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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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Jansen Floor Lamp in Black Nickel with Engraved Brass Accents 1930s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Rare elegant floor lamp in black nickel with engraved brass accents by Jansen, France 1930's (engraved “Jansen 9 Rue Royale” on bottom). The lamp has three lights - 2 on the sides and one facing upwards. There are 2 switches - one is for the side lights and the other is for the up light. The floor lamp, like all Jansen pieces, is beautifully made. Metal has been restored and newly rewired with silk cord.

Dimensions:
H: 64 inches
Diam: 10 inches
Shade H: 12 inches
Shade Diam: 22 inches

Condition: Excellent - Metal has been restored and newly rewired with silk cord.

$9,500

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categories LIGHTING
tags FLOOR LAMPS

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Elegant Chest of Drawers with Silver Plate Accents 1950s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Elegant chest of drawers model no 5003 in walnut with spear pulls with tips in polished silver plate by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's (Label in drawer reads, “Widdicomb designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings”). The front of the cabinet takes an appealing curved form. The craftsmanship of this chest is superb. This chest has been newly refinished.

Reference:
Widdicomb fold out paper catalog from the 1950’s, there is a drawing of this model with the caption “5003 Drawer Unit (W)” with “W” meaning walnut. In the center of the foldout is a full page color photograph of this model used in a bedroom scene, with a description noting the images were taken from House Beautiful magazine.


Dimensions:
W: 67 inches
D: 21.5 inches
H: 30 inches


Condition: Excellent -Newly refinished.

$12,000

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categories CASE PIECES
tags CHESTS OF DRAWERS

Karl Springer "J.M.F. Chair" in Embossed Lizard Leather 1982 (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Elegant "JMF Chair" covered in pale celadon embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1982 (signed, “Karl Springer 1982” on leather label on bottom).

Reference: Karl Springer red binder catalog, 1980’s, seating section, a full page photo of 2 chairs stating at top: “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. CHAIR, HARD OR UPHOLSTERED SEAT 4(page number)”

Dimensions:
W: 18 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 36 inches
Seat H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories SEATING
tags KARLSPRINGER9, sold seating 13

Tommi Parzinger Set of 10 Elegant Dining Chairs with Decorative Backs 1950s - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Set of 10 elegant dining chairs models 109 & 109A in mahogany with signature fabric wrap around frame elements and upholstered seats and back cushions by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950’s. These are upholstered in stunning blue velvet with crisscrossing back design and iconic tapering legs. These are extremely refined. Newly refinished.

Reference:
Parzinger Originals Inc paper catalog from the 1960’s has a drawing of these chairs on the right side of the forth row of a page of seating models with the models “#109” and “#109A” written below.

Dimensions for each:
W: 20 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 34 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Arm height of two armchairs: 24 inches

Condition: Excellent - newly refinished.

$20,000 for the set of 10

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categories SEATING
tags DINING CHAIRS 2, TOMMIPARZINGER3

Roberto Estevez Exquisite Bull Sculpture with Sea Shells 1980s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Exquisite unique sculpture of a stylized bull composed of sea shells with etched brass elements and an ebonized base by Roberto Estevez, American 1980's (signed “ESTEVEZ” on plaque on base). The use of sea shells to compose parts of the bull is nothing short of genius.

Roberto Estevez was a superbly talented jewelry designer and sculptor. He designed jewelry for Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels as well as Tiffany. Roberto Estevez was Karl Springer’s life partner until his death in the 1980s. Estevez’s sophisticated and elegant designs in beautiful and often exotic materials fit in perfectly with Karl’s own aesthetic and many of Roberto’s sculptures were sold through Karl Springer’s showrooms. His ingenious animal sculptures are considered some of his best work.

W: 12.5 inches
D: 3.5 inches
H: 9 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories ART
tags sold Art 9

Large Artisan Table Lamp with Hand-Painted Bird Motif 1960s

Evan Lobel

Large artisan table lamp in translucent glass with hand-painted bird motif in gold and black with ebonized wood base and top and brass hardware, American 1960's. The scale and artistic design make this lamp a standout. Ebonized base and top have been newly re-lacquered. Brass has been polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with new sockets and silk cord.

