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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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Sculptural barrel back lounge chair in thick Lucite with upholstered seat, American 1970's. This chair has nice scale and is beautifully made.
W: 25 inches
D: 25.5 inches
H: 37 inches
SH: 14.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - lucite has been professionally cleaned and polished.
$6,500
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Upholstered chair with frame in bronze with bamboo motif by Mastercraft, American 1970's. Newly upholstered by Lobel Modern in blue velvet.
W: 22 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 45 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of large swiveling lounge chairs with matching ottomans on castors, by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1970's. The swiveling base is recessed so it’s not readily visible. These are very comfortable.
Chairs
W: 34 inches
D: 35 inches
H: 30 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
Ottomans
W: 33.5 inches
D: 26.5 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Very good - no visible wear
SOLD
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Pair of chic side chairs in steel and brass with baseball stitched suede seats and backs attributed to Maison Jansen, France 1970's. These are beautifully made.
W: 21.5 inches
D: 16.5 inches
H: 32.5 inches
Seat H: 19.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 4 "T Chairs" in stainless steel with brown leather sling seats and backs by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International (not Philip and Kelvin LaVerne), American 1950's These chairs are surprisingly comfortable. These chairs were groundbreaking when designed: all the metal parts are interconnected T’s.
W: 23 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
Condition: Very good - small scratches to metal consistent with minor use.
SOLD
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Pair of lounge chairs model no. 1044-A in tubular aluminum with upholstered seat and back sections by Warren McArthur, American 1930's. (label on the bottom of the stretcher that reads “WARREN MCARTHUR CORPORATION”) Industrial design and very luxurious fabric make these chairs outstanding.
W: 25 inches
D: 25 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 18.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Set of 6 architectural dining chairs in chrome and burl wood with inset caned back by Willy Rizzo, Italian 1970's. Newly upholstered by Lobel Modern in a blue chenille fabric. The combination of chrome and burl is very chic.
W: 17 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 39.5 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Very good - some small scratches on metal consisting with age and light wear.
SOLD
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Pair of custom matching armless sofas in luxurious gold Greek key sheared velvet by a NYC designer, American 1990's. Can be used with or without the round arm pillows. These are in like-new condition and beautifully made.
Provenance:
Made for a Park Ave NYC apartment in the 1990’s by a NYC designer and remained there until purchased by Lobel Modern.
For each:
W: 82 inches
D: 37 inches
H: 34 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of elegant upholstered slipper chairs with sculpted French mahogany bases, France 1950's. These are beautifully upholstered.
W: 21 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 32.5 inches
Seat H: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Elegant upholstered lounge chair with mahogany base and wood trim up the back in the manner of T.H. Robsjohn- Gibbings, American 1950's. This chair is beautifully made and very comfortable.
D: 35 inches
W: 28.5 inches
H: 37 inches
SH: 19.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
Price: $6,500
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"Dowelwood Arm Chair", a lounge chair in solid oak with seat and back cushions by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This chair is impressive and 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: 35 inches
W: 33 inches
H: 29.5 inches
SH: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
Price: $9,500
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Set of 6 dining chairs in white lacquered bamboo with intricate woven criss cross backs and upholstered seats and backs by Henry Olko for Willow & Reed, American 1960's. Henry Olko owned Willow & Reed and hired Tommi Parzinger to design a line for his company. Olko’s designs are clearly inspired by Parzinger’s design aesthetic.
For each:
D: 23 inches
W: 23 inches
H: 37 inches
SH: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
Price: $8,500 for the set
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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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Set of 3 swiveling bar stools in lucite and brass with upholstered seat by Charles Hollis Jones, Metric Line, American 1970's. These are newly upholstered by Lobel Modern.
W: 15 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 43 inches
Seat H: 31 inches
Condition: Excellent - some light scratches and patina to brass consistent with age.
SOLD
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Pair of elegant slipper chairs, tufted backs with gently curving legs, in the manner of Billy Haines, American 1940's. These chairs have beautiful scale and are very comfortable. These have been newly reupholstered and refinished by Lobel Modern.
W: 31 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 28 inches
SH: 15.5 inches
$9,500 for the pair
Condition: Excellent
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Pair of bar stools in polished chrome with cantilevered seats upholstered in new metallic gray leather by Milo Baughman, American 1970's
W: 16.5 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 31 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Sculptural bench in lucite with python seat, American 1970's. This bench is perfect for a vanity or accent piece.
W: 21.5 inches
D: 13 inches
H: 18.5 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 6 rare and exceptional "Patchwork" dining chairs in copper, pewter and bronze with hand-welded and decorated steel bases by Paul Evans, Paul Evans Studio 1967 - each chair signed “Paul Evans 67”. These have been newly upholstered in high quality gray leather.
Reference:
Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, there is a photo of a set of these chairs on page 69 with the caption "Patchwork chairs with castors, c. 1970. Bronze, copper, pewter, and steel...
"Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism" published by Arnoldsche Art Publishers in 2014, there are multiple photos of Patchwork pieces on pages 154, 155 and 156.
W: 25 inches
D: 26.5 inches
H: 33 inches
Seat H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$85,000 for the set
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Set of 8 clean line dining chairs model 778 in cereuse oak with Holly Hunt Sexy Platinum silk mohair upholster by The Bright Group, American 2000's. These chairs are beautifully made and the fabric is fantastic.
W: 19 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 33 inches
Seat H: 18.5 inches
Arm H: 25 inches
Condition: Excellent - no wear to chairs or fabric
SOLD
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Large sectional sofa, upholstered with lucite bases, by Vladimir Kagan, Omnibus Collection, American 1975. This sofa is completely modular with 1 Corner with extension unit, 1 High-Low unit, and 1 Love seat with extension unit which slides under the High-Low. The lucite bases give the impression that the sofa is floating above the ground. An iconic Kagan design.
Dimensions:
Corner with extension (model 7072):
W: 90.5 inches
D: 72 inches
H: 27.5 inches
Seat D: 22 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches
High Low (model 7070):
W: 33 inches
D: 73.5 inches
H: 37 inches
Lower Seat H: 16.5 inches
Higher Seat H: 27.5 inches
Love seat with extension and curved end (model 7074C):
W: 86 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 27.5 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Very Good - wear to fabric consistent with age and use. Lucite is in excellent condition.
SOLD
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