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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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Design for Leisure Set of 3 Barstools in Stainless Steel with Gray Velvet 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Set of 3 finely crafted bar stools in stainless steel with fluted bases and floating back rest by Design for Leisure, American 1970's. Metal has been professionally cleaned and polished. Seats have been newly reupholstered in gray velvet by Lobel Modern. These are very chic and very comfortable.

Dimensions for each:
W: 18.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 39 inches
Seat H: 31 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern in gray velvet. Metal cleaned and polished.

SOLD

ref: barstools52

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categories SEATING
tags sold seating 13

Karl Springer "Sculpture Desk Lamp" in Polished Chrome 1980s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

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"Sculpture Desk Lamp" in polished chrome with brass accents and 2 bulbs by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed "Karl Springer" on side). This lamp is a tribute to Springer’s meticulous craftsmanship.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, in the section “lighting” on page 2 there is a photo of this model titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD SCULPTURE DESK LAMP (page) 2”.

W: 16.5 inches
D: 5.5 inches
H: 24 inches

Condition: Excellent - completely restored and rewired.

$8,500

ref: tablelamp312

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categories LIGHTING
tags TABLE LAMP SINGLE 5, KARLSPRINGER 18

Karl Springer Exceptional Chrome and Brass Swing-Arm Floor Lamp 1980s

Evan Lobel

Meticulously crafted swing-arm floor lamp in polished chrome and brass by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The quality of construction of this lamp is superb. It has been cleaned and polished and newly rewired by Lobel Modern. New custom lampshade fabricated by Lobel Modern.

Dimensions as Shown:
Diam: 12 inches at base
H: 58 inches
Arm Extension: 19 inches
Shade Diam: 11 inches
Shade H: 9.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern. Newly rewired by Lobel Modern. New lampshade by Lobel Modern.

$9,500

Ref: floorlamp214

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categories LIGHTING
tags FLOOR LAMPS, KARLSPRINGER 18

Artisan Crafted Coffee Table in Tessellated Brown Onyx 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Artisan crafted surfboard shaped coffee table in polished tessellated brown onyx, custom design, American 1970's. The onyx is continuous from the sides to the top. This design is very luxurious and chic.

W: 52 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 15.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: coffeetable545

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categories TABLES
tags sold tables 18

Andy Warhol Framed Fish Print (F. & S. IIIA.39) 1983

Evan Lobel

Beautifully framed Fish (F. & S. IIIA.39) screen print in color, on wallpaper, with full margins by Andy Warhol, American 1983. This has been custom framed by Lobel Modern. There is a window on the back which shows all Warhol Estate stamps and initials.

Estate of Andy Warhol and the Visual Arts Foundation ink stamps on back, numbered and initialed in pencil on the reverse (there was no published edition), created as a backdrop for the exhibition Paintings for Children at Bruno Bischofberger Gallery, Zurich, 1984, framed.

Reference:
Frayda Feldman and Jörg Schellmann IIIA.39

Framed:
W: 37 inches
D: 1 inches
H: 49 inches

Unframed:
W: 30 inches
H: 42 inches

Condition: Excellent

$25,000

Ref: warhol4

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categories ART
tags paintings / prints 3

Pair of Andy Warhol Fish Prints (F. & S. IIIA.39) 1983 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of framed Fish (F. & S. IIIA.39) screen prints in color, on wallpaper, with full margins by Andy Warhol, American 1983. These have been custom framed by Lobel Modern as a matched pair. There is a window on the back which shows all Warhol Estate stamps and initials. It is rare to have a matched pair.

With the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Visual Arts Foundation ink stamps on back, numbered and initialed in pencil on the reverse (there was no published edition), created as a backdrop for the exhibition Paintings for Children at Bruno Bischofberger Gallery, Zurich, 1984, framed.

Reference:
Frayda Feldman and Jörg Schellmann IIIA.39

Framed Each:
W: 37 inches
D: 1 inches
H: 49 inches

Unframed:
W: 30 inches
H: 42 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: warhol4

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categories ART
tags sold Art 9

Karl Springer Rare and Exceptional Coromandel Mirror 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare "Coromandel Mirror" hand carved and hand decorated in black lacquer with channels painted in red lacquer and antiqued silver and gold leaf by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The glass mirror is beautifully beveled. The artisanship of this mirror is superb. This is considered one of Springer’s best designs.

