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Lobel Modern, opened in 1998 by Evan Lobel, showcases furniture, lighting, hand-blown glass and art by important designers from the 1940's thru the 1980's. Located in the Four Points section of lower Manhattan.

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Paul Evans Important "Sculpture Front Cabinet" 1979

Evan Lobel

Rare and important “Sculpture Front Cabinet” in welded and patinated steel, color pigments, 24 karat gold leaf, painted wood with original granite top by Paul Evans, American 1979. This piece comes with the original invoice from The Paul Evans Studio showing a drawing of this piece. On the invoice it states: "No slate.  Oxidation to emphasize coloration of granite sample." It is a unique piece. Coloration is superb. This is a rare master work by Paul Evans.

Reference:
Constance Kimmerle, Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism, published by Arnoldsche Art Publishers in 2014, a similar example is shown on pages 162 & 163, Cabinet (Forged-Front), 1964.

Adam Lindemann, Collecting Design, Cologne, 2010, pp. 172-173 (for a related sideboard from the “Sculpture Front” series)

Jeffrey Head, Paul Evans: Designer & Sculptor, Atglen, PA, 2012, pp. 40-41 (for a related cabinet from the series)

W: 84 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 19.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$275,000

ref: cabinet49

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tags PAULEVANS2, CREDENZAS, CABINETS

De Coene Frères Petit Chest of Drawers in Mahogany with Brass 1940s

Evan Lobel

Petit chest of drawers from the "Voltaire" series in beautiful French mahogany with artisan brass trim and pulls by De Coene Frères, Belgium 1940's. Comes with original brass key. This piece is elegant and exquisitely crafted.

Reference:
Les Ateliers D’Art De Courtrai De Coene Freres, see page 189 for model reference.

Dimensions:
W: 22 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 37.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - newly refinished. Brass has been polished and lacquered.

$15,000

Ref: chestofdrawers189

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Karl Springer "Chinese Parson Style Desk" in Exquisite Shagreen Lacquer 1980s - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Meticulously crafted "Chinese Parson Style Desk" in artisan shagreen and bone lacquer in beige and ivory with inset brass trim sabots by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Drawer is lined in silk moiré. As with all Karl Springer pieces, this desk is exceptionally crafted and incredibly chic.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “desks & consoles”, on page 3 is a photo of this model desk with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD  CHINESE PARSON STYLE DESK (page) 3.”

Dimensions:
W: 42 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 30 inches

Condition: Excellent

$12,000

ref: desk127

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Tommi Parzinger Iconic Cabinet with Brass Studs 1950s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Iconic 2 door cabinet model 146 in white lacquer with brass studs, engraved brass pulls, and inset milk glass top by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals 1950s (signed “Parzinger Originals” on inside of drawer). This beautiful cabinet exudes refined elegance. It is beautifully made and very chic.

Reference:
Parzinger Originals Inc. catalog published in the 1950’s shows a photograph of the 4 door version of this cabinet, stating, “#147 COMMODE, LACQUERED,…, POLISHED BRASS HARDWARE…”

W: 36 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 33.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - newly relacquered and brass hardware polished and lacquered. In like new condition.

SOLD

ref: cabinet63

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Tommi Parzinger 3-Door Credenza with Iconic Brass Pulls 1950s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Beautifully tailored and finished 3-door credenza in high gloss black lacquer with engraved brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's (signed “Parzinger Originals” on inside of drawer). The interior has shelves and a felt lined drawer. The craftsmanship of this piece is absolutely superb. Relacquered by Lobel Modern. Pulls have been cleaned, polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern. In like-new condition.

Dimensions:
D: 17.5 inches
W: 50 inches
H: 33 inches

Condition: Excellent - Relacquered by Lobel Modern. Pulls have been cleaned, polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern. In like-new condition.

$25,000

Ref: credenza115

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Chan Li" Cabinet 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Exceptional “Chan Li” 4 door cabinet in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with continuous Chinese scene with hand-painted vibrant enamels of blue, red and orange with red lacquered interior and hand-chased bronze plinth base by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed “Philip & Kelvin LaVerne“ on front). The sides and back are in the Kuan pattern of interlocking circles which is meant to evoke something from the past. The interior holds bronze trimmed shelves and a felt-lined drawer with Kuan pattern front and fish shaped pull. This rare cabinet is an impressive and masterful work of 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 this cabinet is shown in an original ad from the 1970s in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “A 1978 advertisement for the CHAN-LI cabinet, which was created in the 1960s, describes the piece as “Depicting an ancient scene in all its Oriental splendor… A functional sculpture for the discerning collector.”

