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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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Rolling serving/bar cart model no. FM164 with black lacquer base and walnut top with brass accents and castors by Paul M. Jones, American 1960's. This bar cart is beautifully made and very chic.
Reference:
Paul M Jones catalog published in the 1960’s shows an image of this model with model number.
W: 37 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 31.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$6,500
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Rare side table with female torso in cast pewter which has been patinated with custom biomorphic glass top by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed on bottom “PK LaVerne”). The LaVernes were extremely adept at sculpting the female form.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this sculpture is shown on page 167 in the section titled The Cast Series. The caption reads, “A female torso sculpture/side table with an optional glass top, was made in the 1970s.”
Base
W: 16 inches
D: 12 inches
H: 18.5 inches
Top
W: 13.5 inches
D: 10.5 inches
H: 1 inch
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of rare and exceptional bedside/end tables in polished stainless steel with glass mirror tops, one with 1 drawer above 2 doors and one with 3 drawers by Karl Springer American 1980s. This series in stainless steel is among Springer’s finest. Seamlessly welded, these are a tour de force of design and meticulously crafted. The environmental shot is great at showing how reflective the polished stainless steel is. It’s hard to see in some of the other photos.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “cabinets & etageres”, on page 5 of the section there is a photo of the same 3 drawer bedside table with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD THREE DRAWER NIGHT TABLE (page) 5”
Dimensions of each:
W: 28 / 24 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 24 inches
Condition: Excellent - these have been cleaned and polished.
SOLD
Ref: nightstands133
Round side table covered in platinum embossed lizard leather with bronze studs around top and legs by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals, American 2021.
Diam: 16 inches
H: 17.5 inches
Condition: New
$5,500
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Iconic "Free Form Table", kidney shaped in seamlessly welded polished gold-tinted brass by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This table is the epitome of superb craftsmanship. It can be used as either a coffee table or side table. Professionally polished and relacquered by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “coffee, end tables and bar carts”, section “H”, page 4, top of page reads “KARL SPRINGER LTD FREE FORM COFFEE TABLES 4” and shows an image of this model.
W: 33 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent - this table has been professionally polished and relacquered.
SOLD
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Large and exceptionally crafted "Coffee Table with Sculpture Leg" with cylindrical legs in tessellated coral with solid brass tops and thick glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The artisanship of the tessellated coral legs is superb.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 1 is a picture of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD 8” DIAMETER, COFFEE TABLE WITH SCULPTURE LEG (page) 1”.
Overall Dimensions as shown:
W: 64 inches
D: 44 inches
H: 15.5 inches
17 inches high to tops of legs
Glass Dimensions:
W: 60 inches
D: 40 inches
Condition: Excellent - Metal has been professionally polished and lacquered. Few small scratches in glass.
$15,000
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Artisan coffee table, gilt wrought iron with original glass top, by Maison Ramsay, France 1940's. This table is beautifully made and is very chic.
W: 39.5 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 15.5 inches
Condition: Very good - scratches on glass top consistent with age. Patina to gilding consistent with age.
SOLD
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Exceptional and rare coffee table with polished petrified wood top on a circular ivory lacquered base by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Springer loved fossils and other natural historical artifacts. Petrified wood is ancient wood that has been fossilized - it has the same qualities as stone but retains it’s original organic depth and complexity. Each piece is totally unique. This table is a work of art.
W: 37 inches
D: 35 inches
H: 18 inches
Diam of base: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent.- Base has been relacquered and, stone professionally cleaned and polished.
SOLD
Ref: coffeetable574
Unique artisan dining table with sculptural hand-welded steel and textured brass base with thick floating glass top by Silas Seandel, American 1970's. (signed “Silas Seandel” on side of top). The artisanship of this table is off the charts. Super chic and unique, this table is exquisitely crafted. We have never seen another like it.