Dimensions:
W: 9 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 36 inches
Shade Diam: 15.5 inches
Shade H: 11 inches

Condition: Excellent - Ebonized base and top have been newly re-lacquered. Brass has been polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with new sockets and silk cord.

$5,500

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categories LIGHTING
tags TABLE LAMP SINGLE 4

Pair of Elegant Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Brass Sabots 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Pair of elegant lounge chairs, ebonized wrap-around frames with new upholstery and brass sabots, by Roberto and Mito Block, Mexico, 1950's. French-born brothers Roberto and Mito Block worked in Mexico City from the 1930’s through the 1970’s. Their work was sold out of their Mexico City showroom, Rob Block & Cia, and featured their restrained modern interpretations of classical forms.

W: 25.5 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 36.5 inches
Seat H: 19 inches

Condition: Excellent - refinished and reupholstered.

SOLD

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categories SEATING
tags sold seating13, sold seating 13

John Dickinson Rare and Important "Bone Cigarette Table" 1977

Evan Lobel

Rare and important "Bone Cigarette Table" in lacquered hand-carved wood with exquisite detailing by John Dickinson, American 1977. The lacquer is in the original matte bone color. The craftsmanship of this table is extraordinary. As is true of all John Dickinson pieces, this table could not be more stylish.

Reference:
This model table is in the permanent collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, acquired in 1979. It can be viewed in their collection here.

Dimensions:
Diam: 21 inches
H: 20 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly relacquered by Lobel Modern.

$18,000

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categories TABLES
tags dickinson, END / SIDE 6, OCCASIONAL

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Rare Pair of Elegant Benches with Gently Curving Legs 1950s

Evan Lobel

Pair of rare and elegant benches in walnut with iconic curved legs and upholstered seats by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's. These benches are the epidemy of refined. Bases have been newly refinished by Lobel Modern. Seats have been reupholstered in a magnificent boucle by Lobel Modern.

Dimensions for each:
W: 19 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 19.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - Bases have been refinished and seats have been newly upholstered by Lobel Modern.

$8,500 for the pair

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categories SEATING
tags BENCHES

Anzolo Fuga Rare and Important Large Hand-Blown Glass Bird Sculpture Ca. 1957

Evan Lobel

Rare and important hand-blown glass bird on a branch with wings open, model 13884, by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy c. 1957. The work is done with sommerso technique and the colors and execution of the wings are nothing short of extraordinary. It retains the original AVEM paper stickers. This is a Fuga masterpiece.

Reference:
AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnoldsche 2020, this piece is on page 111; on page 110 is a black and white photograph of this piece when it was first executed from the AVEM Archives. The caption reads, “Anzolo Fuga, Uccello su ramo, ali aperti, c.1957, model 13884, H. 45cm. AVEM factory archives, Murano (IT).”

Diam: 5 inches
H: 19 inches

Condition: Excellent

$18,000

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categories ART
tags ANZOLOFUGA 2, SCULPTURES 4, GLASS 5, DECORATIVE ARTS/OBJECTS

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "The Untrammeled Mood of the Artist at Work" Pewter Wall Sculpture 1960s

Evan Lobel

"The Untrammeled Mood of the Artist at Work", a rare figural wall sculpture 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 set in a painter’s studio in both solid bronze or pewter in the 1960’s. These hung in the original LaVerne Gallery. This is a rare collectors work of art and includes the original gallery label.

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 174-175 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.”

W: 11 inches
D: 0.5 inches
H: 15 inches

Condition: Excellent

$9,500

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categories ART
tags SCULPTURES 4, paintings / prints 3, Laverne 8

Hand-Carved Wood Bamileke Figural Side Table/Stool 1960s

Evan Lobel

Beautifully hand-carved figural wood side table or stool by the Bamileke, Cameroon Africa, 1960's. The craftsmanship is exquisite and the table is very stylish.

Provenance: Private Collection New York


Dimensions:
Diam: 17 inches
H: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent

$3,500

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categories SEATING, TABLES
tags END / SIDE 6, STOOLS

Karl Springer Rare Backgammon/Games Table in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and exceptional "Parsons Style Backgammon Table" in lacquered goatskin with brass trim, backgammon board with inset gray and ox blood leather points, with flip up storage compartments and original game pieces and cups by Karl Springer, American 1970s. On the underside of the top which covers the backgammon table is a checker/chess board. Very few of these tables were made in lacquered goatskin. It is superbly crafted and very luxurious.

