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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 Stunning Faceted Rock Crystal Table Lamps with Gold Leaf Bases 1990s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of beautifully made table lamps in faceted and polished rock crystal with bases in gold leaf and brass hardware, Italian 1990s. Each faceted rock crystal element is exquisite. The pair have been newly rewired by Lobel Modern with new brass sockets. Lighting fittings have been professionally polished and lacquered. With original string shades.

Dimensions for each as shown:
W: 10 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 32 inches (adjustable to 36 inches)
Shade W: 15 inches
Shade D: 10.5 inches
Shade H: 12.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly rewired with new brass sockets. Lighting fittings have been professionally polished and lacquered.

SOLD

Ref: tablelamps459

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 12

Pair Of Rare Karl Springer "Galaxy Sconces" In Brass And Faceted Lucite 1990s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Pair of rare “Galaxy Sconces” in brass with illuminating green faceted lucite backs by Karl Springer, American 1990's. The lucite on these sconces has the appearance of hand-chipped green glass which illuminates when the bulbs are lit. They are very chic.

Each:
W: 13.5 inches
D: 6.5 inches
H: 7 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sconces43

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tags KARLSPRINGER5, sold lighting 12

Paul Evans Rare Tension Floor Lamp in Welded Steel and Gold Leaf 1965

Evan Lobel

Unique tension floor lamp in torch-cut welded and enameled steel and gold leaf with original pleated fabric shade by Paul Evans Studio, American 1965. Adjustable screws at top and bottom allow the lamp to stand up using the tension between the floor and ceiling. This piece exemplifies the exceptional artisanship and ingenuity of Paul Evans.

Dimensions as Shown:
W: 6 inches at base
D: 6 inches at base
H: 98 inches (Adjustable to 122 inches)
Shade Diam: 12 inches
Shade H: 22 inches

Condition: Lamp is in excellent - original shade has some marks and small tears

$9,500

ref: floorlamp235

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categories LIGHTING
tags PAULEVANS3, FLOOR LAMPS

Paul Evans Rare Large Chandelier in Textured Bronze with Crackled Glass Globes 1970s

Evan Lobel

Unique large chandelier in patinated and textured bronze with 12 arms each with a globe with crackled glass by Paul Evans, American 1970's. Chandeliers by Paul Evans are rare. The scale of this one makes it incredible. It is Brutalism at its best. It was custom made for the Montefiore Synagogue in Lowell, MA which was built in 1969/70.

Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive retains a photograph of this chandelier hanging in Montefiore Synagogue in Lowell, Massachusetts (see image).


Dimensions:
Diam: 52 inches
H: 42 inches (can be customized to spec)

Condition: Excellent

$18,000

ref: chandelier274

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categories LIGHTING
tags PAULEVANS3, CHANDELIERS / PENDANTS

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

ref: tablelamp217

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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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tags sold lighting 12

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

Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps in Gilded Plaster with Gold Leaf Shades 1971

Evan Lobel

Pair of large and stunning table lamps in gilded plaster with stylized sheaf of wheat motif and original shades with gold leaf, American 1971 (signed “1971 Fuggiti Studios” on rear base of each). These lamps are exquisitely crafted, both the gilding and gold leaf are dazzling. The pair have been newly rewired by Lobel Modern with new bronze sockets and silk cords. Lighting fittings have been professionally polished and lacquered.

Dimensions for each as shown:
W: 7.5 inches
D: 7.5 inches
H: 37.5 inches (adjustable to 40.5 inches)
Shade Diam: 14.5 inches
Shade H: 20 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly rewired with new bronze sockets and silk cord. Lighting fittings have been professionally polished and lacquered.

$9,500 for the pair

Ref: tablelamps458

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categories LIGHTING
tags table lamp pairs 3

Karl Springer Elegant Black Scavo Glass Torchere 1980s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Glass Torchere in hand blown black glass with scavo finish by Seguso (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980's (retains original Seguso paper label). These art pieces were hand-made by Seguso in Murano Italy exclusively for Karl Springer.

