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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 bedside tables in mahogany with satinwood inlays, each with 3 drawers and a door, with clean-line brass pulls and brass sabots, Italian 1950's. These bedside tables are very elegant and hand-crafted. The pulls are stunning.
Dimensions for each:
W: 25.5 inches
D: 14.5 inches
H: 24.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$9,500 for the pair
ref: nightstands141
Rare and exceptional "Three Door, Three Drawer Cabinet" covered in taupe leather with brass accents by Karl Springer, American 1985 (Signed “Karl Springer 1985” on bottom). The craftsmanship of this beautiful credenza is superb. The leather color combined with the brass accents is very chic. The back of this piece is lacquered.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, in the section “cabinets & etageres”, on page 4 there is a photo of this model with the caption “KARL SPRINGER LTD THREE DOOR, THREE DRAWER CABINET (page) 4”
Reference:
Lobel Modern retains original Karl Springer LTD invoice dated 1985.
W: 60 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 36 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: credenza117
2 Door cabinet with sculpted doors and sides with geometric motif with iconic engraved brass pulls and hinges, and illuminating glass top by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960’s. This is a custom order Parzinger piece with the illuminating top. Lobel Modern has replaced the fluorescent bulb with LED lights. The engraved brass pulls are stunning.
W: 38 inches
D: 16.5 inches
H: 31 inches
Condition: Excellent - Illuminating top newly rewired with new LED light and switch.
SOLD
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Rare pair of etageres from the PE 500 series, called Waterfall, in tessellated burl with radius corners in tessellated brass and smoked glass shelves by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1975. This model etagere is rare and to have a pair is even rarer. The wood and brass have been restored .
Reference:
Paul Evans: Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism by Constance Kimmerle, published by Arnoldsche Art Publishers in 2014, page 66 shows a photograph of this model etagere with the caption, “in 1975, PE 500, called Waterfall, featured more curvileniar forms...”
Dimensions for Each:
W: 36.5 inches
D: 15 inches
H: 84.5 inches
Condition: Very Good - a few dents and light scratches in brass consistent with age. Few light scratches in glass.
SOLD
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Unique artisan etagere with frame in glass with rattan wraps, caned shelf and bottom and glass shelves, American 1970's. The glass supports are quite impressive. This is a luxurious etagere that would feel right at home in Palm Beach or the Hamptons.
Dimensions:
D: 16 inches
W: 36.5 inches
H: 79 inches
Condition: Excellent - no chips or cracks in glass
SOLD
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Rare and stunning "Chinois Cabinet" with 4 doors, each with a beautiful Chinese scene in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant hand-painted enamels and a hand-chased bronze plinth base by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed four times, “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on each door). The interior is lacquered red with shelves and a felt-lined drawer trimmed in patinated bronze. The top, sides and drawer are engraved with the Kuan motif which is meant to evoke something from the past.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this cabinet is shown on page 77 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. It is shown in the original advertisement from the 1980’s which states, “Hand sculptured in bronze and pewter, a cabinet inspired by French and Oriental love of nature. Whimsical scenes of birds, fishermen and flowers, enhanced by enamels. Buried in earth to achieve patinas of subtle beauty. A masterpiece of detail and simplicity - Signed - Philip and Kelvin LaVerne.”
W: 60 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 31.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$150,000
ref: credenza132
Petit chest of drawers from the "Voltaire" series in beautiful French mahogany with artisan brass trim and pulls by De Coene Frères, Belgium 1940's. Comes with original brass key. This piece is elegant and exquisitely crafted.
Reference:
Les Ateliers D’Art De Courtrai De Coene Freres, see page 189 for model reference.
Dimensions:
W: 22 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 37.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - newly refinished. Brass has been polished and lacquered.
$15,000
Ref: chestofdrawers189
Rare and important “Sculpture Front Cabinet” in welded and patinated steel, color pigments, 24 karat gold leaf, painted wood with original granite top by Paul Evans, American 1979. This piece comes with the original invoice from The Paul Evans Studio showing a drawing of this piece. On the invoice it states: "No slate. Oxidation to emphasize coloration of granite sample." It is a unique piece. Coloration is superb. This is a rare master work by Paul Evans.
Reference:
Constance Kimmerle, Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism, published by Arnoldsche Art Publishers in 2014, a similar example is shown on pages 162 & 163, Cabinet (Forged-Front), 1964.
Adam Lindemann, Collecting Design, Cologne, 2010, pp. 172-173 (for a related sideboard from the “Sculpture Front” series)
Jeffrey Head, Paul Evans: Designer & Sculptor, Atglen, PA, 2012, pp. 40-41 (for a related cabinet from the series)
W: 84 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 19.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$275,000
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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 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
ref: cabinet63
Beautifully tailored and finished 3-door credenza in high gloss black lacquer with engraved brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's (signed “Parzinger Originals” on inside of drawer). The interior has shelves and a felt lined drawer. The craftsmanship of this piece is absolutely superb. Relacquered by Lobel Modern. Pulls have been cleaned, polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern. In like-new condition.
