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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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Beautifully crafted Tray Top Side Table with removable tray in blue shagreen with bone inlays by Karl Springer, American 1980's (remnant of brass Karl Springer label on top of table beneath tray). The details of this table are superb. It is a stunning piece from every angle.
W: 15.5 inches
D: 13 inches
H: 22 inches
Condition: Excellent
$9,500
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Superb "Tao" side table with top in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels in blue, pink, and orange and a faceted cylindrical base by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed “P+K. LaVerne” on top). The stunning shape of the table top adds to the beauty of this gem.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the Tao motif is shown on pages 56-59 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series . The caption reads, “Here, the LaVernes were showing Tao philosophy that was primarily concerned with the importance of man in relation to his surroundings and architecture.”
W: 20 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 18 inches
$22,000
Condition: Excellent
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Pair of rare and early “Shang Ti” tables in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant enamel cloisonne and Chinese style ebonized wood bases with red enamel by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, late 1950’s (Tables retain partial original Gem Stone Arts labels on bottoms). Gem Stone Arts, created by Philip LaVerne, was the original workshop where Philip and Kelvin LaVerne started experimenting with engraving metals. It proceeded the opening of the LaVerne Gallery on East 57th Street. Kelvin LaVerne stated that Philip designed the bases which were executed by a Chinese woodworker at Gem Stone Arts. The bases were later replaced with patinated bronze bases as the design evolved. These are early experimental works.
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 with different color enamel cloisonne and bronze legs in the section on Historical Civilizations on page 66.
Gem Stone Arts is discussed on page 24, stating, “ {In the 1950’s, Philip} formed a company called Gem Stone Arts and designed and made furniture and mirrors…”
Dimensions for each
D: 19 inches
W: 19 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000 For the pair
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Rare and important "Bone Cigarette Table" in lacquered hand-carved wood with exquisite detailing by John Dickinson, American 1977. The lacquer is in the original matte bone color. The craftsmanship of this table is extraordinary. As is true of all John Dickinson pieces, this table could not be more stylish.
Reference:
This model table is in the permanent collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, acquired in 1979. It can be viewed in their collection here.
Dimensions:
Diam: 21 inches
H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly relacquered by Lobel Modern.
$18,000
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Beautifully crafted Telephone Table in chestnut snakeskin with black accents and brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The bottoms are covered in moiré silk. As with all Karl Springer pieces, the craftsmanship is superb.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 14 is a photo of this model table titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD TELEPHONE STYLE TABLE [page] 14”
D: 10 inches
W: 15 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
$5,500
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Telephone Table on brass castors in brown cobra skin by Lobel Originals NYC, American 2024 (Signed “LOBEL ORIGINALS NYC”). We make this table to order. Identical to the original Karl Springer Telephone Table, we can make it in any color and size. Bottom covered in moire silk.
W: 14 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 23.25 inches
Condition: New
$5,500
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Large set of occasional tables in dark walnut, top design with pebbles set in gold/copper resin under glass. by John Keal for Brown Saltman, American 1960's (signed “Brown Saltman” on label under top). The design of the top was very inventive with pebbles set in resin. There are 11 available. They are being sold individually for $2500 each. They can be used as coffee, side or occasional tables. There are any number of ways they can be clustered with their hexagonal design.
Dimensions for each:
W: 21 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent - these have been refinished.
$2,500 each
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Round side table covered in platinum embossed lizard leather with bronze studs around top and legs by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals, American 2021.
Diam: 16 inches
H: 17.5 inches
Condition: New
$5,500
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"Telephone Table" covered in yellow cobra with moire silk on the bottom in brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1985 (leather label on bottom reads "Karl Springer 1985"). An iconic Springer design in a mesmerizing color!
W: 12.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 13.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$5,500
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Telephone Table on brass castors in white and brown snake skin with moire undersides by Lobel Originals NYC, American 2022. This table is meticulously crafted in the finest materials.
W: 14 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: New
$5,500
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Elegant tall Telephone Table style side table covered in exotic snake skin with moire silk on undersides of table by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals, 2022. Meticulously crafted, this table is a stunning accent in any room.
W: 14 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: New
$6,500
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"Telephone Table" covered in beige cobra with moire silk on the bottom in brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1988 (label on bottom reads "Karl Springer 1988").
W: 12.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 13.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$5,500
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T-style occasional table covered in ultrasuede with custom glass top, American 1970's
W: 18 inches
D: 14 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
$3,500
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Side table No. 3335 in walnut with double stretcher design by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's. This is a very elegant design.
W: 21 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 16 inches
$5,500
Condition: Excellent
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Occasional table with thick lucite base and carved oak top by Lorin Marsh, American 1970's. This table is an unexpected mixture of materials which makes it chic.
W: 16 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 14.5 inches
$5,500
Condition: Very Good - light scratching to underside of lucite base
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