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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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Desk in mirror polished Macassar ebony with handcrafted stainless steel pulls and accents and inset leather top by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals. This can be made to any size and configuration. We customize each one to spec. Lead time 12-14 weeks.
W: 84 inches
D: 48 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: New
SOLD
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Superb "Tang Boucher” Coffee Table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with green patina and ribbon legs by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on table top with original paper gallery label on bottom). The rich hues and jewel tones of this table are magnificent. The green patina was added by the LaVernes to give the table a sense of antiquity.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this motif is shown in the section on Historical Civilizations on pages 67-69. The Boucher shape of this table is shown on pages 44-45 with the caption, “The French ribbon legs on this model make it a standout.”
W: 60.5 inches
D: 31.5 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exceptional large and rare hand-blown "Spots" vase model 13522 in white glass with translucent colorful sections in front and back in green, blue, yellow, and red and bicolor spots on the sides in brown and deep red by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1956. The artisanship and complexity of this large work are incredible. Anzolo Fuga was the master stained glass maker on the island of Murano in the mid 20th century. His glass designs sometimes incorporate colorful glass windows within them which showcase their innate beauty.
Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the “Spots” series (1955-56) is on page 70. There is a color photograph of this model vase on page 72 with the caption “Vase with spots, with multicolor rods, 1955-56.”
Arte Vetraria Muranese - Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans , on page 91 is a color photograph of this model vase accompanied by the original drawing by Anzolo Fuga from the archives. The caption reads, “Anzolo Fuga, A canne macchiato, c.1956, model 13522.“
Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of art glass pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.
W: 9 inches
D: 4.5
H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$12,000
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Large hand-blown glass vase with purple, orange and white sections with green, blue, and yellow accents by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1955-56. The scale and artisanship of this vase is impressive. Anzolo Fuga was the master stained glass maker on Murano and his pieces often incorporate mesmerizing colorful “windows”.
Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the Multicolor Rods and Murrine series (1955-60) is on page 41. Similar model vases can be seen in this section.
Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of art glass pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.
Diam: 8 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
$12,000
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Large hand-blown glass vase with orange, pink and white sections with purple, blue, and yellow accents by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1955-56. The scale and artisanship of this vase is impressive. Anzolo Fuga was the master stained glass maker on Murano and his pieces often incorporate mesmerizing colorful “windows”.
Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the Multicolor Rods and Murrine series (1955-60) is on page 41. Similar model vases can be seen in this section of the book.
Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of art glass pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.
Diam: 8 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
$12,000
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Large and rare "Bandiere" vase, hand-blown with orange, yellow, blue, white, green and clear colors all around with hole in the center by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1955-58. Bandiere in Italian means flag. This refers to the way the glass rods laid out flat in a tray before this piece was blown. The scale and vibrancy of this vase give it an impactful visual presence. The execution is superb.
Reference:
Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the Bandiere Series (1955-58) is on page 29. There is a color photograph of this model vase on page 36 with the description, “Bandiere vase, variation, 1955-58.”
Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of art glass pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.
W: 10 inches
D: 5.5 inches
H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000
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"Pagoda Style Dining Table" in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This beautiful dining table is meticulously crafted and a wonderful example of Springer’s designs.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “conference & dining tables”, on page 2 there is a photo of this model with the title: “KARL SPRINGER LTD PAGODA STYLE DINING TABLE (page) 2”.
W: 96 inches
D: 48 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Long sofa in white lacquered bamboo with upholstered seat and back cushions by Henry Olko for Willow & Reed, American 1950's. The head designer for Willow & Reed in the 1950’s was Tommi Parzinger. It is clear that his design style influenced Henry Olko who was the owner of the company and also made his own designs. This piece is very chic and very comfortable.
Dimensions:
W: 96 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 32 inches
SH: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Kudu sculpture in polished brass with malachite eyes on dark wood base by Robert Estevez, American 1980's. The radiant malachite eyes set against the shimmering brass are a sight to behold.
Roberto Estevez was an extremely 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.
W: 12.5 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 30.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Artisan mirror with elaborate and exquisite engravings with floral and circular motif, France 1940's. A beautiful hand made piece that adds elegance to any space.
W: 31.5 inches
D: 3 inches
H: 50 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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“Curved-End Console Table” in ivory emu skin with gold overlay by Karl Springer, American 1993 (signed “Karl Springer 1993” on the underside of the console). The gold overlay beautifully accents the color of the skins. The materials and craftsmanship of this table are superb.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980's, section titled "desks & consoles", page 9 shows an image of this model with the page titled "KARL SPRINGER LTD CURVED-END CONSOLE (page) 9"
W: 60 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 35 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Elegant tapering pedestal in multicolor lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The coloration and artisanship of this pedestal are superb.
