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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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Pair of X benches with tubular chrome bases and upholstered seats attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1970's. These benches are beautifully made.
W: 22.5 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 20 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Set of 6 elegant dining chairs model no. 4632S in mahogany with cane backs and upholstered seats by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1940's. These iconic Dunbar chairs are very comfortable. Newly refinished and newly reupholstered in textured chenille by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
The Dunbar Black and White Book published by the Dunbar Furniture Corporation in 1956, there is a photograph of this model chair on the bottom of page 61 with the title “4632S Side Chair”. Index in back reads, “ Cane back… mahogany frame.”
Dimensions for each:
W: 19 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 19 inches with seat cushion shown
Condition: Excellent - Newly refinished and newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Set of 4 "Plunging Neckline" dining/game chairs by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, American 1950's. Refinished and newly upholstered in white leather. These chairs are both very chic and comfortable.
W: 21 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 36 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent - refinished and newly reupholstered.
SOLD
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Beautifully crafted large "Sculpture Bench" in scored brown leather with seat cushion by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The clean lines and sumptuous leather make this bench very luxurious. Seat cushion newly fabricated by Lobel Modern.
Dimensions:
W: 54 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 22 inches
SH: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Seat cushion newly fabricated by Lobel Modern.
$8,500
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Desk chair with sculptural polished chrome frame upholstered in black leather by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1970's. This chair is beautifully crafted and very comfortable.
Dimensions:
W: 20 inches
D: 25 inches
H: 36 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - recently reupholstered in black leather. Few small scratches on base.
$3,500
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Beautifully crafted side/desk chair with sculptural chrome frame with back and seat upholstered in gray velvet, American 1970's. This chair is striking from every angle and very comfortable.
Dimensions:
W: 19 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 34 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
$3,800
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Pair of chic benches in white wicker with curving sides and newly reupholstered seats in the style of Karl Springer, American 1970's. Newly reupholstered in linen by Lobel Modern. These are very comfortable.
W: 16.5 inches
D: 16.5 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Pair of masterfully crafted lounge chairs model 5480 in laminated ash with caned back and brass sabots by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1954. These chairs are a tour de force of design. One of the first pieces made of laminated wood, this design stretched the mechanical capabilities of the master woodworkers making Wormley’s pieces. The tapering legs and brass sabot make them incredibly sexy.
Reference:
Dunbar Black and White Book published in 1956, this model is shown on page 44 as “5480 Chair” with technical specs on page 183.
Dimensions for each:
W: 24.5 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 32.5 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Arm H: 25.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - newly reupholstered.
SOLD
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Elegant Chinese style bench with exquisite artisan tessellated bone lacquer and newly upholstered seat in gray faux chinchilla by Ron Seff, American 1980's. The artisanship of the lacquer work is superb. Seat newly upholstered in faux chinchilla fur by Lobel Modern.
Dimensions:
W: 49 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent - Seat newly upholstered by Lobel Modern.
$8,500
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Pair of hand-crafted and chic Chinese style lounge chairs in tessellated horn by Enrique Garcez, Colombia 1970's for the American market. Seats newly reupholstered in luxurious custom fabric. These stunning chairs would work in any style interior.
W: 24 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 32 inches
SH: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of zig zag benches in lacquered goatskin with gray faux fur seats in the manner of Brancusi, American 1970's. These benches are beautifully made. They are stunning from every angle.
Dimensions For Each:
D: 17 inches
W: 17 inches
H: 19 inches
Bases: 16 inches by 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
$8,500 for the pair
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Pair of “J.M.F. chairs” in two tone ivory lacquered embossed lizard leather with custom leather seat cushions by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship of these chairs is superb.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 4 is a photo of the same model chair titled, “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. CHAIR (page) 4”
Dimensions for each:
W: 18 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Chic pair of molded clear solid lucite bar stools with upholstered seat cushions, American 1970's. These are beautifully made and in excellent condition. The seat cushions make them very comfortable.
Dimensions:
W: 18 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 39.5 inches
Seat H: 31 inches
Condition: Excellent - Lucite has been professionally cleaned and polished
$7,500 for the pair
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Long slipper sofa in box tufted silver satin hernatite vinyl with chrome base by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1970's. Clean design makes this piece both chic end elegant. It’s extremely comfortable.
W:98 inches
D: 31 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches
H: 31 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of rare sculptural “J.M.F. Benches” in oxblood lacquered goatskin with seat cushions by Karl Springer, American 1970's. These exquisite benches are stunning in every way. Newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD brown paper catalog published in the 1970’s, on page 50 is a photo of this model with a seat cushion.
Dimensions for each:
W: 22 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 24 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent - New custom cushions fabricated by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Set of 4 "Regina" game/dining chairs in high gloss black lacquer with seats and backs upholstered in black leather by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These elegantly curving chairs are striking in sleek black lacquer. The craftsmanship, like with all Karl Springer pieces, is remarkable.
Reference
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “Seating”, section “A”, page 19, top of page reads “REGINA SIDE CHAIR” and shows an image of this model.
Dimensions for each:
W: 21.5 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 36 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Very Good - Few light scratches in lacquer.
$15,000 for the set of 4
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Set of 4 “J.M.F".” game/dining chairs in custom color lacquered goatskin, gray with green highlights, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The subtle green tone of the goatskin is stunning. These chairs are exquisitely crafted and exceptionally chic. They are shown with a Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Etruscan Spiral game table and they go perfectly with it.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 4 is a photo of the same model chair titled, “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. CHAIR (page) 4”
Dimensions for each:
W: 18 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of “J.M.F. Chairs” in hand-applied artisan goatskin lacquer, gray with green highlights, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The coloration and variation of the goatskin lacquer is superb.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 4 is a photo of the same model chair titled, “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. CHAIR (page) 4”
Dimensions for each:
W: 18 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
$9,500 for the pair
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Pair of stylish wingback chairs with fluted wood bases in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italian 1950's. These chairs are both beautiful and comfortable. Bases have been newly refinished. These were recently reupholstered.
W: 33.5 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 43 inches
SH: 19 inches
Condition: Bases in excellent condition - newly refinished by Lobel Modern. Few small spots in fabric.
SOLD
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Rare pair of “Belle of the Ball Stools” in hand-carved and sculpted American black walnut blocks by Michael Coffey, American 2007 (each is signed "MCoffey" on underside of seat). Each stool is slightly different in design, making both a unique piece. Michael Coffey was a craftsman and an artist who sculpted superb shapes in wood. In the tradition of George Nakashima, Wendell Castle, and Jack Rogers Hopkins, Coffey's handmade, unique works combine the sculptural forms of nature with a deep appreciation for the intrinsic beauty of wood. The design of the seats and back raised edge makes them very comfortable.
Reference:
Michael Coffey: Sculptor and Furniture Maker in Wood by Michael Coffey published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2023. There is a photo of this model in black walnut on page 95 with the description, “The Belle of the Ball Stool, 1973, American black walnut, a sculptural stool that exudes the feeling created by a ballroom dancer pirouetting around the dance floor in a ballooning gown.”
Dimensions for each:
D: 22 inches
W: 26.5 inches
H: 23 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent - few small scratches consistent with light use.
$25,000 for the pair
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