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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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Small button tufted sofa No. 2903 in dark brown leather by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, American 1970's. This is an iconic sofa by one of the 20th century’s most talented designers.
W: 64 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 32 inches
SH: 17 inches
Condition: Very good - some natural aging to leather which is quite beautiful.
SOLD
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Hinged box covered in brown and black cobra with interior covered in moiré silk by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are superb.
W: 10.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 7.5 inches
$5,500
Condition: Excellent
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Exceptional floor lamp in suede and chrome with incorporated glass table by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Meticulous craftsmanship and beautiful materials are hallmarks of Karl Springer’s designs.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD brown paper catalog published in the 1970’s. This model is shown on page 23 on the right hand side.
W: 14 inches
D: 14 inches
H: 62.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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33 Piece hand-thrown ceramic coffee and espresso service set with iconic yellow and blue colors and salt glaze by Guido Gambone, Italy 1950’s (signed on the bottom on all pieces with donkey). This is a rare large set by Guido Gambone.
1 Coffee Pot with Cover (9"w x 6"d x 10"h)
1 Coffee Creamer
1 Espresso Creamer
1 Coffee Sugar Bowl with Cover
1 Espresso Sugar Bowl with Cover
6 Coffee Cups
6 Espresso Cups
6 Coffee Cup Saucers
6 Espresso Cup Saucers
1 Espresso Creamer Saucer
Condition: Excellent
$5,500 for the set
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Pair of hand-made ceramic table lamps with flower motif on wood bases with polished brass hardware by Bitossi, Italy 1950's. These are beautifully made with wonderful coloration and execution.
Diam: 8 inches
H: 32 inches (adjustable to 35 inches)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 13 inches
Condition: Excellent - Lamps have been rewired with silk cords and metal has been professionally polished and lacquered. Wood bases have been refinished. They are in like new condition.
$6,500 for the pair
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Round stalagmite coffee table in sculpted bronze by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1969 (signed "PE 69"). This piece was created from a mixture of epoxy resin and sand applied to a plywood base and sculpted into various swirls, drips and other patterns. Once hardened, the piece was sandblasted, sprayed with an atomized bronze finish, varnished, blown with a torch to provide a smoky look, polished, and then varnished again. The resulting work has a metallic sheen but is lightweight compared with something made of cast bronze.
Dimensions
Base:
Diam: 28.5 inches
H: 15.5 inches
Glass Top:
Diam: 42 inches
H: 1 inch
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Large wall-hanging artisan hand-welded sculpture in copper and brass attributed to Curtis Jere, American 1970's. This unique work of art is very impressive in person.
W: 36 inches
D: 3 inches
H: 57 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare sculpture double pedestal from the 200 Series in tessellated polished brass and chrome by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, Cityscape Series, American 1970's (signed “Paul Evans” in brass). This pedestal is a rare work in Evans’ Cityscape series and is simply stunning. The metals look matte because of the photo editing but they are polished chrome and brass. The environmental shows it with reflections.
Reference:
Paul Evans Design & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, the 200 Series is described on page 106 with various examples shown in tessellated metals on pages 107-113.
W: 15 inches
D: 15 inches
H: 48.5 inches
Condition: Very Good - Small dents and light scratches consistent with age.
$7,500
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Pair of sculptural lounge chairs newly upholstered in faux fur with black steel legs and brass sabots, Italian 1950's. Newly upholstered by Lobel Modern. These are extremely comfortable lounge chairs.
W: 30 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 35.5 inches
Seat H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Large artisan ceramic Foo Dog on an ebonized resin base, China 1970's.
W: 17 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 20 inches
Condition: Very Good - minor wear consistent with age
SOLD
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Pair of bar stools in polished stainless steel with adjustable glides by Pace Collection, American 1968 (original invoice on file). Reupholstered in black velvet.
Diam: 14 inches
H: 28 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Set of 3 sculptural lucite bar stools with upholstered seats, American 1970's. These are beautifully made and in excellent condition.
W: 18 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 40.5 inches
SH: 30 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent - these have been professionally cleaned and polished
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Pair of artisan Patchwork Cube occasional tables in pewter, copper and bronze with inset natural cleft slate tops by Paul Evans Studio for Directional Furniture, 1960's. These hand-crafted tables are stunning and in superb condition.
Reference:
Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head published by Schiffer in 2012, an example of this model table is shown on page 67 with the description, “Patchwork Occasional Table, c. 1970. Bronze, copper, and pewter with natural cleft slate top…”
Each:
W: 13 inches
D: 13 inches
H: 18.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent - slate has been professionally cleaned.
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Rare pair of etageres, racetrack forms, in solid stainless steel with mirror glass shelves, by Karl Springer, American 1970's. These etageres are meticulously crafted and absolutely stunning.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD paper catalog published in the 1970’s, this model etagere is shown on pages 64 and 65.
W: 48 inches
D: 14 inches
H: 72 inches
Condition: Very good - some light scratches in metal. Lobel Modern has fabricated new mirror glass shelves.
SOLD
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“Telephone Table” on brass castors covered in black leather with inset shagreen tops and bone inlays by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on bottom with metal label which reads "Karl Springer"). Bottom is covered in matching color suede. The incredible craftsmanship and materials involved in making a table like this is what made Karl Springer famous.
W: 12 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 21 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Chic "Telephone Table" in red pony skin on brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's (label on bottom reads “Karl Springer”). It is rare to see a Telephone Table in pony skin. A beautiful variation.
W: 13 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 15 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Tall "Telephone Table" in rich brown cobra on brass castors by Karl Springer Ltd, American 2002. (Signed on bottom).
W: 14 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Tall "Telephone Table" in double book-matched flame mahogany on brass castors by Karl Springer LTD, American 2002.
W: 14 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 3 clean line nesting tables model C-38-6 in teak with tapering legs, Denmark 1950's (Danish Furniture Makers Control Sticker on bottom). These were purchased from the George Tanier showroom in 1966 (original invoice present).
Largest Table:
W: 22.5 inches
D: 14.5 inches
H: 20.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Hand carved “Buddha” sculpture in limestone on a wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1960s.
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.
Diam: 6 inches
H: 11 inches
Condition: Exellent
SOLD
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