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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 rare and exceptional handblown glass table lamps with red and black murrhines by Fratelli Toso, Murano Italy, 1950's. Thick lucite bases added by Lobel Modern
Diam: 7 inches
Shade Diam: 16 inches
H: 37.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent / rewired
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Hand-thrown ceramic table lamp with yellow and brown glazes and perforations, incised line patterns, circles and sun motifs in the style of Georges Pelletier, France 1970's. Brand new custom string shade made to complement this lamp. Pelletier’s ceramic lamps combine organic design with elevated aestheticism. Newly rewired for American bulbs with new brass socket assembly with cord.
Dimensions:
Diam: 7 inches
H: 26.5 inches
Shade Diam: 14 inches
Shade H: 11.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - new custom string shade. Newly rewired for American bulbs with new brass socket assembly with cord.
$5,500
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Artisan hand-forged table lamp, tapering square form with matching shade, in patinated copper, American 1970's. This lamp came from a home with lots of Paul Evans and other artists. Though we are unsure who made it, it’s incredible.
W: 8 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 30 inches
Shade Diam: 20 inches
Shade H: 11 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Rare pair of large illuminating hand-blown “Venetian Glass Table Top Torcheres” with scavo finish and uplights inside by Seguso Vetri d'Arte (Murano) for Karl Springer, American 1980's. The scale of these lamps is very impressive. Newly rewired by Lobel Modern with new sockets and wiring with line switch.
Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “lighting”, shows a photo of this model titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD VENETIAN GLASS TABLE TOP TORCHERE”.
Dimensions for each:
Diam: 15 inches
H: 24.5 inches
Diam of Base: 8 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly rewired by Lobel Modern with new sockets and wiring with line switch.
$15,000 for the pair
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Rare pair of large illuminating hand-blown “Venetian Glass Table Top Torcheres” with scavo finish and uplights inside by Seguso Vetri d'Arte (Murano) for Karl Springer, American 1980's. The scale of these lamps is very impressive. Newly rewired by Lobel Modern with new sockets and wiring with line switch.
Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “lighting”, shows a photo of this model titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD VENETIAN GLASS TABLE TOP TORCHERE”.
Diam: 14.5 inches
H: 25.5 inches
Diam of Base: 8 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly rewired by Lobel Modern with new sockets and wiring with line switch.
$15,000 for the pair
ref: tablelamps447
Reading lamp in polished chrome with swing arm design by Koch & Lowy, American 1970's (signed “Koch + Lowy” on neck). Lamp is adjustable, when arm is fully extended it is 26 inches long.
H: 41.5 inches
W: 18.5 inches
D: 10 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: floorlamp163
Hand-blown orange and clear glass table lamp, Sommerso technique, by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte, Murano Italy 1950's. The color and form of this lamp are simply incredible.
H: 25 inches
Diam: 8 inches
Shade Diam: 18 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent - lamp has been rewired with silk cord and new socket.
Ref: tablelamp319
Exquisite table lamp with textured glass by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors and sold by Hansen Lighting, American 1957
Diam: 7 inches
H: 28 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: tablelamp206
“Oval Table Lamp” in solid black granite with lavastone finish and chrome hardware by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This is a solid block of granite and it has been impeccably finished. Chrome cleaned and polished. Newly rewired with new sockets and silk cord by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “lighting”, page 4 shows this model in lucite titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD OVAL LUCITE TABLE LAMP…”
Dimensions:
W: 10 inches D: 4 inches
H: 29 inches (adjustable to 32 inches)
Shade W: 16 inches Shade D: 10 inches
Shade H: 10 inches
Condition: Excellent - Chrome cleaned and polished. Newly rewired with new sockets and silk cord by Lobel Modern
$6,500
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Artisan flower chandelier with round shade made of translucent sea shells, Philippines, 1970's.
Diam: 21 inches
H: 29 inches with chain and canopy (can adjust to spec)
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of artisan “Mandarin Table Lamps”, ceramic double gourd forms with deep blue mirror glaze, with polished brass bases and hardware by Karl Springer American 1980's. These lamps are exquisite. Brass has been polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with silk cords with line switches. Height is adjustable.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “lighting”, a page shows this model titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD MANDARIN TABLE LAMP…”
Dimensions for each:
Diam: 11.5 inches
H: 34 inches (adjustable to 36 inches)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent - Brass has been polished and lacquered. They have been rewired with new sockets and silk cords with line switches.
$12,000 for the pair
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Artisan made ceramic table lamps with craquele glaze, faceted lucite bases and chrome fittings and sockets, American 1970's. The craquele glaze is just beautiful. Lucite has been cleaned and polished. Chrome hardware has been cleaned and polished. Newly rewired with new chrome sockets and silk cords. Riser at top allows the height to be adjusted.
