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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
Chaise Lounge No. 1708 upholstered in pale blue linen with walnut frame designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's. This is an iconic design by one of America’s most important mid-century designers.
W: 75 inches
D: 31.5 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Extraordinary three panel screen in walnut and bronze by Frank Kyle, Mexico 1950's. One side of the screen features a pastoral scene with Japanese figures hand-painted on grass cloth. Kyle imported these paintings and incorporated them into his furniture and interiors. The reverse side features inlaid bronze strips in hieroglyphic patterns. The bottom and top brackets bring to mind pagoda roof lines and lend the screen its dynamic, geometric presence.
Frank Kyle was an American sculptor and furniture designer from Minneapolis, though he mainly lived in California. Kyle moved to Mexico City in the early 1950’s and opened his gallery where he exhibited his furniture pieces and sculptures.
W: 90 inches
D: 3 inches
H: 71.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$18,000
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Pair of "Venetian Glass Wall Sconces" in artisan mercury glass with scavo finish, lucite backs and brass accents by Seguso (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980's. These are absolutely stunning.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “lighting”, there is a photo of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD VENETIAN GLASS WALL SCONCE”
W: 16.5 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 9 inches
Condition: Excellent
$6,500 for the pair
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Stylish desk in ebonized maple with tapering legs and brass pulls by Paul McCobb, for the Planner Group collection for Winchendon Furniture, circa 1950’s (signed).
W: 48 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Round coffee table on bamboo motif legs in solid Round coffee table on bamboo motif legs in solid brass with turquoise and blue enamels with glass top by Pepe Mendoza, Mexico, 1950s (signed). The brass has beautifully patina'd so it looks bronzy. This table is just beautiful.
Diam: 42 inches
H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$8,500
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Stylish desk chair in teak with ladder back and seat reupholstered in vinyl, Denmark 1950's (stamped "Made in Denmark"). Original matching desk sold separately.
W: 23 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
$2,500
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"Dorchester Coffee Table" in figured Anigre with marquetry border inlay on top with gold leaf accents by Karl Springer, American 1990's (signed with Springer label). This table is meticulously crafted. The gunmetal coloration of the anigre is very chic with the gold leaf.
W: 54 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
$12,000
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Pair of upholstered arm chairs with frames in tessellated brass and chrome by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, Cityscape Collection, American 1970's (chairs retain original upholstery tags and are signed in the metal "Paul Evans").
W: 24.5 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 34 inches
SOLD
Condition: Good- Metal shows wear and patina as is typical with Cityscape pieces. Leather in excellent condition.
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3-Tier end table with dowel construction in walnut by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's (label on bottom)
W: 30 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 24 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Pair of monumental Art Nouveau hand painted ceramic vases by N.S.A. Brantjes & Co, Holland, ca 1896 (signed on each on bottom "NB" and “Faïence de Purmerende Hollande” with artist's initials and “A” for year). These are the best vases by Brantjes that we have seen. The scale and complexity make them truly exceptional.
Dimensions for Each
Diam: 13 inches
H: 27 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Large and exceptional chandelier in chrome with 3 tiers of smoked glass shades each one with a bulb inside by Seguso, Murano Italy, 1990's. This chandelier is beautifully made.
Diam: 22.5 inches
H: 55 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000
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Large chandelier in brass with 2 tiers of handblown glass leaves and gold-plated hardware by Franco Luce, Murano Italy, 1970's
H: 31 inches
Diam: 36 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Elegant table lamp, gilded with opaline glass, by F.A.I.P., American, 1950's (signed on base).
Diam: 8 inches
H: 34 inches
Shade Diam: 18 inches
Shade H: 12 inches
$3,500
Condition: Excellent
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Karl Springer style console table in white wicker with curving sides, American 1970's. This console is very chic. There are a pair of matching benches listed separately.
W: 60.5 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
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"Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, from Reigning Queens", Screenprint in colors, on Lenox Museum Board, the full sheet (99.8 x 79.8 cm / 39 1/4 x 31 3/8 in.), signed and numbered 23/40 in pencil (there were also 10 artist's proofs), with the artist's copyright inkstamp on the reverse, published by George C. P. Mulder, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, framed. By Andy Warhol 1985.
Reference:
Frayda Feldman and Jörg Schellmann 334
Provenance:
From a New York collector
Framed:
W: 36 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 44.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Fireplace tool set with upright post in figured gray and white marble and tools in chrome with black resin handles by Danny Alessandro LTD, American 1980's. It is rare to see this tool set with a marble post. 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: Excellent. Minor wear to brush.
SOLD
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Wall hanging artisan Venetian mirror with intricate reverse etched design, Italy 1920's.
W: 32 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 44 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of exceptional hand-blown glass “sommerso” table lamps, green encased in blue and then clear glass, by Seguso (Murano Italy) for Marbro Lighting, American 1960's. Original "Marbro Lamp Company" label on lamps. Sommerso means submersed - with one color inside another. These lamps are incredibly elegant.
Diam: 8 inches
H: 39 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Cactus Table" for dining, entrance way or hall, in clear crystal with frosted glass base and glass top designed by Marc Lalique for Lalique, France in 1951. This table is signed dated 6-9-1985.
Frosted glass round base bears fitted slots which hold the crystal “leafs”. A chrome circular ring sits atop the crystal supports, which then supports the clear glass circular top. All of the crystal supports are signed and dated “Lalique France”
The flawless design of this iconic table is incredible.
Diam: 54 inches
H: 28.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of sculptural table lamps in pewter with brass accents by Marbro Lighting, American 1960's. These lamps are beautifully made.
W: 6 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 35 inches (adjustable)
Condition: Excellent
$4,500 for the pair
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