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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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Elegant bench in wrought iron with verdigris finish and leather seat, American 1970's. This bench is beautifully made.
W: 22 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of exceptionally crafted "Upholstered Chairs" by Karl Springer, American 1980’s. The original fabric on these lounge chairs is superb and is in like-new condition.
Reference:
Red Showroom Catalog, published in the 1980’s, sectional named “seating A”, page 6 shows a photograph of this chair titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD UPHOLSTERED CHAIR (page) 6”
Dimensions for Each:
W: 26 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 34 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
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Rare and important welded steel and brass round Patchwork coffee table with applied polychrome finish and original thick glass top by Paul Evans Studio, American 1960's. There are only a few examples of this model known to exist. It’s an incredible work of art.
Reference:
Paul Evans Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism by Constance Kimmerle (Ed.) published by Arnoldsche Art Publishers in 2014, page 173 shows a Patchwork sculpture using the same technique.
Diam: 48 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
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Large hand-blown glass vase with complex colorful murrhines from the “Murrine Giganti” Series by Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.VE.M., Murano Italy, c 1960. This enormous vase is simply exquisite.
Literature:
AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans, published by Arnoldsche in 2020, the drawing for a piece in this series is shown on page 118 along with a photo of that model with the same murrhines.
Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased these pieces directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1950’s and 60’s.
W: 7.5 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Round "Tao Shelf" side table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-applied colorful enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on top “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne”). Retains original paper gallery label on bottom. The artisanship involved in making every one of these tables is extraordinary.
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 58 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “Another variation of the TAO series is the TAO SHELF table that dates from the 1960s. The top is engraved with colors while the lower shelf showcases the LaVerne patina.”
Diam: 28 inches
H: 22 inches
Condition: Excellent
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Pair of custom designed matched screens in walnut with inset sheer linen panels and custom hardware by Thad Hayes for an interior in Tribecca New York, American 1990's.
H: 60.5 inches
W: 90 inches
D: 1.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exceptional hand blown 2 Tier chandelier in white scavo glass by Seguso for Karl Springer, American 1980's. These chandeliers are quite rare and in this scale it’s spectacular.
Diam: 45 inches
H: 36 inches (Additional original glass tubes to make drop bigger)
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exquisite “Half Round Molding Mirror” covered in red python skin with brass trim along inside and outside edges of frame with beveled mirror by Karl Springer 1980’s (Signed on back with brass “Karl Springer” tag). This mirror is a tour de force of craftsmanship.
Reference:
Karl Springer Ltd red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “mirrors”, page 4 shows this style mirror covered in animal skin, top of page reads “KARL SPRINGER LTD HALF ROUND MOLDING MIRROR (page) 4”.
W: 40.5 inches
D: 3 inches
H: 49 inches
Condition: Excellent
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Sculptural coffee table in tesselated stone with brass inlays and inset glass top by Maitland Smith, 1970's (signed on bottom with medallion)
W: 5 feet
D: 30.5 inches
H: 16.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Elegant 4 door credenza in dark mahogany with exquisite brass hardware with high gloss finish by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1970's. This credenza exemplifies the exquisite engraving and design that Parzinger is famous for. This piece has been completely refinished in high gloss and the brass has been polished and lacquered. It is in like-new condition.
W: 82.5 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 32.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - in like-new condition.
SOLD
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"Dowelwood Chaise" in cerused oak with custom upholstered seat and back/head rest by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The meticulous craftsmanship and fine materials of this chaise are the hallmarks of Karl Springer.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980s, section “seating”, on page 17 there are pieces from this series and the page is titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD DOWELWOOD SOFA & ARMCHAIR (page) 17”
W: 72 inches
D: 41.5 inches
H: 31 inches
SH: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Elegant sloped back upholstered chaise model 201, mahogany base with upholstery wrap, by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950’s. Incredible refinement and superb craftmanship are the hallmarks of Tommi Parzinger.
Reference:
Parzinger Originals Inc paper catalog produced in the 1970s, in the seating section there is a drawing of this chaise on the top right with the model number below.
W: 63 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 28 inches
SH: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Refinished and newly upholstered by Lobel Modern
SOLD
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Rare and important wall mounted Sculptured Metal Disc Bar model PE 122 in bronze composite with red wood interior with vinyl wrapped shelves by Paul Evans for Directional, 1969 (signed “PE 69”). This is a tour de force and an iconic Evans design.
Reference:
Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism by Constance Kimmerle (Editor), 2014 by Arnoldsche Art Publishers, pages 183 shows a photo of the same piece captioned, “Disk Bar (Sculpted Bronze) (PE 122), ca 1970”
Diam: 73 inches
D: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
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Pair of J.M.F. Chairs in lacquered raffia by Karl Springer, American 1993 (signature on bottom reads "Karl Springer 1993"). These are very elegant and the raffia is quite beautiful.
Reference:
Karl Springer catalog, red binder, section “seating”, page 4 titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. CHAIR, HARD OR UPHOLSTERED SEAT (page) 4”, published 1980’s.
W: 18 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 35.5 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
$8,500 for the pair
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Pair of sculptural benches in dark walnut with upholstered seats, Italian 1950's.
Each:
W: 22 inches
D: 15 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - wood has been refinished
SOLD
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“Contemplation,” an engraved painting in patinated bronze and pewter with deep blue enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed). The coloration of this work is extraordinary.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this engraved painting is shown on page 19. The caption reads, “CONTEMPLATION, a painting in patinated bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne, was created in the 1960s.”
W: 18 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 24.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
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Knife edge dining table in lacquered goatskin on 2 sculptural bases by Aldo Tura, Italian 1970's (original sticker on bottom reads "AT made in Italy")
W: 6 feet 10.5 inches
D: 43 inches
H: 29 in.
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Large "Chan #142” coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted colorful enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on top “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne”). Retains original paper gallery label on bottom (see pic). This table is in wonderful condition. A timeless LaVerne design.
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.”
Diam: 47.5 inches
H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Perished Collection", four panel screen in Macassar with laser-cut bird's eye maple marquetry by Studio Job, 2006 (signed, "JOB"), from an edition of 6. This is a rare and exceptional work of art by Studio Job.
W: 78 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 71 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Hand carved “Embrace” sculpture in Vermont Marble by Naomi Feinberg, American 1960’s.
Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculptor who worked primarily in stone. She began sculpting in the 1940’s and became affiliated with artist group Studio 725 which was a consortium of woman artists working in Union Square NYC. She studied sculpture with Philip Darling, Jose De Creeft, and Lorrie Goulet at the New School, the Museum of Modern Art, the Art Students League, and the School of Visual Arts A relative late comer to the art world, Naomi Feinberg emerged as highly accomplished, multi-faceted artist who juggled architectural coherence with a preoccupation with the human form, to create works that are both experimental and primitive.
Provenance: The personal collection of the artist and then her family after her death. This piece is part of the Lobel Modern's exhibition: Naomi Feinberg: A Woman Sculpting in a Man's World currently on exhibition in our Exhibit Gallery across the hall from our showroom.
W: 9 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Exellent
SOLD
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