Pair of Artisan Glazed Ceramic Orb Table Lamps 1970s

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Artisan made white ceramic table lamps, orbs with reveals at top and bottom, with chrome fittings and sockets and silk cords, American 1970's. These lamps are simple yet elegant. Chrome hardware has been polished and replated by Lobel Modern. Newly rewired with new sockets and silk cords. There is an adjustable riser at the top which allows you to customize the height.

Diam: 10 inches
H: 22 inches (adjustable to 25 inches)
Shade Diam: 14 inches
Shade H: 10 inches

Condition: Excellent - Chrome has been cleaned and polished, and rewired with new sockets and silk cords.

$6,500 for the pair

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Karl Springer Exceptional Chrome and Brass Swing-Arm Floor Lamp 1980s - SOLD

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Meticulously crafted swing-arm floor lamp in polished chrome and brass by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The quality of construction of this lamp is incredible. With original white lacquered shade.

DM: 12 inches at base
H: 58 inches
Arm Extension: 19 inches
Shade DM: 19 inches
Shade H: 11 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Large Artisan Hand Etched Glass Vase 1980s

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Large artisan glass vase with abstract etched design by artist Joseph Spohr for Karl Springer, American 1980's. Spohr was a master glass etcher, not only engraving glass but giving it superb variation and depth. He made a handful of special pieces for Karl Springer’s showroom.

D: 9 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

$5,500

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Paul Evans Hand-Welded Cube Table with Polychrome Enamels 1973 (Signed) - SOLD

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Cube Table in hand-welded steel with beautiful polychrome enamels and inset cleft slate top by Paul Evans, American 1973 (signed “PE 73” on bottom corner). This iconic table is a timeless Evans design. The coloration on this piece is superb.

Reference:
Paul Evans Design & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, this model is shown on the top of page 72.

W: 14.5 inches
D: 14.5 inches
H: 18.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - slate has been professionally cleaned.

SOLD

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Cedric Hartman Reading Lamp in Chrome and Brass 1980s (Signed) - SOLD

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Iconic reading lamp in polished chrome and brass with lucite light switch by Cedric Hartman, American 1980's (signed on bottom “Cedric Hartman”). This lamp has been completely restored - professionally cleaned, polished and rewired.

Height as pictured: 38 inches
Max Height: 49 inches
Min Height: 33 inches
W: 11 inches
D: 16 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent - in like-new condition.

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne One-of-a-Kind Large "Pas De Trois" Sculpture 1960s (Signed)

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Important one-of-a-kind large hand-brazed sculpture "Pas De Trois" in patinated bronze with green patina by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on base “Philip+Kelvin LaVerne”). In ballet, pas de trois is a French term which refers to a dance between two men and a woman. This work was based on the groundbreaking dance performance "Monotones" by Frederick Ashton which debuted in 1965.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this important sculpture is shown on pages 179 in the section titled The Brazed Series. There is an in depth discussion of this work in the introduction to the book.

Provenance
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

W: 42 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 80 inches

Condition: Excellent

$150,000

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Maison Carlhian Elegant Pair of Lounge Chairs with Hand-Turned Wood Legs 1930s

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Rare and superb pair of upholstered lounge chairs with hand-turned and painted wood legs and base by Maison Carlhian, France 1930's. These chairs are beautifully crafted and have been newly reupholstered in Scalamandre linen silk with silk cotton bolsters. They are the epitome of chic.

Reference:
Carlhian (Firm) records, 1867-1988, The Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles, Accession no. 930092.

W: 31 inches
D: 31.5 inches
H: 31.5 inches
Seat H: 17 inches

Provenance: Private Collection Paris

Condition: Excellent - newly reupholstered in Scalamandre linen silk with silk cotton bolsters.

$35,000 for the pair

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Karl Springer Hexagonal Side Table in Embossed Lizard 1989 (Signed) - SOLD

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Exceptionally crafted hexagonal table in beige lacquered embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1989 (leather label on bottom reads “Karl Springer 1989”).

W: 18 inches
D: 15 inches
H: 21.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Tessellated Travertine J.M.F. Floor Lamp with Matching Shade 1980s - SOLD

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Exceptional and unique “JMF Floor Lamp” with accompanying shade in tessellated travertine over brass by Karl Springer, American 1980’s. This lamps is a testament to Springer’s devotion to fine craftsmanship and materials.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, section titled “lighting”, on page 8 there is a photo of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. FLOOR LAMP (page) 6”

W: 7 inches at base
D: 7 inches at base
H: 60 inches
Shade: 23.5 inches square

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Paul Evans Iconic Artisan 4 Door Credenza 1968 - SOLD

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Stunning 4 door credenza model PE-40A in hand-welded steel with hand-painted polychrome enamels and gilding featuring bi-fold doors with red colored interior and cleft slate tops by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1968. These artisan pieces by Paul Evans are pure art. Each one is unique in its own way. Shown with the matching small cabinet that was designed to go with it which is sold separately.

Reference:
Paul Evans Design & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, the original ad for this cabinet is shown on page 75 and another example of this cabinet is shown on pages 77.

W: 72 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 32 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Stunning "Kyoto Box" In Tessellated Penshell 1980s (Signed)

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Exceptionally crafted "Kyoto Box" in tessellated penshell with brass inlays on top and trim around base by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer Hand Made In Philippines” on bottom of base). These Kyoto Boxes are like jewels. The materials and craftsmanship are simply superb. These were designed so they could be used as side tables.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, this same model is shown on the bottom left side of the page with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD KYOTO BOXES, PENSHELL, SHAGREEN AND FOSSILIZED CORAL.”

