LaVerne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's LaVerne coffee table with silver and polychromed finish. Measurements: Height: 16" Length: 48" Width: 36"
Metal
Large Etched Bronze LaVerne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's etched and patinated bronze coffee table by Laverne. Measurements: Length: 60" Depth: 30" Height: 17".
Metal, Bronze
Philip and Kelvin Laverne Ming side table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional Ming, low table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne in pewter and bronze circa 1960s . nicely patinated, and engraved with hand painted enamel in red and green… Signed PK Lav...
Bronze, Pewter
$28,000
Large Laverne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A large A circa 1970's square Laverne coffee table with original finish. Measurements: Height: 17" Width: 48" Depth: 47.5"
Metal, Bronze
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne “Lo-Ta” Side Table, Bronze and Pewter, Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Hexagonal Lo-Ta side table by Philip LaVerne and Kelvin LaVerne, executed in bronze and pewter with natural patination. The table retains its original hexagonal form and reflects the...
Bronze, Pewter
$24,000
Large LaVerne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A midcentury LaVerne coffee table with silver and patinated bronze finish. Measurements: Height: 17" Length: 57" Width: 20"
Metal, Bronze
Laverne Etched Bronze Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's etched and patinated bronze coffee table by Laverne. Measurements: Length: 60" Depth: 30" Height: 17"
Metal, Bronze
Large Round Coffee Table by LaVerne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's American silver and patinated bronze Phillip & Kelvin LaVerne round coffee table with original patina. Measurements: Diameter: 47.25" Height: 17.25"
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin Laverne Unique "Chinois Table" 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Magnificent “Chinois Table” with a pair of engraved Chinese vignettes on top in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-applied enamels in blue, green, and orange with gold and copper ...
Bronze, Gold Leaf, Pewter, Enamel
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...
Bronze, Pewter
$22,000
Round LaVerne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A midcentury LaVerne coffee table with silver and patinated bronze finish. Measurements: Height: 21.5" Diameter: 47.5"
Metal, Bronze
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...
Bronze
Patinated Bronze Laverne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960’s Laverne coffee table depicting dancers, patinated gold and silver finish and polychromed decoration. Measurements: Diameter: 47″ He...
Bronze
Philip & Kelvin Laverne Acid Etched Bronze "Michelangelo" Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Laverne Originals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A highly collectible acid etched and hand painted bronze and pewter coffee table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne. The rectangular shaped table features the creation of man by Michelange...
Bronze, Pewter
$22,000
LaVerne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A round circa 1960s LaVerne coffee table with palace scenes in a silver and gilt finish. Partial original maker label remaining on underside of table. Measurements: Height: 17.25" D...
Bronze
$28,000
Vintage Laverne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's Laverne coffee table with silver and patinated bronze finish. Measurements: Height: 17" Length: 60.5" Width: 31.5"
Metal, Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Important and Unique Dining Table 1960's (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Unique and important "Aubusson" dining table with flowing wreath motif in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted green and blue enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaV...
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Bronze and Pewter "Chan" Dining Table by Phillip and Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Montreal, QC
engraved and acid-etched, patinated and polychromed bronze, pewter and enamel "Chan" circular dining table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. Signed "Phillip and Kelvin Laverne." Remnants...
Bronze
Large Polychromed Coffee Table by Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's signed Laverne coffee table with Palace Garden motif. Measurements: Height: 17.5" Diameter: 47"
Metal, Bronze
$28,000
Large Curved Laverne Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970 American patinated bronze table with original patina. Measurements: Height: 15" Length: 69.5" width: 24"
Metal, Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Monumental Bronze "Wedding Dance" Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Chicago, IL
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Mid-Century, T'ang Marriage Coffee Table, Etched Bronze, USA c. 1965 Rare and important 'T'ang Marriage' coffee table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne (also r...
Bronze, Enamel, Zinc
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Mid-Century Modern, Tao Shelf, Tall Side Table, Bronze
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Stamford, CT
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Mid-Century Modern, Tao Shelf, Tall Side Table, Bronze Rare and important signed example of an engraved and patinated bronze-clad wood 'Tao' side table by P...
Bronze
Phillip and Kelvin Lavern "Ming" Side Tables, Set of Two
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Bradenton, FL
Phillip and Kelvin Lavern "Ming" Side Tables, Set of Two. Philip LaVerne (American, 1908-1988), Kelvin LaVerne (American, 1937-2020). This father and son team created custom, limite...
Bronze, Enamel
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Spring Festival Hexagonal Side Tables, 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of 1960s Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Spring Festival Hexagonal Side Tables. From the incredible father/son duo Philip and Kelvin LaVerne are these rare and extremely so...
Brass, Enamel, Pewter
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...
Bronze, Pewter
$28,000
Large LaVerne Dining Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A Midcentury American patinated metal dining/center table with original patina signed LaVerne. Measurements: Height: 29" Diameter: 53".
Metal
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Bronze, Large Spring Festival Console Table, USA, 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Stamford, CT
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Mid-Century Modern, Large Spring Festival Console Table, Bronze, 1960s Rare and important special order example of an engraved and patinated bronze-clad w...
Bronze
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Mid-Century, T'ang Marriage Coffee Table, Bronze, 1965
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Stamford, CT
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Mid-Century, T'ang Marriage Coffee Table, Etched Bronze, USA c. 1965 Rare and important 'T'ang Marriage' coffee table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. This e...
Bronze
$14,800Sale Price|20% Off
Philip And Kelvin LaVerne Spring Festival Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous 1965 example of the iconic Spring Festival Coffee table from the formidable father/son duo, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. The et...
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
Philip Kelvin LaVerne Creation of Man Bronze Cocktail Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning midcentury modern etched bronze veneered coffee cocktail table designed by father and son Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. The large table depicts Michelangelo's creation of man i...
Bronze