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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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Daybed/bench with walnut base, upholstered cushion seat and sculptural chrome legs by Martin Borenstein for MB Designs, Challenge Series, American 1960's. Borenstein was a California designer. The combination of walnut and chrome is very pretty. This bench has been refinished and reupholstered.
W: 74 inches
D: 32 inches
H: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - refinished and reupholstered.
$8,500
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Pair of large swiveling lounge chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1970's. The swiveling mechanism is recessed and hidden. They are very comfortable.
W: 34 inches
D: 35 inches
H: 30 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Reverse tapering pedestal in tessellated dark green marble with recessed chrome detail around base by Maitland Smith for Karl Springer, American 1980's.
W: 21.5 inches
D: 17.5 inches
H: 43 inches
$7,500 for the pair
Condition: Excellent
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"Kiwi" in cast aluminum on wood base, by Richard Myklebust, American 1960's. Myklebust was a talented sculptor. Bio available upon request.
H: 5 inches
W: 10 inches
D: 3 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Rare and important “Bathers” coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s. Signed on top “Kelvin + Philip LaVerne” and original paper label on bottom. This is considered one of the LaVerne’s most striking and important designs. It was inspired by Kelvin’s time in Fire Island.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the Bathers Series is discussed at length in the introduction and this table is shown on page 128 in the section titled The Abstract Series. The caption reads, “The 1960s BATHERS coffee table is described in the Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Sculpture III catalog, published in the 1970s, as a “continuous flow of hand sculpted bronze forms set into a pewter background. Buried in earth to attain patinas of natural beauty.”
W: 53 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Beautiful 2-Tier round side table model 4751 in mahogany by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1947. A classic Wormley design.
Diam: 28.5 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Chan Boucher" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted colorful enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on top). This table has incredible coloration on top.
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 this table is shown on pages 44-45 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “CHAN BOUCHER coffee table was created in the 1960s, as part of the Chan table series that was among the most popular of the LaVernes’ designs. Made in various shapes, the tables were easy to place in interiors of any style. The French ribbon legs on this model make it a standout.”
W: 60.5 inches
D: 31.5 inches
H: 16.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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"Teakwood Top Side Table" model 1216 with curved slat base in mahogany and solid brass by Harvey Probber, American 1960's. Newly refinished by Lobel Modern. This table is a testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of Probber’s pieces.
This table was part of the retrospective at the New York School of Interior Design: “Making Connections: Harvey Probber Furniture 1945-85” which opened February 20, 2020. Evan Lobel was Associate Curator.
W: 28 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 21.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare pair of "Metal Ball Lamps" in polished copper with brass accents by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These lamps are meticulously crafted and very luxurious. It is rare to see these lamps made in copper. They were typically made in brass.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section titled “lighting”, on page 3 of the section is a photo of this lamp titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD METAL BALL LAMP (page) 3”.
Diam: 15.5 inches
H: 26.5 inches (height is adjustable)
Shade Diam: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of bedside cabinets in tessellated chrome by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, Cityscape Collection, American 1970's. These bedside tables are iconic Evans and very chic.
W: 36.5 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 26 inches
SOLD
Condition: Very good - these have been professionally cleaned and polished.
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Large wall hanging mirror with curved beveled elements all around and medallion at top, American 1940s. This beautifully crafted mirror would make a great addition to any room.
W: 60 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 36 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
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Exquisite artisan reverse painted mirror with butterfly motif and Chinese symbols with gilded frame by Broner, American 1983 (signed and dated). This mirror is a work of art. The framed mirror is beveled.
W: 32.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 42.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Cityscape" table lamp in tessellated polished chrome, model PE-4005, designed by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1970's. The lamps from this series are rare.
W: 16 inches
D: 4 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Very good
SOLD
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Magazine rack in molded glass by Pace Collection, American 1980's.
W: 19.5 inches
D: 15.5 inches
H: 9.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Deco Chaise" model 7530 with channeled upholstery design with lucite base by Vladimir Kagan, American 1970's. This chaise has been reupholstered in a beautiful brown velvet by Lobel Modern. This is an iconic Kagan 70’s design.
W: 68 inches
D: 30 inches
S.H: 16 inches
H: 31 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Elegant Modernist andirons in polished chrome by Donald Deskey for Bennett, American 1950's.
W: 8.5 inches
D: 17.5 inches
H: 20 inches
SOLD
Condition: Very Good. Light scratches and wear consistent with age.
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Rare "Sculpture Floor Lamp", reading light in polished brass with 3 thick illuminated lucite lenses (2 on the bases) by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This floor lamp is a tour de force of design.
Reference:
Architectural Digest, Karl Springer’s Grammercy Park Duplex, published in 1977, shows this lamp in his bedroom sitting in front of an African batik wall and next to his lacquered goatskin headboard. See pic.
W: 22 inches
D: 22.5 inches
H: 42 inches
Condition: Excellent - polished and lacquered and rewired.
SOLD
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Complementary pair of end tables, one covered in black calf skin with top in ivory shagreen with bone inlays and the other covered in black python with top in ivory shagreen, by Karl Springer, American 1980's (label on bottom reads "Karl Springer"). These tables are meticulously crafted.
W: 28 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 24 1/2 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exceptionally crafted box covered in gray cobra with polished malachite on cover by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Interior is covered in moire silk. This box is simply incredible.
W: 14.5 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Sculptural side table in macassar ebony with bone inlays around the double book-matched top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. A beautiful Springer design.
W: 12 inches
D: 11 inches
H: 22.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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