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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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Marcello Fantoni Rare Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps with Figural Motif 1950s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Superb pair of hand-thrown and painted ceramic table lamps, each with a colorful figural motif, on ebonized wood bases by Marcello Fantoni, Italian 1950's (signed). These are rare and important works by the artist. They are absolutely stunning in person. They have been newly rewired. Brass has been polished and lacquered. Bases have been refinished.

Dimensions for each as shown:
W: 9 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 27.5 inches
Shade W: 14 inches
Shade D: 8 inches
Shade H: 10 inches

Condition: Excellent - Brass has been polished and lacquered. They have been rewired with new sockets and silk cords with line switches. Bases newly refinished.

$7,500 for the pair

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categories LIGHTING
tags table lamp pairs 3

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Chest of Drawers with Etched Brass Pulls 1950s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Superbly crafted tall chest of drawers model M603 in mahogany with tapering legs and etched brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American 1950's (signed "CHARAK MODERN” on inside of drawer). The restrained elegance of this piece is classic Parzinger. Refinished by Lobel Modern.

W: 38 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 50 inches

Condition: Excellent - Piece has been professionally refinished by Lobel Modern.

$12,000

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categories CASE PIECES
tags TOMMIPARZINGER3, CHESTS OF DRAWERS

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important 4 Door "Chinois Cabinet" 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and important 4 door "Chinois Cabinet" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with beautiful and subtle hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on the front left door). The interior is lacquered red and the shelves are trimmed in patinated bronze. A drawer on the left side of the interior is beautifully finished as only the LaVernes could do. This piece is a Shown in the environmental photo with an extremely rare LaVerne mirror.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this cabinet is shown on page 77 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. It is shown in the original advertisement from the 1980’s which states, “Hand sculptured in bronze and pewter, a cabinet inspired by French and Oriental love of nature. Whimsical scenes of birds, fishermen and flowers, enhanced by enamels. Buried in earth to achieve patinas of subtle beauty. A masterpiece of detail and simplicity - Signed - Philip and Kelvin LaVerne.”

W: 60 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 31.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories CASE PIECES
tags Laverne 6, sold case pieces 6

Philip and Kelvin Laverne Rare "Kuan Mirror" in Bronze and Pewter 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare “Kuan Mirror” with interlocking cirlcle motif in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on top with original gallery label on back). This pattern is meant to evoke something from the past. Mirrors by the LaVernes are rare. This is a superb example of the LaVernes’ artisanship and devotion to their craft.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this mirror is shown on page 80 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption below reads, “ The KUAN mirror with its interlocking circles pattern was created in the 1960s…the intricate Kuan motif…is meant to evoke Chinoiserie decor from the 18th century”

W: 30 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 40 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories BED / MIRRORS
tags Laverne 6, Sold Beds / Mirrors 3

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Tao Shelf" Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Large 2-tier "Tao Shelf" table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted colorful enamels on top by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on top). The condition and coloration are superb. This is a wonderful example of the artisanship of Philip & 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 table is shown on page 58 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “Another variation of the TAO series is the TAO SHELF table that dates from the 1960s. The top is engraved with colors while the lower shelf showcases the LaVerne patina.”

Diam: 35.5 inches
H: 22 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 6, sold tables 16

Vladimir Kagan Rare Iconic Set of 4 Sculpted Walnut Dining/Game Chairs 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Set of 4 iconic and rare dining/game chairs model 175A in sculpted walnut with upholstered seats and backs by Vladimir Kagan, American 1950's. These stunning chairs have been refinished and newly upholstered in light blue velvet. They are extremely comfortable.

Reference:
The Complete Kagan, Vladimir Kagan, A Lifetime of Avant-Garde Design with forward by Tom Ford published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2004, this model is shown on pages 89, 106, 107, and 113. It is shown in the original catalog on page 265.

W: 18 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent - these have been newly refinished and reupholstered in blue velvet by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

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categories SEATING
tags VLADIMIRKAGAN2, sold seating12

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important Large "Waves Mirror" 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and important large "Waves Mirror" in intricately engraved patinated bronze and pewter with hand painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “P.K. LaVerne” on top and bottom of frame). This mirror retains the original LaVerne gallery label on the back. This scale of this mirror makes it truly impressive. Philip & Kelvin LaVerne were often inspired by nature. This superb mirror exemplifies the time consuming hand-crafting that each piece required: engraving, patinating and then hand-painting. It’s a testament to their devotion to the finest artisanship.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this mirror is shown on page 132 in the section titled The Abstract Series. Below the mirror is a discussion of this work by Kelvin LaVerne.

W: 36 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 48 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories BED / MIRRORS
tags Laverne 6, Sold Beds / Mirrors 3

Karl Springer Set Of 4 Exceptional "Regency Arm Chairs" 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Set of 4 "Regency Armchairs" in polished stainless steel with gold tinted brass back elements and black leather seats by Karl Springer, American 1980’s. The craftsmanship of this set of Regency Armchairs is off the charts. Considered one of Springer’s best chair designs, they are very chic. These are perfect as dining or game chairs.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “seating”, page 1 shows this model chair with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD REGENCY ARMCHAIR (page) 1”.

