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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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Anzolo Fuga Vase with Vertical Rods 1955-56

Evan Lobel

Hand-blown vase with vertical rods by Anzolo Fuga for AVEM (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Murano Italy, 1955-6. The colorful rods interspersed among the white rods creates a very striking design.

Literature: 
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "VERTICAL RODS 1955-56", this model is shown on page 68.

AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, an archival photo of this model is shown at the top right corner of page 221. The original drawing for this piece is shown on page 314, bottom center.

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 1950’s and 60’s.

W: 6.5 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 12 inches

$10,000

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga60

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categories ART
tags ANZOLOFUGA1, GLASS3

Karl Springer Exceptional "Round Leg Lucite Bench" 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Beautifully made “Round Leg Lucite Bench” with polished chrome stretchers and upholstered seat by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Seat newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern. These benches were typically made in small sizes. This one is large and stunning.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, in the section titled “seating”, this model is shown on page 11, titled “KARL SPRINGER ROUND LEG LUCITE BENCH (page) 11”

W: 48.5 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent - Seat newly reupholstered in a luxurious new fabric by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

ref: bench158

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categories SEATING
tags KARLSPRINGER16, sold seating12

Karl Springer Mark II Brown Lizard Embossed Leather Coffee Table 1983 (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

"Mark II Coffee Table" in 2 tone brown embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1983 (label on the bottom reads "Karl Springer 1983"). This table showcases the superb artisanship which made Karl Springer famous.

Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive contains a photograph of this model coffee table in the Karl Springer NYC showroom in the 1980’s.

H: 16.5 inches
W: 37 inches
D: 26.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: coffeetable581

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER16, sold tables 17

Anzolo Fuga Vase with Glass Fragments, Rods and Murrhines 1960s

Evan Lobel

Exceptional handblown glass vase with glass fragments, rods and murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1960’s. The pieces with glass fragments are rare and were difficult to execute. This piece has white glass behind the color rods which makes it visually stunning.

Reference:  Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "GLASS FRAGMENTS, RODS, AND MURRINE 1958-1968", pages 113 through 118, a similar piece is shown on page 116.

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.

H: 12 inches
Diam: 7 inches

$12,000

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga89e

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categories ART
tags GLASS 5, ANZOLOFUGA 2

Anzolo Fuga Vase with Glass Fragments, Rods and Murrhines 1960s

Evan Lobel

Exceptional handblown glass vase with glass fragments, rods and murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1960’s. The pieces with glass fragments are rare and were difficult to execute. They are stunning.

Reference:  Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "GLASS FRAGMENTS, RODS, AND MURRINE 1958-1968", pages 113 through 118, a similar piece is shown on page 116.

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.

H: 11.5 inches
Diam: 8 inches

$12,000

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga89d

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categories ART
tags ANZOLOFUGA, GLASS 5

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Persephone Enslaved" Sculpture Coffee Table 1970s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Rare and Important “Persephone Enslaved” cast sculpture in patinated bronze with green patina and welded chain elements on a patinated bronze base with custom glass top by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American 1970's (signed “Philip K LaVerne” on base).  The LaVernes were often inspired by Greek mytholoday. The myth of Persephone was one of Kelvin’s favorites. Cast sculptures were only done for a few years in the early 1970’s as they were laborious and expensive to produce.

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 page 160 in the section titled The Cast Series. On the same page is an in depth discussion of this work by Kelvin LaVerne. This work is also discussed in the introduction to the book.

Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne.

W:  36 inches
D:  24 inches
H:  18 inches

Condition:  Excellent

$25,000

ref: coffeetable312

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 7, COFFEE6

Elegant Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Exceptional hand-painted porcelain table lamp with flowers, medallions and geometric decoration with brass base and custom fittings, China 1960's

Diam: 8 inches
H: 31 inches as shown (Height adjustable from 28 inches to 38 inches)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 12 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 11

Anzolo Fuga Exceptional Hand Blown Vase with Glass Fragments 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Hand-blown glass vase with glass fragments, rods with aventurine and murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1960’s.

