Karl Springer Chest in Black Embossed Lizard Leather with Black Glass Top 1988 (Signed) - SOLD

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Exceptional chest of drawers in black embossed lizard leather with thick black glass top by Karl Springer, American 1988 (signed and dated with leather label on bottom which reads “Karl Springer 1988”). These cased pieces are rare and this one is a beautiful example of Springer’s meticulous craftsmanship. The color is exquisite.

Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive, photographs taken in the NYC showroom ca 1990, there is one of the tall version of this chest with 5 drawers.

W: 66 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 32 inches

Condition: Excellent.

SOLD

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Edward Wormley Chest of Drawers with Hand-Carved Pulls 1955 (Signed) - SOLD

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Elegant chest of drawers model 5562 in dark mahogany designed with a gently slanted front with 9 drawers, each with a hand-carved pull with small brass studs, by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1955 (signed “Dunbar Berne Indiana” on metal label in top left drawer.) This piece is meticulously made and the epidemy of restrained elegance.

W: 65 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 33 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Tommi Parzinger White Lacquered Etagere With Brass Pulls 1950s - SOLD

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Etagere in white lacquer with shelves at top and cabinet with brass pulls below by Tommi Parzinger for Willow & Reed, American 1950's.

W: 33 inches
D: 15 inches
H: 72 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Brazilian Rosewood Low Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles 1960

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Low chest of drawers in beautifully figured Brazilian rosewood with stylized brass pulls and handles on sides, custom design, American c.1960. This piece is beautifully made.

W: 48 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 22 inches

Condition: Excellent - this piece has been completely refinished.

$7,500

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Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Wall Unit 1974 (Signed and Dated) - SOLD

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Wall unit with 2 pilasters in sculpted bronze resin and smoked glass shelves by Paul Evans, American 1974 (signed "PE 74"). This piece was created from a mixture of epoxy resin and sand applied to a plywood base and sculpted into various swirls, drips and other patterns. Once hardened, the piece was sandblasted, sprayed with an atomized bronze finish, varnished, blown with a torch to provide a smoky look, polished, and then varnished again. The resulting work has a metallic sheen but is lightweight compared with something made of cast bronze. A rare and iconic Paul Evans design.

W: 48 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 78.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Tommi Parzinger Lacquered Cabinet/Console with Iconic Hardware 1940s (Signed) - SOLD

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Elegant console/cabinet in high gloss blue lacquer with iconic etched brass hardware and sculpted top edge by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American 1940's (signed with Charak Modern label in top left drawer).

Lobel Modern has had this piece newly lacquered in high-gloss blue and the brass hardware has been polished and lacquered.  This is a beautiful Parzinger piece.

W: 60 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 31.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Large Chest of Drawers In Tessellated Beveled Mirrored Glass 1970s - SOLD

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Unique large chest of drawers with tessellated beveled mirrored glass and chrome accents attributed to Ello, American 1970's. Each mirrored piece has a 1/2” bevel all around. This is a glamorous chest of drawers.

W: 73.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 28.5 inches

Condition: Very good - some small scratches and patina under mirror consistent with age

SOLD

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Paul Evans Faceted Burl & Brass Credenza 1965 - SOLD

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Credenza model PE-366, faceted in walnut burl and brass with brown fiberglass top, by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1965.

Reference:
Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism by Constance Kimmerle, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, 2014, a wall mounted version of this cabinet is shown on pages 188 and 189.

W: 7 feet
D: 24 inches
H: 32.5 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent - a few light scratches and signs of wear. It’s in great condition for its age.

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Pierre Cardin Lift-top Bar with Brass Accents 1970s - SOLD

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Lift-top bar unit in burled olive wood with brass banding and pulls by Pierre Cardin, American 1970's (signed "Pierre Cardin" on right side). Top lifts for ice bucket and glasses with mirrored inside top.

W: 4 feet 8 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 30 inches

SOLD

Condition:  Excellent

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Paul Evans Important Sculpted Bronze Wall Cabinet 1969 (Signed) - SOLD

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Rare and important large sculpted bronze wall cabinet with enameled steel elements and 3 cleft slate top pieces by Paul Evans Studio for Direction Furniture, 1969 (signed “PE 69” on bottom). The gray steel elements set into the bronze resin are an incredible color combination. Bronze resin was created from a mixture of epoxy resin and sand applied to a plywood base and sculpted into various swirls, drips and other patterns. Once hardened, the piece was sandblasted, sprayed with an atomized bronze finish, varnished, blown with a torch to provide a smoky look, polished, and then varnished again. The resulting work has a metallic sheen but is lightweight compared with something made of cast bronze. (Photo shows wall cabinet with matching mirror, also available)

Reference:
Paul Evans: Designer & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head and published in 2012, this model is shown on page 52.

W: 96 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 23 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Tommi Parzinger 4 Door Credenza with Exquisite Hardware 1960s - SOLD

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Stunning 4 Door credenza in beached ash burl with chrome base and exquisite chrome hardware by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's. The combination of materials and elegance is classic Parzinger.

W: 69 inches
D: 17.5 inches
H: 32 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Raphael Important Lacquered Credenza With Textured Bronze Doors 1960s - SOLD

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Rare and important long credenza, case with parchment color lacquer and accordion doors in unique Beka resin in a volcanic bronze finish with chic brass pulls on glass bases with brass sabots, by Raphael (Raphael Raffel), France 1960s. Keys at bottom lock the doors. Documented pieces by this extraordinary French interior designer and furniture designer are rare. His refined modernist works are among the best.

