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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.
Lobel Modern
Artisan made hammered brass footed sea shell, Italy 1960's (stamped "Made in Italy" on bottom). The scale and form are beautiful.
W: 24.5 inches
D: 14 inches
H: 11.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Artisan lobster sculpture in brass with authentic steer horn, American 1970's. The brass has a beautiful bronze patina.
W: 16 inches
D: 15 inches
H: 14.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of artisan-made monumental egrets in polished etched aluminum, American 1970's. These sculptures have incredible scale and detail.
Dimensions:
Taller:
W: 23 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 83 inches
Smaller:
W: 16 inches
D: 46 inches
H: 51.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 6 upholstered “CLOS” dining chairs, model 7100, with lucite bases by Vladimir Kagan, American 1975 (signed with original labels). Hidden castors under the backs of the chairs make these very easy to move around. A chic Vladimir Kagan design.
W: 20 inches
D: 25 inches
Seat H: 19.5 inches
H: 39 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Fine set of 4 dining/game chairs in brass with stitched leather sling seats, American 1970's. The combination of camel color leather with brass is very chic.
W: 19 inches
D: 22 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
H: 34 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Mixed media painting with sand on canvas titled "New York Sunset" by Marjorie Bishop, American 1940's (signed on front, title on sticker on back). This painting is vibrant and a wonderful example of city scape paintings from the 1940’s.
In 1996, the New York Times did a wonderful piece on Marjorie Bishop on her 100th birthday:
https://www.nytimes.com/1996/08/11/nyregion/at-100-time-for-a-retrospective.html
W: 48.5 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 38 inches
Condition: Excellent
$6,500
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Beautifully crafted chest of drawers, trapezoidal cabinet design clad in concentric bamboo pattern, American 1970's. This is a unique design with tremendous visual impact. It can be used as a chest or as a console table.
W: 49 inches
D: 22.5 inches
H: 32.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Large sectional sofa, upholstered with lucite bases, by Vladimir Kagan, Omnibus Collection, American 1975 (signed with original labels). This sofa is completely modular with 2 corners units, 2 armless chairs (which can be inserted into the sofa or stand alone), 1 High-Low unit, 1 Lounge Bench on Exposed Castors which slides under the High-Low, and 1 ottoman. There are numerous combinations that can be made with these pieces (see photos for a few options). The lucite bases give the impression that the sofa is floating above the ground. It’s a remarkable and iconic Kagan design.
Dimensions:
2 Corner pieces (model 7071-60):
W: 60 inches
D: 60 inches
Seat D: 34 inches
H: 28 inches to top of pillows
Seat H: 18.5
2-Armless Chairs (model 7073-30)
W: 30 inches
D: 34 inches
H: 28 inches to top of pillows
Seat H: 18.5
1-High Low (model 7070):
W: 74 inches
D: 30 inches
Lower Seat H: 18.5 inches
Higher Seat H: 28.5 inches
H: 32.5 inches to top of bolster
1-Lounge W/Exposed Casters (model 7075):
W: 72 inches
D: 34 inches
H: 14.5 inches
Seat H: 13.5 inches
1-Ottoman (model 7080):
W: 35 inches
D: 32 inches
H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Very Good - fabric is original with some wear and discolorations. Lucite is in great shape - no breaks or cracks.
SOLD
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Studio made mirror in brass with concave sides, Italian, 1950s. This mirror is very stylish.
W: 28.5 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 48.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exceptional table lamp and shade in brass clad with red suede by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This table lamp is very luxurious and a fine example of Springer’s unsurpassed craftsmanship.
W: 14 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 21 inches (adjustable)
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Wall unit with adjustable shelving system, cabinet, chest and flip top desk in rosewood, teak and mahogany by I.S.A., Italian 1964 (label on desk that reads, “ISA Bergamo Italy”). This wall unit is very versatile and beautifully made.
W: 89.5 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 106 inches
Condition: Excellent
$25,000
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Exceptional “Parsons Style Backgammon Table” in embossed beige lizard leather and inset chrome with interior backgammon board including game pieces and matching pair of “Onassis Chairs” with upholstered seats by Karl Springer, American 1994 (signed and dated on both chairs and table “Karl Springer 1994”). Backgammon board is made of leather. These came from a private collection in New York.
Reference
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “seating”, “ONASSIS CHAIR” is shown on pages 7 and 8. Section “game and backgammon tables”, “PARSONS STYLE BACKGAMMON TABLE” is shown on page 3.
Backgammon Table:
W:44 inches
D: 26.5 inches
H: 29 inches
Pair of Chairs - Each:
W: 24 inches
D: 19 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Arm H: 26 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Polaris Arm Chair" with tea glazed silver leaf frame and newly upholstered in Scalamandre blue mohair by Karl Springer, American ca 1985. This chair is extremely luxurious.
W: 22.5 inches
D: 25 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Arm H: 26 inches
H: 35 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Coffee table with 4 sculptural lucite legs and thick glass top by Les Prismatiques, American 1970's (signed on each leg "Les Prismatiques"). This is a chic coffee table.
W: 40 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
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Pair of large scale lounge chairs in mirror lacquered avodire with studded round backs and tapering legs by Sally Sirken Lewis for J. Robert Scott, American 1980's. These chairs are beautifully made and very elegant.
W: 29 inches
D: 32 inches
H: 41 inches
Seat H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500 for the pair
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Stylish fully upholstered bench with graphic fabric, American 1970's.
W: 48.5 inches
D: 16.5 inches
H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
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Large ceiling mount chandelier in brass with stylized radiating arm design, Italian 1950's. This design is both elegant and sculptural.
H: 10.5 inches
Diam: 47.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Very good - minor wear and patina consistent with age
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Chic chandelier with 6 arms in brushed brass with textured glass diffusers under smoked glass shades by Lightolier, American 1950's (Lightolier label present). The combination of brushed brass and smoked glass is luxurious.
H: 32 inches
Diam: 34.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Elegant 4 door credenza, lacquered pale blue on ebonized block legs with polished nickel pulls, by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's (signed “Parzinger Originals” in drawer). This piece has been meticulously restored by Lobel Modern.
W: 66 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 31.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent - relacquered and hardware polished
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Low credenza in smoke lacquer over Carpathian elm with stylized brass decoration on every door and brass trim by Mastercraft, American 1960's. This credenza is beautifully crafted and brass details are exceptional.
W: 78 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 30 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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