Tommi Parzinger Set of 8 Iconic Dining Chairs with Upholstered Center Back Panels 1950s - SOLD

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Set of 8 iconic and refined dining chairs (models 162 and 162A) in mahogany with tapering legs with upholstered seats and center back panels by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. These chairs are a timeless Parzinger design. Newly refinished and reupholstered in a super chic fabric.

Reference:
Parzinger Originals catalog published in the 1960’s shows these models in the seating section.

Dimensions for Arm Chairs:
W: 21.5 inches
D:  23 inches
H:  35 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Arm H: 22.5 inches

Dimensions for Side Chairs:
W: 20 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 20 inches

Condition: Excellent - newly refinished and reupholstered.

SOLD

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Paul M. Jones Beautifully Crafted Rolling Serving/Bar Cart 1960s - ON HOLD

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Rolling serving/bar cart model no. FM164 with black lacquer base and walnut top with brass accents and castors by Paul M. Jones, American 1960's. This bar cart is beautifully made and very chic.

Reference:
Paul M Jones catalog published in the 1960’s shows an image of this model with model number.

W: 37 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 31.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$6,500

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "The Untrammelled Mood of the Artist at Work" Pewter Wall Sculpture 1960s (Signed)

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"The Untrammeled Mood of the Artist at Work", a rare wall sculpture incorporating a motif with a nude artist and subject in solid pewter by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on front “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). The LaVernes did a small series of cast wall sculptures incorporating nude figures in both solid bronze or pewter in the 1960’s. These hung in the original LaVerne Gallery. They are rare collectors works of art.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this work cast in bronze is shown on page 174 in the section The Cast Series with the caption,. “THE UNTRAMMELED MOOD OF THE ARTIST AT WORK, a cast wall hanging sculpture with male and female nudes dates from the 1970s. This small work explores the relationship between artist and model. When a model poses nude, there is a general inequality as she or he is undressed and vulnerable. This work strips away that inequality and puts them on equal footing.”

Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

W: 11.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 16.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$9,500

ref: sculpture193

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "The Untrammelled Mood of the Artist at Work" Bronze Wall Sculpture 1960s (Signed)

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"The Untrammeled Mood of the Artist at Work", a rare wall sculpture incorporating a motif with a nude artist and subject in solid bronze by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on front “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). The LaVernes did a small series of cast wall sculptures incorporating nude figures in both solid bronze or pewter in the 1960’s. These hung in the original LaVerne Gallery. They are rare collectors works of art.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this work is shown on page 174 in the section The Cast Series with the caption,. “THE UNTRAMMELED MOOD OF THE ARTIST AT WORK, a cast wall hanging sculpture with male and female nudes dates from the 1970s. This small work explores the relationship between artist and model. When a model poses nude, there is a general inequality as she or he is undressed and vulnerable. This work strips away that inequality and puts them on equal footing.”

Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

W: 11.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 16.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$9,500

Ref: sculpture193

Fontana Arte Style Pendant Light with Hand-Cut Glass Facades 1950s

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Pendant light with bilateral hand-cut glass facades and chrome hardware in the manner of Fontana Arte, Milan Italy, 1950's. Newly rewired by Lobel Modern - it now has an American candelabra socket (originally had European sockets). A timeless design.

Glass Shades:
W: 6.5 inches
H: 16 inches
D: 4.5 inches

Overall height including rod and canopy:
39.5 inches
We can modify the drop to spec.

Condition: Excellent - metal has been professionally polished and rewired by Lobel Modern. Few light scratches in glass consistent with age.

$4,500

ref: chandelier278

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Study of Nude #1" Bronze Wall-Hanging Sculpture 1960s (Signed)

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"Stud of Nude #1", a rare figural wall sculpture incorporating a female nude motif in solid bronze by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on front “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). The LaVernes did a small series of cast wall sculptures incorporating nude figures in both solid bronze or pewter in the 1960’s. These hung in the original LaVerne Gallery. They are rare collectors works of art.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this work cast in pewter is shown on page 175 in the section The Cast Series with the caption, “The STUDY OF NUDE #1, is a cast pewter wall hanging sculpture depicting a female nude. The window next to the model shows a female on a horse, perhaps reflecting what she is dreaming about.”

Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

W: 9.5 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 13 inches

$9,500

Condition: Excellent

Ref: sculpture194

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Study of Nude #1" Pewter Wall-Hanging Sculpture 1960s (Signed)

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"Study of Nude #1", a rare figural wall sculpture incorporating a female nude motif in solid pewter by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on front “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” with original gallery label on back stating “NUDE #1”). The LaVernes did a small series of cast wall sculptures incorporating nude figures in both solid bronze or pewter in the 1960’s. These hung in the original LaVerne Gallery. They are rare collectors works of art.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this work is shown on page 175in the section The Cast Series with the caption, “The STUDY OF NUDE #1, is a cast pewter wall hanging sculpture depicting a female nude. The window next to the model shows a female on a horse, perhaps reflecting what she is dreaming about.”

Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

W: 10 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 13.5 inches

$9,500

Condition: Excellent

Ref: sculpture194

Set of 3 Fontana Arte Style Lights with Hand-Cut Glass Facades 1950s - SOLD

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Set of 3 pendant lights with bilateral hand-cut glass facades and chrome hardware in the manner of Fontana Arte, Milan Italy, 1950's. Newly rewired by Lobel Modern - they now have American candelabra sockets (they originally had European sockets). A timeless design.

Glass Shades:
W: 6.5 inches
H: 16 inches
D: 4.5 inches

Overall height Including rod and canopy:
39.5 inches
Can customize drop to spec.

Condition: Excellent - metal has been professionally polished. Rewired. Few light scratches in glass consistent with age.

SOLD

ref: chandelier278

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "The Untrammelled Mood of the Artist at Work" Pewter Wall Sculpture 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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"The Untrammeled Mood of the Artist at Work", a rare wall sculpture incorporating a motif with a nude artist and subject in solid pewter by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on front “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” and with original gallery label on back stating “THE UNTRAMMELLED MOOD OF THE ARTIST AT WORK” with a description). The LaVernes did a small series of cast wall sculptures incorporating nude figures in both solid bronze or pewter in the 1960’s. These hung in the original LaVerne Gallery.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this work cast in bronze is shown in the section The Cast Series on page 174 with the caption,. “THE UNTRAMMELED MOOD OF THE ARTIST AT WORK, a cast wall hanging sculpture with male and female nudes dates from the 1970s. This small work explores the relationship between artist and model. When a model poses nude, there is a general inequality as she or he is undressed and vulnerable. This work strips away that inequality and puts them on equal footing.”

Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

W: 11.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 16.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sculpture193

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Nude #1" Pewter Wall Sculpture 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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"Nude #1", a rare figural wall sculpture incorporating a female nude motif in solid pewter by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed with original gallery label on back stating “NUDE #1”). The LaVernes did a small series of cast wall sculptures incorporating nude figures in both solid bronze or pewter in the 1960’s. These hung in the original LaVerne Gallery.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this work is shown in the section The Cast Series on page 175 with the caption, “The STUDY OF NUDE #1, is a cast pewter wall hanging sculpture depicting a female nude. The window next to the model shows a female on a horse, perhaps reflecting what she is dreaming about.”

Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

W: 10 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 14 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: sculpture194

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "The Untrammelled Artist" Pewter Wall Sculpture 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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"The Untrammeled Artist", a rare wall sculpture incorporating a motif with a nude artist and subject in solid pewter by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on front “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” and with original gallery label on back stating “THE UNTRAMMELLED MOOD OF THE ARTIST AT WORK” with a description). The LaVernes did a small series of cast wall sculptures incorporating nude figures in both solid bronze or pewter in the 1960’s. These hung in the original LaVerne Gallery.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, other works from this series are shown in the section The Cast Series on pages 174-5 with the caption,. “THE UNTRAMMELED MOOD OF THE ARTIST AT WORK, a cast wall hanging sculpture with male and female nudes dates from the 1970s. This small work explores the relationship between artist and model. When a model poses nude, there is a general inequality as she or he is undressed and vulnerable. This work strips away that inequality and puts them on equal footing.”

Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

W: 11 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sculpture192

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Pewter Female Torso with Glass Top (Signed) 1970s - SOLD

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Rare side table with female torso in cast pewter which has been patinated with custom biomorphic glass top by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed on bottom “PK LaVerne”). The LaVernes were extremely adept at sculpting the female form.

