Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Stunning "Shang Ti" Side Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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"Shang Ti" side table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed on top “Philip & Kelvin LaVerne“). This work is visually stunning -a still life motif with vase and flowers. The rich blue enamels against the patinated bronze is superb.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, A Shang Ti table is shown on page 66 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The 1960s Shang Ti table is one of two models. This one, with its beautiful floral motif, was enhanced with the use of enamel cloisonne. The legs were sculptured to resemble bamboo in the Chippendale style.”

Diam: 18 inches
H: 19.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: endtable258

Pair of Sculptural Lucite Swivel Stools 1970s - SOLD

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Pair of sculptural swiveling lucite bar stools with splayed legs by Hill Manufacturing, American 1970's. Newly upholstered in brown faux leather by Lobel Modern.

W: 17 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 45.5 inches
Seat H: 30 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: barstools19

Karl Springer "Coffee Table with Sculpture Leg" in Polished Chrome 1980s (Signed) - SOLD

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Impressive "Coffee Table with Sculpture Leg" with legs in polished chrome and thick glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's (impressed “Karl Springer” signature on leg). This is an iconic Karl Springer design with superb craftsmanship.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 1 is a picture of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD 8” DIAMETER, COFFEE TABLE WITH SCULPTURE LEG (page) 1”.

Overall Dimensions as shown:
W: 50 inches
D: 50 inches
H: 17 inches
18 inches high to tops of legs

Glass Dimensions:
W: 46 inches
D: 46 inches

Condition: Excellent - Metal has been professionally cleaned and polished. Few light scratches in chrome and glass.

SOLD

ref: coffeetable442

Karl Springer Pair of JMF Chairs in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s - SOLD

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Pair of "JMF Chairs" in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. These chairs are meticulously crafted. 

Reference
Karl Springer catalog, red binder, section “seating”, page 4 titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. CHAIR, HARD OR UPHOLSTERED SEAT (page) 4”, published 1980’s  

Dimensions for Each
W: 18 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 19 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: chairs9

Large Hand Painted Ceramic Ram 1950s (signed) - SOLD

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Large hand painted and glazed ceramic ram, Italy 1950's (signed "243 G Italy"). Don’t feel Sheepish. Ewe will really love this incredible accent piece!

W: 30 inches
D: 12 inches
H: 23 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sculpture134

Aldo Nason Hand-Blown Glass "Yokohama Vase" 1960s

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Hand-blown glass vase, amethyst with murrhines, zanfirico and gold foil, by Aldo Nason for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1960's. The Yokohama Series is one of the most beautiful of the 1960’s.

Reference:
20th Century Murano Glass: From Craft to Design by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 1996, this model with a different green glass is shown on page 179 as “A. VE. M , ALDO NASON, YOKOHAMA.”

Provenance: Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

Diam: 6 inches
H: 10 inches

Condition: Excellent

$8,500

Ref: nason7

Anzolo Fuga Large Hand-Blown "Murrine Incatenate" Glass Vase 1960

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Hand-blown glass vase from the Murrine Incatenate Series with red and green murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1960. The soft blue glass of the vase is stunning with the colorful murrhines and yellow rod.

Literature: 
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "MURRINE INCATENATE 1959-60,” page 122, describes this series, and shows many similar examples on pages 123-160.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

Diam: 11 inches
H: 7.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$8,500

Ref: fuga123

Karl Springer J.M.F. Pedestal in Tessellated Pen Shell 1980s - SOLD

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“J.M.F. Pedestal” in tessellated pen shell with brass edge design by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The dynamic form and craftsmanship of this pedestal are absolutely superb.

W: 17 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 36.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: pedestal31

Karl Springer Pair of "Onassis Chairs" in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s - SOLD

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Pair of beautifully crafted and iconic “Onassis Chairs” in lacquered goatskin with upholstered seats by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Seats newly upholstered by Lobel Modern. Chairs have been cleaned and polished. The artisanship of Springer’s pieces is absolutely superb.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “Seating” on page 7 there is a photo of this model with the title “Onassis Chair”.

Dimensions:
W: 24 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 30 inches
Seat H: 18.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: armchairs33

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Chest Of Drawers with Brass Pulls 1940s (Signed)

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Chest of drawers model TP104 in dark brown mahogany with brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American 1940's (signed "Charak Modern" in drawer). The dark brown grain can be seen through the finish. This beautiful chest of drawers has been refinished by Lobel Modern. Pulls have been replated, polished and lacquered.

Reference:
Charak Modern 1940’s catalog, Folio No 6-Modern, there is a catalog sheet with a photograph of this chest of drawers with the description: “CHARAK MODERN TP 104 DOUBLE DRESSER…”

W: 68 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 33 inches

Condition: Excellent - refinished by Lobel Modern. Pulls have been replated, polished and lacquered.

$15,000

Ref: chestofdrawers183

Karl Springer Iconic "Free Form Table" in Polished Stainless Steel 1980s - SOLD

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Iconic "Free Form Table", kidney shaped in seamlessly welded polished stainless steel on recessed castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This table is the epitome of superb craftsmanship. It can be used as either a coffee table or side table. Professionally cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern.

Reference
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “coffee, end tables and bar carts”, section “H”, page 4, top of page reads “KARL SPRINGER LTD FREE FORM COFFEE TABLES 4” and shows an image of this model.

