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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 desk/vanity chair No. 171 with swiveling lucite seat and cushion on polished aluminum base by I. M. Rosen for The Pace Collection, American 1970's. This chair is very chic. New cushion by Lobel Modern.
W: 24 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 32 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Set of 4 "Plunging Neckline" dining/game chairs by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, American 1950's. Refinished and newly upholstered in white leather. These chairs are both very chic and comfortable.
W: 21 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 36 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent - refinished and newly reupholstered.
$8,000 for the set
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Rare "Lotus Desk Chair" model 7003 in molded curved lucite with upholstered seat and back with chrome base incorporating a tilt and swivel mechanism by Vladimir Kagan, American 1970's. Polished chrome fittings on the exterior of the lucite shell. This desk chair is super chic and very comfortable.
Reference:
Vladimir Kagan catalog published in the 1970’s shows this desk chair with the description: “Contoured plexiglass shell with oval padded back rest. Seat of polyfoam and dacron over rubber webbing. Tilt-swivel pedestal with four prong castor base available in chrome, satin brass or antique brass.”
W: 20.5 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Very good - few light scratches in lucite. Few small spots in fabric at front edge.
SOLD
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Rare pair of swiveling upholstered barrel back lounge chairs model no. 177 with hand-turned wood accents and cross stretchers by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960s These chairs are extremely chic and comfortable.
Reference:
PARZINGER ORIGINALS INC paper catalog published in the 1960’s, a drawing of this model chair is shown with “#177” written below. This model was typically made with a stationary base. These were customized with the same swivel base with cross stretchers shown with model #211 shown underneath it.
Dimensions for each:
W: 26 inches
D: 26.5 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent - wood has been refinished.
SOLD
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Rare and important pair of high back lounge chairs with wood frames and upholstered seats and backs by Gio Ponti and fabricated by Ariberto Colombo, Cantu, Italy 1940's. These chairs are beautifully made with exceptional attention paid to every detail. They are stunning.
Reference:
These come with Certificate of Authenticity (Expertise) from the Gio Pointi Archives, Numbered and Dated, showing images of these chairs and the ones published in Lo Stile alongside.
Reference:
This model chair was published in “Lo Stile” (The Style) in July 1946 and the photo is shown on the COA.
W: 30 inches
D: 31 inches
H: 44 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent - minor scratches in wood consistent with age.
SOLD
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Pair of Art Deco side chairs in mahogany newly upholstered green sateen with brass sabots by Jules Leleu, France 1940's (numbered on upper legs “15467” and “15468”). These beautifully proportioned chairs are little jewels.
Reference:
The House of Leleu, Classic French Style for a Modern World 1920-1973 under the direction of Francoise Siriex and published by Hudson Hills Press, on page 55 is a photo of this model chair along with “Dresser no. 3541 for Mr. Zustrassen, 1947”.
Dimensions for each:
W: 18 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 31.5 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent: Refinished and reupholstered.
SOLD
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Beautifully made “Barrel Tufted Desk Chair” model no 5400 with original gray leather on a mahogany base with brass castors by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, 1954 (signed “DUNBAR - Berne Indiana” on original metal label on bottom of chair). This iconic desk chair is extremely comfortable. It’s a luxurious design.
Reference:
Dunbar Office Furniture Catalog published in the 1960’s, in the section “Swivel Chairs” there is a black and white photo of this model with the description, “(model) 5400…Barrel Tufted Chair”.
W: 30 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 36 inches
SH: 19 inches (adjustable)
Condition: Very Good - Some creases in original leather upholstery consistent with age. Base has been refinished. Castors have been replaced with the same model new.
SOLD
Ref: deskchair37
Pair of "H Benches" in white lacquer with upholstered seat cushions by Karl Springer, American 1970's. New cushions by Lobel Modern in a gray fabric. These are being sold individually or you can purchase the pair.
W: 42 inches
D: 13 inches
H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare and exceptional large "Curved End Sculpture Bench" in seamlessly welded stainless steel by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Original cushion replaced with a new suede cushion fabricated by Lobel Modern. The scale of this bench is impressive; and the craftsmanship is superb.
Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog, published in the 1980’s, in the section titled “seating”, this model is shown on page 12, titled “KARL SPRINGER CURVED END SCULPTURE BENCH (page) 12”
W: 65 inches
D: 15 inches
H: 22 inches Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent - new suede cushion by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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"Round Leg Lucite Bench" with thick solid lucite legs with polished brass stretcher and upholstered seat by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This bench is meticulously crafted and an iconic Springer design.
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: 27 inches
D: 15.5 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of chic benches in white wicker with curving sides and newly reupholstered seats in the style of Karl Springer, American 1970's. Newly reupholstered in linen by Lobel Modern. These are very comfortable.
W: 16.5 inches
D: 16.5 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
$7,500 for the pair
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Set of 4 dining/game chairs model 6333 in mahogany with trapezoidal cane backs and newly upholstered seats by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1963. (original Dunbar labels on bottom). These classic Dunbar chairs are very chic. We have reupholstered the seats in a beautiful fabric and they have been refinished.
Reference:
Dunbar White Binder Catalog published in the 1960’s, section titled “chairs”, on page 28ch of this section is a photo of this model with the title “No. 6333 Side Chair”.
W: 18 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 34 inches
Seat H: 19.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly refinished mahogany and reupholstered seats.
SOLD
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Pair of meticulously crafted lounge chairs, "Dowelwood Armchairs", in solid ceruse oak with seat and back cushions in stitched ultrasuede by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The scale and quality of these chairs is simply superb.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980s, section “seating”, on page 17 this model chair is shown and the page is titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD DOWELWOOD SOFA & ARMCHAIR (page) 17”
W: 31 inches
D: 34.5 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: loungechairs209
Rare and superb pair of upholstered lounge chairs with hand-turned and painted wood legs and base by Maison Carlhian, France 1930's. These chairs are beautifully crafted and have been newly reupholstered in Scalamandre linen silk with silk cotton bolsters. They are the epitome of chic.
Reference:
Carlhian (Firm) records, 1867-1988, The Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles, Accession no. 930092.
W: 31 inches
D: 31.5 inches
H: 31.5 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
Provenance: Private Collection Paris
Condition: Excellent - newly reupholstered in Scalamandre linen silk with silk cotton bolsters.
$35,000 for the pair
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Elegant curved back lounge chair with solid brass legs, Italian 1950's. This has been newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern in a beautiful blue/gray fabric. It is extremely chic and comfortable.
W: 28 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
$6,000
Ref: loungechairs211
Pair of elegant curved back lounge chairs with solid brass legs, Italian 1950's. These have been newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern in a beautiful blue/gray fabric. They are extremely chic and comfortable.
H: 32 inches
W: 28 inches
D: 30 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare set of 14 "Regina Dining Chairs" with elegant curving frames in lacquered antique silver leaf with blue velvet upholstery by Karl Springer, American 1980's. It is very hard to find a set of Karl Springer dining chairs this large. The sumptuous design and the fine craftsmanship make these chairs a standout.
Reference
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “Seating”, section “A”, page 19, top of page reads “REGINA SIDE CHAIR” and shows an image of this model.
Dimensions for each:
Armchair W: 25 inches
Side Chair W: 21 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 36.5 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Arm H: 24 inches
Condition: Excellent - silver leaf has been cleaned and lacquered. Newly reupholstered.
$60,000 for the set of 14
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Pair of side chairs, cantilevered with polished chrome bases and upholstered seats and backs, by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, Collection 77, American, 1977. Newly reupholstered with a sumptuous leather seat and beautifully textured fabric back. These chairs are extremely comfortable and are perfect as side chairs or game chairs. Bases have been cleaned and polished.
Each:
W: 22 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 34.5 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent - some small scratches consistent with age and very light use.
SOLD
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Pair of finely crafted clean line benches in polished chrome with stitched brown leather seats, American 1970's. The crisp design and beautiful leather make these very chic. No detail was overlooked: even the bottom of the seats are upholstered.
Dimensions for each:
W: 24.5 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500 for the pair
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Pair of bar stools in polished chrome with burgundy mohair seats and backs by Brueton, American 1980's.
Dimensions for Each:
W: 18 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 38 inches
Seat H: 28
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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