W: 21 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 33 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Arm H: 26 inches

Condition: Very good - few small scratches in steel consistent with age and light use; some age and patina to black leather seats.

SOLD

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categories SEATING
tags KARLSPRINGER16, sold seating12

Tommi Parzinger Attributed Elegant 10 Arm Chandelier with Crystals 1950s

Evan Lobel

Magnificent ten arm chandelier in brass and black enamel with extensive decoration with strings of  crystals attributed to Tommi Parzinger, American 1950's.  This came from a home on Long Island that was decorated by Tommi Parzinger. This chandelier is very chic.

 
Diam: 35 inches
H: 36 inches overall
H: 28 inches body only
Can customize drop to spec.

Condition: Excellent

$18,000

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categories LIGHTING
tags CHANDELIERS / PENDANTS, TOMMIPARZINGER3

Maitland Smith Exceptional Lidded Box in Tessellated Fossilized Coral 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Large beautifully crafted hinged box in tessellated fossilized coral with brass inlays around top by Maitland Smith, The Phillippines 1980's. Interior is wood. This box would be a beautiful accent in any interior.

W: 14.25 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 6.25 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories OTHER ITEMS
tags Sold Other Items 3

Roy Hamilton Rare and Important 29 Piece Dish Set 1970s (signed and stamped) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Rare and important 29 piece studio made set of ceramic plates, serving pieces, and cups by Roy Hamilton, American 1980's (signed and stamped on every piece).  It is rare to find such a large service by Roy Hamilton.

In a NEW YORK TIMES article from 1988 Albert Hadley commented: “In ceramics, the work of Roy Hamilton is certainly expressive of our time, with clean, imaginative shapes and interesting finishes. These objects reflect an appreciation and understanding of quality crafted objects. The classic, quiet things will endure.”

Large Serving Bowl
Diam: 16.5 inches / H: 8.5 inches
Large Serving Dish
Diam: 16.5 inches / H: 2.5 inches
11 Plates
Diam: 11.5 inches / 1 inch
12 Cups
W: 5 inches / D: 3.5 inches / H: 3.5 inches
2 Milk Servers
W: 5.5 inches / D: 3.5 inches / H: 3.5 inches
Sugar Bowl and Lid
Diam: 4.5 inches / H: 4.5 inches

Condition: Excellent / except for 2 pieces: large serving dish has a hairline crack which is stable and 1 plate has a repaired crack.

SOLD

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categories OTHER ITEMS, ART
tags Sold Other Items 3, sold Art 8

Saarinen Tulip Style Dining/Game Table with Custom Polished Marble Top 1990s

Evan Lobel

Saarinen Tulip style dining/game table with molded and lacquered steel base with custom polished marble top, Italian 1990's. The figured marble top is stunning.

Diam: 41.5 inches
H: 29 inches
Diam of Base: 22 inches

Condition: Very good - Faint yellow ring on tabletop.

$8,500

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categories TABLES
tags DINING / GAME 2

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Bronze "Chrysanthemum" Coffee Table 1970s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Rare “Chrysanthemum” coffee table, hand-brazed in patinated bronze with a glass top, is by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American 1970's (signed "Philip Kelvin Laverne" on side of base). There is a lot of thought and intention that went into the design of this beautiful and rare sculpture table (see below).

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 207 in the section titled The Brazed Series. The caption reads, “ The CHRYSANTHEMUM coffee table, which incorporates the Chinese character for longevity that looks like a flower, in hand-brazed patinated bronze with a glass top, was created in the 1970s. The Chinese flower of longevity is the Chrysanthemum. The character for longevity is shown three times, and three is considered a lucky number in Chinese culture.”

Overall Dimensions:
Diam: 36 inches
H: 17 inches

Dimensions of base:
Diam: 25.5 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

$25,000

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categories TABLES
tags COFFEE6, Laverne 7

Pair of Free Form Coffee Tables in Polished Stainless Steel with Black Glass Tops 1980s

Evan Lobel

Stunning Free Form Coffee Tables in mirror polished stainless steel with inset black glass tops in the style of Karl Springer, custom design, American 1980's. These tables are beautifully made and very chic. The stainless steel is polished and is completely reflective like a mirror. New black glass tops fabricated by Lobel Modern.

Dimensions:

Large:
W: 50 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 17 inches

Small:
W: 26 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent - new glass tops fabricated by Lobel Modern. Bases have been professionally polished.

$25,000 for the pair

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categories TABLES
tags COFFEE5, KARLSPRINGER16

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

Evan Lobel

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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categories SEATING
tags TOMMIPARZINGER3, sold seating12

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

Evan Lobel

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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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categories TABLES
tags SERVING

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

Evan Lobel

"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

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categories ART
tags Laverne 7, SCULPTURES 4, paintings / prints 3

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

Evan Lobel

"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

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categories ART
tags Laverne 7, SCULPTURES 4, paintings / prints 3

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

Evan Lobel

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

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categories LIGHTING
tags CHANDELIERS / PENDANTS

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

Evan Lobel

"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

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categories ART
tags Laverne 7, SCULPTURES 4, paintings / prints 3