W: 78 inches
D: 42 inches
H: 30.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exceptional "Parsons Style Game Table" in black embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1986 (signed and dated on bottom “Karl Springer 1986”). The craftsmanship of this table is superb. With its clean lines and beautiful color, this table is very elegant.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “game & backgammon tables”, page 3 shows the rectangular version of this table with a backgammon board with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PARSON STYLE BACKGAMMON TABLE (page) 3”.
W: 36 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly re-lacquered by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Pair of bedside tables / chests model no. 101 in walnut, chests with brushed nickel pulls, by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's (label in drawer). These bedside chests are extremely elegant.
Dimensions for Each:
W: 36 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Chic square coffee table in patinated bronze with bamboo motif, chamfered corners and inset glass top, American 1970's. The double stretcher design is very elegant. This table would work in any style interior.
W: 38 inches
D: 38 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
Ref: coffeetable578
One-of-a-kind sculpture game table in teak with book-matched Carpathian elm top with 2 drawers on opposite sides, each with a carved articulated hand over it, by Philip LaVerne, American 1966 (signed on top “Philip LaVerne”). The sculpted tapering legs are works of art. Philip LaVerne briefly experimented using wood as a medium in 1966 . These works from this series are extremely rare. The craftsmanship is simply superb with dovetail construction of the drawers and hand-sculpted joinery at the corners that is second to none. Even the bottom is completely finished. This is a tour de force of design and craftsmanship.
Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne.
W: 38 inches
D: 38 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Excellent - completely restored to like-new condition.
SOLD
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Exceptional Telephone Table style end table covered in brown leather with tops in dark brown shagreen on brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The bottom is covered in matching suede. The meticulous craftsmanship and fine material exemplify Karl Springer’s design ethos.
W: 16.5 inches
D: 12.5 inches
H: 26.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$8,500
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Rare and stunning dining/game/center table model PE-46 in welded and patinated steel with polychrome enamels and gilding by Paul Evans Studio for Directional Furniture, American 1960's (signed “Paul Evans” on base). This table has beautiful coloration and is truly a work of art. It can accommodate a larger glass top if needed.
Reference:
Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor by Jeffery Head published by Schiffer in 2012, the “Lamp Table” variation of this design is shown on page 74.
Diam glass top: 48 inches
Diam base: 22 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent - new glass top fabricated by Lobel Modern
SOLD
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Elegant side table in mahogany with satinwood inlays on top and sabots by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American, 1960's
W: 30 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 26 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: endtable154
Rare and stunning "Fantasia Coffee Table" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter in a repeating abstract motif with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on top of table). The Fantasia design is one of the LaVernes’ most modern. This table is a gem.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the Fantasia motif is discussed in the introduction and is shown on pages 117-119 in the section The Abstract Series. The caption reads, “Hand inlaid bronze forming a weave of geometric symmetry - ever refracting light…”
W: 44 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exceptional "Chan Boucher" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” on table top with original paper gallery label on bottom). This table is extremely sophisticated and the coloration is superb.
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: 54 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Sandstone Sculpture Table" with base in cast composite stone with thick cantilevered glass top and brushed bronze cap by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This series was only done for a few years. The forms and materials are sublime together. New glass top fabricated to original specs by Lobel Modern.
Reference
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 11 is the smaller model of this table with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD 10” DIAMETER SCULPTURE TABLE (page) 11”.
W: 19 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - new glass top fabricated to original specs by Lobel Modern. Light patina to bronze.
SOLD
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Pair of exceptional and stunning “Karl Style End Tables” in mirror polished black lacquer with tops in blue/gray shagreen with bone inlays by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship and materials of these tables are absolutely superb. Newly relacquered by Lobel Modern. The coloration of the shagreen is very luxurious.
Reference:
KARL SPRINGER LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “desks & consoles”, there is an image of a desk with the same design with the title on the page, “KARL SPRINGER LTD KARL STYLE DESK……”
Each:
W: 26 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 20.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - newly relacquered by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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