W: 8.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 29 inches (adj to 32)
Shade W: 14.5 inches Shade D: 14.5 inches
Shade H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent - Chrome has been cleaned and polished. Newly rewired with new sockets and silk cords with line switches.
SOLD
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Stunning unique table lamp, ceramic double gourd in Chinese red lacquer with gold leaf overlay, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This lamp was in the Springer lighting line, but this variation is unique. Brass has been polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with new sockets and silk cord. This lamp is a work of art.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “lighting”, a page shows this model titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD MANDARIN TABLE LAMP…”
Dimensions:
Diam: 11 inches
H: 31.5 inches (adjustable to 34 inches)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 10.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly rewired with new brass socket assembly and silk cord.
$7,500
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"J.M.F. Floor Lamp" with gently twisting shaft in tessellated fossilized coral with polished brass base and fittings by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This lamp showcases the meticulous craftsmanship that defines Karl Springer. Brass has been professionally cleaned, polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with silk cord.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, section titled “lighting”, on page 6 there is a photo of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. FLOOR LAMP (page) 6”
W: 7 inches at base
D: 7 inches at base
H: 61 inches
Shade Diam: 19.5 inches Shade H: 13 inches
Condition: Excellent - Brass has been professionally cleaned, polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with silk cord.
$8,500
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Pair of stunning "Volubile Table Lamps", model 321, in bronze with gold patination and original shades by Herve Van Der Straeten, France 2007. These were purchased in Paris and come with the original invoice dated 2007. These are timeless sculptural table lamps by one of today’s master designers.
W: 10 inches
D: 12 inches
H: 18.5 inches
Shade W: 12 inches on each side
Shade H: 7.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Artisan made white ceramic table lamps, orbs with reveals at top and bottom, with chrome fittings and sockets and silk cords, American 1970's. These lamps are simple yet elegant. Chrome hardware has been polished and replated by Lobel Modern. Newly rewired with new sockets and silk cords. There is an adjustable riser at the top which allows you to customize the height.
Diam: 10 inches
H: 22 inches (adjustable to 25 inches)
Shade Diam: 14 inches
Shade H: 10 inches
Condition: Excellent - Chrome has been cleaned and polished, and rewired with new sockets and silk cords.
$6,500 for the pair
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Meticulously crafted swing-arm floor lamp in polished chrome and brass by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The quality of construction of this lamp is incredible. With original white lacquered shade.
DM: 12 inches at base
H: 58 inches
Arm Extension: 19 inches
Shade DM: 19 inches
Shade H: 11 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Iconic reading lamp in polished chrome and brass with lucite light switch by Cedric Hartman, American 1980's (signed on bottom “Cedric Hartman”). This lamp has been completely restored - professionally cleaned, polished and rewired.
Height as pictured: 38 inches
Max Height: 49 inches
Min Height: 33 inches
W: 11 inches
D: 16 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent - in like-new condition.
Ref: floorlamp134
Exceptional and unique “JMF Floor Lamp” with accompanying shade in tessellated travertine over brass by Karl Springer, American 1980’s. This lamps is a testament to Springer’s devotion to fine craftsmanship and materials.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, section titled “lighting”, on page 8 there is a photo of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. FLOOR LAMP (page) 6”
W: 7 inches at base
D: 7 inches at base
H: 60 inches
Shade: 23.5 inches square
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare and important “Male and Female Torso” table lamps in Hydro Stone plaster on patinated bronze bases by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970’s (signed "PK LaVerne" on both bases). These table lamps have been finished with a patina that makes them look like excavated sculptures and are very impressive. As many of the LaVerne's pieces reference historical civilizations, these reference ancient Greek and Roman sculptures. New custom shades provided by Lobel Modern. These have been newly rewired with new bronze sockets and silk cord. There is a switch on the back of each lamp which turns both sockets on and off at the same time.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, these lamps are shown on pages 231 in the section titled Other Materials. The caption reads, “MALE AND FEMALE TORSO table lamps in Hydro-Stone plaster that have been patinated by hand to resemble ancient sculptures with patinated bronze bases were created in the 1970s. These lamps are an homage to classical Greco-Roman torso sculptures.”
Provenance:
The Collection of Kelvin LaVerne
W: 16 inches
D: 11 inches
H: 36.5 inches (Adjustable to 39 inches)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 11 inches
Condition: Excellent - new lampshades. These have been newly rewired with new bronze sockets and silk cord.
$45,000 for the pair
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