H: 69 inches
Diam: 19.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: floorlamp153

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tags KARLSPRINGER5, sold lighting 12

Karl Springer Rare "Mushroom Table Lamp" in Gunmetal and Brass 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare "Mushroom Table Lamp" in gunmetal with polished brass dome shade with 3 bulbs by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The shade was hand-spun by metal artisans. An iconic Karl Springer design and the mix of gunmetal and brass is very chic. Brass has been professionally polished and lacquered. Lamp has been rewired with new sockets and silk wire.

Reference:
KARL SPRINGER LTD Red Binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “lighting”, on page 1 there is a photo of this model with the title “MUSHROOM TABLE LAMP”.

Diam: 18 inches
H: 29 inches
Base Diam: 5 inches
Shade H: 8 inches

Condition: Excellent- Metal has been professionally cleaned, polished and lacquered; Rewired by Lobel Modern with new sockets and silk wire.

SOLD

ref: tablelamp329

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categories LIGHTING
tags KARLSPRINGER12, sold lighting 12

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Pair of "Galatea" Table Lamps 1970s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Pair of rare "Galatea" table lamps with female figures in cast bronze on patinated bronze bases by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “PK LaVerne” on front of one base). The female figures are based on the myth of Pygmalion, a sculptor who creates an ivory alabaster statue representing his ideal woman and then falls in love with her, which he names Galatea; the goddess Venus answers his prayers and brings her to life. The pair have been newly rewired by Lobel Modern with new bronze sockets and silk cords. Lighting fittings have been professionally polished and lacquered.

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, these lamps are shown on pages 170-171 in the section titled The Cast Series. The caption reads, “The 1970s GALATEA lamps include cast patinated bronze figures on patinated bronze bases. The beautiful curves of the bases complement the cast female figures perfectly. The LaVernes did several works about the myth of Pygmalion and Galatea.”

Dimensions for each as shown:
W: 15 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 25.5 inches (Adjustable to 29.5 inches)
Shade W: 16 inches
Shade D: 10 inches
Shade H: 10 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly rewired with new bronze sockets and silk cord. Lighting fittings have been professionally polished and lacquered.

$28,000 for the pair

ref: tablelamps455

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categories LIGHTING
tags table lamp pairs 3, Laverne 8

Karl Springer 6-Arm Hand-Blown Glass Chandelier with Scavo Finish 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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

Ref: chandelier252

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categories LIGHTING
tags KARLSPRINGER10, sold lighting 11

Exceptional Travertine Table Lamp With Chrome Accents 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Exceptional large table lamp in travertine with vertical chrome accents, Italian 1960's. This lamp is a beautiful combination of materials.

Dimensions:

W: 8 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 33 inches

Shade W: 16 inches
Shade D: 16 inches
Shade H: 11.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: tablelamp287

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tags sold lighting 11

Karl Springer Pair of Octagonal Solid Lucite Table Lamps 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of solid lucite table lamps with octagonal sections separated by cylindrical sections with chrome hardware by Karl Springer, American 1970's. As with all Springer’s pieces, these are beautifully made.

Diam: 6 inches
H: 30.5 inches (adjusts with riser to make them higher or shorter)

Shade 16 inch diameter x 12 inches high

Condition: Very good

SOLD

Ref: tablelamps437

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tags KARLSPRINGER11, sold lighting 11

Guido Gambone Stunning Large Ceramic Table Lamp with Animal Motif 1950s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Stunning large hand-thrown ceramic table lamp with abstract animal motif in delicate colors by Guido Gambone, Italy 1950's (signed “Gambone” on bottom with donkey). This is one of the largest and most beautiful Guido Gambone ceramic lamps we have seen. It’s really incredible. This lamp has been rewired with silk cord and metal has been replated with a bronze finish.