Dimensions:
D: 17.5 inches
W: 50 inches
H: 33 inches
Condition: Excellent - Relacquered by Lobel Modern. Pulls have been cleaned, polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern. In like-new condition.
$25,000
Ref: credenza115
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
Ref: cabinet62
Large and impressive etagere in tessellated walnut burl with inset bronze glass shelves by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1973 (Retains original chrome Paul Evans signature plate which reads, “An Original Paul Evans”). This model etagere is quite rare. It is designed so that if you remove the lower glass shelf the wood table top can be used as a writing desk.
W: 48 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 84 inches
Condition: Excellent - Piece has been fully restored.
SOLD
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Fine desk in dark walnut with ebonized satinwood inlays on top and exquisite engraved brass hardware on drawers by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's (branded signature in drawer reads “Parzinger Originals”) This is a rare Parzinger desk that exudes elegance. This piece has been refinished and the metal cleaned, polished and lacquered.
W: 54 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly refinished; metal has been cleaned, polished, and lacquered by Lobel Modern.
$14,000
ref: desk111
Rare and important large 4 door "Tao Cabinet" in patinated bronze and pewter with continuous engraved Chinese scene, hand-painted with vibrant enamels in green, blue, and orange, with a hand-chased bronze plinth base by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” on front). This piece retains its original gallery label on the back which is hand-signed by Philip LaVerne. There is intricate fretwork on the drawers, the interior is impeccably finished with hand-painted malachite lacquer, and the drawers and shelves are trimmed in bronze. Drawers are lined with felt. This is the largest and most impressive of the LaVernes’ cabinets. The Tao philosophy was primarily concerned with the importance of man in relation to his surroundings and architecture. The top and sides are engraved with the Kuan— interlocking circles—design which is meant to evoke something from the past.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this cabinet is discussed in the introduction on pages 30-31.
W: 74 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 35.5 inches
Condition: Excellent original condition / no restoration
$195,000
ref: credenza129
Rare and important hand-welded steel 4 door "Deep Relief Sculpted Credenza" with hand-painted enamels on doors and 3 cleft slate tops by Paul Evans, American 1968 (signed and dated ”Paul Evans 68”). The interior has a red lacquer wash. The piece reflects the originality and superb artisanship of Paul Evans.
Reference:
Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head published by Schiffer in 2012. There is a photo of this model on page 52 with the description, “Sculpted credenza with four doors, c.1972. Welded steel with enamel. Natural cleft slate top…”
W: 96 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 31 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: credenza108
Rare and important Argente 2 door cabinet in welded and enameled aluminum with natural cleft slate top by Paul Evans, American 1968 (signed and dated “Paul Evans 68” on bottom of right door). The interior has the original black lacquer wash. His series “Argente,” which is Latin for silver, has become especially prized in recent decades, both for its melding of technology with hand-crafted touches and the rarity of the works. The Argente Series was only in production for a few years (1965-72). This piece is finished superbly on both the exterior and interior.
Reference:
Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism by Constance Kimmerle, Arnoldsche Art Publishers published in 2014, an example of an Argente cabinet is shown on page 181.
Paul Evans Design & Sculpture by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, examples of this cabinet are shown on pages 96 and 97.
Provenance:
Private Collection Florida
W: 48 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: cabinet66
Stunning 4 door hand-crafted credenza in lacquered tessellated brown, amber, cream, and black horn with brass trim made in Colombia for the American market, 1970s. The doors open to 8 shelves and two drawers. The curved edges of this piece are very sexy. A beautiful piece in any interior.
Dimensions:
W: 69 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 31 inches
Condition: Excellent - this piece has been professionally cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern.
$15,000
Ref: credenza130
Superbly crafted bar cabinet in walnut with satinwood inlays, engraved bronze pulls, Chinese red lacquered interior and original automatic interior light by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's (signed “Parzinger Originals” in drawer). The interior has mirrored panels and includes two glass shelves and the original light at back of the bottom shelf. Below are two drawers and a bottom cabinet with four compartments. The design of this cabinet is incredibly sophisticated . It is a jewel box inside and out.
Dimensions:
D: 18 inches
W: 38 inches closed / 76 inches with doors extended
H: 56.5 inches
Condition: Very good - some patina to bronze pulls.
$25,000
Ref: cabinet76
"Centurion Desk" in black lacquer with 3 drawers, elegant bronze pulls and sabots, and leather top by Lobel Originals.
W: 72.5 inches
D: 30.5 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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