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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 beautifully made elegant bedside tables in gray lacquered linen with thick glass tops by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These have been newly relacquered by Lobel Modern. A timeless design.
Dimensions of each:
W: 22 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 24 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent - newly relacquered by Lobel Modern. Glides replaced with self closing.
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"Cathedral Table" with both base and top covered in contrasting leathers by Karl Springer, American 1976-78. This table was made as a prototype. The arch details are absolutely stunning.
Reference:
Purchased in 2024 from one of Karl Springer’s premier artisans.
Dimensions:
D: 18.5 inches
W: 16.5 inches
H: 21 inches
Condition: Excellent
$6,500
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"Classical Coffee Table" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels showing the muses of Dance, Poetry Music and Drama by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed). The LaVernes were often inspired by mythology and the arts. The lighter areas on the outside of the table top are meant to give the ethereal feeling of clouds.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, a Classical table is shown on page 110 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The 1960s CLASSICAL table has a top of patinated bronze with engraved scenes of the Muses of dance, poetry, music and drama. The engraving is enhanced with hand-painted enamels.”
W: 60 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Very Good - some light scratches on top consistent with age and light use.
SOLD
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Pair of chic hand-made Brutalist coffee tables with organic free forms in patinated bronze and pewter by Silas Seandel, American 1970's (signed on top “Silas Seandel”). These tables are on hidden castors. The texture of the bronze and pewter together is stunning.
Dimensions:
Large:
W: 32 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 16 inches
Small:
W: 31 inches
D: 23.5 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pedestal model 6302A in natural olive burl with hinged door and interior cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1963. Comes with original D key. Original paper label on bottom reads “Dunbar Furniture Corporation” with original pedigree details.
Diam: 16 inches
H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Unique and exceptional "Free Form Coffee Table" in tessellated black marble with brass trim at base by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer - Hand Made in the Philippines”). What makes this table absolutely remarkable is that in the center of the top there is a round focal piece around which the entire table top is constructed - all the pieces on the top are curved and radiate to the edges. The artisanship and materials of this Free Form are superb. The Free Form Tables are among Springer’s most iconic designs.
Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog, published in the 1980’s, in the section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, this model is shown on page 4, titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD FREE FORM COFFEE TABLES (page) 4”
W: 50 inches
D: 33.5 inches
H: 14.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Sculpted side table in polished brass with polished onyx top with natural edge, custom design, American 1970's. This artisan side table is beautifully made and incredibly chic.
W: 23 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare and important "Kuan Yin Console Table" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne which adds depth to the colors by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on top). This console is absolutely magnificent.
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 in the section on Historical Civilizations on page 82. The caption reads, ”The KUAN YIN console table dates from the 1970s. In Buddhism, Kuan Yin is synonymous with the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, the pinnacle of mercy, compassion, kindness and love. The three engraved and hand-painted vignettes on the top exemplify these qualities.”
W: 54 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent original condition
SOLD
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"Bauhaus Dining Table" in lacquered gray goatskin in a boxed pattern by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This is one of Springer’s most beautiful table designs. The craftsmanship is superb. A Karl Springer work of art.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “Conference and Dining Tables”, on page 3 there is a photo of the same model with the title “BAUHAUS DINING TABLE”
Dimensions:
W: 96 inches
D: 48 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$35,000
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Sculptured metal dining table model No. PE 102 in bronze composite with thick glass top by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1969. Signed and dated “P.E. 69” near the bottom of the base. This iconic dining table is a wonderful example of Paul Evans’ unique sculptural designs.
Dimensions
Base:
W: 68 inches
D: 25 inches
H: 28 inches
Glass Top:
W: 96 inches
D: 48 inches
H: 1 inch
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Sheaf of Wheat" side table No. 5479 in laminated ash with travertine top by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1950's (Dunbar tag on bottom). The stone on this table is absolutely stunning. An iconic design by one of the midcentury’s best designers.
Diam: 27 inches
H: 20.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Artisan welded coffee table with hand-painted polychrome enamels, zig zag design with glass top, by Paul Evans, American 1969 (signed and dated “PE69” on side). The exuberant form and the beautiful colors make this table a real stand out.
