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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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Tommi Parzinger Elegant Chest of Drawers with Etched Brass Pulls 1950s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Superbly crafted tall chest of drawers model M603 in mahogany with tapering legs and etched brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American 1950's (signed "CHARAK MODERN” on inside of drawer). The restrained elegance of this piece is classic Parzinger. Refinished by Lobel Modern.

W: 38 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 50 inches

Condition: Excellent - Piece has been professionally refinished by Lobel Modern.

$12,000

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important 4 Door "Chinois Cabinet" 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and important 4 door "Chinois Cabinet" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with beautiful and subtle hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on the front left door). The interior is lacquered red and the shelves are trimmed in patinated bronze. A drawer on the left side of the interior is beautifully finished as only the LaVernes could do. This piece is a Shown in the environmental photo with an extremely rare LaVerne mirror.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this cabinet is shown on page 77 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. It is shown in the original advertisement from the 1980’s which states, “Hand sculptured in bronze and pewter, a cabinet inspired by French and Oriental love of nature. Whimsical scenes of birds, fishermen and flowers, enhanced by enamels. Buried in earth to achieve patinas of subtle beauty. A masterpiece of detail and simplicity - Signed - Philip and Kelvin LaVerne.”

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

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Tommi Parzinger 3 Door Credenza with Exquisite Nickel Pulls 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Beautifully crafted 3 door credenza in high gloss mahogany with exquisite etched nickel pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's. This piece exudes refinement and elegance in a way only Parzinger could create.

Provenance:
Private Collection Park Ave NYC

W: 61.5 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 32.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Eugenio Diez Illuminated Four-Door Cabinet with Incredible Figural Inlays 1940s - SOLD

Eric McNatt

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Four-door cabinet with exquisite figural inlays in exotic woods on sculptural base by Eugenio Diez, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1940s. Each door has two raised and illuminated panels with inlays. The left side interior is an illuminated cabinet with pull-out shelf and drawers and the right side has wood shelves.  This piece is unique and special.  The inlays, shape and illuminated front panels are incredible.

W: 7 feet 6.5 inches
D: 21.5 inches
H: 5 feet 6 inches

SOLD

Condition:  Excellent - minimal wear commensurate with age

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Vladimir Kagan Rare and Iconic Large Chest of Drawers in Walnut 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Iconic and rare large chest of drawers in walnut with black lacquer and splayed legs by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House, American 1950's. This is one of Kagan’s most important and quintessential designs.

Reference:
The Complete Kagan, Vladimir Kagan, A Lifetime of Avant-Garde Design with forward by Tom Ford published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2004, on page 99 is a photo of the smaller version of this same chest.

W: 80 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 31 inches

Condition: Excellent - Piece has been fully restored to like-new condition.

SOLD

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Tommi Parzinger Elegant Chest of Drawers with Etched Brass Pulls 1950s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Superbly crafted high chest of drawers in mahogany with etched brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's (signed "Parzinger Originals” on inside of drawer). The restrained elegance of this piece is classic Parzinger. Refinished by Lobel Modern and brass pulls have been newly polished and lacquered.

W: 51 inches
D: 17.5 inches
H: 54 inches

Condition: Excellent - Piece has been professionally refinished by Lobel Modern. Pulls have been newly polished and lacquered. In like new condition.

$15,000

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Tommi Parzinger One-of-a-Kind Bar Cabinet in White Ash Burl with Inlays 1960s

Evan Lobel

One of a kind custom design raised 4 door bar cabinet with doors in white ash burl with satinwood inlays with etched polished brass pulls and base in solid ash by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's. There is an illuminated bar on left side with interior in antiqued glass. On the right is storage with pull out ice bucket tray in antiqued glass. The illuminated bar on the left side has doors that slide into the case so that it can be left open during parties. Drawer glides have been replaced with new self closing glides by Lobel Modern. Drawers lined with cork. This impressive piece is an absolute show stopper!!! The meticulous construction, fine materials, and attention to detail are superb. This cabinet comes apart into 2 pieces (top and base) for shipping. The grid inlays on the front are in excellent condition - any variations are due to the lighting.

