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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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Set of 4 sculptural dining/game chairs in polished stainless steel with wishbone bases upholstered seats and backs by Saporiti Italia, Italy 1970's (signed). These chairs are very chic.
W: 22.5 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 28 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Long bench with base in polished stainless steel with thin brass trim and upholstered seat in the style of Karl Springer, American 1980's. The seat is currently upholstered in leather.
W: 48 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 19.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"JMF Chair" in tessellated beige fossil stone with brass sabots by Karl Springer, American 1970's.
Reference: Karl Springer red binder catalog, 1980’s, seating section, a full page photo of 2 chairs stating at top: “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. CHAIR, HARD OR UPHOLSTERED SEAT 4 (page number)”
W: 18 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 35.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of Campaign style lounge chairs in mahogany with brass accents and upholstered seats and back rests by Harvey Probber, American 1950's. Refinished and reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
This style was typically made as a dining chair. This lounge chair version was a custom variation fabricated by Probber for a designer client.
These chairs were part of the retrospective at the New York School of Interior Design: “Making Connections: Harvey Probber Furniture 1945-85” which opened February 20, 2020. Evan Lobel was Associate Curator.
W: 25 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Thick molded lucite desk or side chair, continuous form, American 1970's.
W: 16 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 33 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Eames style chair and ottoman in teak and steel with seat and back newly upholstered in faux fur, Denmark 1970's. A very cool Scandinavian interpretation of an American classic.
Chair
W: 34 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 36 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Ottoman
W: 26 inches
D: 21.5 inches
H: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of high back lounge chairs with sculpted walnut frames and upholstered seats and backs attributed to Orlando Orlandi, Italian 1950’s. These chairs are remarkably similar to Gio Ponti’s design. There are subtle differences between Ponti’s design and these.
Reference:
Roberto Aloi, "Esempi di Arredamento Moderno: Sedie, Poltrone, Divani" Milano, Hoepli, 1954, page 343 shows a photo of the Gio Ponti chair with an ottoman with the description, “Poltrona in noce. Dis. Arch. Gio Ponti, Milano”.
W: 26 inches
D: 29 inches
H: 40 inches
Seat H: 15.5 inches
Condition: Wood has been refinished.
SOLD
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Rare pair of folding chairs in polished brass with stitched leather seats and backs, by Gabriella Crespi, Italy 1970's (signed "Gabriella Crespi Italy"). These chairs are super chic and beautifully made.
W: 20 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 33 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Very good, light scratches consistent with light use.
SOLD
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8 Section "Non Stop Sofa", model DS600, armless in full grain leather by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland 1970’s. An iconic timeless design.
W: 77.5 inches
D: 41 inches
H: 28 inches
Seat H: 16 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent - leather has been professionally cleaned and polished.
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Pair of Sheep Benches in cast aluminum with white Mongolian lamb fur by David Barrett, American 1970's. These benches are super chic. The fur has been replaced with new fur. A great design.
Provenance:
A residence in New Jersey decorated by David Barrett in the 1970's
Each:
W: 32 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 22 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of "Souffle Ottomans" with bases in gunmetal with hidden castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Newly upholstered by Lobel Modern.
W: 25 inches
D: 25 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 6 "Coronia Dining Chairs" with sculpted mahogany frames upholstered in purple claret leather by Donghia, American 1980's (labels on bottoms). The dining chairs are beautifully made.
W: 23 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 33 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 3 swiveling bar stools in lucite and chrome with upholstered seats by Lion in Frost, American 1970's (signed "Lion in Frost" on lower back). Newly upholstered by Lobel Modern.
W: 18 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 40 inches
SH: 30.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Elegant tufted sofa in dark brown leather with walnut plinth legs by Ward Bennett for Lehigh Furniture, American 1970's (original label on bottom). The leather has been cleaned and polished and looks fantastic.
W: 85 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 28 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Pair of iconic slipper chairs model No. WMB with dark walnut frames by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's. We have newly upholstered them in black velvet.
W: 26.5 inches
D: 33.5 inches
H: 31.5 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Bench on castors in lucite with seat cushion, American 1970's. New cushion by Lobel Modern.
W: 16.75 inches
D: 15.5 inches
H: 20.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Custom designed curved sofa, Omnibus Series with lucite bases, by Vladimir Kagan, American 1990's (with Vladimir Kagan authentication tag on the bottom). This was a custom commission and is the only curved Omnibus Sofa we have seen. Upholstered in brown mohair.
W: 129 inches together as shown
D: 45 inches together as shoan
H: 28.5 inches
Seat H: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of boxy club chairs in white vinyl with polished chrome frames by Milo Baughman, American 1970's. Upholstered in white vinyl.
W: 30 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 25 inches
Condition: Excellent - very light wear consistent with age
SOLD
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Upholstered lounge chair model 1721 with frame in walnut by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's. This chair has been refinished and reupholstered in luxurious gray velvet. The meticulous craftsmanship and elegance of this chair are emblematic of Robsjohn-Gibbings’ designs.
W: 24 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 18.5
Arm H: 22 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Chaise Lounge No. 1708 upholstered in pale blue linen with walnut frame designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's. This is an iconic design by one of America’s most important mid-century designers.
W: 75 inches
D: 31.5 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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