W: 49 inches
D: 15.5 inches
H: 31.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: cabinet62

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Paul Evans Impressive Etagere/Writing Desk in Walnut Burl with Glass Shelves 1973 (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Large and impressive etagere in tessellated walnut burl with inset bronze glass shelves by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1973 (Retains original chrome Paul Evans signature plate which reads, “An Original Paul Evans”). This model etagere is quite rare. It is designed so that if you remove the lower glass shelf the wood table top can be used as a writing desk.

W: 48 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 84 inches

Condition: Excellent - Piece has been fully restored.

SOLD

ref: etagere18

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Tommi Parzinger Superb Desk in Walnut with Engraved Brass Hardware 1960s (Signed)

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Fine desk in dark walnut with ebonized satinwood inlays on top and exquisite engraved brass hardware on drawers by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's (branded signature in drawer reads “Parzinger Originals”) This is a rare Parzinger desk that exudes elegance. This piece has been refinished and the metal cleaned, polished and lacquered.

W: 54 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 29.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly refinished; metal has been cleaned, polished, and lacquered by Lobel Modern.

$14,000

ref: desk111

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Tao Cabinet" 1970s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Rare and important large 4 door "Tao Cabinet" in patinated bronze and pewter with continuous engraved Chinese scene, hand-painted with vibrant enamels in green, blue, and orange, with a hand-chased bronze plinth base by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” on front). This piece retains its original gallery label on the back which is hand-signed by Philip LaVerne. There is intricate fretwork on the drawers, the interior is impeccably finished with hand-painted malachite lacquer, and the drawers and shelves are trimmed in bronze. Drawers are lined with felt. This is the largest and most impressive of the LaVernes’ cabinets. The Tao philosophy was primarily concerned with the importance of man in relation to his surroundings and architecture. The top and sides are engraved with the Kuan— interlocking circles—design which is meant to evoke something from the past.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this cabinet is discussed in the introduction on pages 30-31.


W: 74 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 35.5 inches

Condition: Excellent original condition / no restoration

$195,000

ref: credenza129

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Paul Evans Rare Large "Deep Relief Credenza" 1968 (Signed and Dated) - SOLD

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Rare and important hand-welded steel 4 door "Deep Relief Sculpted Credenza" with hand-painted enamels on doors and 3 cleft slate tops by Paul Evans, American 1968 (signed and dated ”Paul Evans 68”). The interior has a red lacquer wash. The piece reflects the originality and superb artisanship of Paul Evans.

Reference:
Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head published by Schiffer in 2012. There is a photo of this model on page 52 with the description, “Sculpted credenza with four doors, c.1972. Welded steel with enamel. Natural cleft slate top…”

W: 96 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 31 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: credenza108

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Paul Evans Rare and Important "Argente" 2-Door Cabinet 1968 (Signed and Dated) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and important Argente 2 door cabinet in welded and enameled aluminum with natural cleft slate top by Paul Evans, American 1968 (signed and dated “Paul Evans 68” on bottom of right door). The interior has the original black lacquer wash. His series “Argente,” which is Latin for silver, has become especially prized in recent decades, both for its melding of technology with hand-crafted touches and the rarity of the works. The Argente Series was only in production for a few years (1965-72). This piece is finished superbly on both the exterior and interior.

Reference:
Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism by Constance Kimmerle, Arnoldsche Art Publishers published in 2014, an example of an Argente cabinet is shown on page 181.

Paul Evans Design & Sculpture by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, examples of this cabinet are shown on pages 96 and 97.

Provenance:
Private Collection Florida

W: 48 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 32 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: cabinet66

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Artisan 4-Door Credenza in Tessellated Horn with Brass Trim 1970s

Evan Lobel

Stunning 4 door hand-crafted credenza in lacquered tessellated brown, amber, cream, and black horn with brass trim made in Colombia for the American market, 1970s. The doors open to 8 shelves and two drawers. The curved edges of this piece are very sexy. A beautiful piece in any interior.

Dimensions:
W: 69 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 31 inches

Condition: Excellent - this piece has been professionally cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern.

$15,000

Ref: credenza130

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Tommi Parzinger Superb Illuminated Bar Cabinet with Inlays 1950s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Superbly crafted bar cabinet in walnut with satinwood inlays, engraved bronze pulls, Chinese red lacquered interior and original automatic interior light by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's (signed “Parzinger Originals” in drawer). The interior has mirrored panels and includes two glass shelves and the original light at back of the bottom shelf. Below are two drawers and a bottom cabinet with four compartments. The design of this cabinet is incredibly sophisticated . It is a jewel box inside and out.

Dimensions:
D: 18 inches
W: 38 inches closed / 76 inches with doors extended
H: 56.5 inches

Condition: Very good - some patina to bronze pulls.