Reference:
KARL SPRINGER LTD Red Binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “mirrors”, page 11 shows this model mirror, top of page reads “KARL SPRINGER LTD HALF ROUND MOLDING MIRROR, COROMANDEL (page) 11”.

Diam: 42 inches
D: 3 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: mirror320

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categories BED / MIRRORS
tags KARLSPRINGER17, Sold Beds / Mirrors 4

Chandelier In Chrome And Glass In The Style of Fontana Arte 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Chandelier in chrome with light and dark green glass in the style of Fontana Arte, Italian 1970's.

Diam: 9.5 inches
H: 11 inches without chain and canopy
H: 29 inches with chain/drop. Can be customized

Condition:  Very Good

SOLD

ref: chandelier259

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 11

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Important "Etruscan Spiral Extension Dining Table" 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

One-of-a-kind "Etruscan Spiral Extension Dining Table" with extensions that fit on each end in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels and unique pierced bronze bases by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on side of tabletop with original paper labels on leaves). This table was made specially for Fred and Edith Horowitz, personal friends of the LaVernes. Their initials are incorporated into the bases as part of the design; “EH” on one base and “FH” on the other base. There are rods that come out from inside the table to support the leaves; they lock in place to give the leaves solid support. This table is exceptional in every way and represents the best of the LaVernes’ art and ingenuity. The abstract graphic design on the table top is simply stunning with beautiful coloration. The pattern is continuous from the table top onto the extensions. There is a felt lined wood case which the LaVernes made for the extensions.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the Etruscan Spiral motif is discussed in the introduction and this table is shown on page 125 in the section The Abstract Series. The caption reads, “The 1960s ETRUSCAN SPIRAL extension dining table has two leaves that attach to the outsides of its table. This table was made as a custom commission for Fred and Edith Horowitz, personal friends of the LaVernes.”

W: 76 inches without extensions
W: 112 inches with extensions
D: 42 inches
H: 29.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: diningtable202

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 5, sold tables 19

Donald Deskey Fireplace Screen and Mounted Tools 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Fireplace screen with pulley system to open and close in wrought iron and brass with tools mounted at sides by Donald Deskey for Bennett, American 1950's. This is an unusual combination with the tools mounted right on the screen.

W: 50 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 36 inches

Condition: Very Good

SOLD

ref: fireplace84

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categories OTHER ITEMS
tags Sold Other Items 3

Karl Springer Ming Writing Desk/Console in Embossed Crocodile 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Beautifully crafted Ming Writing Desk/Console in lacquered embossed crocodile leather with 3 drawers by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This was originally designed as a console which doubled as a writing desk but it is perfectly suited to be either. The glides on the drawers have been replaced with self-closing glides. Drawer bottoms covered in moire silk. Center drawer has a pencil holder. Springer’s lacquered leathers were typically done in a 2 tone lacquer and the colors here are white and ivory. 2 Tone lacquers give the leather incredible depth.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “Coffee Tables and Bar Carts”, on page 9 there is a photo of the coffee table model of this desk with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD CHINESE STYLE COFFEE TABLE (page) 9”.

W: 63 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent - Piece has been fully restored and is in like new condition.

SOLD

ref: desk126

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categories CASE PIECES, TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER15, sold tables 18, sold case pieces 6

Limburg Iridized Glass Flush Mount Fixture 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Flush mount ceiling fixture in cast iridized glass by Glashütte Limburg. Germany 1960's.

W: 9 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: chandelier261

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 11

Donald Deskey Pair of Andirons in Wrought Iron and Brass 1950s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of andirons in wrought iron with polished brass fins by Donald Deskey for Bennett, American 1950's (signed “Bennett” on shanks). Deskey, a legendary designer created beautiful andirons. These have been completely restored - brass polished and lacquered.

