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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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Rolling desk chair with in lucite with newly upholstered seat and sculptural aluminum base, American 1970's. Seat has been newly upholstered in a beautiful textured gray velvet. Lucite has been cleaned and polished. This chair is both comfortable and very chic.
W: 17 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly reupholstered. A few light scratches on base.
SOLD
ref: deskchair39
Rare and exceptional set of 8 dining chairs model 314 with base in ivory lacquered mahogany with upholstered seats and backs in cream ultrasuede by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Original, American 1979. This design was a special order and is so noted on the original invoice. These are not only stunning, they are extremely comfortable.
Reference:
Comes with original purchase invoice from 1979 with photo of this model.
Dimensions for each:
W: 17.5 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 37 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of large and elegant Art Deco wing chairs with rounded features on finished wood legs, French 1930's. Newly upholstered and legs have been refinished by Lobel Modern. These chairs are beautifully made and very comfortable. The profile of these chairs is spectacular.
W: 36 inches
D: 40 inches
H: 40 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - legs refinished and newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
ref: loungechairs172
Rare and stunning Pod Chair with faceted body in aluminum with iconic colorful graffiti style fabric with phrases from the Declaration of Independence by Stephen Sprouse (1953-2004) for Knoll, American 2003. The bases can be attached to the floor. This chair is an absolute masterpiece of design.
Dimensions:
W: 40 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 75 inches
SH: 18 inches
Base Diam: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
Ref: loungechair115
Stylish desk chair model no. 7 in teak by Helge Sibast for Sibast Mobler, Denmark 1950's. Label reads “Sibast Furniture Made In Denmark“ on underside of chair.
W: 19.5 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: deskchair27
Set of 4 "J.M.F. Chairs" in high gloss black lacquer by Karl Springer, American 1980's. An iconic Springer design and super cool in black! Perfect for dining or a game table.
Reference:
Karl Springer catalog, red binder, section “seating”, page 4 titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. CHAIR, HARD OR UPHOLSTERED SEAT (page) 4”, published 1980’s.
W: 18 inches
D: 21.5 inches
H: 35.5 inches
Seat H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - these have been totally restored and are in like-new condition.
SOLD
ref: diningchairs210
Beautifully made “Round Leg Lucite Bench” with polished chrome stretchers and upholstered seat by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Seat newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern. These benches were typically made in small sizes. This one is large and stunning.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, in the section titled “seating”, this model is shown on page 11, titled “KARL SPRINGER ROUND LEG LUCITE BENCH (page) 11”
W: 48.5 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent - Seat newly reupholstered in a luxurious new fabric by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
ref: bench158
Pair of sculptural swiveling lucite bar stools with splayed legs by Hill Manufacturing, American 1970's. Newly upholstered in brown faux leather by Lobel Modern.
W: 17 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 45.5 inches
Seat H: 30 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: barstools19
Pair of "JMF Chairs" in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. These chairs are meticulously crafted.
Reference
Karl Springer catalog, red binder, section “seating”, page 4 titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. CHAIR, HARD OR UPHOLSTERED SEAT (page) 4”, published 1980’s
Dimensions for Each
W: 18 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: chairs9
Pair of beautifully crafted and iconic “Onassis Chairs” in lacquered goatskin with upholstered seats by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Seats newly upholstered by Lobel Modern. Chairs have been cleaned and polished. The artisanship of Springer’s pieces is absolutely superb.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “Seating” on page 7 there is a photo of this model with the title “Onassis Chair”.
Dimensions:
W: 24 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 30 inches
Seat H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
Ref: armchairs33
Tufted "Crescent Swivel Chair" model 7655 with channeled back, chrome base concealing hidden castors by Vladimir Kagan, American 1984. Besides being very chic, this chair is extremely comfortable. Newly upholstered in a beautiful fabric by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
Vladimir Kagan Catalog 1979-80, published in 1979, shows this model with the description: “Luxuriously large lounge chair has unique back pillow channels of polyfoam and dacron. Tight seat of polyfoam and dacron over rubber webbing. Mirror chrome swivel base with concealed castors.”
Dimensions:
H: 30 inches
SH: 16 inches
W: 32 inches
D: 36 inches
Condition: Excellent- Newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern
SOLD
Ref: loungechair90
Rare set of 6 "Regency Arm Dining Chairs" in Macassar ebony with upholstered seats and backs by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Elegant lines, superb materials and top notch craftsmanship are the hallmarks of Karl Springer’s designs. These have been newly reupholstered in ivory velvet by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “seating”, page 1 shows this model chair with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD REGENCY ARMCHAIR (page) 1.”
Dimensions for each:
W: 22 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 33 inches
Arm H: 25.5 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Very Good - Macassar ebony in very good condition, these have been newly reupholstered in ivory velvet.
