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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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Karl Springer Pair of "J.M.F. Chairs" in Ivory Embossed Lizard Leather with Cushions 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of “J.M.F. chairs” in two tone ivory lacquered embossed lizard leather with custom leather seat cushions by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship of these chairs is superb.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 4 is a photo of the same model chair titled, “KARL SPRINGER LTD  J.M.F. CHAIR (page) 4”

Dimensions for each:
W: 18 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 20 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories SEATING
tags KARLSPRINGER 18, sold seating 14

Karl Springer Exceptional Game Table in Blue Shagreen with Starburst Top 1980s

Evan Lobel

Rare "Mark II Game Table" in blue shagreen with a circular starburst pattern on top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The coloration of the shagreen is magnificent. No detail was overlooked in the craftsmanship of this table — it is striking from every angle.

Reference:
Lobel Modern retains photographs of various Mark II tables in the Karl Springer showroom in the 1980s.

Dimensions:
W: 36.5 inches
D: 36.5 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent

$25,000

ref: gametable85

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER 18, DINING / GAME 2

Tommi Parzinger Chest of Drawers in White Lacquer with Iconic Brass Pulls 1950s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Long chest of drawers model #184 in white lacquer with iconic engraved brass flower hardware on a dark mahogany base by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's (signed “Parzinger Originals” inside drawer). This large piece is masterfully crafted with superb materials and craftsmanship.

Reference:
Parzinger Originals paper catalog published in the 1960’s shows a drawing of this model with “#184” below.

W: 84 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 32 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly relacquered by Lobel Modern.

$25,000

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categories CASE PIECES
tags TOMMIPARZINGER3, CHESTS OF DRAWERS

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Monumental Unique "Hellenic" Coffee Table 1970s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Unique and large "Hellenic" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” on top). The size of this table makes it a marvel. Very few were made to this scale. Each side of the table has an engraved figural motif set against the pewter background.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, a side table with the HELLENIC motif is shown on page 101 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The HELLENIC table, from the 1970s, in patinated bronze and pewter, has been engraved with hand-painted enamels.”

W: 53 inches
D: 53 inches
H: 17.5

Condition: Excellent

$40,000

ref: coffeetable612

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 8, COFFEE7

Karl Springer Table Lamp With Solid Lucite Discs 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Table lamp with solid lucite discs and polished chrome hardware by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The stacked lucite disks are very chic. Newly rewired with new sockets and cord.

Dimensions:
Diam: 9 inches
H: 26 inches (adjusts to 29 inches)
Shade Diam: 14 inches
Shade H: 9 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly rewired with new sockets and cord.

SOLD

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categories LIGHTING
tags KARLSPRINGER17, sold lighting 12

Sculptural Floor Lamp with Murano Glass Shade 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Floor lamp in polished chrome with artisan hand-blown glass shade, Murano Italy, 1970's.

Diam: 15.5 inches
H: 61 inches

Condition: Very good - Glass is in excellent condition. Light scratches on chrome base.

SOLD

ref: floorlamp199

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 12

Karl Springer Impressive Pair of Bedside Tables in Lacquered Barkwood 1986 (Signed & Dated) - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of beautifully crafted bedside tables in lacquered barkwood, each with a drawer, by Karl Springer, American 1986 (signed and dated “Karl Springer 1986” with leather label on bottom). The subtle coloration of the barkwood is magnificent. According to the artisan who made these for Karl Springer, in the mid-1980’s Karl Springer experimented with barkwood - a veneer with beautiful figuration not unlike goatskin. These pieces are rare.

Dimensions for each:
W: 36 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 24 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly cleaned and re-lacquered by Lobel Modern. Old glides on drawers replaced with new self-closing glides.

$15,000 for the pair

ref: nightstands136

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categories TABLES
tags BEDSIDE, KARLSPRINGER 18

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Large "Chan" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and large "Chan" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with gold and copper leaf and hand-painted enamels in orange, blue, and green by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (Signed twice “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on top). The Chan coffee table was typically done round and smaller. This larger square version on a pedestal base is rare and the condition is superb.