W: 13 inches
D: 13 inches
H: 42 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of impressive candelabra floor lamps, each with 5 lights, in engraved bronze adorned with faceted crystals atop fluted ivory lacquered pedestal bases, France 1950's. Large crystal finials are original. The crystals and bronze formation evoke a lovely floral motif. A new floor switch has been added by Lobel Modern.
Dimensions for each:
H: 80 inches
Diam: 14 inches
Condition: Very Good - Original lacquer has a few small scratches near bottom consistent with age. New floor switches installed by Lobel Modern.
$18,000 for the pair
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"Sculpture Table" in tessellated coral with solid brass cover and thick cantilevered glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This table is meticulously crafted. Brass has been polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern.
Reference
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 11 is the smaller model of this table with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD 10” DIAMETER SCULPTURE TABLE (page) 11”.
Dimensions:
W: 26 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - brass and been polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern. Few small scratches in glass.
SOLD
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Large clean-line mirror model no. 5012 in walnut with knife edge design by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1954 (label on back reads “Widdicomb Furniture Company” above stamped date and model number). The design of this mirror is simple and elegant. It is newly refinished. It can be hung both vertically and horizontally.
Reference:
Widdicomb fold out paper catalog from the 1950’s, there is a drawing of this model with the caption “5012 Mirorr (W)” with “W” meaning walnut. In the center of the foldout is a full page color photograph of this model mirror hanging in a bedroom scene, with a description noting the images were taken from House Beautiful magazine.
Dimensions (When hung vertically):
W: 33 inches
D: 2.5 inches
H: 57 inches
Condition: Excellent -Newly refinished.
$6,500
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Large end table model 3334 in walnut with double stretcher design and Klismos legs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1957 (Label on bottom reads “Widdicomb Grand Rapids” underneath with stamped date and model number). The double stretcher design is elegant and very streamlined. This table has been newly refinished.
Reference:
Widdicomb fold out paper catalog from the 1950’s, there is a drawing of this model with the caption “3334 Lamp Table (W)” with “W” meaning walnut.
Dimensions:
W: 30 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 22 inches
Condition: Excellent -Newly refinished.
$6,500
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Unique 2-piece "Etruscan Spiral Dining Table” in patinated bronze and pewter with engraved abstract design by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1960's (signed on both bases “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). This dining table is composed of 2 square tables on bronze castors with original hardware on the undersides which latches them together to form a seamless single dining table. If you unlatch them you have 2 square dining/game tables. An ingenious design by two of the most inventive artists of the 20th century. These tables are magnificent.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, these tables are shown in the section on The Abstract Series on pages 126-7. The caption reads, “ The ETRUSCAN SPIRAL dining table, created in the 1960s, is composed of two square tables on casters which latch together. They can be used separately or as a single surface.”
W: 77 inches when together
W: 38.5 inches when separated
D: 38.5 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"ROUGE PAD" (GLENN 134), an etching with aquatint, printed in colors, hand-signed in pencil, titled, and numbered in pencil 25/78 by James Rosenquist, American 1978 (Signed on front, “James Rosenquist 1978”). The colors and movement in this etching are sensational. Beautifully matted set in a custom gold leaf frame.
James Albert Rosenquist (November 29, 1933 – March 31, 2017) was an American artist and one of the proponents of the Pop Art movement. Drawing from his background working in sign painting, Rosenquist's pieces often explored the role of advertising and consumer culture in art and society, utilizing techniques he learned making commercial art to depict popular cultural icons and mundane everyday objects. He is represented in every major museum.
Overall Dimensions:
W: 51 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 34 inches
Condition: Excellent
$5,500
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Pair of rare and important monumental sconces in polished brass with iconic engraved elements and adorned with faceted crystals by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. The white fabric shades are original. These sconces were made by Parzinger as a custom commission for a residence in Montreal. They serve as beautiful examples of Tommi Parzinger’s mastery of both chic sophistication and glamor.
Dimensions For Each as Shown:
W: 27 inches
D: 12 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Excellent -Newly replated in brass, polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern. Newly rewired by Lobel Modern.
$25,000 For the Pair
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Pair of beautifully crafted bedside tables in lacquered goatskin, each with 2 doors and drawer, by Karl Springer, American 1985 (fabrication date stamped on back “7 19 85”). Lacquered goatskin was a material Springer used often on his artisan pieces. These have been cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern. New self-closing glides added to drawers by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “cabinets & etageres”, on page 5 of the section there is a photo of the 3 drawer version of this bedside table with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD THREE DRAWER NIGHT TABLE (page) 5”
Each:
W: 26 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 24 inches
Condition: Excellent - cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern. Glides on drawers have been replaced with self-closing glides by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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