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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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Karl Springer Stunning Table Lamp in Chinese Red Lacquer and Gold Leaf 1980s

Evan Lobel

Stunning unique table lamp, ceramic double gourd in Chinese red lacquer with gold leaf overlay, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This lamp was in the Springer lighting line, but this variation is unique. Brass has been polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with new sockets and silk cord. This lamp is a work of art.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “lighting”, a page shows this model titled  “KARL SPRINGER LTD  MANDARIN TABLE LAMP…”

Dimensions:
Diam: 11 inches
H: 31.5 inches (adjustable to 34 inches)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 10.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly rewired with new brass socket assembly and silk cord.

$7,500

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Karl Springer Set of 4 Candleholders in Gunmetal and Brass 1980s

Evan Lobel

Set of 4 candle holders in polished gunmetal with brass accents by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These iconic Springer candle holders are the epitome of chic.

Reference
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, Section “lighting”, page 4 entitled “KARL SPRINGER LTD...METAL CANDLESTICK   (page) 18” shows a this model in the top left photograph.

Dimensions for Each
Diam: 7.5 inches
H Small: 13 inches / with candle shown 18 inches
H Medium (X2): 16 inches / with candle shown 21 inches
H Large: 20 inches / with candle shown 25 inches

Condition: Excellent

$8,500 for the set of 4

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Karl Springer "J.M.F. Floor Lamp" in Tessellated Fossilized Coral 1980s

Evan Lobel

"J.M.F. Floor Lamp" with gently twisting shaft in tessellated fossilized coral with polished brass base and fittings by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This lamp showcases the meticulous craftsmanship that defines Karl Springer. Brass has been professionally cleaned, polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with silk cord.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, section titled “lighting”, on page 6 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: 61 inches

Shade Diam: 19.5 inches Shade H: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent - Brass has been professionally cleaned, polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with silk cord.

$8,500

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Female Torso Sculpture in Bronze 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Unique sculpture “Female Nude” cast in bronze and patinated by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American, 1970s (signed "P+K LaVerne" on bottom of leg). This work is a wonderful example of the artisanship of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this sculpture is shown on pages 169 in the section titled The Cast Series . The caption reads, “FEMALE NUDE, a cast sculpture in patinated bronze, created in the 1970s, is part of the Ledford Collection…This sculpture showcases the LaVernes’ adroit skill at sculpting the human body.”

Provenance
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

W: 7 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Artisan Reverse Painted Mirror in Gold Leaf with Magnolias and Bluebird 1988 (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Artisan reverse painted mirror, gold leaf with flowering magnolia branches and blue bird, by S. Goldstein, American 1988 (signed "S. Goldstein 1988" on bottom). The mirror is beveled. The reverse painted motif is exquisite.

W: 33.5 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 43 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Willy Rizzo Lacquered Coffee Table with Red and Blue Elements 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Stunning lacquered coffee table in white lacquer with graphic concentric red and blue lacquer elements by Willy Rizzo, Italian 1970's (signed on side "Willy Rizzo"). The recessed base is lacquered black which gives the table the appearance of floating. This table is super chic. A great example of Rizzo’s work.

Reference:
Willy Rizzo Catalog published by Mallette in 2009 shows this model coffee table on page 57 in rectangular form with a chrome insert and white lacquer.

W: 47.5 inches
D: 47.5 inches
H: 12.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Exquisite Artisan Mirror with Applied Sea Shells and Coral 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Elaborate and finely crafted artisan mirror of sea shells and coral, custom design, American 1970's. This mirror is very luxurious and impressive in person.

W: 32 inches
D: 6.5 inches
H: 42 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Herve Van Der Straeten Chic Pair of Bronze "Volubile Table Lamps" 2007 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of stunning "Volubile Table Lamps", model 321, in bronze with gold patination and original shades by Herve Van Der Straeten, France 2007. These were purchased in Paris and come with the original invoice dated 2007. These are timeless sculptural table lamps by one of today’s master designers.

W: 10 inches
D: 12 inches
H: 18.5 inches
Shade W: 12 inches on each side
Shade H: 7.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Dunbar Chic Set of 4 Dining/Game Chairs with Cane Backs 1963 (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Set of 4 dining/game chairs model 6333 in mahogany with trapezoidal cane backs and newly upholstered seats by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1963. (original Dunbar labels on bottom). These classic Dunbar chairs are very chic. We have reupholstered the seats in a beautiful fabric and they have been refinished.

Reference:
Dunbar White Binder Catalog published in the 1960’s, section titled “chairs”, on page 28ch of this section is a photo of this model with the title “No. 6333 Side Chair”.

W: 18 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 34 inches
Seat H: 19.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly refinished mahogany and reupholstered seats.

SOLD

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Karl Springer Exceptional Lacquered Goatskin Console Table 1980s

Evan Lobel

Rare and exceptional console table in lacquered goatskin with 3 drawers, each with an artisan brass pull, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This is one of Springer’s best console designs. Superb craftsmanship with the finest materials is what made Springer famous. This piece has been professionally cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern.

