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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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Pair of beautifully crafted Neoclassical style urns in polished malachite, Italian from the second half of the 20th century. These are absolutely magnificent and would be showstoppers in any room.
Dimensions for each:
Diam: 10 inches
H: 20.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000 for the pair
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Pair of large solid cast lucite candle holders by Les Prismatiques, American 1980's. These are beautifully made and very heavy.
Dimensions for Each:
Diam: 11 inches
H: 50 inches / 56 inches with candle shown
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
Ref: accessory252
Meticulously crafted "Chinese Parson Style Desk" in artisan shagreen and bone lacquer in beige and ivory with inset brass trim sabots by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Drawer is lined in silk moiré. As with all Karl Springer pieces, this desk is exceptionally crafted and incredibly chic.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “desks & consoles”, on page 3 is a photo of this model desk with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD CHINESE PARSON STYLE DESK (page) 3.”
Dimensions:
W: 42 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Excellent
$12,000
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Iconic coffee table model no. 1759 in walnut with tapering conical brass legs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's (signed with Widdicomb label on bottom). This table is super chic. It has been newly refinished.
Reference:
Widdicomb fold out paper catalog from the 1950’s, there is a drawing of this model with the caption “1759 Cocktail Table (W)” with “W” meaning walnut.
Dimensions:
W: 71 inches
D: 46 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent -Newly refinished.
SOLD
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Clean-line waterfall coffee table in polished chrome with thick glass panels by Leon Rosen for Pace Collection, American 1970's. This coffee table is beautifully made and very sleek. Chrome has been professionally polished and Lobel Modern has fabricated all new glass pieces.
W: 57 inches
D: 27.5 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent - Chrome has been professionally polished and Lobel Modern has fabricated all new glass pieces.
SOLD
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Iconic 2 door cabinet model 146 in white lacquer with brass studs, engraved brass pulls, and inset milk glass top by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals 1950s (signed “Parzinger Originals” on inside of drawer). This beautiful cabinet exudes refined elegance. It is beautifully made and very chic.
Reference:
Parzinger Originals Inc. catalog published in the 1950’s shows a photograph of the 4 door version of this cabinet, stating, “#147 COMMODE, LACQUERED,…, POLISHED BRASS HARDWARE…”
W: 36 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 33.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - newly relacquered and brass hardware polished and lacquered. In like new condition.
SOLD
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Artisan box in white snake skin on outside with a semi-precious stone on top by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The craftsmanship on Springer’s pieces is unsurpassed.
W: 10 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Handblown glass vase with overlayed murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M. , Murano Italy, late 1950's.
Literature: Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press, a similar piece is illustrated on page 60. Rosa Baoriver-Mentasti knew Fuga personally and spent 2 years researching the book with full access to the A.V.E.M. archive. It is the definitive monograph on Fuga's work.
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: 16 inches
Diam: 6 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Elegant Parsons Style Coffee Table covered in ostrich skin with glass top by Karl Springer, American 1970's (signed with metal Karl Springer label on bottom). This table is a beautiful example of Springer’s superb craftsmanship.
W: 45 inches
D: 29.5 inches
H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Iconic "Non Stop Sofa", model DS600, with 17 sections in full grain leather, by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland 1970’s. The length can be adjusted by zipping sections in or out of the sofa. It’s both extremely chic and comfortable.
W: 163 inches as shown
D: 41 inches
H: 28 inches
SH: 16 inches
Provenance: The NYC Residence of Actress Julianne Moore
Condition: Very good - some wrinkles and very minor wear. Leather has been cleaned and polished.
SOLD
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Rare "Patchwork" lighter and ashtray in etched aluminum by Paul Evans for C.C. Design, American 1970. These accessories were made in small numbers and these are in excellent original condition. Plate inside ashtray comes out for cleaning. If you smoke, it doesn’t get better than this.
Reference:
Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor, by Jeffrey Head, book published in 2012, this model is shown in the original catalogue on page 140: Model number for the lighter is ECC18 and ECC24 for ashtray.
Lighter
W: 3 inches
D: 3 inches
H: 10 inches
Ashtray
W: 8.25 inches
D: 8.25 inches
H: 2.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare "Patchwork" hinged box in etched aluminum with 3 compartments lined in cork by Paul Evans for C.C. Design, American 1970. Boxes like this were made in small numbers and this is in excellent original condition. A wonderful collector’s piece.
Reference:
Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor, by Jeffrey Head, book published in 2012, this model is shown in the original catalogue on page 140: Model number for the box is ECC15.
W: 14 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 3.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
Ref: accessory249
Set of 8 beautifully made dining chairs model 4208 in walnut with new dark blue leather upholstery by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's. The beautiful gentle curve of the legs and backs along with fine craftsmanship are hallmarks of Robjohn-Gibbings’ superior design methodology. These have been refinished and reupholstered in fine blue leather.
