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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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Impressive console table in taupe and brown mirror lacquered goatskin with racetrack top and curved sides by Karl Springer, American 1980. Dated on bottom. This table exemplifies the impeccable craftsmanship of Karl Springer.
W: 60.5 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 32.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent - this piece has been cleaned and polished.
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Beautifully made side table in two tone chocolate brown embossed crocodile leather by Karl Springer, American 1980's. We can customize it to a lower height if desired. The artisanship and materials are superb. Even the bottom of the table is completely finished with matching lacquer.
W: 33.5 inches
D: 24.5 inches
H: 27.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
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Early and rare game table with backgammon board in embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1970's (remnants of old Karl Springer leather label on bottom).
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Brown Paper Catalog published in the 1970’s, page 17 shows a photo of this model.
W: 41 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent - this table has been completely restored.
SOLD
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Large Burmese bronze Karen rain drum with intricate decoration on the top and around the body of the drum with four triple piggy-backed frogs. These drums are also referred to as frog drums and have been used for hundreds of years in various tribal rituals in south East Asia, especially so among the Karen people of Thailand and Burma for a number of different ceremonial rituals, East Asia early-20th century. We also have a smaller version of this table for sale. This table is an incredible art piece.
Diam: 30 inches
H: 21 inches
Condition: Very good. Light marks and scratches consistent with age.
SOLD
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Rare pair of Cube Tables in hand-welded steel with beautiful polychrome enamels and gilding with inset cleft slate top by Paul Evans, American 1968 (signed “PE 68” on bottom corner). These iconic tables are extremely versatile and can be used as side tables or coffee tables. They are finished on all sides and each one is a unique work of art.
Reference:
Paul Evans Design & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, this model is shown on the top of page 72.
Provenance:
Purchased by Lobel Modern from original owners as part of a large collection of Paul Evans originally located in Los Angeles.
Each:
W: 14 inches
D: 14 inches
H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent - slate tops have been professionally cleaned.
SOLD
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Exceptional and rare “Fragonard Pierced” Coffee Table in patinated, engraved and pierced bronze and pewter, intricately cut with enamel cloisonne and gold and copper leaf with an inset glass top, by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American 1960’s (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). These tables were cut by Kelvin's hand. This series always included Chinese figures with at least one animal. The delicate fretwork is a marvel. An inset glass top is part of the design.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this coffee table is shown on pages 85 in the section Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The 1960s FRAGONARD PIERCED coffee table is one of the most extraordinary designs in the Historical Civlization Series as it combines extremely difficult aspects of the LaVernes’ artisanship. The pierced bronze tabletops were cut by Kelvin’s hand. This process was time-consuming, very delicate and often with hand-applied gold and copper leaf over the competed floral filigree. The tops of this series always contain Asian figures and at least one animal colored with enamel cloisonne that added depth.”
W: 60 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
$28,000
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Incredible center/library/hall table with free edge design in black walnut with rosewood butterflies by Mira Nakashima, American 2007 (signed and dated on bottom “Mira Nakashima 8.9.07”). The free edge is on a sap edge and this slab itself is very expressive. A truly stunning work of art.
D: 37 inches
W: 52 inches
H: 25 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Beautifully crafted console table in solid Lucite with sculptural vertical elements with brass accents, custom design, American 1970's. Impeccably crafted and highly detailed.
W: 44 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 27 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare game table in mahogany with gently curving legs and sides with inset red leather top by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1940's (signed with green metal tag on bottom ”DUNBAR BERNE, INDIANA”). This table is beautifully crafted. Newly refinished with new leather top.
Dimensions:
W: 30.5 inches
D: 30.5 inches
H: 27.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - newly refinished with new red leather top.
$12,000
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Rare monumental “Regency Extension Dining Table” with 2 matching leaves, top in book-matched Brazilian rosewood with satinwood inlay in high gloss finish with knife edge design, with 2 pedestal bases and solid brass feet by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This table is a testament to the extraordinary artisanship of Karl Springer. It is very large with both leaves in. It is absolutely magnificent.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “Conference & Dining Tables, page 1 shows the round version of this model table with the title, “REGENCY DINING TABLE”.
