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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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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Unique Sculpture Dining/Game Table with Glass Top 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Sculpture dining/game table with hand-welded pewter base finished in bronze tones with negative space and thick glass top by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed on top “PK LaVerne”). This is a unique sculpture which can take a larger glass top. We can customize for you. It’s a magnificent sculpture by the LaVernes.

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 187 in the section The Brazed Series. The caption reads, “This 1970s work is a unique hand-brazed sculpture incorporating negative space finished in bronze tones with a glass top.”

Dimensions as shown with glass:
Diam: 48 inches
H: 28.5 inches

Base:
Diam: 21 inches
H: 27.5 inches

Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: diningtable205

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categories TABLES, ART
tags Laverne 7, sold Art 8, sold tables 18

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Unique Collage "Hellenic Memories" 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Large wall-hanging framed collage “Hellenic Memories” in patinated and engraved metals with hand-painted enamels with partial figural elements by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “Philip & Kelvin LaVerne”). There are partial Greek figures engraved on both the left and right sides of this work. This work is unique.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this painting is shown in the section The Paintings on pages 246. The caption reads, “HELLENIC MEMORIES, a unique collage in patinated and engraved bronze, copper and pewter, was created in the 1970s…Kelvin LaVerne commented: “We wanted to evoke the feeling of an archeological find, a piece of something perhaps broken and shaped by time, capturing time past: history.”

Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne.

W: 40.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 46.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: painting163

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categories ART
tags Laverne 4, sold Art 8

Karl Springer End Table in Lacquered Linen on Castors ca. 2005 (signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

2-Tier Telephone Table style end table with raised molded edge in chocolate brown lacquered linen by Karl Springer LTD, American ca 2005 (signed “Karl Springer” on bottom). This table would make a beautiful addition to any room with its superb craftsmanship.

W: 28 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 22 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: endtable237

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER9, sold tables 18

Karl Springer Pair of Table Lamps In Bronze With Black Cobra ca 1972 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Pair of meticulously crafted table lamps with black cobra on all sides with bronze fittings and bone accents on tops by Karl Springer, American ca 1972. Springer was a master at  using the most exotic materials to make his pieces unique works of art.

W: 5 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 28.5 inches

Shade Diam: 15 inches
Shade H: 10.5 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: tablelamps381

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categories LIGHTING
tags KARLSPRINGER4, sold lighting 11

Karl Springer "Bristol Coffee Table" with Shagreen Top and Bone Inlays 1989 (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare "Bristol Coffee Table" in white leather with inset shagreen on top with bone inlays by Karl Springer, American 1989 (signed and dated with leather label on bottom). This table perfectly exemplifies the superb craftsmanship that defines Karl Springer. This table has been completely restored - leather has been relacquered and shagreen has been professionally cleaned.

W: 44 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent, Leather has been relacquered and Shagreen has been professionally cleaned.

SOLD

Ref: coffeetable554

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER10, sold tables 18

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Generation" Sculpture 1970s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Rare and important sculpture "Generation" with cast bronze figures and table top in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1970’s (signed, “Phillip K. Laverne” on table top.) Retains original showroom label with the title, “Admiration” - this was the original title of this work and the LaVernes decided that Generation was a better descriptive title so they changed it. There is support under the table top so that this piece can also serve as a coffee table or bench. The pieces from the Cast Series are among the LaVernes’ most important.

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 150-151 in the section The Cast Series. The caption reads, “The 1970s GENERATION is a bronze sculpture with a tabletop in patinated bronze and pewter with engraving and enamel cloisonne. Kelvin LaVerne notes on this work: “ The two children supporting the top symbolize the next generation, as well as every man and woman, the child we have been. The cat represents the family pet. Although freestanding, Philip designed a very unique sculptured top and platform for the piece, to create a more contemporary version as well as uniting the figures visually. ”


W: 70 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 36 inches
Table H: 18.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$48,000

ref: sculpture207

 

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categories TABLES, SEATING, ART
tags BENCHES, COFFEE7, Laverne 7, SCULPTURES 4

Karl Springer "Free Form Coffee Table" in Tessellated Travertine 1980s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Beautifully crafted large "Free Form Coffee Table" in tessellated travertine with brass trim at bottom by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on bottom with label which reads "Karl Springer”). The artisanship and materials of this Free Form are superb. Very few were made in tessellated travertine.

Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog, published in the 1980’s, in the section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, this model is shown on page 4, titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD FREE FORM COFFEE TABLES (page) 4”

W: 52.5 inches                
D: 39 inches                
H: 18 inches                 

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

SOLD

ref: coffeetable562

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER12, sold tables 18

Karl Springer Chair in Polished Chrome and Brass 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Chair, beautifully crafted in polished brass and chrome with upholstered seat and back, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Metal has been professionally polished and lacquered and chair has been newly reupholstered in gray ultrasuede by Lobel Modern. The craftsmanship of this chair is superb and it is very comfortable. This is a folding chair in case you need a chair that stores easily.

Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive has a photo from the Karl Springer LTD showroom in NYC from the 1980’s which shows this model.

W: 19 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 31 inches
Seat H: 20 inches

Condition: Very Good - metal has been professionally polished and lacquered and chair has been newly reupholstered in gray ultrasuede by Lobel Modern. Few light scratches in metal.

SOLD

ref: chairs28

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categories SEATING
tags KARLSPRINGER16, sold seating 13

Karl Springer "Parsons Style Game Table" in Embossed Lizard 1986 (Signed and Dated) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Exceptional "Parsons Style Game Table" in gray embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1986 (signed and dated on bottom “Karl Springer 1986”). The craftsmanship of this table is superb. With its clean lines and beautiful color, this table is very elegant.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “game & backgammon tables”, page 3 shows the rectangular version of this table with a backgammon board with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PARSON STYLE BACKGAMMON TABLE (page) 3”.

W: 36 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly re-lacquered by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

ref: gametable87

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER13, sold tables 18

Karl Springer Exceptional Box Table In Leather 1976-1978

Evan Lobel

Exceptional Box Table with brown leather on the outside and inside by Karl Springer, American 1976-78. The bottom is covered in silk moiré. This was made as a prototype. The skin work, as with all Springer pieces, is superb.


Reference:
Purchased in 2024 from one of Karl Springer’s premier artisans.

Dimensions:
D: 20 inches
W: 20 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

$6,500

Ref: endtable266

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categories TABLES, OTHER ITEMS
tags KARLSPRINGER17, END / SIDE 6, BOXES1

Paul Evans Stunning 4 Door Credenza in Walnut Burl 1973 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

4 Door credenza with bi-fold doors in tessellated walnut burl with adjustable shelves in interior by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1973. This piece has felt lining on the interior of the right door and on the shelf, perfect for dishes or valuables. These Paul Evans pieces are all unique and works of art.

Reference:
Paul Evans Design & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, various pieces are shown in tessellated walnut burl, pages 117-123.

W: 72 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 32.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - this piece has been restored.

SOLD

ref: credenza113

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categories CASE PIECES
tags PAULEVANS2, sold case pieces 6

Karl Springer Elegant Pair of "Greek Column Table Lamps" in Solid Lucite 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of "Greek Column Table Lamps" in solid lucite with brass hardware by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The cords are embedded into the sides of the lamps so they are invisible when looking from the front. Lucite has been cleaned and polished. Brass has been newly polished and lacquered. They have been rewired. Springer was inspired by Classicism and these refined lamps would fit in any interior.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “lighting”, there is a photo of this model on page 5 with the title, “KARL SPRINGER LTD GREEK COLUMN TABLE LAMP (page) 5”.

W: 6 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 28 inches
Shade Diam: 13 inches
Shade H: 10 inches

Condition: Excellent- Lucite has been professionally cleaned, and polished. Brass has been newly polished and lacquered. These have been rewired.

SOLD

ref: tablelamps442

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categories LIGHTING
tags KARLSPRINGER13, sold lighting 11

Karl Springer Rare and Exceptional Large Sea Shell Mirror 1970s - Sold

Evan Lobel

Rare large and exceptional wall-hanging arc top mirror covered with sea shells arranged in a beautiful concentric pattern by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This piece is meticulously crafted and an early Springer design. The scale of this mirror is very impressive. There is a gentle curve to the arc top which give the mirror an extra dimension.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD small paper catalog published in the 1970s, section titled “mirrors”, this model is shown on page 77.

