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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 extraordinary hand-blown glass table lamp, amethyst with avventurine fenicio decoration all around, attributed to Barovier & Toso, Murano Italy 1940's. Retain their original Murano Glass labels. These lamps are like jewels.
Diam: 6 inches
H: 26.5 inches
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 9 inches
Condition: Excellent - Metal has been restored and lacquered. Rewired.
SOLD
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"Metal Ball Lamp" in polished chrome by Karl Springer, American 1980's This artisan lamp is impeccably crafted.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section titled “lighting”, on page 3 of the section is a photo of this lamp titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD METAL BALL LAMP (page) 3”.
Diam: 13 inches
H: 29 inches (height is adjustable)
Shade Diam: 17 inches
Shade H: 12
Condition: Excellent
$5,500
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Pair of glass rod floor lamps with chrome bases, each with 2 switches (one for up lighting and the other for ambient lighting) by Hansen Lighting, American 1960's (signed “Hansen Lamps” on bottom of bases). These were typically made with 3 bulbs for ambient lighting. The additional up lights were a special order and are quite rare. These are a beautiful pair of floor lamps.
W: 9 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 64.5 inches
Shade Diam: 19 inches
Shade H: 15 inches
Condition: Lamps are in excellent condition. Original pleated shades have some wear.
SOLD
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Rare and Exceptional large “Caleidoscopo” (“Kaleidoscope”) table lamp in brushed stainless steel and white plexiglass by Gabriella Crespi, Italy 1974 (signed "Gabriella Crespi" on shade). The scale and complexity of this lamp make it an incredible work of art.
Reference:
Il Segno E Lo Spirito with text and images by Gabriella Crespi, published by Mondadori Electa S.p.A. in 2011, similar examples of Kaleidoscope lamps are shown on page 94
Diam: 34.5 inches
H: 41 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Stunning and rare pair of "Pagoda Table Lamps" in aubergine python with bronze base and hardware by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed "Karl Springer" in shade). These iconic Springer lamps are superbly crafted and combine beautiful materials and graceful forms.
Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive - a Pagoda Lamp was professionally photographed by Karl Springer LTD for marketing material in the 1970’s. That photograph as well as others were purchased from an employee of Karl Springer by Lobel Modern in 2004.
H: 25 inches (adjustable to 29 inches)
W: 15.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches
Lamp base:
W: 8 inches
D: 4 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Sculptural floor lamp in gilded bronze with rotating switch at top by Stuart Ross James for Hansen, American 1960's.
W: 8 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 55.5 inches
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Large "Full Sphere" chandelier model cl330, resin in light gray lacquer with frosted glass center, by Sirmos, American 1980's. This chandelier takes 4 medium base lightbulbs and it has a nice scale.
Reference:
Sirmos paper catalog published in the 1980s, in the section titled “Lighting” there is a photo of this chandelier with the name and model number.
W: 15.5 inches
D: 36.5 inches
H: 10.5 inches shade only
H: 21 inches with drop
Condition: Excellent - newly lacquered light gray
SOLD
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Large ceramic table lamp with hand-applied geometric decoration on a thick lucite base by Trattoria G., Italy 1970's (signed on base and side)
Diam: 14.5 inches
Shade Diam: 26 inches
H: 37 inches (adjustable)
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Sputnik style chandelier in polished chrome with round glass rods by Venini (Murano Italy) for Camer Lighting, American 1970's. This is a rare variation with round rods. Typically this model was done with 3-sided rods.
Diam of glass fixture: 27 inches
Drop from canopy to bottom: 31 inches - can modify drop to spec.
Condition: Excellent - metal has been polished and the piece has been fully rewired.
SOLD
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Pair of artisan table lamps, gray speckled glaze with abstract gold flowers on ebonized bases and brass hardware, American 1950's. The colors and glaze on these lamps are simply beautiful. Bases have been newly refinished and lamps have been rewired.
Diam: 8 inches
H: 34 inches
Shade Diam: 15 inches
Shade H: 13 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of hand carved table lamps with Chinese figures decorated in gold leaf and white gold leaf by James Mont, American 1950's. New custom silk shades by Lobel Modern.
W: 12 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 27 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of artisan hand-blown amber glass table lamps, large teardrop form with scavo finish on polished brass bases, attributed to Alfredo Barbini, Murano Italy, 1970's. These lamps are incredible.
Diam: 11.5 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 10.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Floor lamp model 5410 with incorporated table in walnut with book-matched Carpathian elm and solid brass base by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1954 (signed “Dunbar Berne Indiana” on label on bottom). This iconic floor lamp is beautifully made in fine materials. A wonderful example of Wormley’s attention to every detail.
Diam: 25 inches
H: 51.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - refinished. New custom lamp shade.
$7,500
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Sculptural table lamp in polished brass with mounted pyrite crystal by Willy Daro, Belgium 1970's (etched signature reads Willy Daro). This lamp is a stunning sculptural work of art.
W: 7 inches
D: 4 inches
H: 27 inches
Shade Diam: 18 inches
Shade H: 14 inches
$7,800
Condition: Excellent - This lamp has been completely polished and lacquered and rewired for standard American bulbs. The shade is also new.
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Exceptional floor lamp in suede and chrome with incorporated glass table by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Meticulous craftsmanship and beautiful materials are hallmarks of Karl Springer’s designs.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD brown paper catalog published in the 1970’s. This model is shown on page 23 on the right hand side.
W: 14 inches
D: 14 inches
H: 62.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of hand-made ceramic table lamps with flower motif on wood bases with polished brass hardware by Bitossi, Italy 1950's. These are beautifully made with wonderful coloration and execution.
Diam: 8 inches
H: 32 inches (adjustable to 35 inches)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 13 inches
Condition: Excellent - Lamps have been rewired with silk cords and metal has been professionally polished and lacquered. Wood bases have been refinished. They are in like new condition.
$6,500 for the pair
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"Giacometti Style Floor Lamp" in patinated bronze by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Karl Springer’s bronze pieces are hand-forged by artisans. It’s beautifully made.
W: 9.25 inches
D: 9.25 inches
H: 60 inches
Shade Diam: 20 inches
Shade H: 11 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of "Swirl Table Lamps,” model ga120, in ceramic with brass hardware and sockets by Sirmos, American 1970's. These lamps are super chic and will enhance any space they occupy.
Reference:
Sirmos paper catalog published in the 1970’s, in the section titled “Lamps” there is a photo of this model with the name and model number.
Diam: 12 inches
H: 25 inches (adjustable)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent
$6,500 for the pair
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Rare artisan made "Spun Shaped Torchere" in gunmetal and gold-tinted brass by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This lamp has 3 bulbs with a dimmer switch on neck of lamp. The finish and build quality is superb.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s in the section “lighting” on page 11 it shows the sconce with the same shade design with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD SPUN SHAPED WALL SCONCE (page) 11”.
Diam at top: 22 inches
Diam at base: 17 inches
H: 74 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000
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Exquisite and superbly executed hand-blown glass torchere table lamp with gold foil on a gilded base by Seguso, Murano Italy, 1950's. The artisanship involved in blowing a table lamps of this scale and complexity is simply incredible. In 2001, this same model lamp was auctioned by Christies as part of Karl Lagerfeld’s personal collection (see photo).
H: 32 inches
Diam: 8 inches
Shade Diam: 8 inches
$7,500
Condition: Excellent
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