Dimensions are given as shown with the original glass top. This table can accommodate any size glass top. We will fabricate a new glass top for the buyer so you can specify.
Reference:
Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism by Constance Kimmerly (Ed.) published by Arnoldsche Art Publishers in 2014, on page 26 is a photo of this coffee table from the original catalog published in 1968.
Dimensions of glass as shown
W: 60 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 17 inches overall (glass top 1 inch)
Dimensions of base
W 37 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Small cabinet/chest/bedside table model 223S with 2 drawers in white lacquered mahogany with chrome studs and exquisite pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1981. This piece is a gem. Beautifully crafted, it exudes Parzinger refinement.
Reference:
Comes with original drawing from Parzinger Originals along with the original receipt dated 12/22/81.
W: 25 inches
D: 20.5 inches including pulls
H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly relacquered by Lobel Modern.
$9,500
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Rare pair of "Chinese Cube Style Tables" in artisan faux goatskin lacquer by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The size of these tables makes them ideal as side tables, bedside tables or coffee tables. Every edge of these tables is hand made as they are curved and contoured. As with all Karl Springer pieces, the lacquer work is superb.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s shows the coffee table version of this table, section “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 6 of this section there is a photo of the coffee table version with the heading “KARL SPRINGER LTD CHINESE CUBE STYLE …. TABLE (page) 6”.
Dimensions for each:
W: 20 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 22.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of beautifully crafted end/coffee tables with bases in polished chrome with inset petrified wood tops with natural edges, custom design, American 1990's. The incorporation of petrified wood makes them extraordinary. These can be used as end tables or coffee tables. They are stunning.
Each:
W: 32 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000 for the pair
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Rare pair of “Mushroom Tables”, cantilevered with black oval leather tops on solid tubular polished brass bases which fit snugly over heavy lead weights by Karl Springer, American 1990 (both signed and dated “Karl Springer 1990” on underside). The superb design of these tables with heavy solid lead weights for stability is classic Springer. These rare tables were extremely expensive to produce. And they exemplify the master artisanship which made Karl Springer famous. These could be used as coffee, side or occasional tables.
Dimensions for each:
W: 18 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent - Brass bases professionally cleaned, polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern. Some small impressions in black leather from light use. We could recover in new leather if desired.
$25,000 for the pair
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“Regency Side Table” in rich chocolate brown lacquered goatskin with pie-cut top, gold leaf overlay on pedestal section of base, and gilded feet by Karl Springer, American 1993. This is a luxuriously finished Springer piece and a unique work of art.
Reference:
Photographs of this model table in the Karl Springer NYC showroom in the Lobel Modern archive.
Provenance:
Purchased from a former employee of the Karl Springer showroom.
Diam: 28 inches
H: 24 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of large parsons style end tables covered in dark brown embossed crocodile leather by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The meticulous craftsmanship and scale of these tables make them special.
W: 31 inches
D: 31 inches
H: 22 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Patchwork Side Table, model PE-31, in enameled and patinated copper, brass and steel over plywood with an inset cleft slate top by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1970s. This table is on recessed castors so it can be moved around easily. This is another stunning Paul Evans work of art.
Reference:
Paul Evans: Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism by Constance Kimmerle, published by Arnoldsche Art Publishers in 2014, page 179 shows a photo of this model, referred to as End Table PE-31.
Provenance:
Purchased by Lobel Modern from original owners as part of a large collection of Paul Evans originally located in Los Angeles.
Dimensions:
W: 29 inches D: 29 inches H: 23 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare and important "Odyssey Coffee Table" in patinated end engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted colorful enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, America 1960's (signed “Kelvin Philip LaVerne”). On the left side, there is an artist sketching on the steps of the Erectheum ruins. Kelvin LaVerne explained to Evan Lobel that he drew himself into the scene. On the right side is the Parthenon. Muses stand in the foreground. This is a superb 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, this table is discussed in the introduction and shown on page 95 in an ad from the 1960s in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “An advertisement for the 1960s ODYSSEY coffee table points out its hand-carving in bronze and pewter and its classical figures depicted by the Parthenon and the Erechtheion.”
Diam: 48 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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