W: 144 inches / with 2 additional 36 inch leaves to extend the table to 216 inches with leaves inserted
D: 54 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent - refinished by Lobel Modern with high gloss. In like-new condition.
$75,000
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“Lucite Leg Coffee Table” with beautifully made solid lucite legs and thick glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This can be configured with legs at the corners or one on each side or 2 on 2 sides. Also, the size can be customized with any size glass top. We can fabricate to spec.
Dimensions as shown:
W: 48.5 inches
D: 48.5 inches
H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
$12,500
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“Lucite Leg Coffee Table” with 4 sand blasted solid lucite legs and thick glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed "Karl Springer" on leg). The legs and be placed at the 4 corners, or 2 on each side, or 1 on each side. This design is very versatile. We can customize the glass top any size. These 4 lucite legs can support any size glass top. This table is very chic and a rare Springer design.
As Shown:
W: 50.5 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 19 inches
Table top H 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Stunning side table with 6 sided welded steel base with sections which are textured and gilded along with a thick cleft slate top by Paul Evans, American 1968. This table is extremely rare and the artisanship is superb.
Provenance:
Purchased by Lobel Modern from original owners as part of a large collection of Paul Evans originally located in Los Angeles.
Diam of Base: 14.5 inches Diam of Slate Top: 28 inches Height: 21 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Coffee table with organic shape base in cast solid resin to resemble concrete with thick glass top by Silas Seandel, American 1970's (signed “Silas Seandel (C)” on base). This series in cast resin was made for a special collection shown at Bloomingdales in their Home Department in the 1970’s. Seandel’s novel use of resin to make a functional sculpture makes this coffee table a standout. New glass top fabricated by Lobel Modern.
Overall Dimensions:
W: 60 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 16 inches
Dimensions of Base:
W: 47 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 15 inches
Condition: Excellent Original Condition - New glass top fabricated by Lobel Modern.
$8,500
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Telephone Table style side table in Bisque lacquered linen on brass castors with drawer lined in moire silk by Karl Springer LTD, American 2002 (signed on bottom with metal label which reads "Karl Springer"). This table is meticulously crafted.
W: 30 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 28 inches
Condition: Excellent
$9,500
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Unique side table composed of an authentic African hand-carved bench with added artisan bronze fittings and thick custom glass top by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Karl Springer was adept at taking beautiful genuine artifacts and modifying them with his own artistic touches to turn them into his own functional art. This table is super chic.
Reference:
Architectural Digest issue dated January/February 1977, Karl Springer apartment is featured on the cover and inside. On the cover there is a side table similar to this one: a hand-carved bench with artisan bronze fittings and custom glass top.
Provenance:
Purchased by Lobel Modern from a former employee of Karl Springer
W: 24.5 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 21.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - new glass top fabricated by Lobel Modern (scratch free)
SOLD
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Pair of elegant bedside tables in pale gray with a hint of blue lacquer with polished brass X pulls by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, American 1950's (signed “Johnson Furniture co. Grand Rapids Mich.” inside drawer). These have been completely redone by Lobel Modern - newly relacquered and pulls newly replated and lacquered. A timeless Paul Frankl design.
Dimensions of each:
W: 24 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 24 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent - newly relacquered and pulls have been cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern.
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2-Tier side table with gently curving legs covered in exotic snake skin (pink, yellow and gray) with matching stone medallions by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals, American 2021. Meticulously crafted, this table is a beautiful accent in any room.
Diam: 16 inches
H: 25.5 inches
Condition: New
SOLD
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Large 2-tier coffee table in beige python with glass top, custom design, ca 2012. This table is beautifully made and very chic.
W: 48.5 inches
D: 48.5 inches
H: 18 inches
$15,000
Condition: Excellent
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Parsons style coffee table model No. 5206, base in dark mahogany with inset Italian travertine top, by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1952 (metal and paper labels on bottom). Edward Wormley was known for his elegant designs utilizing exceptional materials and craftsmanship. This table is a beautiful example of that.
W: 37 inches
D: 37 inches
H: 15.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - base has been refinished.
$8,500
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