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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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Credenza in teak with tambour door, steel pulls and leather wrapped sculptural base by RS Associates Ltd, Canada 1960's.
W: 78 inches
D: 17.5 inches
H: 28 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: credenza65
Sculptural chest of drawers in white lacquer with lucite pulls in the manner of Tommi Parzinger, American 1970's
H: 31 inches
W: 78 inches
D: 19 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: chestofdrawers149
5 Door credenza, each mirrored door with skyscraper design by Ello, American 1970's.
W: 64 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Very Good - antiquing to edges of mirror, minor wear commensurate with age
SOLD
ref: credenza48
Rare and important "Tao Cabinet" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's. Signed on the bottom right door front “Philip & Kelvin LaVerne”. The top and sides incorporate the Kuan motif (interlocking circles) which is meant to evoke something from the past. There is delicate bronze fretwork over pewter on the drawers. The base is hand-brazed in patinated bronze. The interior is lacquered green and the drawers are trimmed in bronze. This work is magnificent.
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 Cabinet from the Historical Civilization Series is discussed in the introduction on page 30 with an accompanying photo.
W: 74 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 34 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: credenza63
Low chest of drawers in bleached mahogany with inset hand-carved rosewood pulls by Harvey Probber, American 1950's (signed in drawer, “Furniture designed by Harvey Probber”). This is a rare Probber chest design.
Provenance: The residence of Harvey Probber, Rye, New York
W: 70.5 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 26 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: chestofdrawers156
Wall mounted console/server in tessellated chrome, Cityscape Series, by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1970's (signed on side, “AN ORIGINAL Paul Evans”)
W: 84 inches
D: 14 inches
H: 8 inches
SOLD
Condition: Very Good - light scratches on top commensurate with age
ref: consoletable110
Rare and exceptional 6 drawer chest in exotic woods with sculpted brass facades incorporating Tiger's Eye gemstones and Mother of Pearl with travertine top by Jacques Duval-Brasseur, France 1970's (signed on front with artist's signature). This is an important example Jacques Duval-Brasseur's work.
W: 79 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 33 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: chestofdrawers155
Chest of drawers TP-104 with 12 drawers in mahogany with brass ring pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American 1940's (signed in drawer, “CHARAK MODERN”) This is an elegant Parzinger design.
W: 68 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 33 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exceptional cabinet with 3 doors and 3 drawers clad in polished stainless steel by Karl Springer, American 1980's.
Like all of Karl Springer’s pieces, it is meticulously crafted with exceptional materials.
W: 60 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: credenza64
Deak in teak with drawers with inset pulls and inset micarta top, Denmark 1960's
W: 54 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: desk91
"Crescent Desk" model 7045 in Paldao zebra teak with ebonized front by Vladimir Kagan, American 1970's (label in drawer)
W: 72 inches
D: 31 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: desk90
Long chest of drawers model no. 3214 in walnut with pulls in chrome with inset rosewood by John Widdicomb, American 1950's (signed in drawer). We have refinished this piece so it's in excellent condition.
H: 32.5 inches
W: 72 inches
D: 20 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
ref: chestofdrawers153
Tall chest model no. 3220 in walnut with pulls in chrome with inset rosewood by John Widdicomb, American 1950's (signed in drawer). This chest is beautifully outfitted.
W: 38 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 45.5 inches
$6,500
Condition: Excellent
ref: chestofdrawers152
Pair of incredible "Bressan" Louis XV illuminated display cabinets in antique blue lacquer with custom bronze hardware and accents by Auffray & Co, American, 1969. These cabinets were commissioned by interior designer Robert Leviton & Sons for a home in Kings Point, New York. Original documentation to accompany cabinets.
W: 43.5 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 88.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
ref: cabinet45
Large credenza TP-19M in cross banded mahogany with hand-made brass bolts by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American 1940's (signed with Charak Modern label in drawer)
95 inches long
16.5 inches deep
32 inches high
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
ref: credenza60
Wall hanging cabinet No. PE-39, welded doors with polychrome design by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American, 1968 (signed "Paul Evans 68" on bottom of door). Interior retains original red coloration.
W: 24.5 inches
D: 12.5 inches
H: 31 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
Ref: cabinet35
Chic credenza with ebonized case and walnut doors with copper pulls with drawers below, Italian 1940's
H: 36 inches
W: 72 inches
D: 22 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: credenza58
Unique and important cabinet in limed oak with reverse painted glass panels designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Fontana Arte, Italy ca 1939 (stamped "FX 1285" on back). Has 2 pull out trays and interior is lined in linoleum. Side cabinets are illuminated. This cabinet is extraordinary and a fine example of both Gio Ponti's and Fontana Arte's superlative work.
Provenance:
Private Collection Italy;
Christies New York, December 7 2001, lot 471;
Acquired from the above sale by last owner.
Documantation:
F. Deboni, Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand, Turin 2012, this piece is featured on page 175, along with a drawing of the motif shown on the doors
Ponti, Lisa Licitra, Gio Ponti, The Complete Work 1923-1978, page 226 shows the cabinet's decorative motif on the doors used as a wall mural for an entrance hall in a Mediterranean villa (from Domus).
H: 58.5 inches
W: 65 inches
D: 18 inches
SOLD
Condition: Very Good - no chips or damage to glass, small amount of wear to wood consistent with age
Ref: cabinet47
Hand-welded steel "Deep Relief Credenza" with soft luxe coloration on doors and 3 inset slate slab tops by Paul Evans, American 1970 (signed and dated "Paul Evans 70"). This piece is spectacular. It has rich jewel tones and is signed and dated.
Reference:
"Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism", author Constance Kimmerle, published by Arnoldsche Art Publishers in 2014
8 feet long
22 inches deep
31 inches high
SOLD
Condition: Excellent / slate has spots and scratches consistent with age
ref: credenza59
Credenza No. PE-40A with welded design, vibrant colors, and inset slate tops by Paul Evans, American 1968 (signed on door "Paul Evans 68"). Interior has original red coloration.
W: 72 inches
D: 26 1/2 inches
H: 31 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
Ref: commode17
