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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 large scale waterfall nesting tables in lucite, American 1970's. The scale of these tables makes them impressive.
Dimensions of large table:
W: 22 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 22.5 inches
$5,500 for the pair
Condition: Excellent
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Waterfall side table covered in embossed lizard leather with drawer and glass shelf by Karl Springer, American 1993, (label on bottom reads "Karl Springer 1993"). The quality of this table is extraordinary.
W: 24 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 24.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
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"Chan #142 Coffee Table" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on top “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne”). This iconic LaVerne table is sophisticated work of art.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, The Chan Series is discussed at length in the introduction and tables are shown on pages 44-49 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption from the LaVerne catalog reads, “Chinese artistry at its peak under the Chan Dynasty is recreated in this intricately carved design. We see peasants carrying a sacred gift to the Emperor’s child. Delicately wrought leaves and figures, combine with a rich variety of multicolored patinas to create the Chinoiserie top. The design is credited as inspiring and evoking French and English periods of furniture design.”
Diam: 36 inches
H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of meticulously crafted "Triangular Leg End Tables" in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1984 (date stamped on bottom). These tables are beautifully made and extremely luxurious.
W: 24 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Round side table in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This coloration on this table is beautiful.
Diam: 24 inches
H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Triangular Leg" Coffee/End Table in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970’s. This stunning table is beautifully crafted and very chic.
W: 24 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 19.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of matched low coffee tables in Brazilian rosewood and mahogany by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co, American 1940's. These tables are both sculptural and elegant.
W: 72 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 14 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Round Leg Console Table", wall-mounted in copper and gunmetal with inset smoked glass top, by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on side "Karl Springer"). The meticulous craftsmanship and exceptional materials are hallmarks of Karl Springer’s works.
W: 4 feet 6 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 36 inches
$15,000
Condition: Excellent
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Rare and important 3 Legged African End Table, model 101-A, in plaster over rebar by John Dickinson, American ca. 1980. This is a wonderful example of John Dickinson's iconic design. This piece is shown in the John Dickinson 1970’s catalog.
Diam: 22.5 inches
H: 26.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Sculptural side table in plaster with 24 karat gold leaf and inset glass top by Lawrence De Martino, American 2000. Not many furniture designers worked in plaster and De Martino’s pieces are exceptionally jubilant.
W: 31.5 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 22.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Marriage Whirl" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, 1970s (signed "Philip & Kelvin LaVerne" on top).
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the Marriage Whirl motif is shown ion pages 67-69 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series .
W: 30 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 16 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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End table in chrome with lacquered book matched burl wood top in the style of Pace Furniture, Mexico 1970's. The combination of polished chrome and the burl wood is very striking.
W: 30 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 22 inches
Condition: Excellent
$5,500
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Pair of rare and important end tables, each with 2 doors incorporating antique Japanese printing blocks, by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Janus Collection, 1957 (signed with Dunbar tags in drawers, paper label on bottom). These were custom orders tables as the antique Japanese blocks were not a standard option on them. These are extraordinary representations of the Janus series, which focused on hand crafting in an era when everyone was moving to industrial production with steel and glass.
Dimensions for each
W: 27 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 27.5 inches
SOLD
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"Ming #133" coffee table in patinated bronze and pewter with hand painted polychrome enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's. Signed on top “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne”.
Reference:
”The Art of Philip LaVerne, Sculpture, Bronze and Pewter Tables”, catalog published in the 1960’s, a photo of this table is shown on page 22 with a description on page 42: “The extraordinary artistry of the Ming period is superbly captured in both detail and color in this table. The traditional Ming warrior holding the invincible sword is carved in bronze and pewter with soft patina accents of red, blues and greens.”
W: 65 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Chan" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze with hand-painted colorful enamels by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, 1960's. Signed on top “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne”. This is the largest size this table was made. It’s impressive and has beautiful coloration.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, The Chan Series is discussed at length in the introduction and tables are shown on pages 44-49 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption from the LaVerne catalog reads, “Chinese artistry at its peak under the Chan Dynasty is recreated in this intricately carved design. We see peasants carrying a sacred gift to the Emperor’s child. Delicately wrought leaves and figures, combine with a rich variety of multicolored patinas to create the Chinoiserie top. The design is credited as inspiring and evoking French and English periods of furniture design.”
H: 17.5 inches
Diam: 47.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Eternal Forest" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand painted enamels by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1972 (signed Philip + Kelvin LaVerne on top and has “Philip LaVerne Galleries LTD” on underside). This rare table is an incredible work of art with its organic repeating natural motif.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, Eternal Forest tables are shown on pages 120-121 in the section titled The Abstract Series. The caption reads, “Created in the 1960s, the ETERNAL FOREST table is described in the Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Sculpture III catalog, published in the 1970s: ”Symbol of the continuity of life and growth, a peaceful unending forest stands before us. Hand-sculptured of bronze and pewter, with delicate tones of natural patinas.”
Diam: 42.25
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of large bedside tables in lacquered tessellated bone with floating glass tops Colombian 1970's. These tables are beautifully made.
Dimensions for Each:
W: 32 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 22.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare sculptural "Turtle Table" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's. The top has an abstract tortoise shell-like finish. The base was inspired by the concept of yin and yang.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this table is shown on page 123 in the section titled The Abstract Series . Below the photo is an in depth discussion of this work by Kelvin LaVerne.
W: 29.5 inches
D: 22.5 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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End/Side table covered in snake skin with brass banding at base by Ron Seff, American, 1970's. This table has a drawer and a glass shelf. Ron Seff worked for Karl Springer and then went out on his own. Some of his designs were inspired by Karl Springer's designs.
W: 30 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 25.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Large "Chan" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted colorful enamels by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, 1960's (signed “Philip + Kelvin Laverne” on top). This table has wonderful coloration and is an iconic example of the LaVernes’ unique art.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, The Chan Series is discussed at length in the introduction and tables are shown on pages 44-49 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption from the LaVerne catalog reads, “Chinese artistry at its peak under the Chan Dynasty is recreated in this intricately carved design. We see peasants carrying a sacred gift to the Emperor’s child. Delicately wrought leaves and figures, combine with a rich variety of multicolored patinas to create the Chinoiserie top. The design is credited as inspiring and evoking French and English periods of furniture design.”
Diam: 42.5 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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