Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Set of "Lo Ta Hexagonal Cube" Tables 1960s (signed) - SOLD

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Rare set of 3 “Lo Ta Hexagonal Cube” tables in engraved and patinated bronze and pewter with colorful hand painted enamels by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960’s (all signed).
This is the full collector’s set which includes all 3 unique versions of this table (A, B & C in the catalog). These were bent into shape by hand. The colors on these tables is extraordinary.

Reference:
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne catalog “ SCULPTURE III” printed in the 1970’s, page 37 shows all 3 tables.

W: 18 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 15.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Harvey Probber Pair of Elegant Bedside Tables 1970s (signed) - SOLD

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Pair of bedside tables model no. 216 in mahogany with conical brass pulls by Harvey Probber, American 1950's (signed). Clean lines and meticulous craftsmanship make these nightstands both elegant and luxurious. These have been newly refinished by Lobel Modern.

W: 19 inches
D: 14 inches
H: 25.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Lawrence De Martino Sculptural Side Table In 24 Karat Gold Leaf 2000 - SOLD

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Sculptural side table in plaster with 24 karat gold leaf and inset glass top by Lawrence De Martino, American 2000. Not many furniture designers worked in plaster and De Martino’s pieces are exceptionally jubilant.

W: 31.5 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 22.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Edward Wormley Unique End Tables With Antique Japanese Printing Blocks 1957 - SOLD

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Pair of rare and important end tables, each with 2 doors incorporating antique Japanese printing blocks, by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Janus Collection, 1957 (signed with Dunbar tags in drawers, paper label on bottom).  These were custom orders tables as the antique Japanese blocks were not a standard option on them.  These are extraordinary representations of the Janus series, which focused on hand crafting in an era when everyone was moving to industrial production with steel and glass.

Dimensions for each

W: 27 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 27.5 inches

SOLD

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Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Large "Chan" Coffee Table 1960s - SOLD

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"Chan" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze with hand-painted colorful enamels by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, 1960's. Signed on top “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne”. This is the largest size this table was made. It’s impressive and has beautiful coloration.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, The Chan Series is discussed at length in the introduction and tables are shown on pages 44-49 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption from the LaVerne catalog reads, “Chinese artistry at its peak under the Chan Dynasty is recreated in this intricately carved design. We see peasants carrying a sacred gift to the Emperor’s child. Delicately wrought leaves and figures, combine with a rich variety of multicolored patinas to create the Chinoiserie top. The design is credited as inspiring and evoking French and English periods of furniture design.”

H: 17.5 inches
Diam: 47.5 inches

 Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Eternal Forest" Coffee Table 1972 - SOLD

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"Eternal Forest" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand painted enamels by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1972 (signed Philip + Kelvin LaVerne on top and has “Philip LaVerne Galleries LTD” on underside). This rare table is an incredible work of art with its organic repeating natural motif.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, Eternal Forest tables are shown on pages 120-121 in the section titled The Abstract Series. The caption reads, “Created in the 1960s, the ETERNAL FOREST table is described in the Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Sculpture III catalog, published in the 1970s: ”Symbol of the continuity of life and growth, a peaceful unending forest stands before us. Hand-sculptured of bronze and pewter, with delicate tones of natural patinas.”

Diam: 42.25
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Turtle Table" in Patinated Bronze 1960s - SOLD

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Rare sculptural "Turtle Table" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's. The top has an abstract tortoise shell-like finish. The base was inspired by the concept of yin and yang.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this table is shown on page 123 in the section titled The Abstract Series . Below the photo is an in depth discussion of this work by Kelvin LaVerne.

W: 29.5 inches
D:  22.5 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Chan" Coffee Table 1960s (signed) - SOLD

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Large "Chan" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted colorful enamels by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, 1960's (signed “Philip + Kelvin Laverne” on top). This table has wonderful coloration and is an iconic example of the LaVernes’ unique art.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, The Chan Series is discussed at length in the introduction and tables are shown on pages 44-49 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption from the LaVerne catalog reads, “Chinese artistry at its peak under the Chan Dynasty is recreated in this intricately carved design. We see peasants carrying a sacred gift to the Emperor’s child. Delicately wrought leaves and figures, combine with a rich variety of multicolored patinas to create the Chinoiserie top. The design is credited as inspiring and evoking French and English periods of furniture design.”