Reference:
Widdicomb fold out paper catalog published in the 1950’s, there is a drawing of this model side chair and arm chair with model numbers “4208 side chair (W)” and 4208 arm chair (W) below. W mean walnut.
Dimensions for each:
W: 22 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Arm H: 25 inches
Condition: Excellent - refinished and newly reupholstered in fine blue leather.
SOLD
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Pair of superb 2-tier side tables covered in blue and black snake skin with moiré silk on bottom of each tier by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals, American 2024 (label on bottom reads “Lobel Originals NYC”). These tables are new pieces; they are meticulously crafted and exquisite in person.
Dimensions for each:
W: 12 inches
D: 12 inches
H: 21.5 inches
$12,000 For the pair
Condition: New
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Exceptional “Chan Li” 4 door cabinet in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with continuous Chinese scene with hand-painted vibrant enamels of blue, red and orange with red lacquered interior and hand-chased bronze plinth base by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed “Philip & Kelvin LaVerne“ on front). The sides and back are in the Kuan pattern of interlocking circles which is meant to evoke something from the past. The interior holds bronze trimmed shelves and a felt-lined drawer with Kuan pattern front and fish shaped pull. This rare cabinet is an impressive and masterful work of art.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, The Chan Series is discussed at length in the introduction and this cabinet is shown in an original ad from the 1970s in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “A 1978 advertisement for the CHAN-LI cabinet, which was created in the 1960s, describes the piece as “Depicting an ancient scene in all its Oriental splendor… A functional sculpture for the discerning collector.”
W: 49 inches
D: 15.5 inches
H: 31.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Seventeen Lithographs for Frank O'Hara, New York, Limited Editions Club, 1988 the complete set of 17 signed and numbered lithographs in color by Willem De Kooning, title page, and justification, on Chine appliqué, numbered 51 of 60 (there were also 12 with opposite facing text, and 550 bound copies with the lithographs appliquéd to the text pages), all with full margins and beautifully framed. Comes with original black cloth-covered portfolio with black leather label and gilt stamped title (very minor wear) and original purchase paperwork from Baby Jane Holzer. This complete set makes quite a statement when shown all together. Truly stunning.
Provenance:
Purchased by previous owner from "Baby" Jane Holzer with all sale documentation.
Each print:
W: 24.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 28 inches
Condition: Very good - some very small marks on frames
SOLD
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Hand blown 6 arm glass chandelier with scavo finish by Seguso (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980's. Seguso executed all of Karl Springer’s hand-blown glass pieces and Karl’s preferred finish was scavo which means “dug up” and imitates ancient objects in the form and texture to those found in archaeological excavations. During manufacturing, a mixture of several powders (carbonates nitrates, talc, silica, etc.) is dispersed on the glass surface. Then the object is heated up to 800-Celsius degrees. A stunning work of art.
Lobel Modern Archive has numerous ads published in the 1980’s in Architectural Digest showing this chandelier.
Diam: 34.5 inches
H: 32 inches
Provenance: This chandelier comes from the collection of a gentleman who worked for Karl Springer before the showroom closed.
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare and large "Romanesque" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with sculptured legs by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on top Philip + Kelvin LaVerne). The figural representations come from ancient figures engraved on Etruscan mirrors and are 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 table is shown on page 99 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series . The caption reads, “The ROMANESQUE coffee table dates from the 1960s. This table was inspired by ancient Etruscan figures engraved on bronze mirrors.” There is an in depth discussion of this design by Kelvin LaVerne in the introduction.
W: 69.5 inches
D: 33.5 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare and important "Danseurs De Ballet" table, hand-brazed in patinated bronze with green patina and glass top by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1980's (engraved “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on base). This table conveys an exquisite sense of movement. This can be used as a center table, end table, or a dining/game table with a larger glass top. We can help you fabricate a new glass top to spec.
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 in the section on The Brazed Series on page 207 bottom with the caption,. “The DANSEURS DE BALLET table, hand-brazed in patinated bronze with a glass top, was created in the 1980s.”
Dimensions with glass as shown :
Diam: 36 inches
H: 29 inches
Base:
Diam: 28 inches
H: 28 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 4 exceptional “J.M.F. Barstools” in brown leather with brushed brass foot rests by Karl Springer, American 1986 (signed and dated on bottom “Karl Springer 1986”). The craftsmanship on these bar stools is superb. The seats and backs gently curve which makes these very comfortable. Foot rests have been cleaned, polished and lacquered. We can customize the seat height to spec.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 21 is a photograph of this model shown with another model, page titled, “KARL SPRINGER LTD JMF BARSTOOL & RUHLMAN BARSTOOL (page) 21”
Dimensions of each:
W: 18 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 40.5 inches
SH: 30 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent - Foot rests have been cleaned, polished and lacquered. Light scratches on brass foot rests consistent with age and light use.
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