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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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Pair of hand-blown white striated glass table lamps with polished brass bases by Vetri D’Arte, Murano Italy 1970s. Both retain original Vetri D’Arte labels.
Diam: 7 inches
Shade Diam: 14 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Stunning “Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in lacquered platinum leaf by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The subtle shape, color and craftsmanship of this table are superb.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 6 of this section there is a photo of this model with the heading “KARL SPRINGER LTD CHINESE CUBE STYLE COFFEE TABLE (page) 6.
W: 48 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000
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Fireplace tool set in polished brass by Danny Allesandro and sold through Holly Hunt, American 1980's. Beautifully made, this set is in great condition.
W: 11 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 30.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare and exceptional game table, model The WR Tric Trac, in polished chrome and brass with reversible top with brown suede and hand-set leather backgammon table by Willie Rizzo, Italian 1970's. This table has been professionally restored, brass and chrome has been polished and lacquered.
Reference:
Willy Rizzo Exhibition Catalog by Mallett from their NY show November 2-14 2009. There is a photo of this table in bronze on page 54. This table was purchased at that show by the previous owner and remained in his collection until now.
W: 32 inches
D: 32 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Condition: Excellent- Professionally restored, brass and chrome has been cleaned and polished.
SOLD
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Rare set of 6 sculptural dining chairs, model PC79, with circular bronze base design and channeled upholstery by Dunbar, American 1970's. Recently upholstered in fine white leather. These are beautiful dining chairs and very well made. Dunbar was known for fine craftsmanship.
Reference:
Dunbar Catalog published in the 1970’s, section “CHAIRS” on page CHc-4 there is a photo of this model chair with the model number under it. The description reads “Steel base with antique bronze finish. Channeled rubber or laminated one piece seat and back.”
W : 19.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 36 inches
Seat H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Fire screen model #1982-B in glass with brass hinges and feet by Danny Allessandro and sold through Holly Hunt, American 1980’s. This is a timeless modern design.
W: 48 inches end to end
W: 26 inches center panel, 10.5 inches each side panel
D: 0.5 inches
H: 30.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of beautifully made 2 door bedside tables in tessellated beveled mirrors with chrome accents attributed to Ello, American 1970's. This is a unique model - much more complex than their typical models. They are quite glamorous. We have the matching chest available for purchase (see photo).
W: 33 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 25 inches
Condition: Very good - some light scratches and patina under mirror consistent with age
SOLD
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Rare “Venus Contemplating” painting in engraved and patinated bronze with complex scene with enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960’s (signed “Philip.K LaVerne”). The LaVernes were often inspired by Greek mythology. The hand-brazed sculptured frame in patinated bronze adds another artistic dimension to the artwork. Original gallery label on back is from the Seymour Gallery where they artists showed their best artworks.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this painting is shown on page 248 in the section titled The Paintings. The caption reads, “VENUS CONTEMPLATING, created in the 1970s, is a complex assymetrical work in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter and enamel cloisonne with a hand-brazed sculptured frame.”
W: 38 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 39 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Beautifully crafted arc top mirror, beveled with brass frame, American 1970's.
W: 24.5 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 48 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
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Desk chair model No. 6738 in dark ash with seat upholstered in white linen by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar, American 1967. Refinished and reupholstered in white linen by Lobel Modern.
W 22 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 33.5 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
$2,500
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Elegant tall Telephone Table style side table covered in exotic snake skin with moire silk on undersides of table by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals, 2022. Meticulously crafted, this table is a stunning accent in any room.
W: 14 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: New
$6,500
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Set of 3 "Rope Tables", model # 111, in plaster by John Dickinson, American 1980. These are rare and iconic. They are sold individually.
Provenance:
The Collection of Marianna and John Beachdell. Marianna worked directly with John Dickinson on his commercial line from 1977 until 1981. These were acquired from the Dickinson showroom in 1980. A Letter of Provenance accompanies these tables.
Diam: 18 inches
H: 19 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Round coffee table in taupe shagreen with steel legs and bronze center on top with circular motif by R & Y Augousti, France 2010 (signed “R&Y Augousti Paris” on brass label on bottom). A beautiful combination of materials.
Diam: 31.5 inches
H: 15 inches
Condition: Excellent
$6,500
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Pair of rare "Etruscan Tables", model 115, in white plaster by John Dickinson, American 1980 (signed "John Dickinson San Franscisco" on bottoms). These come with a Letter of Provenance as they come from an associate of John Dickinson.
Reference:
John Dickinson & Associates catalog, published in the 1970’s, shows an image of this table with the model number and dimensions.
W: 20.5 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 21.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 6 dining chairs (4 sides model No. 6738 and 2 arms model No. 6739) in ash with upholstered seats by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar, American 1967 (metal tag on bottom). Refinished and reupholstered in linen by Lobel Modern.
W arm chairs: 25.5 inches
W side chairs: 22 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 33.5 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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2-Tier console table in black and white snake skin by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals, American 2022. This piece is meticulously crafted and stunning in person.
W: 31 inches
D: 14 inches
H: 29 inches
$8,500
Condition: New
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"Still Life Musicale" a large abstract expressionist painting on bronze with vibrant hand-applied enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on front and original Seymour Gallery label on back). The Seymour Gallery was where the LaVernes showed their best artworks. These bronze paintings are rare and showcase the artistic talents of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this painting is shown ion page 241 in the section titled The Paintings with accompanying caption below.
W: 51 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 40 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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One-of-a-kind sculpture, The Runner, in hand-brazed and textured bronze by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed "Philip + Kelvin LaVerne" on base). Philip and Kelvin were both trained artists and some of their best work was abstract sculpture. This is a unique piece.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this sculpture is shown on page 220 in the section titled The Brazed Series . The caption reads, “THE RUNNER is a hand-brazed and textured sculpture in patinated bronze, which was made in the 1970s.”
W: 23.5 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 20.5 inches
Provenance: The Collection of Kelvin LaVerne
Condition: Excellent
$15,000
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Rare and exceptional “J.M.F. Sandstone Console” table in cast sandstone with bronze mirror top by Karl Springer American, 1980's. This console is a testament to Springers craftsmanship and mastery of materials. It’s a work of art.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “desks and consoles”, on page 6 there is a photo of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. SANDSTONE CONSOLE (page) 6”
W: 60 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Lounge chair and ottoman in polished chrome with button tufted leather upholstery by Dux, Sweden 1980's. This chair is chic and very comfortable.
Chair
W: 33 inches
D: 34.5 inches
H: 36 inches
Seat H: 16 inches
Ottoman
W: 23.5 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Very good / few light scratches on chrome / leather is patina’d and supple
SOLD
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