$25,000

Ref: cabinet76

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tags TOMMIPARZINGER3, BARS, CABINETS

Lobel Originals "Centurion Desk" - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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"Centurion Desk" in black lacquer with 3 drawers, elegant bronze pulls and sabots, and leather top by Lobel Originals. 

W: 72.5 inches
D: 30.5 inches
H: 29.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Lobel Originals Desk in Macassar Ebony with Leather Top - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Desk in mirror polished Macassar ebony with handcrafted stainless steel pulls and accents and inset leather top by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals. This can be made to any size and configuration. We customize each one to spec. Lead time 12-14 weeks.

W: 84 inches
D: 48 inches
H: 30 inches

Condition: New

SOLD

ref: lobeloriginals6

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Karl Springer Ming Writing Desk/Console in Embossed Crocodile 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Beautifully crafted Ming Writing Desk/Console in lacquered embossed crocodile leather with 3 drawers by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This was originally designed as a console which doubled as a writing desk but it is perfectly suited to be either. The glides on the drawers have been replaced with self-closing glides. Drawer bottoms covered in moire silk. Center drawer has a pencil holder. Springer’s lacquered leathers were typically done in a 2 tone lacquer and the colors here are white and ivory. 2 Tone lacquers give the leather incredible depth.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “Coffee Tables and Bar Carts”, on page 9 there is a photo of the coffee table model of this desk with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD CHINESE STYLE COFFEE TABLE (page) 9”.

W: 63 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent - Piece has been fully restored and is in like new condition.

SOLD

ref: desk126

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tags KARLSPRINGER15, sold tables 18, sold case pieces 6

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Elegant Chest of Drawers with Silver Plate Accents 1950s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Elegant chest of drawers model no 5003 in walnut with spear pulls with tips in polished silver plate by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's (Label in drawer reads, “Widdicomb designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings”). The front of the cabinet takes an appealing curved form. The craftsmanship of this chest is superb. This chest has been newly refinished.

Reference:
Widdicomb fold out paper catalog from the 1950’s, there is a drawing of this model with the caption “5003 Drawer Unit (W)” with “W” meaning walnut. In the center of the foldout is a full page color photograph of this model used in a bedroom scene, with a description noting the images were taken from House Beautiful magazine.


Dimensions:
W: 67 inches
D: 21.5 inches
H: 30 inches


Condition: Excellent -Newly refinished.

$12,000

ref: chestofdrawers187

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Paul Evans Pair of Rare Etageres in Tessellated Burl and Brass 1975

Evan Lobel

Rare pair of etageres from the PE 500 series, called Waterfall, in tessellated burl with radius corners in tessellated brass and smoked glass shelves by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1975. This model etagere is rare and to have a pair is even rarer. The wood and brass have been restored .

Reference:
Paul Evans: Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism by Constance Kimmerle, published by Arnoldsche Art Publishers in 2014, page 66 shows a photograph of this model etagere with the caption, “in 1975, PE 500, called Waterfall, featured more curvileniar forms...”

Dimensions for Each:
W: 36.5 inches
D: 15 inches
H: 84.5 inches

Condition: Very Good - a few dents and light scratches in brass consistent with age. Few light scratches in glass.

$25,000 for the pair

ref: etagere21

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tags PAULEVANS3, ETAERES / SHELVES

Tommi Parzinger Rare Long Cabinet with Bronze Flower Pulls 1950s (Signed) - SOLD

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Rare and exceptional 3 part long chest of drawers in white lacquer with bronze stylized flower pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950s (signed “Parzinger Originals” on inside of drawer). There is 1/2 inch high recessed base. Chests on either side of the center piece which has 2 doors concealing shelves and drawers. Newly relacquered white (as original) by Lobel Modern. It was made in 3 sections so it could be easily moved.

W (Total): 123 inches
W (Single): 41 inches
D: 19 inches (including pulls)
H: 29.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - Piece has been newly relacquered white (as original) by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

ref: chestofdrawers184

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Exceptional Jansen Cabinet in Grey Burl with Chic Mixed Metals 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

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Rare and chic cabinet model AD-362 in grey burl wood with architectural metal accents in chrome, brass and copper by Alain Delon for Jansen, France 1972 (signed on side - see photo). The back and interior are completely finished. These pieces by Alain Delon are very hard to come by. Very few designers could mix three metals with such stunning results.

Reference:
Jansen catalog early 1970’s shows a photo of this model along with an architectural rendering with the title “AD-362 CONTENITORE 2 ANTE”

W: 54.5 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 34.5 inches

Condition: Very good - wood is in excellent condition. Some natural patina to metal from age.

SOLD

ref: cabinet65

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