Reference:
Literature:  Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "GLASS FRAGMENTS, RODS, ANDMURRINE 1958-1968", pages 113 through 118 show pieces done with the same technique.

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: 8 inches
H: 11 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: fuga104

 

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categories ART
tags sold Art 8, ANZOLOFUGA 2

Anzolo Fuga "Transennati" Vase With Unique Variation 1962 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Handblown "Transennati" (Barriers) vase, model 15116, with multicolor rods and murrhines designed by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, ca. 1962.

Reference:

Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press, section titled “Transennati”, a similar piece is illustrated on page 178. 

AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, Archival photos for this series with model numbers are shown on page 229, bottom..

Provenance: These pieces were purchased 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.

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga60

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categories ART
tags sold Art 8, ANZOLOFUGA 2

Milo Baughman Pair of Lounge Chairs with Polished Chrome Frames 1970s

Evan Lobel

Pair of clean line club chairs with wrap around polished chrome frames by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1970's. Newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern in gray ultrasuede. This is a chic and timeless Baughman design.

W: 30 inches
D: 32 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 17 inches

Condition:  Very good - Chairs have been fully reupholstered in ultrasuede and chrome has been professionally polished. Small scratches in chrome consistent with light use.

$12,000 for the pair

Ref: loungechairs179

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categories SEATING
tags LOUNGE / CLUB 2

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Exceptional "Imperial Palace Coffee Table" 1970s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Rare and exceptional "Imperial Palace Coffee Table" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter subtle hand-painted enamels and curved ends and sculptural base by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (with original gallery label on bottom). This works is considered one of their best with an Asian motif. The form and design of the top and base are simply superb.

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 72-73 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The IMPERIAL PALACE coffee table was created in the 1970s. The shape of the top is perfectly matched to the shape of the base. Because the sculptural form is the focal point of this design, the engraved top has only very subtle coloration.” It is shown with the original black and white ad.

W: 57 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

$30,000

ref: coffeetable586

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 7, COFFEE6

Barovier & Toso Stunning Monumental Hand-Blown Blue Glass Table Lamp 1950s

Evan Lobel

Monumental hand-blown glass table lamp, light blue with footed with channeled body, by Barovier & Toso, Murano Italy, 1950's. The scale of this hand-blown lamp is truly stunning. As is the color.

Diam: 9.25 inches
H: 56 inches
Shade Diam: 20 inches
Shade H: 18 inches

$6,500

Condition: Excellent

Ref: tablelamp242

 

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categories LIGHTING
tags TABLE LAMP SINGLE 4

Harvey Probber Rare Etched Pewter Top Coffee Table 1950s

Evan Lobel

Rare and exceptional coffee table No. 1322 with etched pewter top on a mahogany base by Harvey Probber, American 1950's. This coffee table was only in production for a short time; it is shown in the catalog from the 1950’s. The etched metal top was made by artist Arpad Rosti with whom Probber collaborated on several designs. The intricate pattern on the top is stunning.

This coffee table was part of the retrospective at the New York School of Interior Design: “Making Connections: Harvey Probber Furniture 1945-85” which opened February 20, 2020. Evan Lobel was Associate Curator.

W: 55 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 14 inches

Condition: Excellent - base has been refinished.

 $12,000

ref: coffeetable402

 

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categories TABLES
tags HARVEYPROBBER, COFFEE4

Fontana Arte 4 Light Glass and Brass Chandelier 1940s

Evan Lobel

4 light chandelier in brass and glass with beautifully enameled leaves on the arms attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy 1940's. This chandelier is extremely elegant. The details are exquisite.

W: 13 inches
D: 6.5 inches
H: 40 inches

$8,500

Condition: Excellent

Ref: chandelier204

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categories LIGHTING
tags CHANDELIERS / PENDANTS

Karl Springer Superbly Crafted End Table in Brass with Zebra Wood Top 1980s

Evan Lobel

"Triangular Leg Metal End Table" in mirror polished brass with double book matched zebra wood top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This table is meticulously crafted and is a fine example of Springer’s devotion to quality.

Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, sectional titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, page 19 titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD TRIANGULAR LEG METAL END TABLE” shows this model.

Dimensions:

W: 24 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 27.5 inches    

Condition: Very Good- few spots on brass base consistent with age.

$15,000

ref: endtable244

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categories TABLES
tags END / SIDE 5, KARLSPRINGER16

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Unique Side/Center/Dining Table 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Unique side/center/dining table titled "Surprise" in patinated hand-brazed bronze with inset pewter medallions, square form with concave sides engraved with green patina, by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on top “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne”). This is a unique work of art and it’s extremely impressive in person. This base can take a square or round glass top if you want to make it a dining table.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, Hand-brazed sculptures are discussed in the introduction and similar works are shown in the section titled The Brazed Series.

Provenance: Private Collection New Jersey

Dimensions of base:
W: 40 inches
D: 40 inches
H: 28 inches
Shown with 78 inch diameter top in photo.

Condition: Excellent

$55,000

ref: table31

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categories TABLES
tags CENTER, Laverne 7, DINING / GAME 2, END / SIDE 6

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Center/Game Table 1970s

Evan Lobel

Chic center / game table model 701 with tessellated birch wood top and polished chrome base by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1970's. The artisan tessellated top makes a beautiful pie-shape pattern. The chrome base is designed to make it look like the table top is floating.

Reference
Parzinger Originals Inc paper catalog published in the 1960’s shows a drawing of this table with the model “#701” written below.

Diam: 38 inches
H: 27 inches

Condition: Excellent

$12,000

ref: table24

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categories TABLES
tags DINING / GAME 2, CENTER

Naomi Feinberg "Fractured Planet" Sculpture in Italian Red Levanto 1960s

Evan Lobel

Extraordinary hand carved “Fractured Planet” sculpture in Italian Red Levanto marble on an ebonized wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1960’s.

Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculptor who worked primarily in stone. She began sculpting in the 1940’s and became affiliated with artist group Studio 725 which was a consortium of woman artists working in Union Square NYC. She studied sculpture with Philip Darling, Jose De Creeft, and Lorrie Goulet at the New School, the Museum of Modern Art, the Art Students League, and the School of Visual Arts A relative late comer to the art world, Naomi Feinberg emerged as highly accomplished, multi-faceted artist who juggled architectural coherence with a preoccupation with the human form, to create works that are both experimental and primitive.

Provenance:  The personal collection of the artist and then her family after her death.  This piece is part of the Lobel Modern's exhibition:  Naomi Feinberg:  A Woman Sculpting in a Man's World currently on exhibition in our Exhibit Gallery across the hall from our showroom.

W: 13 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 14 inches

Condition: Excellent

$7,500

ref: sculpture123

 

 

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categories ART
tags NAOMI FEINBERG, SCULPTURES 4

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Special Madame Pompadour" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

"Special Madame Pompadour", a coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American 1960's (signed on top “Philip Kelvin Laverne”). The coloration of this table is exquisite. Has the original gallery labeling on the bottom. It’s a gem. The enamel cloisonne enhances the depth of the colors.

Reference:
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Sculpture III catalog published in the 1970’s on page 20 there is a photo of this table on the right and the description in the back reads, “Recreating the splendor of 18th century France, enamel cloisonne heightens motifs of flowers, birds, and beasts. Allegorical trophies representing the Arts and the Sciences form additional designs. The hand formed bronze base is decorated with cast bronze leaves.”

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

Condition: Excellent

$15,000

ref: coffeetable314

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categories TABLES
tags COFFEE6, Laverne 7

Pair of Pyramidal Pedestals in Black Lacquered Linen 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Pair of Pyramidal pedestals in black lacquered linen, custom design, American 1970's.

W: 16 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 45 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories TABLES
tags sold tables 17