W: 37 inches
D: 4 inches
H: 61 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: mirror187

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categories BED / MIRRORS
tags KARLSPRINGER15, Sold Beds / Mirrors 3

Milo Baughman Sleeper-Sofa Loveseat with Chrome Base 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Sleeper-sofa loveseat with pull out bed and mattress with chrome base by Milo Baughman, American 1970's. Sleeper sofas from this period by designers like Milo Baughman are very rare. This is a brilliant way to have extra space for guests to sleep over. You would never know this loveseat conceals the bed and mattress. Mattress is new.

W: 68  inches
D: 37 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches
Mattress W: 44 inches
Mattress D: 70 inches

Condition: Excellent - newly reupholstered.

SOLD

ref: sleepersofa1

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categories SEATING
tags sold seating 13

Karl Springer Rare "Sculpture Reading Lamp" 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare "Sculpture Reading Lamp" in brushed stainless steel with two additional lights in feet, all lights with thick solid lucite covers, by Karl Springer, American 1980s. These floor lamps are rare and exceptional. This one has been newly rewired with foot switch by Lobel Modern. Metal and lucite have been cleaned and polished.

Dimensions:
W: 17 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 42 inches

Condition: Excellent - metal and lucite have been cleaned and polished.

SOLD

ref: floorlamp232

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categories LIGHTING
tags KARLSPRINGER17, sold lighting 11

Karl Springer Rare Dining Table in Embossed Leather and Lucite 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and early dining table with base and top covered in pie-cut 2-tone embossed leather with solid lucite supports by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This table has been completely restored. The bottom lacquer color is blue and the top lacquer color is white. The meticulous craftsmanship and superb materials are the hallmarks of Karl Springer’s designs.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD small paper catalog published in the 1970’s, this model is shown on page 35.

Diam of Top: 60 inches
Diam of Base: 25 inches
H: 30 inches

Condition: Excellent - Leather has been fully restored in original colors and lucite has been cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

ref: diningtable197

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER11, sold tables 18

Karl Springer Pair of Gray Lacquered Linen Bedside Tables 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair beautifully made elegant bedside tables in gray lacquered linen with thick glass tops by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These have been newly relacquered by Lobel Modern. A timeless design.

Dimensions of each:
W: 22 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 24 inches

SOLD

Condition:  Excellent - newly relacquered by Lobel Modern. Glides replaced with self closing.

Ref: nightstands128

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER11, sold tables 17

Karl Springer Prototype "Cathedral Table" in Leather 1976-1978

Evan Lobel

"Cathedral Table" with both base and top covered in contrasting leathers by Karl Springer, American 1976-78. This table was made as a prototype. The arch details are absolutely stunning.


Reference:
Purchased in 2024 from one of Karl Springer’s premier artisans.

Dimensions:
D: 18.5 inches
W: 16.5 inches
H: 21 inches

Condition: Excellent

$6,500

Ref: endtable264

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categories TABLES
tags END / SIDE 6, KARLSPRINGER17

Tommi Parzinger Elegant 6 Arm Chandelier in Brass with Crystal Beads 1950s

Evan Lobel

Beautifully crafted 6 arm chandelier model no 1 in brass with suspended crystal beads by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. Includes original shades. Brass has been professionally polished and lacquered. Newly rewired. This chandelier is the epitome of elegance.

Reference:
Parzinger Originals Inc paper catalog from the 1960’s has a drawing of this chandelier on the top right section of the lighting page with the model “#1” written below it.

Diam: 18 inches
H: 43 inches (can customize to spec)

Condition: Excellent - Brass has been polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern. Newly rewired. Original shades have minor discoloration and creases consistent with age.

$12,500

ref: chandelier250

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categories LIGHTING
tags TOMMIPARZINGER3, CHANDELIERS / PENDANTS

Karl Springer Large Art Deco Urn with Copper Leaf 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Large and exceptional Art Deco urn in bronze with applied copper leaf and blue enamel with disc feet by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The scale and opulent colors make this urn a stand out. It’s absolutely magnificent.

Reference:
LOBEL MODERN ARCHIVE, There is a photograph of a pair of these urns shown on a Bauhaus Dining Table in the Karl Springer showroom in the 1980s.

Diam: 15 inches
H: 25 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: accessory167

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categories ART
tags KARLSPRINGER17, sold Art 9