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Harvey Probber Rare "Contour Chaise 1000" 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Rare sculptural  "Contour Chaise 1000", upholstered with mahogany base, by Harvey Probber, American 1950's. Refinished and reupholstered by Lobel Modern. This is considered one of Probber’s best chaise designs. It is extremely comfortable.

Reference:

This chaise is in the 1950’s catalog, section seating.

This chaise was 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: 54 inches
D: 24.5 inches
H: 33.5 inches

Condition:  Excellent

SOLD

ref: chaise23

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Thad Hayes Custom Swivel Lounge Chair for the Gibson Residence NYC 1998 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Elegant custom swivel lounge chair in fine green mohair with tassels at bottom, custom designed by Thad Hayes for the Gibson Residence, NYC 1998. This interior was photographed by Scott Francis and featured in Architectural Digest in February 2000 in their “Before and After” issue. Superior materials and superb proportions are hallmarks of Thad Hayes’ designs for his incredible interiors.

This lounge chair comes with a Letter of Provenance.

W: 36 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 33 inches
SH: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: loungechair111

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Karl Springer X Bench with Red Python Seat 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare X Bench in steel with brass accents and stitched python seat by Karl Springer, American 1970's

Reference:
Karl Springer catalog, published in the 1970’s, shows an image of this bench on page 51.

W:  28 inches
D:   16 inches
H:   20.5 inches

Condition:  Excellent

SOLD

Ref:  bench68

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John Hutton Set of 4 Dining/Game Chairs for Donghia 1980s - SOLD

Eric McNatt

Set of 4 dining/game chairs in silver lacquer with upholstered seats and backs by John Hutton for Donghia, American 1980's (labels on bottom of chairs)

W: 23 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 37 inches

SOLD

Condition:  Excellent

Ref: diningchairs156

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Harvey Probber Bench With Floating Brass Stretcher 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Beautiful bench model PUB-57 with dark mahogany legs, upholstered seat, floating brass stretcher all around and sabots by Harvey Probber, American 1950's. Newly upholstered in leather by Lobel Modern. The legs have been refinished and the brass has been polished and lacquered.

Reference:
Harvey Probber catalogue, published in the 1950’s, shows an image of this bench (photo 281)

W: 57 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent - completely redone - like new.

SOLD

ref: bench151

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Mastercraft Pair Of Greek Key Lounge Chairs In Brass 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Pair of Greek Key lounge chairs in brass with upholstered seats and backs by Mastercraft, American 1960's. These chairs are beautifully crafted.

W: 26 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: loungechairs200

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Karl Springer Set of 4 Swiveling "Onassis Bar Stools" in Suede 1980s

Evan Lobel

Rare set of 4 swiveling "Onassis Bar Stools" covered in calf skin suede with brass footrail by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The Onassis Barstool was rarely made in a swiveling version. These are both luxurious and beautifully made.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980s’s, section “seating”, shows the non swiveling model with the title “Onassis Barstool” with the Springer logo at the bottom.

W: 24 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 37 inches
Seat H: 27 inches

Condition: Very Good, Suede has been professionally cleaned.

$20,000 for the set

Ref: barstools49

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Hans Wegner 2 Piece Chaise in Oak 1954 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Meticulously crafted 2 piece chaise model GE01 in oak with brass joinery and new leather upholstery by Hans Wegner for Getama, Denmark 1954 (branded on chair).

Chair
W: 29.5 inches
D: 47 inches
H: 31 inches (raised as shown)

Ottoman
W: 29.5 inches
D: 23.5 inches
H: 15 inches
 
SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: chair&ottoman61

 

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Bruno Mathsson "Pernilla Lounge Chair" with Tufted Black Leather 1969 (signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Pernilla Lounge Chair in molded beech plywood with canvas and tufted black leather by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, Sweden 1969. Signed “Bruno Mathsson by DUX” on bottom back leg. This chair is remarkably comfortable.

W: 35 inches
D: 35 inches
H: 38 inches
Seat H: 17 inches

Condition: Good - minor wear to leather and staining on webbing consistent with age

SOLD

ref: loungechair102

 

 

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Harvey Probber Pair of Benches with Mahogany Legs and Castors 1950s

Evan Lobel

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

Ref: benches46

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Milo Baughman Rocking Swivel Chaise in Velvet on Brass Base 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Iconic sculptural rocking and swiveling chaise in green velvet on brass base by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Ameican 1970's (paper label on bottom reads “Thayer Coggin Inc”). This chaise is super chic and extremely comfortable. This is considered one of Baughman’s best chaise designs.

W: 65 inches
D: 25 inches
H: 32 inches
SH: 16 inches

Condition:  Excellent - few small scratches on base.

