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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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Set of 6 dining chairs in mahogany with brass handholds and sabots by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1950's. These chairs are rare and very elegant.
W: 21 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 31 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Chan" painting in engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted colorful enamels, hand-brazed sculptured bronze frame, and integrated patinated bronze picture light by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's. Signed “Philip and Kelvin LaVerne” on bottom center with gallery label on back. Hand-brazing the sculptured frame for this artwork adds another artistic element to the artwork.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this Chan engraved painting is shown on page 52 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series . The caption reads, “This CHAN engraved painting has a hand-brazed sculptured frame with an integrated light and dates from the 1960s. The LaVernes incorporated lights in some of their paintings. The lights were patinated to match the rest of the work.”
W: 48.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches at light
H: 38.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exceptionally crafted waterfall coffee table in boxed lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This coffee table is very luxurious.
W: 39 inches
D: 27.5 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Chandelier with 6 hanging pin-striped milk glass shades with walnut armature and brass accents by Lightolier, American 1950's. (Lightolier label on canopy). The drop can be modified to spec.
Diam: 29 inches
H: 52 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exceptional studio made ceramic vase with abstract figural tribal motif, West Germany 1960's. "Made in Western Germany" Label on bottom.
Diam: 8 inches
H: 21 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of fireplace tools in polished chrome with wooden handles on solid lucite post attributed to Danny Alessando LTD, American 1980's. Danny Alessandro, Ltd. was sold through Holly Hunt in the 1980’s. This model fireplace tool set was featured in an ad in Architectural Digest in 1983 (see photo).
W: 10 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 35 inches
Condition: Very Good
SOLD
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Large side table with sculptural walnut base, white marble top, and brushed steel sabots, Italian 1950's.
Diam: 36 inches
H: 28 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of chic sculpted lounge chairs with polished brass sabots, Italian 1950s.
Newly upholstered by Lobel Modern. These are extremely comfortable lounge chairs.
W: 29 inches
D: 31 inches
H: 35 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Large studio made heavily textured blue ceramic table lamp by Bitossi, Italy 1950's.
Diam: 8 inches
Shade Diam: 18 inches
H: 41 inches
Condition: Excellent
$3,500
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Fine "Telephone Table" covered in black and white cobra skin with brass casters by Karl Springer Ltd, 2002.
W: 14 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Chin Ying" Coffee Table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American 1960's. Signed "Philip & Kelvin LaVerne" on table top towards the middle bottom of the composition. Enamel cloisonne enhances the depth of the coloration.
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 70 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The large CHIN YING coffee table, from the 1960s, celebrates the rites of spring in the Imperial Palace. The top is very colorful with enamel cloisonne which enhances its beauty.”
W: 60 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Original oil on board "Decouverte" with abstract figural motif by Jacques Fabert. Originally part of an exhibition in San Francisco 1962. Signed and labeled on verso as well as a label of exhibition.
Jacques was born in 1925 in Paris, France and studied at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux Arts in Paris. He has been featured in many one man and group shows. As a result of his life accomplishments Jacques Fabert works are part of many private and corporate collections all over the world. Jacques has taught in diverse American art institutions on both the East and West Coasts. Since 1972, he has been a resident of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He is listed in the Who's Who in American Art, Who's Who and Men of Achievement.
W: 49 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 37 inches
Condition: Excellent
$8,500
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Chandelier in polished chrome with 6 spherical lights by Lightolier, American 1960's (Lightolier label on canopy).
Diam: 22 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Chan 140" coffee table with Chinese scene in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-applied enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's. Signed “Philip & Kelvin LaVerne” on top bottom right. This table has a beautiful patina.
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 tables are shown on pages 44-49 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption from the LaVerne catalog reads, “Chinese artistry at its peak under the Chan Dynasty is recreated in this intricately carved design. We see peasants carrying a sacred gift to the Emperor’s child. Delicately wrought leaves and figures, combine with a rich variety of multicolored patinas to create the Chinoiserie top. The design is credited as inspiring and evoking French and English periods of furniture design.”
W: 47 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Danseurs sur fond fonce", a studio made ceramic plate with hook on the back for wall hanging by Pablo Picasso, stamped on back edition of 500, Madoura France 1956.
Reference:
Figure 79 in "Picasso Catalogue of the Printed Ceramics 1949-1971", volume III by Georges Bloch
Diam: 8 inches
H: .5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Elegant chest of drawers No. 3920 in East India Rosewood and Sequoia Burl with leather trim and lucite pulls designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, American 1939. ("Herman Miller Furniture Co." Label on top right interior drawer.) This is considered on of Rohde's finest chest designs.
W: 46 inches
D: 17.5 inches
H: 33 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of sculptural lounge chairs with open backs and brass sabots by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy 1950's. Newly upholstered in a grey velvet by Lobel Modern.
W: 34 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 38 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Chandelier with drizzled glass over a metal frame by Mazzega, Murano Italy, 1970's.
Diam: 15.5 inches
H: 31 inches not including chain and canopy
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of Sling Chairs in polished steel with new cow hide seats and backs by Clemente Meadmore, American 1963. Newly upholstered by Lobel Modern.
W: 28 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 28 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Credenza in teak with tambour door, steel pulls and leather wrapped sculptural base by RS Associates Ltd, Canada 1960's.
W: 78 inches
D: 17.5 inches
H: 28 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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