W: 23 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 17.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$8,500

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Karl Springer Set of Stunning Polished Petrified Wood Orbs on Custom Bases 1980s

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Set of 3 polished petrified wood orbs on custom metal bases by Karl Springer, American 1980's (each retains original labels from the 1980s showing the original prices). Stunning materials and superb craftsmanship were the hallmark’s of Karl Springer’s design ethos. Each one is like a gem. These are sold individually. Shown with the original prices in the 1980’s.

Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive has photos of these models in the NYC showroom in the 1980’s.

Dimensions:
Light Orb:
Diam: 6 inches
H: 7 inches

Dark Orb:
Diam: 5.5 inches
H: 6 inches

Smaller Orb:
Diam: 3.5 inches
H: 4 inches

Condition: Excellent

Larger orbs: $3,500 each
Smaller orb: $2500

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Paul Evans 2 Door Wall Mounted Cabinet Welded 1968 (Signed and Dated) - SOLD

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Stunning and iconic wall mounted 2 door cabinet, hand-welded with polychrome enamels and gold leaf, by Paul Evans, American 1968 (Signed “Paul Evans 68”). Interior is lacquered red with shelf. We have the matching credenza which is shown in the photo with this cabinet. An incredible combination.

Reference:
Paul Evans Design & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, the original ad for this cabinet shown with the matching credenza on page 75. As we have shown it in our environmental photograph.

Provenance:
Purchased by Lobel Modern from original owners as part of a large collection of Paul Evans originally located in Los Angeles.

W: 24 inches
D: 12.5 inches
H: 36 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Unique Hinged Box in Polished Sodalite Stone 1980s (Signed)

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Stunning one-of-a-kind hinged box in polished blue sodalite stone by Karl Springer, American 1980's (shown with original showroom tag from the 1980’s). Blue sodalite is a rare mineral often used for gem stones. Springer liked to make decorative objects out of rare and beautiful materials. Superbly crafted, this box is an excellent example of his devotion to fine craftsmanship.

W: 7.5 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 2 inches

$4,500

Condition: Excellent

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Karl Springer Exceptional Lidded Box in Tessellated Travertine 1980s (Signed)

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Exceptionally crafted table top box in tessellated travertine with wood interior by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed "Karl Springer" on bottom). This box has a nice scale and the craftsmanship is superb.

W: 14.5 inches
D: 10.5 inches
H: 4.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$5,500

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Karl Springer Large Hand-Blown White Scavo Glass Vase 1980s - ON HOLD

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Large hand-blown glass vase, white scavo glass with serpentine coil wrapping around and decorative elements on sides, by Seguso Vetri d’Arte (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980's. This form is quite rare. The scale of Springer’s hand-blown glass vases makes them exceptional. Seguso Vetri d’Arte executed Karl Springer’s hand-blown Murano glass pieces which were typically with a scavo finish.

Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive contains several photos of the Karl Springer showroom in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s showing this model.

W: 15.5 inches
D: 13.5 inches
H: 12 inches

Condition: Excellent

$7,500

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George Nakashima Free Edge Slab Coffee Table In English Walnut 1950s - SOLD

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Free Edge Slab Coffee Table in English walnut with rosewood butterfly by George Nakashima, American 1950's. Table features a single slab top with free edges, expressive figured grain, and one rosewood butterfly. A beautiful example of George Nakashima’s work.

Reference:
George Nakashima Full Circle by Derek E. Ostergard for the American Craft Museum of the Museum Craft Council, published in 1989, on pages 118 and 119 is a photo and description of a Slab Coffee Table.

Provenance:
Private Collection Boston. Purchased by this owner from Peter Roberts Antiques in 2003 in New York City.

H: 13 inches
W: 30 inches
L: 74 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Hand Carved African Elephant Table with Floating Glass Top 1980s - SOLD

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Authentic hand carved African elephant table with customized glass top and polished brass fittings by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These Karl Springer African tables are rare gems.

Karl Springer incorporated authentic African artifacts into his showroom by customizing them with luxurious hardware and floating glass tops.

W: 19 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 15 inches

Condition: Excellent (new glass top fabricated by Lobel Modern)

SOLD

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Karl Springer Octagonal Mirror with Superb Artisan Marble Lacquer 1980s

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Octagonal wall hanging mirror in superb artisan marble lacquer with bronze accents and beveled mirror by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Springer worked with artists who could accomplish the most complex and realistic finishes. This lacquer work is absolutely stunning.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD paper catalog published in the 1970’s shows an image of this model on page 76.

W: 42.5 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 42.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$8,500

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Alessandro Pianon Rare Hand-Blown Glass Bird For Vistosi (Murano) 1963

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Rare hand-blown glass bird, Pulcini Series, green with red and blue murrhines with copper feet by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Murano Italy, ca 1963. Pulcini means chicks (baby chickens) in Italian. These birds are both delightful and serious works of art.

Reference:
20th Century Murano Glass, Heiremans, fig. 210 illustrates series Murano: Glass from the Olnick Spanu Collection, Olnick and Spanu, pls. 180-181 illustrate series.

W: 3 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 12 inches

Condition: Excellent

$12,000

ref: glass117