W: 9 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 19 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: fireplace85

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categories OTHER ITEMS
tags Sold Other Items 3

Paul Frankl Side Table in Oak with Sculptural Base 1950s

Evan Lobel

Sculptural side table in dark oak with zig zag base by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, American 1950's. This table has great presence and would be a beautiful addition to any interior.

Dimensions:
D: 22 inches
W: 22 inches
H: 26 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly refinished.

$6,500

Ref: endtable272

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categories TABLES
tags END / SIDE 6

Karl Springer Set of 6 "J.M.F. Dining Chairs" in Tessellated Fossilized Coral 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Set of 6 masterfully crafted J.M.F. Dining Chairs in tessellated fossilized coral with bronze sabots by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This chair was designed with a curved seat which can take a seat cushion if desired. The artisanship of these chairs is off the charts. They are absolutely stunning.

Reference
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “Seating”, page 4, shows this model chair with the title “ KARL SPRINGER LTD. J.M.F. CHAIR, HARD OR UPHOLDTERED SEAT”.

Dimensions for each:
W: 17 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 35.5 inches
Seat H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent - chairs have been professionally cleaned. No chips or cracks.

SOLD

ref: diningchairs245

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categories SEATING
tags KARLSPRINGER17, sold seating 13

Karl Springer "Bullet" Up Light in Gunmetal 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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"Bullet" up light in gunmetal by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This comes with the original honeycomb diffuser. This up light is beautifully made.

Diam: 6 inches
H: 14 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories LIGHTING
tags KARLSPRINGER5, sold lighting 11

Pair of Hand-Carved Tribal Chairs from Africa 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Large tribal carved wood chairs with figural mask crests, curved back with breasts and geometric carved elements on front and back and solid seat rising on hewn legs, likely from Tanzania, East Africa 1960s. These chairs are beautifully made and would be chic in any interior.

Diam: 17.5 inches
H: 47 inches / 48 inches
Seat H: 14 inches

Provenance: Private Collection New York

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: chairs30

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categories SEATING
tags sold seating 13

Edward Wormley Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Mahogany with Cane Backs 1940s

Evan Lobel

Set of 6 elegant dining chairs model no. 4632S in mahogany with cane backs and upholstered seats by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1940's. These iconic Dunbar chairs are very comfortable. Newly refinished and newly reupholstered in textured chenille by Lobel Modern.

Reference:
The Dunbar Black and White Book published by the Dunbar Furniture Corporation in 1956, there is a photograph of this model chair on the bottom of page 61 with the title “4632S Side Chair”. Index in back reads, “ Cane back… mahogany frame.”

Dimensions for each:
W: 19 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 19 inches with seat cushion shown

Condition: Excellent - Newly refinished and newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.

$12,000 for the set of 6

ref: diningchairs249

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categories SEATING
tags DINING CHAIRS 2, EDWARDWORMLEY2

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Upholstered Bench with Tapering Legs 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare elegant upholstered bench, model number 313, with base in mahogany and upholstered seat with signature elements that wrap around frame by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. Bench has been refinished and newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.

Reference:
Parzinger Originals Catalog published in the 1960’s, there is an image of this bench with the model number written below.

Dimensions:
W: 42.5 inches
D: 12.5 inches
H: 16.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - Bench has been refinished and newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

ref: bench157

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categories SEATING
tags TOMMIPARZINGER3, sold seating 13

Karl Springer Rare and Iconic "Pagoda Lamp" in Python and Bronze 1970s

Evan Lobel

Stunning and rare "Pagoda Lamp" in brown and black python with bronze base, trim, shade interior and lighting assembly by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Because the inside of the shade is bronze, it gives off a beautiful light. Bottom of lamp is covered in felt. The craftsmanship and design of this lamp are superb. Newly rewired by Lobel Modern.

Reference: Lobel Modern Archive - a Pagoda Lamp was professionally photographed by Karl Springer LTD for marketing material in the 1970’s. That photograph as well as others were purchased from an employee of Karl Springer by Lobel Modern in 2004.

W: 14 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 21 inches

Condition: Excellent - natural patina to bronze. Newly rewired by Lobel Modern.

$7,500

ref: tablelamp345

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categories LIGHTING
tags TABLE LAMP SINGLE 4, KARLSPRINGER17