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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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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Lo Ta Hexagonal Cube" Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Stunning "Lo Ta Hexagonal Cube" table, with sides in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with colorful hand-painted enamels in red, orange, yellow, blue, and green by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on side). Retains original Philip LaVerne Collection paper tag on bottom. The top has a torched bronze effect. This table is a superb example with vibrant colors.


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 71. The caption reads, “ The LO TA HEXAGONAL CUBES date from the 1960s. The unusually shaped tables with engraved scenes and colorful hand-painted enamels on the sides are considered sculptures. The tops are burnished bronze…”


D: 10 inches
H: 16 inches
W: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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tags Laverne 8, sold tables 19

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Etruscan Spiral" Table with Sculptured Base 1970s (Signed) - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Magnificent "Etruscan Spiral" dining/game/center table with top in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with green patina and sculptured base by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” on base). The shimmering bronze with the green patina is simply a marvel. This table is a work of art. In the environmental photo, it is shown with a set of 4 Karl Springer JMF chairs in lacquered goatskin from the 1980’s which go perfectly with it.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, works with the Etruscan Spiral motif are shown on pages 124-7 in the section on The Abstract Series . This series is discussed in the introduction to the book.


Diam: 47 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent

$50,000

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 8, DINING / GAME 2, CENTER

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Hand-Brazed Sculptured Cube Table 1970s - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare hand-brazed sculptured "Cube" table in patinated bronze with hand-torched top in bronze tones by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed "Philip Kelvin LaVerne"). The LaVernes experimented with various sculptured cube tables in patinated bronze and each one is unique. This one retains the original showroom label on the bottom.


Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, five examples of Cube Tables are shown in the section The Brazed Series on pages 210-211.


D: 10 inches
H: 16.5 inches
W: 14.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$25,000

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 7, END / SIDE 6

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Pair of "Shang Ti" Tables with Wooden Bases 1950s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Pair of rare and early “Shang Ti” tables in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant enamel cloisonne and Chinese style ebonized wood bases with red enamel by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, late 1950’s (Tables retain partial original Gem Stone Arts labels on bottoms). Gem Stone Arts, created by Philip LaVerne, was the original workshop where Philip and Kelvin LaVerne started experimenting with engraving metals. It proceeded the opening of the LaVerne Gallery on East 57th Street. Kelvin LaVerne stated that Philip designed the bases which were executed by a Chinese woodworker at Gem Stone Arts. The bases were later replaced with patinated bronze bases as the design evolved. These are early experimental works.


Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, a “Shang Ti” table is shown with different color enamel cloisonne and bronze legs in the section on Historical Civilizations on page 66.
Gem Stone Arts is discussed on page 24, stating, “ {In the 1950’s, Philip} formed a company called Gem Stone Arts and designed and made furniture and mirrors…”

Dimensions for each
D: 19 inches
W: 19 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

$15,000 For the pair

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 8, END / SIDE 6

Tommi Parzinger Rare Dining Table with Bronze Base and Inlaid Mahogany Top 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare extension dining table with hand-forged bronze base with engraved brass accents and top in mahogany with satinwood inlays by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950s. The base for this dining table was a custom order and the design is magnificent. This dining table has 2 leaves. It has been refinished.

Dimensions as shown:
W: 84 inches / 126 inches with both extensions
D: 48 inches
H: 28.5 inches

Reference:
The top of this table can be found in the Parzinger Originals Inc paper catalog from the 1960’s with a drawing of this top on the left side of the second row of a page of various furniture models with the model “#161” written underneath. Hand forged bronze table base was a custom order and is not located in a catalog of production pieces.


Condition: Excellent - top has been refinished. Patina to bronze consistent with age.

SOLD

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tags TOMMIPARZINGER3, sold tables 19

Pair of Clean Line Bedside Tables in Walnut 1960s

Evan Lobel

Pair of beautifully tailored bedside tables in walnut with gently splayed legs and elegant handle design with bronze ball elements on each handle, American 1960's. Each has two drawers. The pair have clean lines and are beautiful from every angle.