W: 34 inches                
D: 27 inches                
H: 22.5 inches                 

Condition: Excellent - this table has been professionally cleaned and polished.

SOLD

ref: coffeetable567

Vladimir Kagan Tufted "Crescent Swivel Chair" with Chrome Base 1984 - SOLD

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Tufted "Crescent Swivel Chair" model 7655 with channeled back, chrome base concealing hidden castors by Vladimir Kagan, American 1984. Besides being very chic, this chair is extremely comfortable. Newly upholstered in a beautiful fabric by Lobel Modern.

Reference:
Vladimir Kagan Catalog 1979-80, published in 1979, shows this model with the description: “Luxuriously large lounge chair has unique back pillow channels of polyfoam and dacron. Tight seat of polyfoam and dacron over rubber webbing. Mirror chrome swivel base with concealed castors.”

Dimensions:

H: 30 inches
SH: 16 inches
W: 32 inches
D: 36 inches

Condition: Excellent- Newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern

SOLD

Ref: loungechair90

Karl Springer Wall Hanging "Bullseye Mirror" in Black and Gold Lacquer 1980s - SOLD

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"Double Bullseye" wall hanging mirror in black and gold lacquer by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The mirror is beveled.

Diam: 44 inches
Depth: 3 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: mirror257

Karl Springer Large "Saturn Mirror" with Bronze Outer Glass Ring 1980s

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Large hand-crafted "Saturn Mirror" with large beveled panels, outside arced mirrors in bronze glass, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This mirror was typically done with regular mirror panels. This is a rare variation.

Reference:
KARL SPRINGER LTD Red Binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “mirrors”, page 2 shows this model mirror, top of page reads “KARL SPRINGER LTD “SATURN” MIRROR (page) 2”.

Diam: 48 inches
D: 1 inch

Condition: Excellent

$8,500

Ref: mirror318

Karl Springer Set Of 3 Iconic Brass and Chrome Candle Holders 1984

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Set of 3 iconic candle holders in gold tinted brass with chrome accents by Karl Springer, American 1984. These, like all Karl Springer pieces, are beautifully made. They have been completely restored - replated and lacquered. They are in like-new condition.

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

Diam: 7.5 inches
Small H: 13 inches / 18 inches with candle
Big H: 16 inches / 21 inches with candle

Condition: Excellent - completely restored - replated and lacquered. They are in like-new condition.

$7,500 for the set

Ref: accessory244

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Blue Angel" Painted on Bronze and Pewter 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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Stunning female nude "Blue Angel" on patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” in bottom right corner). This work retains the original Seymour Gallery label on the back which where the LaVernes showed their finest artworks. The enamel cloisonne gives great depth to the colors.

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 251 in the section titled THE PAINTINGS. The caption reads, “The 1970s BLUE ANGEL is a work in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne.”

W: 25 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 25 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: painting170

Karl Springer "Art Moderne Game Table" in Gunmetal with Shagreen Top 1970s

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Stunning "Art Moderne Game Table" in polished gunmetal with polished chrome accents and tessellated pale plum shagreen top by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This table is a wonderful example of the superb craftsmanship married to the finest materials that made Karl Springer famous. The Art Moderne Series was only in production for a short time.

W: 38 inches
D: 38 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent - completely restored. Metal has been professionally polished and lacquered. Shagreen has been cleaned and lacquered.

$25,000

Reference: gametable86

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Odyssey Cabinet" 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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Very rare and important "Odyssey Cabinet" with ancient Greek motif in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960’s (signed “Kelvin Philip LaVerne” on front of door). Interior has a speckled green lacquer. Drawer and shelf fronts trimmed in bronze. Every element of this cabinet is magnificent. On the left door, there is an artist sketching on the steps of the Parthenon. Kelvin LaVerne explained to Evan Lobel that he drew himself into the scene. Only a few of these were made according to Kelvin, making them extremely rare. A superb work 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 cabinet is shown on pages 96-97 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “This magnificent ODYSSEY cabinet was created in the 1960s.” There is an in-depth description of the ODYSSEY by Kelvin LaVerne in the introduction to the book.

W: 59 inches
D: 15.5 inches
H: 36 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: credenza125

Karl Springer Rare and Stunning Large "Coromandel Screen" 1978 - SOLD

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Rare and exceptional large 6 panel "Coromandel Screen", hand carved and hand-decorated on the front with black and red lacquer and antiqued gold and silver leaf by Karl Springer, American 1978. The back is lacquered black and the fittings are bronze. This screen is a tour de force of design - extremely difficult and time consuming to fabricate, only a few were made. The craftsmanship is off the charts. This is truly a work of art.

Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog, published in the 1980’s, page showing this model is titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD SIX PANEL COROMANDEL SCREEN”

Dimensions:
W for each panel: 18 inches
W (Total without folding): 108 inches
W as shown: 87.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 94 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: screen23

Karl Springer "Classic Parsons Side Tables" in Lacquered Linen early 2003 - SOLD

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"Classic Parsons Side Tables" in beige/sand lacquered linen with brass sabots by Karl Springer LTD, American early-2003 (signed on bottom). Beautifully crafted with clean lines, these tables are timeless.

D: 20 inches
W: 30 inches
H: 22 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: endtables88