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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
Ref: vases1
Stunning hinged box in mottled red and yellow lacquer with applied silver foil by Karl Springer, American 1970s. This is an early Springer design. The interior is lined in red suede, and the bottom is covered in black felt. The craftsmanship of this box is superb.
H: 8.5 inches
W: 10.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
ref: accessory255
Beautifully crafted hinged box in reptile skin with brass Chinese accents on the sides, custom design, American 1970's. Interior is covered in suede. Bottom is covered in silk moire. It’s a stunning accent piece with superb craftsmanship.
Dimensions:
D: 7 inches
W: 9.5 inches
H: 4.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$3,500
Ref: accessory254
Box Table with removable tray top covered in grass cloth inside and out by Karl Springer, American 1976-8. This was made as a prototype by one of Karl Springer’s premier artisans It’s a unique design. The top can sit as a tray or flip the other way and just cover the bottom.
Reference:
Purchased in 2024 from one of Karl Springer’s premier artisans.
Dimensions:
D: 20 inches
W: 20 inches
H: 20.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
Ref: endtable267
Chic waste basket in ostrich skin on the outside and inside by Karl Springer, American 1976-78. The bottom is covered in silk moiré. The craftsmanship of all Springer skin work is exceptional.
Reference:
Purchased in 2024 from one of Karl Springer’s premier artisans.
Dimensions:
D: 9 inches
W: 9 inches
H: 14 inches
Condition: Excellent
$3,500
Ref: accessory253
Exceptional Box Table with brown leather on the outside and inside by Karl Springer, American 1976-78. The bottom is covered in silk moiré. This was made as a prototype. The skin work, as with all Springer pieces, is superb.
Reference:
Purchased in 2024 from one of Karl Springer’s premier artisans.
Dimensions:
D: 20 inches
W: 20 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
$6,500
Ref: endtable266
Exquisitely hand-lacquered lidded box with wood motif exterior and interior covered in beige suede by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This box is meticulously crafted. Springer had artisans who created one of a kind lacquer finishes.
W: 14 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 4 inches
$4,500
Condition: Excellent
Ref: accessory147
Hinged “Molding Box” with multi-colored lacquer design and dark green suede interior by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Springer’s superb lacquer work and attention to detail make this box a little gem.
Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive, there is a photograph of this model box in the first Karl Springer NYC showroom in the 1970’s.
Lobel Modern Archive, there is an original invoice dated November 2, 1983 for this model box on file.
H: 5 inches
W: 16 inches
D: 10 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
ref: accessory149
Exceptionally crafted "Kyoto Box" in tessellated penshell with brass inlays on top and trim around base by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer Hand Made In Philippines” on bottom of base). These Kyoto Boxes are like jewels. The materials and craftsmanship are simply superb. These were designed so they could be used as side tables.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, this same model is shown on the bottom left side of the page with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD KYOTO BOXES, PENSHELL, SHAGREEN AND FOSSILIZED CORAL.”
W: 23 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$8,500
Ref: accessory237
Stunning one-of-a-kind hinged box in polished blue sodalite stone by Karl Springer, American 1980's (shown with original showroom tag from the 1980’s). Blue sodalite is a rare mineral often used for gem stones. Springer liked to make decorative objects out of rare and beautiful materials. Superbly crafted, this box is an excellent example of his devotion to fine craftsmanship.
W: 7.5 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 2 inches
$4,500
Condition: Excellent
ref: accessory238
Exceptionally crafted table top box in tessellated travertine with wood interior by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed "Karl Springer" on bottom). This box has a nice scale and the craftsmanship is superb.
W: 14.5 inches
D: 10.5 inches
H: 4.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$5,500
ref: accessory239
Iconic sculptured box in yellow cobra, piano hinged with interior in suede, by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The craftsmanship on this box is simply superb.
W: 11 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 7.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - some spots on suede in interior.
$5,500
ref: accessory226
Hinged box covered in brown and black cobra with interior covered in moiré silk by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are superb.
W: 10.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 7.5 inches
$5,500
Condition: Excellent
ref: accessory221
Rare adjustable magnifying lens with beautifully crafted mount in polished chrome by Karl Springer, American 1980's.
W: 9 inches
D: 2.5 inches
H: 10.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4500
Ref: accessory217
Rare adjustable magnifying lens with beautifully crafted mount in polished chrome and brass by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The mixed metal gives it a truly bespoke look.
W: 9 inches
D: 2.5 inches
H: 10.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
ref: accessory217
Table top box with fitted cover in tessellated travertine in a graphic geometric pattern with interior lined in velvet, American, 1970's.
H: 3 inches
W: 14 inches
D: 10 inches
$2,500
Condition: Excellent
Ref: accessory134
Meticulously crafted waste basket in tessellated travertine with gilded accents and solid brass feet by Maitland Smith for Karl Springer, American 1980's (bottom lined in fabric). Tag on bottom reads “KS-56”.
W: 10.75 inches
D: 10.75 inches
H: 11 inches
Provenance
From the Collection of a Former Karl Springer Employee
Condition: Excellent
$5,500
ref: accessory215
Pair of beautifully made impressive large solid lucite obelisks, American 1970's. These are a stand out in any room.
W: 7 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 27.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500 for the pair
ref: accessory209
Box with base covered in black cobra and top covered in alligator with interior in red suede by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The combination of black and red is very sumptuous. Bottom is covered in black suede.
W: 8.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
ref: accessory207