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

W (Closed): 50 inches
W (with trays extended): 66 inches
D: 25 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER15, sold tables 18

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Large "Tower of Babel" Engraved Painting 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Large "Tower of Babel" painting in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne and bamboo motif frame by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1960's (signed “Phillip. Kelvin LaVerne” on front). Large engraved paintings by the LaVernes are captivating. The color and depth of the enamel cloisonne is stunning.

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 91 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “TOWER OF BABEL plaque, top right, a group of brilliantly clothed figures in costumes of enamel cloisonne engaging in a popular sport with a bronze frame sculptured to resemble bamboo.”

W: 34 inches
H: 36 inches
D: 1.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$18,000

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categories ART
tags paintings / prints 3, Laverne 8

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare Large "Fantasia" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and stunning large "Fantasia” Coffee Table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter in a repeating abstract motif with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “ Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” on top of table). The Fantasia motif is based on music and is one of the LaVernes’ most entrancing designs.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the Fantasia motif is discussed in the introduction and is shown on pages 117-119 in the section The Abstract Series. The caption reads, “Hand inlaid bronze forming a weave of geometric symmetry - ever refracting light…”

W: 48 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 5, sold tables 18

Karl Springer Striking Hinged Box in Mottled Lacquer with Silver Foil 1970s

Evan Lobel

Stunning hinged box in mottled red and yellow lacquer with applied silver foil by Karl Springer, American 1970s. This is an early Springer design. The interior is lined in red suede, and the bottom is covered in black felt. The craftsmanship of this box is superb.

H: 8.5 inches
W: 10.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$4,500

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categories OTHER ITEMS
tags KARLSPRINGER17, BOXES1

Tommi Parzinger Rare Long Cabinet with Bronze Flower Pulls 1950s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and exceptional 3 part long chest of drawers in white lacquer with bronze stylized flower pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950s (signed “Parzinger Originals” on inside of drawer). There is 1/2 inch high recessed base. Chests on either side of the center piece which has 2 doors concealing shelves and drawers. Newly relacquered white (as original) by Lobel Modern. It was made in 3 sections so it could be easily moved.

W (Total): 123 inches
W (Single): 41 inches
D: 19 inches (including pulls)
H: 29.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - Piece has been newly relacquered white (as original) by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

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categories CASE PIECES
tags TOMMIPARZINGER3, sold case pieces 6

Karl Springer Large Wall Hanging Mirror In Pale Yellow and Black Python 1970s

Evan Lobel

Large and exceptional "Half Round Molding Mirror" covered in pale yellow and black python with beveled mirror by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This mirror is a superb example of Karl Springer’s devotion to the finest craftsmanship. It’s super chic.

Reference:
Karl Springer Ltd red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “mirrors”, page 4 shows this style mirror covered in animal skin, top of page reads “KARL SPRINGER LTD HALF ROUND MOLDING MIRROR (page) 4”

W: 40 inches
D: 3.5 inches
H: 48 inches

Condition: Excellent

$15,000

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categories BED / MIRRORS
tags KARLSPRINGER17, MIRRORS 2

Pair Thick Molded Lucite Slipper Chairs 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Chic pair of thick molded Lucite slipper chairs, custom design, American 1970's. These are beautifully made and were custom designed for a NYC interior in the 1970’s.

W: 24 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 26 inches
Seat H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories SEATING
tags sold seating 13

Karl Springer Floor Lamp in Deep Brown Crocodile with Brass Accents 1970s

Evan Lobel

Beautifully crafted floor lamp in deep brown and black embossed crocodile leather with polished brass base, trim and hardware by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This floor lamp is super luxurious. Brass has been newly polished and lacquered. Lamp has been newly rewired with silk cord.

Reference: Karl Springer LTD brown paper catalog published in the 1970’s, in the section “Floor lamps, lamps, wall sconces” on page 23 is a photo of this design with an incorporated small table.

W: 9 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 61 inches
Shade W: 13.5 inches
Shade D: 13.5 inches
Shade H: 12 inches

Condition: Excellent - Brass has been newly polished and lacquered. Lamp has been newly rewired with silk cord.

$8,500

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categories LIGHTING
tags KARLSPRINGER17, FLOOR LAMPS