Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Unique 2 piece "Etruscan Spiral Dining Table" 1960s (Signed)
Evan Lobel
Unique 2-piece "Etruscan Spiral Dining Table” in patinated bronze and pewter with engraved abstract design by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1960's (signed on both bases “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). This dining table is composed of 2 square tables on bronze castors with original hardware on the undersides which latches them together to form a seamless single dining table. If you unlatch them you have 2 square dining/game tables. An ingenious design by two of the most inventive artists of the 20th century. These tables are magnificent.
Reference:
Sculpture II The Art of Philip LaVerne catalog published in the 1970’s, there is a photo on page 15 which shows this model with a single pedestal base with the title “Page 15 - Etruscan 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 creates the unique adaptability of this design, magnificently highlighted by two golden bronze fluted pedestals, the perfect compliment…”.
W: 77 inches when together
W: 38.5 inches when separated
D: 38.5 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Excellent
$85,000
Ref: diningtable199