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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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Karl Springer Set of 3 Prototype Lucite Candle Holders 1980s

Evan Lobel

Set of 3 prototype candle holders in artisan lucite made to look like hand-blown scavo glass by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These are unique pieces and we have never seen another set.

Provenance:
The Property of a Karl Springer Employee

Dimensions for Each

Diam: 8 inches at base
H Small: 14 inches / with candle 19 inches
H Medium: 16 inches / with candle 21 inches
H Large: 18 inches / with candle 24 inches

Condition: Excellent

$6,500 for the set

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Pair of Murano Hand-Blown White Glass Lamps 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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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Karl Springer "Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in Platinum Leaf 1980s

Evan Lobel

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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Danny Allesandro Fireplace Tool Set in Polished Brass 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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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Willie Rizzo Game Table in Chrome and Brass with Reversible Top 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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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Dunbar Rare Set of 6 Bronze Bronze Base Dining Chairs 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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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Danny Alessandro Fire Screen with Brass Hinges 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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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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Ello Attributed Pair of 2 Door Bedside Tables in Tessellated Beveled Mirror 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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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Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Venus Contemplating" Engraved Painting 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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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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Beautiful Arch Top Mirror with Brass Frame 1970s

Evan Lobel

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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Roger Sprunger Desk Chair for Dunbar 1967

Evan Lobel

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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Lobel Originals Tall Telephone Table in Snake Skin 2022 (Signed)

Evan Lobel

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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John Dickinson Iconic Plaster "Rope Tables" 1980 - SOLD

Eric McNatt

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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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R & Y Augousti Coffee Table in Shagreen and Bronze 2010 (Signed)

Evan Lobel

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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John Dickinson Pair of Rare and Important "Etruscan Tables" 1980 (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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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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Roger Sprunger Set of 6 Dining Chairs for Dunbar 1967 (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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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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Lobel Originals 2 - Tier Console in Black and White Snakeskin 2022 (Signed)

Evan Lobel

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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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Expressionist Still Life Painting on Bronze 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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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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Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Sculpture "The Runner" in Hand-Brazed Bronze 1970s (signed)

Evan Lobel

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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Karl Springer J.M.F. Console Table in Sandstone with Bronze Mirror Top 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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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