Dimensions for each:
W: 22 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 24 inches

Condition: Excellent

$6,500 for the pair

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tags BEDSIDE

Karl Springer "Bristol Coffee Table" In Lacquered Goatskin ca 1990 (Signed) - SOLD

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"Bristol Coffee Table" in dark brown lacquered goatskin with ivory goatskin sabots by Karl Springer, American ca 1990 (signed on bottom). This coffee table is beautifully made and very elegant.

W: 42 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 16.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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tags KARLSPRINGER5, sold tables 19

Karl Springer "Parsons Style Game Table" in Embossed Lizard 1986 (Signed and Dated) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Exceptional "Parsons Style Game Table" in dark gray 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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tags KARLSPRINGER13, sold tables 19

Karl Springer "Ming Coffee Table" in Navy Blue Embossed Reptile Leather 1988 (Signed and Dated) - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Large and exceptional “Ming Coffee Table” in two-tone navy blue embossed reptile leather by Karl Springer, American 1988 (Signed “Karl Springer 1988” on leather label underneath table). Superb craftsmanship went into this table, and the navy color is incredibly chic.

Dimensions:
D: 36 inches
W: 60 inches
H: 17.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$12,000

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tags COFFEE7, KARLSPRINGER 18

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Scroll Coffee Table with Superb Coloration 1960s (Signed) - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Unique “Chinese Dance” Scroll Coffee Table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with stunning hand-painted jewel tone enamels in blue and green with orange, red, gold and copper leaf highlights by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (Signed “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” on top.) This table was bent into shape by hand and is a tour-de-force of design. It is truly magnificent. This motif was also called “Marriage Whirl”.

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 an original ad on page 67 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series . The caption reads, “The MARRIAGE WHIRL coffee table, the star of a 1970s advertisement, is extraordinary. It was bent into shape by hand to obtain its unique scroll shape.”

W: 53 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 15 inches

Condition: Excellent

$45,000

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tags Laverne 8, COFFEE7

Karl Springer Pair of Lacquered Goatskin Bedside Tables 1980s

Evan Lobel

Pair of bedside tables in lacquered goatskin with drawer and floating glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These are beautifully made and the goatskin, one of Springer’s signature materials, is very luxurious.

Dimensions of each:
W: 28 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 25 inches

$12,000 for the pair

Condition:  Excellent - these have been cleaned and polished.

Ref: nightstands135

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tags KARLSPRINGER14, BEDSIDE

Willy Rizzo "Flaminia Console Table" in Chrome and Brass 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

"Flaminia Console Table" in polished chrome with brass accents and original smoke glass top and bottom shelf by Willy Rizzo, France 1970's (signed "Willy Rizzo" on front). This iconic Rizzo design is a classic. Metals have been cleaned, polished and lacquered.

Reference:
Willy Rizzo , Published 2009 by Mallett to accompany exhibitions in London and New York, pages 58-59 show this design as a pair of end tables under the title “THE FLAMINIA END TABLES".

Dimensions:
D: 12 inches
W: 43.5 inches
H: 30 inches

Condition: Excellent - Metals have been cleaned, polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern. Few small scratches.

SOLD

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Tommi Parzinger Finely Crafted Pair of End Tables in Walnut with Leather Tops 1940s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of highly refined end tables model 210 in walnut with shelves and custom original tortoiseshell leather tops by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American 1940's. As with all Parzinger pieces, these exude attention to detail and superb craftsmanship.

Reference:
Parzinger Originals Paper Catalog published in the 1960’s, there is a sketch of this model with “#210” written underneath it.

Each:
W: 24 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 22.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - These have been refinished. Leather has been cleaned and polished.

SOLD

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tags TOMMIPARZINGER3, sold tables 19

Karl Springer Rare and Impressive "Dowelwood Coffee Table" With Woven Rattan 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and large "Dowelwood Coffee Table" with woven rattan and a glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The scale of this table is quite impressive. Excellent craftsmanship went into this table and the lattice design is mesmerizing. The glass top is newly custom made by Lobel Modern.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “seating”, page 17 showcases the same “Dowelwood” collection as a sofa and chair titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD DOWELWOOD SOFA & ARMCHAIR [page] 17”.