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 page 167 in the section titled The Cast Series. The caption reads, “A female torso sculpture/side table with an optional glass top, was made in the 1970s.”

Base
W: 16 inches
D: 12 inches
H: 18.5 inches
Top
W: 13.5 inches
D: 10.5 inches
H: 1 inch

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Lidded Box with Artisan Lacquered Exterior 1970s

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Exquisitely hand-lacquered lidded box with wood motif exterior and interior covered in beige suede by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This box is meticulously crafted. Springer had artisans who created one of a kind lacquer finishes.

W: 14 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 4 inches

$4,500

Condition: Excellent

Ref: accessory147

Lobel Originals Rectangular Tray in Gray, Plum and Sunflower Python - New

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New tray with handles in gray, plum and sunflower python with bottom covered in plum moiré silk by Lobel Originals, American. This is beautifully made and part of a small number of unique accessories we have created.

As Shown:
W: 13 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 2 inches

$1,500

Condition: New

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Lobel Originals Octagonal Tray in Natural Python - New

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New octagonal tray with handles covered in natural python with bottom in moiré silk by Lobel Originals, American. This is beautifully made and part of a small number of unique accessories we have created.

As Shown:
W: 16 inches
D: 11.5 inches
H: 2 inches

$2,500

Condition: New

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Karl Springer Rare And Superb Pair of Stainless Steel Bedside/End Tables 1980s - SOLD

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Pair of rare and exceptional bedside/end tables in polished stainless steel with glass mirror tops, one with 1 drawer above 2 doors and one with 3 drawers by Karl Springer American 1980s. This series in stainless steel is among Springer’s finest. Seamlessly welded, these are a tour de force of design and meticulously crafted. The environmental shot is great at showing how reflective the polished stainless steel is. It’s hard to see in some of the other photos.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “cabinets & etageres”, on page 5 of the section there is a photo of the same 3 drawer bedside table with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD THREE DRAWER NIGHT TABLE (page) 5”

Dimensions of each:
W: 28 / 24 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 24 inches

Condition: Excellent - these have been cleaned and polished.

SOLD

Ref: nightstands133

Lobel Originals Tray in Silver Python - New

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New tray in silver python with handles at ends and bottom in black moire silk by Lobel Originals, American. This is beautifully made and part of a small number of unique accessories we have created.

As Shown:
W: 15.5 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 2 inches

$1,800

Condition: New

ref: lobeloriginals86

Lobel Originals Rectangular Tray in Burnt Orange Alligator and Gray Python - New

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New tray with handles covered in burnt orange alligator with sides covered in gray python and bottom in black moiré silk by Lobel Originals, American. This is beautifully made and part of a small number of unique accessories we have created.

As Shown:
W: 16 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 2 inches

$2,800

Condition: New

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Wendell Castle One-Of-A-Kind Carved Box Sculpture 2001 (Signed and Dated) - SOLD

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"Ceci n'est Pas un Cadeau" (This is Not a Gift) one-of-a-kind carved box in lacquered basswood by Wendell Castle, American 2001. Signed on bottom 'Nancy and Wendell Aug 2001 ceci n'est pas un cadeau'. Comes with an exhibition box with wood base and lucite cover.

Provenance:
Gift of the artist to Robert and Carolyn Springborn, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

Exhibited:
"Living with Studio Furniture: Collection of Robert and Carolyn Springborn", Naples Museum of Art, Naples, FL, January 16-June 28, 2009

Reference:
Naples Museum of Art, Living with Studio Furniture: Collection of Robert and Carolyn Springborn, exh. cat., Naples, 2009, illustrated p. 33 Emily Evans Eerdmans, Wendell Castle, A Catalogue Raisonne 1958-2012, New York, 2014, p. 305

Sculpture Dimensions:
W: 6 inches
D: 4 inches
H: 1 inch

Box Dimensions:
W: 13 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 9 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sculpture172

Pace Collection Desk/Vanity Chair With Swiveling Lucite Seat 1970s - SOLD

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Sculptural desk/vanity chair  No. 171 with swiveling lucite seat and cushion on polished aluminum base by I. M. Rosen for The Pace Collection, American 1970's. This chair is very chic. New cushion by Lobel Modern.

W: 24 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 32 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: deskchair17