SOLD

ref: chaise29

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Vladimir Kagan Rare and Important Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Walnut 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and important set of 14 (12 side model VK101, 2 arm model VK101A) dining chairs in walnut with sling seats and tapering legs by Vladimir Kagan, American 1950's.  It is next to  impossible to find a set of 14 of these incredibly rare dining chairs. 

Reference:
The Complete Kagan, a lifetime of avant-garde design by Vladimir Kagan with forward by Tom Ford, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2004, these chairs are shown on page 110 with the caption “Seeking more refined lines, Kagan        designed a series of side chairs in the late fifties with sling upholstered seats that were  fully framed…”

Provenance:
Private Collection Boston

Side Chair W: 19 inches
Arm Chair W: 24.5 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 36.5 inches 
Seat H: 17 inches

Condition:  Excellent

SOLD

ref:  diningchairs226

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Karl Springer Rare Set of 4 "Mushroom Bar Stools" 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare set of 4 swiveling cantilevered "Mushroom Bar Stools" in polished chrome with footrests and newly upholstered leather seats by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The artisanship of these barstools is off the charts. A rare and stunning Karl Springer design.

W: 19.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 34.5 inches
SH: 26.5 inches

SOLD

Condition: Like New - these have been professionally restored.

Ref: barstools47

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Karl Springer Set of 6 Onassis Chairs in Lacquered Goatskin 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Set of 6 "Onassis Dining Chairs" in lacquered goatskin with brown and red highlights by Karl Springer, American, 1980's.The Onassis Chair is an iconic Springer design and the lacquered goatskin finish is absolutely incredible. This is a unique color wave which was custom ordered. Seats have been reupholstered in velvet.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980s, section seating, on page 7 of this section there is a photo of this model titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD ONASSIS CHAIR (page) 7”

 W :  24 inches
D:  22 inches
H:  30 inches
Seat H:  18 inches

Condition:  Excellent - seats have been reupholstered in velvet.

SOLD

ref:  diningchairs219

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Paul Evans Rare and Important Set of 6 Sculpted Bronze Dining Chairs 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and important set of 6 Sculpted Bronze Dining Chairs with seats and back upholstered in white leather by Paul Evans Studio, American 1960’s. These stunning chairs represent the epitome of Evans’ artisanship.

Reference:
Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, there is a photo of this chair on page 89 with the description, “Sculpted bronze chair with orange velvet upholstery, 1965….”

Provenance:
Private Collection Boston

W : 29 inches
D:  25 inches
H:  30 inches
Seat H:  19 inches

Condition:  Excellent

SOLD

ref:  diningchairs225

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Edward Wormley Tufted Sofa with Mahogany Legs 1951 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Sofa model no. 5136 with tufted seat and back and dark tapering conical mahogany legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1951. Dunbar sofas are beautifully made. This sofa is reupholstered in chenille.

Reference:
Dunbar Black and White Book Catalog published in 1956, this model is shown on page 36 with technical specs on page 175.

W: 86 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sofa95

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Cleo Baldon Style Set of Four Dining/Game Chairs 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Set of 4 wrought -iron and lacquered oak Campaign style chairs with upholstered seats and backs in the style of Cleo Baldon, American 1960’s. Perfect for dining or a game table.

W: 17.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: diningchairs213

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Karl Springer Sculptural Molded Lucite Bench With Seat Cushion 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Sculptural molded lucite bench with seat cushion by Karl Springer, American 1970's.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD brown paper catalog published in the 1970’s, on page 54 is a photo of this model bench without the seat cushion.

W: 28.5 inches
D: 15 inches
H: 21.5 inches
Seat H: 20 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: bench149

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Elegant 4-Piece Modular Sofa in Mohair with Mahogany Legs 1940s

Evan Lobel

Curved 4 piece modular sofa with mahogany legs, custom design, American 1940's. This sofa allows you to configure it in multiple ways with the slipper chair separate if that suits your furniture plan. Either side can be the long side with the modular armless section. It’s well made and very comfortable.

Dimensions as shown:
L:  101.5 inches left arm facing with slipper section
L: 67.5 inches left arm facing without slipper section
L: 67.5 inches right arm facing
Slipper chair section: 34 inches wide
D: 35 inches
H: 33.5 inches
SH: 17 inches


Condition: Very good - some marks on mohair

$15,000

ref:  sofa115

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Milo Baughman Chic Low Chair and Ottoman in Polished Chrome 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Low chair and ottoman with architectural frame in polished chrome by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1960's (paper label on bottom reads “Thayer Coggin Inc”). The scale of this chair is super chic.

Chair:
W: 21 inches
D: 31 inches
H: 21 inches
Seat H: 10 inches

Ottoman:
W: 21 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 10 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: chair&ottoman69

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