Philip (1907-1987) and Kelvin (b.1937) LaVerne

Chan Coffee Table. Signed Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, New York, ca. 1965.
Patinated bronze and pewter, acid-etched and enameled; wood structure.
Over-all in excellent condition, minor wear and oxidation.
Provenance: Private Collection, Connecticut
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne operated as artist-furniture makers creating one of a kind and limited-edition pieces, often re-interpreting classical chinoiserie designs, as seen here in the Chan coffee table. The technique used by the father-son creators was based on centuries-old bronze casting methods which they then tweaked to give each piece its own distinctive patina. Philip liked to refer to their pieces as “functional art”.