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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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Cantilevered side table in polished stainless steel with thick glass top attributed to Brueton, American, 1970's
W: 22 inches
D: 29 inches
H: 22 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: endtable158
Coffee table in mahogany with mirror glass top by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman, American 1950's
W: 34 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 15 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: coffeetable260
"Heavy Parsons Style Coffee Table" in 2-tone lacquer embossed lizard leather with polished brass inlays by Karl Springer, American 1986 (signed and dated). The two tone lacquer is off white with beige highlights. This table is a beautiful examples of Springer’s devotion to the most meticulous craftsmanship.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog, published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, this model is shown on page 13 entitled “KARL SPRINGER LTD HEAVY PARSONS STYLE…COFFEE TABLE (page) 13”
W: 40 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: coffeetable507
Large and exceptional "Knife Edge Dining Table" in mirror lacquered chocolate brown goatskin with double pedestal base by Karl Springer, American 1980 (dated on bottom). The color of the goatskin and the meticulous craftsmanship make this dining table an incredible example of Springer’s work. Matching dining chairs available - see photo.
Reference:
Karl Springer catalog, red binder, section “conference and dining tables”, page 1 titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD KNIFE EDGE DINING TABLE (page) 1”, published 1980’s
W: 110 inches
D: 48 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent - cleaned and polished
SOLD
ref: diningtable176
Square dining table in chrome with inset mirror polished book-matched burl wood top by Willy Rizzo, Italian 1970's. This is a very cool design. We have the matching dining chairs (see photo) that were made to go with this table. They are sold separately.
W: 54 inches
D: 54 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$12,000
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Exquisite Art Deco style console table, base in tesselated pen shell with mother of pearl and brass inlays, top in tesselated red coral with mother of pearl and brass inlays, made the Phillipines, 1970's (sticker on the bottom reads “Made in the Phillipines”). The workmanship and materials of this piece are extraordinary.
W: 60 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 32.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000
ref: consoletable136
Reverse tapering pedestal in tessellated dark green marble with recessed chrome detail around base by Maitland Smith for Karl Springer, American 1980's.
W: 21.5 inches
D: 17.5 inches
H: 43 inches
$7,500 for the pair
Condition: Excellent
ref: pedestal28
Rare and important “Bathers” coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s. Signed on top “Kelvin + Philip LaVerne” and original paper label on bottom. This is considered one of the LaVerne’s most striking and important designs. It was inspired by Kelvin’s time in Fire Island.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the Bathers Series is discussed at length in the introduction and this table is shown on page 128 in the section titled The Abstract Series. The caption reads, “The 1960s BATHERS coffee table is described in the Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Sculpture III catalog, published in the 1970s, as a “continuous flow of hand sculpted bronze forms set into a pewter background. Buried in earth to attain patinas of natural beauty.”
W: 53 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: coffeetable456
Beautiful 2-Tier round side table model 4751 in mahogany by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1947. A classic Wormley design.
Diam: 28.5 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: endtable204
"Chan Boucher" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted colorful enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on top). This table has incredible coloration 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 Chan Series is discussed at length in the introduction and this table is shown on pages 44-45 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “CHAN BOUCHER coffee table was created in the 1960s, as part of the Chan table series that was among the most popular of the LaVernes’ designs. Made in various shapes, the tables were easy to place in interiors of any style. The French ribbon legs on this model make it a standout.”
W: 60.5 inches
D: 31.5 inches
H: 16.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
ref: coffeetable101
"Teakwood Top Side Table" model 1216 with curved slat base in mahogany and solid brass by Harvey Probber, American 1960's. Newly refinished by Lobel Modern. This table is a testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of Probber’s pieces.
This table 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: 28 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 21.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: endtable202
Pair of bedside cabinets in tessellated chrome by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, Cityscape Collection, American 1970's. These bedside tables are iconic Evans and very chic.
W: 36.5 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 26 inches
SOLD
Condition: Very good - these have been professionally cleaned and polished.
ref: nightstands118
Complementary pair of end tables, one covered in black calf skin with top in ivory shagreen with bone inlays and the other covered in black python with top in ivory shagreen, by Karl Springer, American 1980's (label on bottom reads "Karl Springer"). These tables are meticulously crafted.
W: 28 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 24 1/2 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
Ref: endtable92&entable93
Sculptural side table in macassar ebony with bone inlays around the double book-matched top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. A beautiful Springer design.
W: 12 inches
D: 11 inches
H: 22.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: occasionaltable108
Rare and important "Twig" side table, model 109, in plaster over rebar by John Dickinson, American 1970's (signed on bottom "John Dickinson San Francisco").
Reference:
John Dickinson & Associates catalog, published in the 1970’s, shows an image of this table with the model number and dimensions.
Provenance:
Private Collection Florida
W: 32 inches
D: 22.5 inches
H: 23.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: endtable201
"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). This rare table is an incredible work of art with its organic repeating nature motif. This table is in impeccable condition.
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: 42.5 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: coffeetable466
2-Tier "Tray Top Side Table" covered in embossed lizard leather with drawer by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on drawer with metal label which reads "Karl Springer"). This table is meticulously crafted.
W: 26 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 24 inches
Condition: Excellent
$9,500
ref: endtable216
Artisan coffee table, hand lacquered design with chrome medallions on sides and sabots and tapering legs, Italian 1960's. The design of this table is very chic.
W: 40 inches
D: 40 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: coffeetable506
Artisan sculptural coffee table, crown of thorns style design in lacquered rosewood with glass top, Italian 1950's. This coffee table is meticulously made.
Diam: 47 inches
H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
$9,500
ref: coffeetable508
Wall-mounted console table, supporting brackets in tessellated chrome with glass top, by Paul Evans, Cityscape Series, for Directional Furniture, American 1970’s (signed “Paul Evans”).
W: 29.5 inches
D: 12 inches
H: 15.5 inches
Condition: Very good - minor wear consistent with age
$5,500
ref: consoletable132F