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 tables are shown on pages 44-49 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption from the LaVerne catalog reads, “Chinese artistry at its peak under the Chan Dynasty is recreated in this intricately carved design. We see peasants carrying a sacred gift to the Emperor’s child. Delicately wrought leaves and figures, combine with a rich variety of multicolored patinas to create the Chinoiserie top. The design is credited as inspiring and evoking French and English periods of furniture design.”

W: 48 inches
D: 48 inches
H: 17.5

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: coffeetable602

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 8, sold tables 20

Pair of Exquisite Artisan Porcelain Lamps with Polished Brass Hardware 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of fine artisan porcelain table lamps with stunning craquele glaze, custom polished brass hardware and bases with ball feet, American 1960's. These are hand-thrown and beautifully made. Brass has been polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with gold silk cords. These would be a stunning addition to any room.

Dimensions for each as shown:
Diam: 10 inches
H: 33 inches (adjustable to 29 inches)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent - Brass hardware has been polished and lacquered, and the lamps have been rewired with new silk cords by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

Ref: tablelamps453

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 12

Angelo Mangiarotti Eros Side Table in Polished Black Marble 1970s - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Cantilevered side table in polished black Marquina marble with tapering cylindrical base by Angelo Mangiarotti, Eros Collection, for Skipper, Italy 1970's. This is an iconic Mangiarotti design. The black marble is sleek and very sexy.

W: 21 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent - cleaned and polished

$6,500

Ref: endtable275

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categories TABLES
tags END / SIDE 6

Pair of Sculptural Solid Lucite Bar Stools with Upholstered Seats 1970s

Evan Lobel

Chic pair of molded clear solid lucite bar stools with upholstered seat cushions, American 1970's. These are beautifully made and in excellent condition. The seat cushions make them very comfortable.

Dimensions:
W: 18 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 39.5 inches
Seat H: 31 inches


Condition: Excellent - Lucite has been professionally cleaned and polished


$7,500 for the pair

Ref: barstools21

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categories SEATING
tags STOOLS

Danny Alessandro Fireplace Tool Set In Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome 1980s - SOLD

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Fireplace tool set in chrome with upright post and handles in figured Brazilian rosewood by Danny Alessandro LTD, American 1980's. A very elegant design. Danny Alessandro, Ltd. was sold through Holly Hunt in the 1980’s. This model fireplace tool set was featured in an ad in Architectural Digest in 1983 (see photo).

W: 10 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 34.5 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent. A few small scratches to base.

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categories OTHER ITEMS
tags Sold Other Items 3

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Stunning "Kuan" Mirror 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare “Kuan” mirror with repeating interlocking circles pattern in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with subtle hand-painted enamels in blue and green by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's. The rich patina of the bronze was attained by burying the engraved panel underground in a special soil at near freezing temperatures. This mirror exemplifies the exceptional artisanship of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, an example of this mirror is shown on page 80 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption below reads, “ The KUAN mirror with its interlocking circles pattern was created in the 1960s…the intricate Kuan motif…is meant to evoke Chinoiserie decor from the 18th century”


W: 24 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 28 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories BED / MIRRORS
tags Laverne 8, Sold Beds / Mirrors 4

Philip LaVerne Unique Sweeping Sculpture Coffee Table in Wood 1966 (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare unique wood sculpture table, superbly hand-crafted organic sweeping and curving form in wood with bronze support element and thick customized glass top by Philip LaVerne, American 1966 (signed three times - "Philip LaVerne” engraved into the bronze support element on top and “LaVerne Studio” on a brass placard on side near bottom and engraved on top “Philip LaVerne”). In 1966 Philip LaVerne experimented with wood sculptures while Kelvin was in Europe working on sketches for new designs. Only a few of these were made. This piece is constructed of rectangular wood blocks, each cut and molded to create a continuous curvaceous form which is supremely difficult. There is a bronze element as that was the medium he was best known for working with.

Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

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 discussed on page 225 in the introduction to the section title OTHER MATERIALS with a photograph of this model table on page 224 and a two page spread on pages 226-27. The description reads, “a small series of coffee tables were created with sweeping yet graceful forms supporting thick amoebic glass tops. Each is unique”

W: 55 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 8, sold tables 20

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Important Engraved "Waves" Mirror 1960s (Signed) - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Large and rare wall hanging mirror with frame in patinated bronze and pewter with corners engraved with “Waves” motif, with hand-painted enamels in blue, green, and orange, by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on front). The Waves motif, based on the sea, is one of the most intricate.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, a WAVES mirror is shown on page 132 in the section titled The Abstract Series. Below the mirror is a discussion of the WAVES design by Kelvin LaVerne.

Dimensions (When hung vertically):
W: 37 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 47 inches

Condition: Excellent

$38,000

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categories BED / MIRRORS
tags Laverne 8, MIRRORS 2

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Scroll Coffee Table with Superb Coloration 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Unique “Chinese Dance” Scroll Coffee Table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with stunning hand-painted jewel tone enamels in blue and green with orange, red, gold and copper leaf highlights by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (Signed “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” on top.) This table was bent into shape by hand and is a tour-de-force of design. It is truly magnificent. This motif was also called “Marriage Whirl”.

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 in an original ad on page 67 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series . The caption reads, “The MARRIAGE WHIRL coffee table, the star of a 1970s advertisement, is extraordinary. It was bent into shape by hand to obtain its unique scroll shape.”

W: 53 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 15 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 8, sold tables 20

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Pair of "Shang Ti" Tables 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Exquisite pair of "Shang Ti" side tables in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant enamel cloisonne in blue, green, and red on sculptured bronze bamboo bases by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne“ on top of each). Each has a stunning still life motif with variations of vases, flowers, and fruit. There were 2 variations made so this is the complete set.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, A Shang Ti table is shown on page 66 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The 1960s Shang Ti table is one of two models. This one, with its beautiful floral motif, was enhanced with the use of enamel cloisonne. The legs were sculptured to resemble bamboo in the Chippendale style.”


Dimensions for each:
Diam: 18 inches
H: 19 inches

Condition: Excellent

$15,000 each

Ref: endtable258

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 8, END / SIDE 6

Pair of Clean Line Italian Bedside Tables in Figured Walnut 1950s

Evan Lobel

Pair of beautifully made bedside tables in figured walnut, each with two drawers and brass sabots, Italian 1950's. These bedside tables are very elegant.

Dimensions for each:
W: 22 inches
D: 14 inches
H: 22 inches

Condition: Excellent - newly refinished by Lobel Modern

$9,500 for the pair

ref: nightstands140

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categories TABLES
tags BEDSIDE

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Fragonard Pierced" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Exceptional and rare “Fragonard Pierced” Coffee Table in patinated, engraved and pierced bronze and pewter, intricately cut with enamel cloisonne and gold and copper leaf with an inset glass top, by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American 1960’s (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). These tables were cut by Kelvin's hand. This series always included Chinese figures with at least one animal. The delicate fretwork is a marvel. An inset glass top is part of the design.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this coffee table is shown on pages 85 in the section Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The 1960s FRAGONARD PIERCED coffee table is one of the most extraordinary designs in the Historical Civlization Series as it combines extremely difficult aspects of the LaVernes’ artisanship. The pierced bronze tabletops were cut by Kelvin’s hand. This process was time-consuming, very delicate and often with hand-applied gold and copper leaf over the competed floral filigree. The tops of this series always contain Asian figures and at least one animal colored with enamel cloisonne that added depth.”

W: 60 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 17.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$28,000

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 4, COFFEE5

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Tower of Babel" Engraved Painting 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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Large "Tower of Babel" painting in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne and special framing by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on front right). This was done as part of a special Collectors Edition with Kuan (interlocking circles) framing. The Kuan motif is meant to evoke something from the past. Enamel cloisonne enhances the depth of the colors.

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 without the special Kuan framing is shown on page 91 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series . The caption reads, “TOWER OF BABEL PLACQUE - A group of playing figures brilliantly clothed in costumes of enamel cloisonne engage in a popular sport…”

W: 40 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 40 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories ART
tags Laverne 4, sold Art 9