Diam: 42.5 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Meticulously Crafted Backgammon Table with Folding Chairs in Ostrich 1970s (signed) - SOLD

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Backgammon table in ostrich skin with brass banding and matching folding chairs in embossed ostrich leather by Karl Springer, American 1970's (signed on bottom with a paper label that reads “Karl Springer”). Game table in leather with original game pieces. This set comes from the Estate of Steve Lawrence and Edyie Gorme. It’s original home was in Beverly Hills and then they moved it to their Malibu beach house.

Backgammon Table:

W: 48 inches
D: 26.5 inches
H: 28.5 inches

Pair of Chairs:

W: 20 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 31 inches
Seat H: 19 inches

Condition: Excellent / brass has patina’d with age and has a bronze color.

SOLD

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Karl Springer Telephone Table in Black Cobra 1985 (signed) - SOLD

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"Telephone Table" covered in black cobra on brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1985. (Signed and dated “Karl Springer 1985” on bottom).

W: 12.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 21.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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John Dickinson Rare and Important 3 Legged African Nesting Tables 1970s - SOLD

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Pair of rare and important 3 Legged African Nesting Tables, models 101-A and 101-B, in plaster by John Dickinson, American ca. 1980.  These are wonderful examples of John Dickinson's iconic designs.  These are both shown in the John Dickinson 1970’s catalog.

 Largest Table:

Diam: 22 inches
H: 26 inches

Smaller Table:

Diam:  17 inches
H:  20.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer "Mushroom Coffee Table" in Lacquered Goatskin 1977 (signed) - SOLD

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"Mushroom Coffee Table" in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1977. (retains original Karl Springer paper label on bottom and engraved date “11-16-77”). This table is meticulously crafted.

W: 42 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Pair of Exceptional 18th Century Chinese Console Tables - SOLD

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Pair of exceptional hand carved artisan console tables in Huanghuali wood, Chinese 18th century.

Dimensions for Each:

W: 60 inches
D: 15 inches
H: 33 inches

Condition: Very good / small signs of wear consistent with age

SOLD

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Brueton Pair of Stainless Steel Coffee Tables with Granite Tops 1970s - SOLD

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Pair of coffee tables with radius corners in polished stainless steel with black granite tops by Uira Grayboff for Brueton Industries, American 1970's. These are meticulously crafted.  Both are on hidden castors so they can be easily moved.

Dimensions for Each:
W: 39 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 14 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Table, "Ming #131", in Pewter and Bronze 1960s (signed) - SOLD

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End / Occasional table, "Ming #131", in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed "PK LaVerne" on table top).

Reference:
Sculpture, Bronze and Pewter Tables, The Art of Philip LaVerne catalog with gold and white cover published in the 1960’s, page 8 shows a photo of 2 tables with tops from this series. In the back of the catalog is a description which reads: “MING #131 PAIR:
The extraordinary artistry of the Ming Period is superbly captured…. The traditional Ming warrior holding the invincible sword is carved of bronze and pewter.”

W: 18 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent 

SOLD

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Karl Springer Rotating Backgammon Game Table 1970s - SOLD

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Rotating game table with backgammon board on bottom in lacquered black linen by Karl Springer, American 1970's.  This rotating mechanism is amazing and unusual; it rotates on an axis - one side has a backgammon board and the other is just the table top.

W: 54 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Brutalist Side Table in Welded Steel with Granite Top 1970s - SOLD

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Artisan Brutalist side table with welded steel disc design and granite top, American 1970's.  

W: 19 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Large Silver Leaf "Round Knife Edge Dining Table" 1993 - SOLD

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Large "Round Knife Edge Dining Table" in mirror lacquered antique silver leaf and black lacquer by Karl Springer, American 1993 (retains original invoice from the Karl Springer showroom shown in photo).  This table is impressive and of the finest craftsmanship.

Diam: 78 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Romanesque" Coffee Table 1960s - SOLD

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"Romanesque" coffee table in patinated bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's. Signed "Philip and Kelvin LaVerne" on bottom right of table top.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the Romanesque table is shown on page 99 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series . The caption reads, “The ROMANESQUE coffee table dates from the 1960s. This table was inspired by ancient Etruscan figures engraved on bronze mirrors.” There is an in depth discussion of this design by Kelvin LaVerne in the introduction.

W: 69.5 inches
D: 23.5 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Edward Wormely Sculptural Side Table with Travertine Top 1950s (Signed) - SOLD

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Sculptural side table model no. 5425T with base in rosewood and top in travertine with brass accents by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1950's. Label on the bottom reads "Made By Dunbar Furn. Corporation, Berne, Indiana, No.5425T".

W: 25.5 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 23 inches

Condition: Excellent - age and patina on brass commensurate with age

SOLD

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