Dimensions:
D: 48 inches
W: 48 inches
H: 18.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - New glass top custom-fabricated by Lobel Modern. Rattan is in excellent condition - no breaks.

SOLD

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tags sold tables 19, KARLSPRINGER 18

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Unique Coffee Table with Exquisite Chinese Motif 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

One-of-a-kind coffee table with Chinese figures, animals and floral motif in hand-pierced, patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with colorful enamel cloisonne, gold leaf, French cast ribbon legs and custom fitted glass top by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American early-1960s (signed “Philip LaVerne” on top). This table was delicately cut by hand by Kelvin LaVerne. The elements of this table are mesmerizing in their intricacy, vibrancy, and artisanship. Pierced bronze coffee tables were the creating of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. Lobel Modern Archive retains the original to-scale drawing of this table done by Kelvin LaVerne and signed by Philip LaVerne. This table is a masterpiece.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, two similar pierced bronze works with enamel cloisonne on cast legs are shown on pages 106 and 107 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series.


W: 37 inches
D: 25 inches
H: 21 inches

Condition: Excellent

$35,000

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tags Laverne 8, COFFEE7

Artisan Console Table in Tessellated Horn with Curving Legs 1970s - SOLD

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Chic hand-made artisan console table in lacquered tessellated brown, amber, cream and black horn, custom design from Colombia for the American market, 1970's. This piece is beautifully made and would make any room.

Dimensions:
W: 54 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent - this piece has been professionally cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Pair of "Lo Ta Hexagonal Cube" Tables 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Exceptional pair of "Lo Ta Hexagonal Cube" tables, with sides in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant orange, blue, and green hand-painted enamels and torched bronze effect tops by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” and “PK LaVerne” on side of each). Because of the unique shapes of these pieces, they cross over into sculpture. These are both in excellent condition with wonderful coloration.


Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, these tables are shown in the section on Historical Civilizations on page 71. The caption reads, “ The LO TA HEXAGONAL CUBES date from the 1960s. The unusually shaped tables with engraved scenes and colorful hand-painted enamels on the sides are considered sculptures. The tops are burnished bronze…”

Dimensions for each
D: 10 inches
H: 16 inches
W: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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tags Laverne 8, sold tables 19

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Viola" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare "Viola" coffee table, in patinated and pierced bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels and glass top by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s. Signed on top by “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”. The negative space was cut out by Kelvin’s hand. The shadows cast from this musically inspired coffee table are supposed to represent notes floating through the air. The glass top is an integral part of the design of the table. The hand-cut fretwork is truly a marvel.

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 134 in the section titled The Abstract Series . On the same page underneath this work is an in-depth discussion of it by Kelvin LaVerne.

W: 39 inches
D: 35 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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tags Laverne 6, sold tables 19

Karl Springer Elegant Tapering Pedestal in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Beautifully crafted pedestal in lacquered goatskin with chamfered corners by Karl Springer, American 1970's (signed with early leather “KARL SPRINGER LTD” label on bottom). It is streamlined, stunning, and exquisitely crafted with meticulous attention to detail.

Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive, there is a print advertisement for Karl Springer from the 1980s prominently featuring this model pedestal in a color photograph of a foyer scene.

Dimensions:
W: 12.5 inches
D: 12.5 inches
H: 42 inches

Condition: Excellent

$6,500

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tags PEDESTALS, KARLSPRINGER 18

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Superb "Lo Ta Hexagonal Cube" Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Stunning "Lo Ta Hexagonal Cube", with sides in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” on side). This work has a torched bronze effect top. This iconic LaVerne table is a work of art.


Reference:
”Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Sculpture III”, paper catalog published in the 1970’s, on page 37 there are three photos of this model table with the title “Lo Ta Hexagonal Cubes”. In the back of the catalog is a description which reads: “LO TA HEXAGONAL CUBES—Created in a limited edition, a trio of functional sculptures, each having an Oriental design sculpted on all sides. Burnished functional bronze surfaces complete the sculptures. “


D: 10 inches
H: 16 inches
W: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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tags Laverne 7, sold tables 19