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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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Long bench in chrome plated steel with woven black leather straps by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for Laverne International, American 1960's. This bench is beautifully made and super chic.
W: 75 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 14 inches
Condition: Excellent - leather has been cleaned and polished.
$8,500
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Pair of rare and elegant benches in walnut with iconic curved legs and upholstered seats by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's. These benches are the epidemy of refined. Bases have been newly refinished by Lobel Modern. Seats have been reupholstered in a magnificent boucle by Lobel Modern.
Dimensions for each:
W: 19 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 19.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Bases have been refinished and seats have been newly upholstered by Lobel Modern.
$8,500 for the pair
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Pair of zig zag benches in lacquered goatskin with fur seats in the manner of Brancusi, American 1970's. These benches are beautifully made and incredibly stylish.
Dimensions For Each:
D: 19 inches
W: 19 inches
H: 20 inches
Bases: 16 inches by 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
$8,500 for the pair
Ref: benches50
Rare and important sculpture "Generation" with cast bronze figures and table top in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1970’s (signed, “Phillip K. Laverne” on table top.) Retains original showroom label with the title, “Admiration” - this was the original title of this work and the LaVernes decided that Generation was a better descriptive title so they changed it. There is support under the table top so that this piece can also serve as a coffee table or bench. The pieces from the Cast Series are among the LaVernes’ most important.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this sculpture is shown on pages 150-151 in the section The Cast Series. The caption reads, “The 1970s GENERATION is a bronze sculpture with a tabletop in patinated bronze and pewter with engraving and enamel cloisonne. Kelvin LaVerne notes on this work: “ The two children supporting the top symbolize the next generation, as well as every man and woman, the child we have been. The cat represents the family pet. Although freestanding, Philip designed a very unique sculptured top and platform for the piece, to create a more contemporary version as well as uniting the figures visually. ”
W: 70 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 36 inches
Table H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$48,000
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Beautifully made “Round Leg Lucite Bench” with polished brass stretchers and upholstered seat by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer” on front of stretcher). Brass has been polished and lacquered and newly reupholstered in gray ultrasuede by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 11 is a photo of this model bench titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD ROUND LEG LUCITE BENCH [page] 11”
W: 35 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - Brass has been polished and lacquered and seat newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
$12,000
ref: bench159
"Souffle Ottoman", base in solid seamlessly welded brass with hidden castors and silk upholstery, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This ottoman is not only chic, it is comfortable.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 14 is a photo of a Souffle Ottoman titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD SOUFFLE OTTOMAN (page) 14”
W: 27 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
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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.
$15,000 for the pair
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Pair of finely made fully upholstered benches/ottomans in a beautiful graphic velvet print in the manner of David Hicks, American 1970's. They have springs inside which goes to their high quality. These benches would be a beautiful accent in any room.
Dimensions for each:
W: 22 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
$5,500 for the pair
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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.
$7,500 for the pair
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Pair of finely crafted clean line benches in polished chrome with stitched brown leather seats, American 1970's. The crisp design and beautiful leather make these very chic. No detail was overlooked: even the bottom of the seats are upholstered.
Dimensions for each:
W: 24.5 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500 for the pair
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"Souffle Ottoman" with artisan decorated fabric and base in polished stainless steel with hidden castors, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. As with all of Karl Springer’s designs, this piece is meticulously crafted.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 14 is a photo of a Souffle Ottoman titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD SOUFFLE OTTOMAN (page) 14”.
W: 25.5 inches
D: 25.5 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
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Pair of "Souffle Ottomans" with custom graphic fabric and bases in seamlessly welded solid polished gunmetal with recessed castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These ottomans are classic Karl Springer. The recessed castors make them very easy to move around. They are beautiful accents for any room.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 14 is a photo of this model titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD SOUFFLE OTTOMAN (page) 14”.
Each:
W: 26 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Very good- some small spots in gunmetal. Fabric is new.
$9,500 for the pair
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Chic pair of rectangular upholstered benches with round mahogany legs and brass castors by Harvey Probber, American 1950's. Refinished and reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
Dimensions for Each:
W: 30 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent, refinished and reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
$8,500 for the Pair
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Pair of “Dowelwood Ottomans” with cushions upholstered in brown zebra printed pony skin by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These ottomans, like all of Springer’s pieces, are beautifully crafted.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “seating” on page 17 there is a photo of this model chair and sofa with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD DOWELWOOD SOFA & ARMCHAIR (page) 17”
D: 27.5 inches
W: 27.5 inches
H: 15.5 inches
SH: 15.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
Price: $12,000 for the pair
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Fully upholstered rectangular bench/ottoman in beige chenille, American 1970's. This handsome bench/ottoman is in the style of a Karl Springer Souffle Ottoman.
W: 34 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
$3,500
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Daybed/bench with walnut base, upholstered cushion seat and sculptural chrome legs by Martin Borenstein for MB Designs, Challenge Series, American 1960's. Borenstein was a California designer. The combination of walnut and chrome is very pretty. This bench has been refinished and reupholstered.
W: 74 inches
D: 32 inches
H: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - refinished and reupholstered.
$8,500
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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
$6,500 for the pair
Condition: Excellent
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Stylish fully upholstered bench with graphic fabric, American 1970's.
W: 48.5 inches
D: 16.5 inches
H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
ref: bench143
