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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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Rare set of 4 swiveling cantilevered "Mushroom Bar Stools" in polished chrome with footrests and newly upholstered leather seats by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The artisanship of these barstools is off the charts. A rare and stunning Karl Springer design.
W: 19.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 34.5 inches
SH: 26.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Like New - these have been professionally restored.
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Unique hand-brazed cube table in patinated bronze and pewter with engraved figural motif inspired by Michelangelo’s “ignudi” with enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on side). This rare artwork showcases the artistic talents of Philip & Kelvin LaVerne. The figures continuously wrap around the sculpture on all sides. The optional glass top complements the shape of the sculpture.
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 with another as a pair on page 93 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “This pair of sculptured cube tables on casters were inspired by the
”ignudi” in the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo. They were created in the 1970s, in hand-brazed bronze and pewter, engraved with enamel cloisonne.”
W: 14 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Art Deco Console Table" with drawer in lacquered chocolate brown and gray goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This is a wonderful example of Springer's meticulous craftsmanship. The color of the goatskin is sublime.
W: 50 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 6 "Onassis Dining Chairs" in lacquered goatskin with brown and red highlights by Karl Springer, American, 1980's.The Onassis Chair is an iconic Springer design and the lacquered goatskin finish is absolutely incredible. This is a unique color wave which was custom ordered. Seats have been reupholstered in velvet.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980s, section seating, on page 7 of this section there is a photo of this model titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD ONASSIS CHAIR (page) 7”
W : 24 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 30 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - seats have been reupholstered in velvet.
SOLD
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Office credenza with file drawer in walnut with hand-carved rosewood pulls by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1960's (signed in drawer). This piece has 2 doors revealing a shelf on both sides, 4 drawers and 1 file drawer. A beautiful Dunbar design.
W: 72 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent - refinished.
SOLD
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Pair of exceptional “Telephone Style Tables” completely clad in mint shagreen with inset bone inlays around top and bottom shelves with brass castors by Karl Springer Ltd, American 2002 (signed on bottom with metal label which reads "Karl Springer"). Bottoms are clad in Macassar ebony.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 14 there is a photo of this model table with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD TELEPHONE STYLE TABLE (page) 14”.
W: 14 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Single Pedestal Desk in birch with walnut legs by Knoll, American ca 1950.
W: 48 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of clean line sconces in polished aluminum with up and down lights by Paul Mayen for Habitat Inc, American 1960's (signed).
D: 9 inches
Diam: 6 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Round Leg Lucite Coffee Table" with brass stretchers and inset glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's (Signed “Karl Springer” on brass stretcher). This table is beautifully made. The brass has been professionally polished and lacquered. Lucite has been professionally cleaned and polished.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 5 of this section is a photo of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD ROUND LEG LUCITE COFFEE TABLE (page) 5”.
H: 16 inches
W: 36 inches
D: 24 inches
Condition: Excellent - brass has been professionally polished and lacquered.
$12,000
Ref: coffeetable429
Chic small table lamp in steel with 4 glass columns, American 1930's.
W: 4.5 inches
D: 4.5 inches
H: 21.5 inches (adjustable)
Shade Diam: 12 inches
Shade H: 8 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of sculptural table lamps in lucite and chrome, American 1970's.
W: 8 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 32 inches
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 13.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare and important set of 6 Sculpted Bronze Dining Chairs with seats and back upholstered in white leather by Paul Evans Studio, American 1960’s. These stunning chairs represent the epitome of Evans’ artisanship.
Reference:
Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, there is a photo of this chair on page 89 with the description, “Sculpted bronze chair with orange velvet upholstery, 1965….”
Provenance:
Private Collection Boston
W : 29 inches
D: 25 inches
H: 30 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Incredibly rare and important patinated welded steel base dining table with gray slate slab top by Paul Evans Studio, American 1960's. This is the only dining table of this design which we have seen. The scale and artisanship are truly superb It is a masterwork of one of the most important 20th century artists.
Reference:
Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism by Constance Kimmerly (Ed.) published by Arnoldsche Art Publishers in 2014, on pages 172 and 173 there are sculptures made with the same patinated patchwork technique.
Provenance:
Private Collection Boston.
Diam: 72 inches
H: 30 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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One-of-a-kind photograph from the Desire series, Scanamural on Copper Lame in a custom copper frame, unique variation outside the edition, by David Levinthal, American 1991. Authentication and valuation by the artist accompanies this unique work. David Levinthal is an American photographer who lives and works in New York City. He uses small toys, figures and props with dramatic lighting to construct miniature environments for subject matters varying from war scenes to voyeurism to racial and political references to American pop culture. His works are provocative and thought provoking. His works are in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art (NYC), The Met (NYC), The Whitney Museum, The Centre Pompidou in Paris amongst others.
Reference:
David Levinthal Work from 1975-1996 by Charles Stainback and Richard B. Woodward for the International Center of Photography, this photo is shown on page 147.
Provenance:
This work was purchased directly from the artist in 2001.
H: 50.5 inches
W 41.5
D: 2
Condition: Excellent / frame has a few small scuffs and a scratch
$35,000
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Large one-of-a-kind round coffee table with 3 solid lucite legs and table top etched by glass artist Joseph Spohr for Karl Springer, American 1980’s (signed “Karl Springer” on lucite leg). Josheph Spohr was a gifted glass artist who did unique designs in glass for Springer. This coffee table with its intricate hand-worked circular floral engraving is a feat of artisanship. This is a unique and special table.
Diameter of table including legs is 63 inches.
H: 16 inches at glass top
Diam: 60 inches
Condition: Excellent
$25,000
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Handblown "Transennati" (Barriers) vase, model 15116, with multicolor rods and murrhines designed by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, ca. 1962. A truly stunning piece.
Reference:
Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press, section titled “Transennati”, a similar piece is illustrated on page 178.
AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, Archival photos for this series with model numbers are shown on page 229, bottom.
Provenance:
This piece was purchased 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.
H: 10.5 inches
Diam: 6 inches
$8,500
Condition: Excellent
Ref: fuga60
Small dining table with base in wrought iron and custom made marble top in the style of Cleo Baldon, American 1960s. The custom top was recently made by a top NYC designer for this table. A beautiful sculptural design.
Diam: 47 inches
H: 28.5 inches
Condition: Excellent Condition
SOLD
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Sofa model no. 5136 with tufted seat and back and dark tapering conical mahogany legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1951. Dunbar sofas are beautifully made. This sofa is reupholstered in chenille.
Reference:
Dunbar Black and White Book Catalog published in 1956, this model is shown on page 36 with technical specs on page 175.
W: 86 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Handblown "Transennati" (Barriers) vase, model 15116, with multicolor rods and murrhines designed by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, ca. 1962. A truly stunning piece.
Reference:
Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press, section titled “Transennati”, a similar piece is illustrated on page 178.
AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, Archival photos for this series with model numbers are shown on page 229, bottom..
Provenance:
This piece was purchased 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.
H: 12 inches
Diam: 8 inches
$8,500
Condition: Excellent
Ref: fuga60
Chic tubular brass desk lamp by Rainbow Lamp Company, American 1970's
W: 23.5 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 8 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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