W: 96 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 71 inches

Condition: Excellent - Piece has been cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern. New antiqued glass, LED light inside the bar compartment and new self closing glides on drawers by Lobel Modern.

$45,000

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Karl Springer "Round Leg Etagere" in Solid Lucite and Steel 1980s

Evan Lobel

Rare and exceptional "Round Leg Etagere" in solid lucite and brushed and polished steel with 5 customized glass shelves by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship of this piece is superb with polished steel supports under the glass. While this design was more often done with coffee tables and benches, very few etageres were ever made. There is a glass shelf on the top.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, page 2 of this section shows the table version of the same design with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD ROUND LEG TWO-TIER COFFEE TABLE (page) 2”.

W: 48 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 74 inches

Condition: Excellent

$28,000

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De Coene Freres Art Deco Cabinet in Mahagony with Bronze Medallions 1930s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Stunning Art Deco cabinet from the Voltaire Series with drop down front in mahogany with 2 artisan bronze medallions, sabots and trim by De Coene Freres, Belgium 1930's. This can be used as a secretary or bar cabinet. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are superb. Comes with original keys.

Reference:
Les Ateliers D’Art De Courtrai De Coene Freres, published by Le Livre Timperman, see page 189 for model reference.

W: 40 inches
D: 15 inches
H: 51.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - completely restored: refinished and metal cleaned, polished and lacquered.

SOLD

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Tommi Parzinger Unique and Impressive Illuminated Bar Cabinet 1950s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Rare stunning bar cabinet in artisan parchment lacquer with 4 doors, each with an exquisitely engraved chrome pull, and a beautifully outfitted interior lacquered Chinese red by Tommi Parzinger, American 1950's (signed “Parzinger Originals” on inside of drawer). This was a custom order piece with exquisite details - unique architectural elements at the top, back of bar compartment is mirrored with light above and 3 thick glass shelves. This unit has special hinges so the doors fold completely out of the way for serving. It’s a chic Parzinger masterwork. The flourescent light at the top behind frosted glass has been replaced by a new LED light by Lobel Modern which is much nicer and distributes the light more evenly.

W: 55.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 92 inches

Condition: Excellent - The flourescent light at the top behind frosted glass has been replaced by a new LED light which is much nicer and distributes the light more evenly..

$45,000

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Karl Springer Impressive Chest of Drawers in Lacquered Goatskin 1980s

Evan Lobel

Rare and exceptional chest of drawers in lacquered goatskin, top drawers with artisan brass pulls, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This is one of the only known Karl Springer chest of drawers in lacquered goatskin. The craftsmanship is off the charts. It has been cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern. New self closing glides installed by Lobel Modern. Pulls have been cleaned, polished and relacquered by Lobel Modern.

W: 54 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 35 inches

Condition: Excellent - Piece has been professionally cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern. Drawer glides have been replaced with new self closing glides. Pulls have been newly polished and lacquered.

$35,000

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George Nakashima Rare Free-Edge Double Pedestal Desk in Walnut 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare double pedestal desk with free edge top in walnut with rosewood butterfly on top by George Nakashima, American 1950's (name of client “COX” written in marker on bottom of top). Each one of these pieces was custom made for it’s owner, and as such, each is a unique work of art.

Reference:
George Nakashima Full Circle by Derek E. Ostergard for the American Craft Museum of the Museum Craft Council, published in 1989, on pages 122 is a photo and description of a similar desk.

W: 70 inches
D: 28.5 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent - top has been refinished

SOLD

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Jules Leleu Double Pedestal Desk in French Walnut 1940s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Art Deco double pedestal desk in French walnut with curved center drawer and bookcase inset into back by Jules Leleu, France 1940's (signed “J.Leleu” on plaque on inside of door). Meticulous craftsmanship and fine materials are the hallmarks of the House of Leleu.

