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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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Long bench in chrome plated steel with woven black leather straps by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for Laverne International, American 1960's. This bench is beautifully made and super chic.
W: 75 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 14 inches
Condition: Excellent - leather has been cleaned and polished.
$8,500
ref: bench146
Long sofa in white lacquered bamboo with upholstered seat and back cushions by Henry Olko for Willow & Reed, American 1950's. The head designer for Willow & Reed in the 1950’s was Tommi Parzinger. It is clear that his design style influenced Henry Olko who was the owner of the company and also made his own designs. This piece is very chic and very comfortable.
Dimensions:
W: 96 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 32 inches
SH: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 3 finely crafted bar stools in stainless steel with fluted bases and floating back rest by Design for Leisure, American 1970's. Metal has been professionally cleaned and polished. Seats have been newly reupholstered in gray velvet by Lobel Modern. These are very chic and very comfortable.
Dimensions for each:
W: 18.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 39 inches
Seat H: 31 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern in gray velvet. Metal cleaned and polished.
SOLD
ref: barstools52
Set of 6 masterfully crafted J.M.F. Dining Chairs in tessellated fossilized coral with bronze sabots by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This chair was designed with a curved seat which can take a seat cushion if desired. The artisanship of these chairs is off the charts. They are absolutely stunning.
Reference
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “Seating”, page 4, shows this model chair with the title “ KARL SPRINGER LTD. J.M.F. CHAIR, HARD OR UPHOLDTERED SEAT”.
Dimensions for each:
W: 17 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 35.5 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - chairs have been professionally cleaned. No chips or cracks.
SOLD
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Large tribal carved wood chairs with figural mask crests, curved back with breasts and geometric carved elements on front and back and solid seat rising on hewn legs, likely from Tanzania, East Africa 1960s. These chairs are beautifully made and would be chic in any interior.
Diam: 17.5 inches
H: 47 inches / 48 inches
Seat H: 14 inches
Provenance: Private Collection New York
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 6 elegant dining chairs model no. 4632S in mahogany with cane backs and upholstered seats by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1940's. These iconic Dunbar chairs are very comfortable. Newly refinished and newly reupholstered in textured chenille by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
The Dunbar Black and White Book published by the Dunbar Furniture Corporation in 1956, there is a photograph of this model chair on the bottom of page 61 with the title “4632S Side Chair”. Index in back reads, “ Cane back… mahogany frame.”
Dimensions for each:
W: 19 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 19 inches with seat cushion shown
Condition: Excellent - Newly refinished and newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
$12,000 for the set of 6
ref: diningchairs249
Rare elegant upholstered bench, model number 313, with base in mahogany and upholstered seat with signature elements that wrap around frame by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. Bench has been refinished and newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
Parzinger Originals Catalog published in the 1960’s, there is an image of this bench with the model number written below.
Dimensions:
W: 42.5 inches
D: 12.5 inches
H: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Bench has been refinished and newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
ref: bench157
Elegant "JMF Chair" covered in pale celadon embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1982 (signed, “Karl Springer 1982” on leather label on bottom).
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)”
Dimensions:
W: 18 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 36 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: deskchair30
Set of 10 elegant dining chairs models 109 & 109A in mahogany with signature fabric wrap around frame elements and upholstered seats and back cushions by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950’s. These are upholstered in stunning blue velvet with crisscrossing back design and iconic tapering legs. These are extremely refined. Newly refinished.
Reference:
Parzinger Originals Inc paper catalog from the 1960’s has a drawing of these chairs on the right side of the forth row of a page of seating models with the models “#109” and “#109A” written below.
Dimensions for each:
W: 20 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 34 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Arm height of two armchairs: 24 inches
Condition: Excellent - newly refinished.
$20,000 for the set of 10
ref: diningchairs248
Pair of elegant lounge chairs, ebonized wrap-around frames with new upholstery and brass sabots, by Roberto and Mito Block, Mexico, 1950's. French-born brothers Roberto and Mito Block worked in Mexico City from the 1930’s through the 1970’s. Their work was sold out of their Mexico City showroom, Rob Block & Cia, and featured their restrained modern interpretations of classical forms.
W: 25.5 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 36.5 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent - refinished and reupholstered.
SOLD
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Pair of rare and elegant benches in walnut with iconic curved legs and upholstered seats by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's. These benches are the epidemy of refined. Bases have been newly refinished by Lobel Modern. Seats have been reupholstered in a magnificent boucle by Lobel Modern.
Dimensions for each:
W: 19 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 19.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Bases have been refinished and seats have been newly upholstered by Lobel Modern.
$8,500 for the pair
ref: benches51
Beautifully hand-carved figural wood side table or stool by the Bamileke, Cameroon Africa, 1960's. The craftsmanship is exquisite and the table is very stylish.
Provenance: Private Collection New York
Dimensions:
Diam: 17 inches
H: 13 inches
Condition: Excellent
$3,500
Ref: endtable270
Chic pair of thick molded Lucite slipper chairs, custom design, American 1970's. These are beautifully made and were custom designed for a NYC interior in the 1970’s.
W: 24 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 26 inches
Seat H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare "Cobra Stool" in hand forged wrought iron and bronze with hand-stitched leather seat by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Very few of these were made. The craftsmanship of this piece exemplifies Karl Springer’s work.
Diam: 14 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of zig zag benches in lacquered goatskin with fur seats in the manner of Brancusi, American 1970's. These benches are beautifully made and incredibly stylish.
Dimensions For Each:
D: 19 inches
W: 19 inches
H: 20 inches
Bases: 16 inches by 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
$8,500 for the pair
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Pair of Onassis Bar Stools in lacquered goatskin with hand-stitched black leather seats and brass foot rails by Karl Springer, American 1980's
W: 24 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 39.5 inches
SH: 29 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: barstools28
Pair of BRNO arm chairs, model 255, in polished chrome-plated flat bar steel with new white ostrich leather seats by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American 1990s. These have been newly reupholstered in high quality white ostrich embossed leather. These would make ideal desk chairs or game chairs.
Dimensions for each:
W: 23 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 31 inches
Seat H: 19.5 inches
Condition: Excellent. Small scratches in metal consistent with light use. Seats newly reupholstered in white ostrich leather.
SOLD
Ref: diningchairs228
Pair of elegant benches No. 2033 with iconic curved leg, lacquered white with upholstered seats, by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's
W: 19.5 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 19.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Sculptural lounge chair with chrome base and upholstered seat, back and arms, Italian 1960's. This chair has been newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern in a beautiful fabric. It is extremely comfortable.
Dimensions:
W: 28 inches
D: 32 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly upholstered by Lobel Modern.
$5,500
ref: loungechair116
Pair of beautifully crafted swivel chairs with channeled solid mahogany bases by Karl Springer, American late-1980s. These chairs were reupholstered in taupe lambskin. They are nicely proportioned and very comfortable.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “seating”, page 13 shows this model chair with a brass base under the title “SWIVEL CHAIR.”
Dimensions for each:
W: 29 inches
D: 31 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
Condition: Very Good- Recently reupholstered in taupe lambskin by the previous owner. A few small spots and scratches.
SOLD
ref: loungechairs217
