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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
Clean line upholstered club chair attributed to Harvey Probber, American 1940's. Newly upholstered in eggplant mohair by Lobel Modern. These early streamlined Probber designs are emblematic of chic 40’s design.
Dimensions:
W: 35.5 inches
D: 35.5 inches
H: 26.5 inches
SH: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent- Newly upholstered in eggplant mohair by Lobel Modern.
Price: $6,500
Ref: clubchair48
Console table with sculptural base in polished brass with high gloss black lacquer top by Luten-Clarey-Stern (LCS), American 1980's. The top has been newly relacquered by Lobel Modern. The combination of brass and black lacquer is super chic.
W: 57.5 inches
D: 16 inches H: 31.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$9,500
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"Half Round Molding Mirror with Step Down Detail" covered in black cobra by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The craftsmanship of this mirror is exceptional.
Reference:
Karl Springer Ltd red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “mirrors”, page 6 shows this model mirror in lacquered goatskin, top of page reads “KARL SPRINGER LTD HALF ROUND MOLDING MIRROR WITH STEP DOWN DETAIL (page) 6”.
W: 42 inches
D: 3.5 inches
H: 42 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Tripod table lamp model no.170 in brass with 3 bulbs and shade by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen Lighting, American 1960's. This lamp has been rewired with a silk cord. A timeless mid-century design by one of it’s greatest designers.
Reference:
Widdicomb 1950’s paper catalog shows this table lamp with the model number printed below.
Diam of Base: 10.5 inches
Diam of Metal Disc at Top: 11.5 inches
Height: 21.5 inches
Shade Diam: 16 inches Shade Height: 7 inches
Condition: Excellent - some patina on brass consistent with age; lamp has been rewired with silk cord.
$5,500
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Elegant chest of drawers from the "Voltaire" series with gently curved front in mahogany with artisan brass trim, pulls and sabots by De Coene Freres, Belgium 1940's. Comes with original keys. This piece is superbly crafted.
Reference:
Les Ateliers D’Art De Courtrai De Coene Freres, see page 189 for model reference.
W: 52.5 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 35.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - totally restored - refinished with brass polished and lacquered. In like new condition.
SOLD
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Beautifully crafted Machine Age floor lamp in polished nickel, Italian 1960's. The clean lines of this lamp are stunning. It has been professionally polished and rewired.
W: 14 inches
D: 14 inches
H: 67 inches
Shade Diam: 14.5 inches
Shade H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent - in like new condition.
SOLD
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Pair of beautifully made bar stools in brushed aluminum with swiveling upholstered seats by Designs for Leisure, American 1970's. These bar stools are very comfortable and very chic. Metal has been professionally cleaned and buffed. Seats have been newly reupholstered in a beautiful fabric by Lobel Modern.
W: 18.5 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 40.5 inches
Seat H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern. Metal cleaned and buffed in excellent condition.
$7,500 for the pair
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Rare "Turtle Table" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels and zoomorphic base by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1966 (signed on top “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). The base was designed around the concept of yin and yang.
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 on page 123 in the section titled The Abstract Series . Below the photo is an in depth discussion of this work by Kelvin LaVerne.
W: 40 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of artisan made sculptural table lamps, solid lucite graphic forms mounted with chrome hardware, American 1970's. These lamps are very chic. The lucite is crisp and clear.
Dimensions For Each: W: 7 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 36 inches
Shade H: 13.5 inches Shade Diam: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
$6,500 for the pair
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Wall hanging mirror with concentrically beveled peach glass around a beveled mirror by Sally Sirkin Lewis for J Robert Scott, American 1980's. This mirror is very chic and meticulously crafted.
Diam: 40 inches
H: 1 inch
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Hand-blown glass vase from the Bandiere Series with multicolor vertical rods by Anzolo Fuga for AVEM (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Murano Italy, 1955-6. The clear and white rods interspersed among the colored rods creates a very striking design.
Literature:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "BANDIERE 1955-58", a similar model is shown on page 39.
W: 5.5 inches
D: 5.5 inches
H: 11.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$10,000
Ref: fuga60
Hublot Big Bang Watch, stainless steel case with diamonds on a rubber strap with a deployant clasp, automatic movement with chronograph and date complications, black dial, diamond bezel, display back, sapphire crystal, size: 41mm, thickness: 13mm. Excellent condition with Hublot box and papers.
Diam 41mm, thickness: 13mm
SOLD
Patek Philippe 5056P Annual Calendar Power Reserve, 5056P, 5056P-001, platinum case on a strap with a platinum tang buckle, automatic Patek Philippe caliber 315 S IRM QA LU aut, day, date, month, moon phases, grey dial, power reserve indicator, centered sweep second hand, display back, sapphire crystal, size: 37mm, thickness: 11mm. Excellent condition with Patek Philippe box and papers..
Diam 37mm, thickness: 11mm
SOLD
Iconic "Chan #142” coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted colorful enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on top “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne”). Retains original paper gallery label on bottom (see pic). This table is in wonderful condition with superb coloration. A timeless LaVerne design.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, The Chan Series is discussed at length in the introduction and tables are shown on pages 44-49 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption from the LaVerne catalog reads, “Chinese artistry at its peak under the Chan Dynasty is recreated in this intricately carved design. We see peasants carrying a sacred gift to the Emperor’s child. Delicately wrought leaves and figures, combine with a rich variety of multicolored patinas to create the Chinoiserie top. The design is credited as inspiring and evoking French and English periods of furniture design.”
Diam: 45 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare "Cosmic Eggs" chandelier in nickel with mounted ostrich eggs and polished malachite pendant at bottom by J. Anthony Redmile, London 1970's (signed with stamp in metal “redmile london”). There is a carved bone orb element at the top. Redmile’s combination of fine materials with superb craftsmanship make this piece exceptional.
Reference:
Sanai & Sons book on J. Anthony Redmile, there is a photo of a similar chandelier with ostrich eggs on page 50.
Diam: 36 inches
H: 33 inches overall
H: 20 inches body only
Can customize drop to spec.
Condition: Excellent
$20,000
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Rare pair of beautifully made side tables, artisan lacquered tops with brass legs and each with a drawer, by Maison Charles, 1970's (signed “Made in France, Charles”). The unique abstract organic hand-lacquered tops made these tables true standouts. They are stunning.
Each:
W: 16.5 inches
D: 16.5 inches
H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent - These come with newly fabricated glass tops.
SOLD
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Pair of artisan hand-blown glass table lamps, runged tapering design, in gray glass with black ceramic base and accents attributed to Cenedese, Murano Italy, 1970's. These lamps are beautifully made.
Diam: 8 inches
H: 33 inches (adjustable)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 13 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Telephone Table" covered in yellow cobra with moire silk on the bottom in brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1985 (leather label on bottom reads "Karl Springer 1985"). An iconic Springer design in a mesmerizing color!
W: 12.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 13.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$5,500
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Patek Philippe 5167 Aquanaut 5167A-001 5167A001, stainless steel on a rubber strap with a double deployant clasp, automatic Patek caliber 325 SC, date at 3 o'clock, centered sweep seconds hand, tropical dial with applied luminous hour markers, luminescent hands, display back, water resistant, diameter: 40mm, thickness: 8mm. Very good condition with original box and papers.
Diam 40mm, thickness: 8mm
SOLD
HUBLOT King Power Unico Watch , titanium and rubber case on an alligator and rubber strap, featuring automatic movement with date & flyback chronograph complications, silver dial, the watch is wound and set with crown on side sapphire crystal, exhibition case back, water resistant, like new with box and papers.
Diam 48mm
SOLD