W: 67 inches
D: 32 inches
H: 31 inches

Condition: Excellent - professionally refinished by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

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Paul Evans Iconic Artisan 4 Door Credenza 1968 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Stunning 4 door credenza model PE-40A in hand-welded steel with hand-painted polychrome enamels and gilding featuring bi-fold doors with red colored interior and cleft slate tops by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1968. These artisan pieces by Paul Evans are pure art. Each one is unique in its own way. Shown with the matching small cabinet that was designed to go with it which is sold separately.

Reference:
Paul Evans Design & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, the original ad for this cabinet is shown on page 75 and another example of this cabinet is shown on pages 77.

W: 72 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 32 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Paul Evans 2 Door Wall Mounted Cabinet Welded 1968 (Signed and Dated) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Stunning and iconic wall mounted 2 door cabinet, hand-welded with polychrome enamels and gold leaf, by Paul Evans, American 1968 (Signed “Paul Evans 68”). Interior is lacquered red with shelf. We have the matching credenza which is shown in the photo with this cabinet. An incredible combination.

Reference:
Paul Evans Design & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, the original ad for this cabinet shown with the matching credenza on page 75. As we have shown it in our environmental photograph.

Provenance:
Purchased by Lobel Modern from original owners as part of a large collection of Paul Evans originally located in Los Angeles.

W: 24 inches
D: 12.5 inches
H: 36 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Harvey Probber Chic Illuminating Bar Cabinet 1950s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Elegant bar cabinet in mahogany with polished brass pulls and legs with drop down front and illuminated interior by Harvey Probber, American 1950's (signed “Furniture Designed by Harvey Probber, Fall River, Massachusetts” on label inside drawer). There is a cork lined drawer at the top. New LED light installed by Lobel Modern. Wood has been refinished and brass has been replated, polished and lacquered. This is a stunning Harvey Probber cabinet, with beautiful proportions and superb materials.

W: 42 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 43.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - newly refinished and brass has been replated, polished and lacquered.

SOLD

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Lobel Originals Console Table in Textured Leather and Chrome Studs ca 2010 (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Clean line console table in textured white leather with chrome stud design by Lobel Originals, American ca. 2010 (signed with metal label on bottom). This table is meticulously crafted.

W: 48 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 30.5 inches

Condition: Very good - some minor indentations in leather on top.

$7,500

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Paul Evans Iconic Artisan 4 Door Credenza 1968 (Signed and Dated) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Stunning 4 door credenza model PE-40A in hand-welded steel with hand-painted polychrome enamels and gilding featuring bi-fold doors with red colored interior and cleft slate tops by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1968 (signed “PE 68”). These artisan pieces by Paul Evans are pure art. Each one is unique in its own way.

Reference:
Paul Evans Design & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, the original ad for this cabinet is shown on page 75 and another example of this cabinet is shown on pages 77.

Provenance:
Purchased by Lobel Modern from original owners as part of a large collection of Paul Evans originally located in Los Angeles.

Dimensions:
W: 72 inches D: 20.5 inches H: 32 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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De Coene Freres "Voltaire" Credenza in Macassar Ebony with Brass Trim 1950s (signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Finely crafted and elegant 3 door credenza from the "Voltaire" series in Macassar ebony with artisan brass medallion, brass sabots and trim by De Coene Freres, Belgium 1950's (signed with metal label inside door). This piece comes with keys. Interior has adjustable shelves. This piece is very refined and the craftsmanship is superb.

Reference:
Les Ateliers D’Art De Courtai De Coene Freres published by Le Livre Timperman, see page 189 for model reference.

W: 79.5 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 38.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - Completely restored - wood has been refinished and brass has been polished and lacquered.

SOLD

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Tommi Parzinger Exquisite 2 Door Cabinet in Bleached Walnut 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Exceptional 2 door cabinet with scalloped design in bleached walnut planks with drawers and shelves inside by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1970's (signed “Parzinger Originals” in top left drawer). The craftsmanship of this cabinet is extraordinary.

W: 53.5 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 33 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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