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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
Set of 4 wrought -iron and lacquered oak Campaign style chairs with upholstered seats and backs in the style of Cleo Baldon, American 1960’s. Perfect for dining or a game table.
W: 17.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare hand-blown glass vase from the "Bands Series" with internal glass filament by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, 1960’s. The execution of this piece with the hair-thin glass filament is simply incredible. Only a few examples were made.
Reference:
Anzolo Fuga Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti and published by Acanthus Press is 2005, section titled “Bands”, this model with red bands is shown on page 84 with the text, “Vase with bands, variation with internal filaments, 1956-60, H. 40.6 cm, New York, Martin Kline Collection.”
AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnoldsche 2020, on page 139 this model is shown with yellow bands with the text, “Around 1965 Fuga started using opaque and impure glass types as well as surface treatments. he also experimented with internal volumes by indenting opposing walls until these connected and formed internal bridges.”
Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.
Diam: 5.5 inches
H: 14.5 inches
$12,000
Condition: Excellent
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Sculptural molded lucite bench with seat cushion by Karl Springer, American 1970's.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD brown paper catalog published in the 1970’s, on page 54 is a photo of this model bench without the seat cushion.
W: 28.5 inches
D: 15 inches
H: 21.5 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Superb 4 door cabinet model 147 in mirror finish white lacquer with brass studs and iconic knocker pulls on a dark mahogany base by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's (signed “Parzinger Originals” in drawer).
This piece has been re-lacquered in high-gloss white and the brass hardware and studs have been polished and lacquered. This piece is absolutely stunning.
Reference:
Parzinger Originals Inc catalog published in the 1960’s with drawings of each piece by Parzinger shows this model with “#147” written below.
W: 68.5 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 31.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - like-new condition
SOLD
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Pair of "Purcell Sconces" in gunmetal with illuminating hand-chipped glass inserts by Karl Springer, 1980's. These are stunning in person. Joseph Spohr, a New York glass artist, made these inserts for Karl Springer by hand.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980s, in the section titled “lighting” there is a photo of this model scone with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PURCELL SCONCE”.
W: 16.5 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Fine “Parsons Style Coffee Table” in tessellated and lacquered pen shell by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on bottom with brass label which reads "Karl Springer"). The unique organic patterns of the tessellated pen shells make this table a work of art.
W: 36 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Grand console table in cherry with red marble top, suspended glass shelf and brass sabots by Gio Ponti for a residence in Bologna, Italy ca 1958. The craftsmanship of this beautiful console is remarkable. An iconic design by one of Italy’s most important 20th century designers.
Reference:
This console table sold at Wright Auction, Important Design (Day 2), May 20, 2008. In the auction it states that is was authenticated by the Gio Ponti Archives.
Provenance: Private Collection Boston. This owner purchased it from the dealer who purchased it from Wright.
W: 108 inches
D: 12 inches
H: 36.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$65,000
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Hand-welded and colored sculptural coffee table, model PE-11 with thick glass top, by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1974 (signed and dated “P.E. 1974” on bottom corner). The coloration of this table is incredible and the gold points are beautiful.
This table can accommodate any size glass top. We can customize that for you.
Reference:
Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism by Constance Kimmerly (Ed.) published by Arnoldsche Art Publishers in 2014, on page 26 is a photo of this coffee table from the original catalog published in 1968.
Dimensions of glass as shown
W: 60 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 17 inches overall (glass top 1 inch)
Dimensions of base
W 37 inches
D: 15 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Important “L’Etreinte” or “The Embrace” hand-brazed sculpture mirror in patinated bronze with unique design and beveled mirror by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970’s (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on lower right). Mirrors by the LaVernes are rare and important works of art.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this mirror is shown on page 217 in the section titled The Brazed Series . Below the photo there is commentary about this piece by Kelvin LaVerne.
Provenance:
The Collection Kelvin LaVerne
W: 41 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 48 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Chic 2-Tier side table with gently curving legs covered in snake skin (pink, yellow and gray) with malachite medallions by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals, American 2022. Meticulously crafted, this table is a beautiful accent in any room.
Diam: 18 inches
H: 24 inches
Condition: New
$9,500
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Wall hanging mirror with molded curved scalloped and textured glass frame, American 1970's. This is a beautiful design. There are cleats on the back to hang horizontally or vertically.
W: 23.5 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 35.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Round side table with gently curved legs covered in beige and black snake skin by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals, American 2021 (signed with Lobel Originals label on bottom). This table is brand new and the craftsmanship is superb.
Diam: 16 inches
H: 25.5 inches
Condition: New
$7,500
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Curved 4 piece modular sofa with mahogany legs, custom design, American 1940's. This sofa allows you to configure it in multiple ways with the slipper chair separate if that suits your furniture plan. Either side can be the long side with the modular armless section. It’s well made and very comfortable.
Dimensions as shown:
L: 101.5 inches left arm facing with slipper section
L: 67.5 inches left arm facing without slipper section
L: 67.5 inches right arm facing
Slipper chair section: 34 inches wide
D: 35 inches
H: 33.5 inches
SH: 17 inches
Condition: Very good - some marks on mohair
$15,000
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Low chair and ottoman with architectural frame in polished chrome by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1960's (paper label on bottom reads “Thayer Coggin Inc”). The scale of this chair is super chic.
Chair:
W: 21 inches
D: 31 inches
H: 21 inches
Seat H: 10 inches
Ottoman:
W: 21 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 10 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of sculptural lounge chairs in stainless steel with custom channeled leather upholstery by Arne Norell and manufactured by Norell, Sweden 1960's. Recently upholstered in brown calf skin by Lobel Modern. All belts on back original. These are super chic and very comfortable.
W: 26 inches
D: 35 inches
H: 30.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Hand-blown red glass vase with gold foil from the Reazione Policrome Series, Balloton, by Giulio Radi for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, ca 1950. This vase is exquisite like a jewel.
Reference:
AVEM Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans published by Arnoldsche in 2020, pages 52 thru 54 show similar pieces by Giulio Radi with the same technique.
Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this pieces directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s.
Diam: 5 inches
H: 9.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$8,500
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Rare and important entry/hall/dining table in bronze with large amethyst in jewelry setting mounted in center by Jacques Duval-Brasseur, France 1970's (signed with artist’s signature on base). Jacques Duval-Brasseur was a noted French sculptor and designer who incorporated precious and exotic materials into his pieces. This table is spectacular.
Provenance:
Private Collection New York
Diam: 60 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Condition: Very good. One dent on bottom of one arm.
SOLD
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Large “Area” table lamp in molded black lucite with white lucite orb shade and chrome fittings by Neal Small, American 1960's. This cool lamp could also be used as a floor lamp. A smaller version of this lamp is in the Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection.
W: 15 inches
D: 12 inches
H: 40 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 4 "JMF Barstools" in lacquered goatskin with steel foot rests by Karl Springer, American 1979. This an elegant Springer design with unsurpassed craftsmanship.
Reference: Karl Springer red binder catalog, 1980’s, seating section, a full page photo of 2 barstools stating at top: “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. BARSTOOL & RUHLMAN BARSTOOL 21 (page number)”
W: 18 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 40.5 inches
SH: 30.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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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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