W: 54 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 34.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - Piece has been professionally cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern.

$18,000

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Karl Springer Impressive Chest of Drawers in Lacquered Goatskin 1980s

Evan Lobel

Rare and exceptional chest of drawers in lacquered goatskin, top drawers with artisan brass pulls, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This is one of the only known Karl Springer chest of drawers in lacquered goatskin. The craftsmanship is off the charts. It has been cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern. New self closing glides installed by Lobel Modern. Pulls have been cleaned, polished and relacquered by Lobel Modern.

W: 54 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 35 inches

Condition: Excellent - Piece has been professionally cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern. Drawer glides have been replaced with new self closing glides. Pulls have been newly polished and lacquered.

$35,000

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Karl Springer Exceptional "Kyoto Box" End Table in Shagreen 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Exceptional "Kyoto Box" end table in shagreen with bone inlays, base in tessellated penshell, interior in cedar with beautiful chrome hinges, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Every single aspect of this incredible piece is meticulously crafted in the most luxurious materials.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, there is a page showing 3 different variations titled: “KARL SPRINGER LTD KYOTO BOXES, PENSHELL, SHAGREEN & FOSSILIZED CORAL”.

W: 21 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 22.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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George Nakashima Rare Free-Edge Double Pedestal Desk in Walnut 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare double pedestal desk with free edge top in walnut with rosewood butterfly on top by George Nakashima, American 1950's (name of client “COX” written in marker on bottom of top). Each one of these pieces was custom made for it’s owner, and as such, each is a unique work of art.

Reference:
George Nakashima Full Circle by Derek E. Ostergard for the American Craft Museum of the Museum Craft Council, published in 1989, on pages 122 is a photo and description of a similar desk.

W: 70 inches
D: 28.5 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent - top has been refinished

SOLD

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Karl Springer Large Lacquered "Kyoto Box" in 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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"Kyoto Box" hand lacquered shagreen and bone motif with hinged top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The interior is covered in suede. This can be used as a side or occasional table. It’s a special piece.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, there is a page showing 3 different variations titled: “KARL SPRINGER LTD KYOTO BOXES, PENSHELL, SHAGREEN & FOSSILIZED CORAL”.

W: 21 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 18.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer "Sculpture Table" in Polished Steel and Brass 1985 (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Iconic “10” Diameter Sculpture Table" with polished steel base, polished brass cap and screw and thick cantilevered glass top by Karl Springer, American 1985 (impressed signature in steel “Karl Springer”). Inside the steel base is a an extremely heavy solid lead weight which keeps this table from tilting over. This table was designed to be a side table and is very sturdy; it was not designed to be a coffee table leg. This table has been professionally cleaned and polished and is in excellent condition. It was hard to photograph with the reflections; look at the environmental photo next to the chair to get see it clearly.

Reference
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 11 is a picture of this table with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD 10” DIAMETER SCULPTURE TABLE (page) 11”.

W: 19.5 inches
D: 25 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer "Kyoto Box" in Tessellated Fossilized Coral 1980s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Artisan "Kyoto Box" in tessellated fossilized coral with bronze banding and interior in cedar by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on bottom "Karl Springer"). This table is a stunning accent piece or side table.

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

H: 17.25 inches
W: 22 inches
D: 16.25 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Jules Leleu Double Pedestal Desk in French Walnut 1940s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Art Deco double pedestal desk in French walnut with curved center drawer and bookcase inset into back by Jules Leleu, France 1940's (signed “J.Leleu” on plaque on inside of door). Meticulous craftsmanship and fine materials are the hallmarks of the House of Leleu.

W: 67 inches
D: 32 inches
H: 31 inches

Condition: Excellent - professionally refinished by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

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Karl Springer Classic Waterfall Coffee Table In Lacquered Goatskin 1980s

Evan Lobel

Iconic petit coffee table with waterfall design in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The quality of the materials and craftsmanship are superb. Expect nothing less from Karl Springer.

W: 30 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 17.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - professionally cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern

$12,000

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Karl Springer Pair of Exceptional "Dowelwood Armchairs" 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of meticulously crafted lounge chairs, "Dowelwood Armchairs", in solid ceruse oak with seat and back cushions in stitched ultrasuede by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The scale and quality of these chairs is simply superb.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980s, section “seating”, on page 17 this model chair is shown and the page is titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD DOWELWOOD SOFA & ARMCHAIR (page) 17”

W: 31 inches
D: 34.5 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer "Ming Coffee Table" in Canary Python 1970s

Evan Lobel

"Ming Coffee Table" covered in canary python skin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The design flourishes and the stunning material make for a wonderful Springer table.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “Coffee Tables and Bar Carts”, on page 9 there is a photo of a very similar coffee table with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD CHINESE STYLE COFFEE TABLE (page) 9”

W: 30 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition:  Excellent

$9,500

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