Reference:
Raphael decorateur by Guy Bloch-Champfort and published by Les Editions de l’Amateur in 2002, this piece is shown on page 148 with the caption “Endfilade aux portes en accordeon, laque de Beka acaille et laque arrachee, pieds in verre Securit, debut des annes 60. (Galarie L’Art de vivre, New York).

Provenance:
Purchased by the last owner at Galerie L’Art de Vivre in the 1990’s and remained in her Park Ave NYC apartment until purchase by Lobel Modern. Original folder with L’Art de Vivre logo with historical material comes with piece.

W: 112 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 36 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Tommi Parzinger Rare 4 Door Lacquered Cabinet with Chrome Base 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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Rare 4 door liquor cabinet model no. P5 with hand-lacquered doors, interior light, and architectural chrome base by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's (signed with Parzinger Originals signature under drawer). According to Donald Cameron (Tommi Parzinger’s partner) before he passed away, this was a custom order with 4 doors. This model is shown in the catalog and was typically made in a 2 door version. The workmanship is incredible.

Reference:
Parzinger Originals paper catalog published in the 1960’s with sketches of each piece by Tommi Parzinger.  On page 4 there is a sketch of the 2 door version of this cabinet with the notation “#P5” under it.

W: 67 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 78 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Vladimir Kagan Exceptional 4 Door Cabinet with Hand-Set Venetian Glass Tiles 1953 - SOLD

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Rare and exceptional black lacquer 4 door cabinet with curved front, splayed legs and hand-set Venetian glass tiles by Vladimir Kagan, American 1953. This cabinet is an extraordinary example of Kagan’s ability to combine graceful design with the finest craftsmanship and materials.

Reference
The Complete Kagan by Vladimir Kagan (forward by Tom Ford), published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2004, on page 106 there is a photo of this piece with a matching dining table stating “Subtle curves characterized a c. 1953 dining room designed for this Manhattan apartment. The graceful shape of the dining table top complemented the bowed front of the buffet, while the almond shape of the inset Venetian mosaics in both were mimicked by the custom-made chandelier above.”

W: 66 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 32 inches

Condition: Excellent - newly relacquered - in like-new condition

SOLD

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Tommi Parzinger Elegant 4 Door Credenza In Mahogany with Brass Hardware 1970s - SOLD

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Elegant 4 door credenza in dark mahogany with exquisite brass hardware with high gloss finish by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1970's. This credenza exemplifies the exquisite engraving and design that Parzinger is famous for. This piece has been completely refinished in high gloss and the brass has been polished and lacquered. It is in like-new condition.

W: 82.5 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 32.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - in like-new condition.

SOLD

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Important Paul Evans Rare Sculptured Metal Disc Bar 1969 (signed and dated) - SOLD

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Rare and important wall mounted Sculptured Metal Disc Bar model PE 122 in bronze composite with red wood interior with vinyl wrapped shelves by Paul Evans for Directional, 1969 (signed “PE 69”). This is a tour de force and an iconic Evans design.

Reference:
Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism by Constance Kimmerle (Editor), 2014 by Arnoldsche Art Publishers, pages 183 shows a photo of the same piece captioned, “Disk Bar (Sculpted Bronze) (PE 122), ca 1970”

Diam: 73 inches
D: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Vladimir Kagan "Radius Buffet" in Macassar Ebony 1970s - SOLD

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“Radius Buffet", model 7615B, in Macassar ebony with lacquered doors and peach glass top with inset chrome accents by Vladimir Kagan, American 1970's. Kagan was a master at mixing diverse materials to great effect. This piece is beautifully made.

Reference:
Vladimir Kagan Designs catalog published in the 1970’s, there is a page showing a photo of this piece titled “Radius Buffet 7615B”.

W: 84 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent

$18,000

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Karl Springer Superb Desk and Chair in Blue Shagreen with Bone Inlays 1980s (signed) - SOLD

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Exquisite "Chinese Parson Style Desk" in blue shagreen with bone inlays by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer” on brass label in drawer). The materials and craftsmanship of this desk and chair are extraordinary. The deep blue is sublime - this is a work of art.

Matching "J.M.F. Chair" covered in blue shagreen with bone inlays by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer” on brass label on seat bottom) also available separately.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “desks & consoles”, on page 3 there is a photo of this model desk with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD CHINESE PARSONS STYLE DESK (page) 3”.
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “seating”, on page 4 there is a photo of this model chair with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. CHAIR, HARD OR UPHOLSTERED SEAT (page) 4”.

Desk Dimensions:
W: 60 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 29.5 inches

Chair Dimensions:
W: 18 inches
D: 21.5 inches
H: 35.5 inches
Seat H: 18.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD
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Ello Chic Two-Door Mirrored Cabinet 1970s - SOLD

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Two-door mirrored cabinet by Ello, American, 1970's.  This could be used as a side table or bedside table.

W: 25 inches
D: 17.5 inches
H: 27.5 inches

SOLD

Condition:  Excellent - light wear consistent with age and use.

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Karl Springer "Royal Palm 4 Door Cabinet" in Lacquered Goatskin ca. 1990 - SOLD

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"Royal Palm 4 Door Cabinet" in chestnut color lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American ca. 1990. This cabinet exemplifies Karl Springer’s craftsmanship and fine materials which are unsurpassed. A beautiful vintage piece.

W: 84 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 34 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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