Dimensions as shown:
Ceramic Body Diam: 8.5 inches
Ceramic Body H: 18.5 inches
H: 31.5 (Height adjustable from 30 inches to 35 inches)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 12 inches

Condition: Excellent original condition with no cracks or chips. Rewired with new silk cord and replated bronze bulb assembly.

SOLD

ref: tablelamp341

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categories LIGHTING, ART
tags sold lighting 11, sold Art 9

Venini Pair of Sputnik Chandeliers in Chrome with Glass Rods 1970s

Evan Lobel

Chic pair of Sputnik chandeliers, model N3001, in polished chrome with artisan glass rods by Venini (Murano, Italy) for Camer Lighting, American 1970's. This is a timeless design. It is rare to have a pair of these.

Reference:
Camer Glass Inc catalog from the 1970’s shows a photograph of this model chandelier above description, “N 3001, 28” Diameter”. See photo.


Dimensions for Each:
Diam: 28 inches
H: 30 inches (we can customize to spec)

Condition: Excellent - metal has been polished and glass cleaned by Lobel Modern.

$15,000 For the Pair

ref: chandelier266

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categories LIGHTING
tags CHANDELIERS / PENDANTS, CHANDELIERS

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Important Illuminated Bronze Sculptures "Grace and Harmony" ca. 1970 (Signed)

Evan Lobel

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One-of-a-kind pair of large illuminated sculptures, “Grace and Harmony”, hand-brazed in bronze tones, one with green patina and the other highly textured, with complex tubular elements welded around them, by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American ca. 1970 (signed on bases “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne”).  Philip & Kelvin LaVerne produced only these 2 illuminated sculptures and they believed the lighting in back and above created halos around them giving them a spiritual aura.  On the backs are the original fluorescent fixtures which was commonly used in the 1970’s.  On top are 2 bulbs on each (one in the white orb and the other recessed in the open top).  These artworks were called “functional sculptures” by the LaVernes and these are two of the absolute best.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, these 2 important works are shown on page 178 in the section The Brazed Series with an in depth description by Kelvin LaVerne on the same page. They are also discussed in the introduction to the book and in the Preface by Kelvin LaVerne.

Provenance:
The Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

Each:
W: 30 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 73 inches

Condition: Excellent

$225,000 for the pair

ref: floorlamp177

 

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categories LIGHTING, ART
tags Laverne 5, FLOOR LAMPS, SCULPTURES 4

Large Rare J. Anthony Redmile Chandelier with Mounted Ostrich Eggs 1970s

Evan Lobel

Rare large “Cosmic Eggs” chandelier in nickel and brass with mounted ostrich eggs and stone sphere at bottom by J. Anthony Redmile, London 1970's. J. Anthony Redmile created unique works incorporating exotic materials and fine craftsmanship. This chandelier is very chic.

Reference:
Sinai & Sons book on J. Anthony Redmile, there is a photo of a similar chandelier with ostrich eggs on page 50.

Diam: 45 inches
H: 36 inches (can modify to spec)

Condition: Excellent

$25,000

ref: chandelier246

 

 

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categories LIGHTING
tags CHANDELIERS / PENDANTS

Chic Pair of French Porcelain Table Lamps with Sculptural Shades 1960s

Evan Lobel

Pair of artisan "sailboat" table lamps in fine porcelain with custom silk shades, hand-painted gold accents and brass hardware, France 1960's. The custom silk shades are stunning. These lamps are tailored beautifully and incredibly stylish. Newly rewired by Lobel Modern with silk cord.

Dimensions for each as shown:
W: 19 inches
D: 10.5 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Porcelain is in excellent condition. Few spots on each lampshade. Newly rewired by Lobel Modern with silk cord.

$6,500 for the pair

Ref: tablelamps456

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categories LIGHTING
tags table lamp pairs 3

Pair of Exceptional Table Lamps in Shagreen and Bronze 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of large artisan table lamps in taupe shagreen with bronze bases and hardware, custom design, American 1970's. These lamps are of the highest quality and very refined.

W: 10 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 35 inches
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: tablelamps414

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 11