SOLD
ref: diningchairs239
Rare set of 4 folding chairs, beautifully crafted in polished brass and chrome with upholstered seats and backs, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Metal has been professionally cleaned and polished, chairs have been newly reupholstered in gray ultrasuede by Lobel Modern. The craftsmanship of these chairs is superb and they are very comfortable.
Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive has a photo from the Karl Springer LTD showroom in NYC from the 1980’s which shows this model.
Each:
W: 19 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 31 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Condition: Very Good - metal has been professionally cleaned and polished, chairs have been newly reupholstered in gray ultrasuede by Lobel Modern. Few light scratches in metal.
SOLD
ref: chairs28
Rare and important "Ribbon Chair", model F582, upholstered with original Jack Lenor Larsen "Momentum" fabric on an ebonized base by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, The Netherlands, 1967 and distributed by Turner Ltd (signed on bottom). This is an early version in the original fabric which is exceedingly rare. This is as good as it gets!
Reference:
Charlotte Fiell and Peter Fiell, Modern Furniture Classics; Since 1945, London, 1991, pp. 97 and 108
Anne Chapoutot, Pierre Paulin: Un Univers de Formes, Paris, 1992, pp. 66-67
Charlotte Fiell and Peter Fiell, 1,000 Chairs, Cologne, 2000. p. 449
David A. Hanks, Anne H. Hoy and Martin P. Eidelberg, Design for Living: Furniture and Lighting 1950-2000, London, 2000, p. 96
W: 39 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 27 inches
Seat H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent - base has been touched up by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
Ref: loungechair113
Set of 4 high back game/dining chairs in high gloss black lacquer with bone inlays at top in the style of Karl Springer, custom design, American 1980's. These chairs are modeled on Karl Springer’s JMF Chair, with its curved seat and back. The seat is designed so it could take a cushion if desired. These chairs have been newly relacquered by Lobel Modern and are in like-new condition. They are super chic.
W: 18 inches
D: 17.5 inches
H: 39 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - these have been newly relacquered and are in like-new condition.
SOLD
ref: diningchairs233
Clean line sectional (2 piece) sofa upholstered in Edelman black leather with mahogany legs by Harvey Probber, American 1950's (signed with original label “furniture design by HARVEY PROBBER”). This sofa was recently reupholstered in black leather by Lobel Modern. It’s a classic design which is timeless.
Reference:
Harvey Probber 1950’s catalog titled “furniture design by Harvey Probber”, section “SEATING”, a photo of this sofa is shown on the page with the title “PHOTO 15”.
Provenance:
The Residence of Actress Julianne Moore
Dimensions as shown:
L: 93 inches left arm facing
L: 93 inches right arm facing
D: 33 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent condition - some small dents and marks in leather.
SOLD
ref: sofa114
"Mushroom Bench", cantilevered in polished stainless steel with upholstered leather seat, by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed with Karl Springer metal label on bottom). A rare and beautiful Karl Springer design.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD paper catalog published in the 1970’s, there is a drawing of this design on page 49.
W: 21 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 15.5 inches
Condition: Very Good - some light scratches in metal from light use / spots on leather seat.
SOLD
ref: bench150
Set of 4 iconic and rare dining/game chairs model 175A in sculpted walnut with upholstered seats and backs by Vladimir Kagan, American 1950's. These stunning chairs have been refinished and newly upholstered in light blue velvet. They are extremely comfortable.
Reference:
The Complete Kagan, Vladimir Kagan, A Lifetime of Avant-Garde Design with forward by Tom Ford published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2004, this model is shown on pages 89, 106, 107, and 113. It is shown in the original catalog on page 265.
W: 18 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - these have been newly refinished and reupholstered in blue velvet by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
ref: diningchairs238
Set of 4 "Regency Armchairs" in polished stainless steel with gold tinted brass back elements and black leather seats by Karl Springer, American 1980’s. The craftsmanship of this set of Regency Armchairs is off the charts. Considered one of Springer’s best chair designs, they are very chic. These are perfect as dining or game chairs.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “seating”, page 1 shows this model chair with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD REGENCY ARMCHAIR (page) 1”.
W: 21 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 33 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Arm H: 26 inches
Condition: Very good - few small scratches in steel consistent with age and light use; some age and patina to black leather seats.
SOLD
Ref: diningchairs234
Set of 8 iconic and refined dining chairs (models 162 and 162A) in mahogany with tapering legs with upholstered seats and center back panels by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. These chairs are a timeless Parzinger design. Newly refinished and reupholstered in a super chic fabric.
Reference:
Parzinger Originals catalog published in the 1960’s shows these models in the seating section.
Dimensions for Arm Chairs:
W: 21.5 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Arm H: 22.5 inches
Dimensions for Side Chairs:
W: 20 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent - newly refinished and reupholstered.
SOLD
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