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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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Iconic reading lamp in polished chrome and brass with lucite light switch by Cedric Hartman, American 1980's (signed on bottom “Cedric Hartman”). This lamp has been completely restored - professionally cleaned, polished and rewired.
Height as pictured: 38 inches
Max Height: 49 inches
Min Height: 33 inches
W: 11 inches
D: 16 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent - in like-new condition.
Ref: floorlamp134
Exceptional and unique “JMF Floor Lamp” with accompanying shade in tessellated travertine over brass by Karl Springer, American 1980’s. This lamps is a testament to Springer’s devotion to fine craftsmanship and materials.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, section titled “lighting”, on page 8 there is a photo of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. FLOOR LAMP (page) 6”
W: 7 inches at base
D: 7 inches at base
H: 60 inches
Shade: 23.5 inches square
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare and important “Male and Female Torso” table lamps in Hydro Stone plaster on patinated bronze bases by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970’s (signed "PK LaVerne" on both bases). These table lamps have been finished with a patina that makes them look like excavated sculptures and are very impressive. As many of the LaVerne's pieces reference historical civilizations, these reference ancient Greek and Roman sculptures. New custom shades provided by Lobel Modern. These have been newly rewired with new bronze sockets and silk cord. There is a switch on the back of each lamp which turns both sockets on and off at the same time.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, these lamps are shown on pages 231 in the section titled Other Materials. The caption reads, “MALE AND FEMALE TORSO table lamps in Hydro-Stone plaster that have been patinated by hand to resemble ancient sculptures with patinated bronze bases were created in the 1970s. These lamps are an homage to classical Greco-Roman torso sculptures.”
Provenance:
The Collection of Kelvin LaVerne
W: 16 inches
D: 11 inches
H: 36.5 inches (Adjustable to 39 inches)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 11 inches
Condition: Excellent - new lampshades. These have been newly rewired with new bronze sockets and silk cord.
$45,000 for the pair
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Hand-thrown earthenware table lamp with craquele glaze and brass hardware by Jean Besnard for Emile-Jacques Ruhlman, France 1940's (signed on bottom “JB FRANCE”). New custom shade comes with lamp. This lamp is wonderfully executed and a timeless design.
Reference:
Florence Camard, Ruhlmann, Master of Art Deco, New York, 1984, p. 149 for a similar example and p. 159
Provenance:
Private Collection, New York
Dimensions:
Base Diam: 8.5 inches
H: 23.5 inches
Shade Diam: 13 inches
Shade H: 13.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of "Purcell Sconces" in polished brass with illuminating molded lucite inserts by Karl Springer, 1980's. These are beautifully made and the combination of materials is chic.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980s, in the section titled “lighting” there is a photo of this model scone with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PURCELL SCONCE”.
Dimensions for each:
W: 16.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of elegant floor lamps in brass with glass rods, each with 2 bulbs, by Hansen Lighting, American 1960's (Signed on bases “Hansen Lamps Inc. N.Y.”) The cords are embedded in the glass so when the cords are faced to the side of the lamp they disappear due to the curvature of the glass. A clever design. Brass has been polished and lacquered. Besides pull chains, each lamp has a foot switch.
Dimensions for Each:
W: 9 inches D: 9 inches
H: 56 inches ( adjustable to 60 inches)
Shade Diam: 17 inches Shade H: 14 inches
Condition: Excellent - brass has been polished and lacquered. Rewired with new foot switches installed by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Stunning table lamp in 24-karat gold plated exploded-bronze with beautiful malachite elements in the manner of Claude Victor Boeltz, France 1970's. This lamp is work of art. It has been rewired with American sockets and silk cord with switch. New silk shade. Boeltz’s "exploded-bronze" pieces, made famous in the early 1970s, were carried by luxury retailers Fred Joaillier and Cartier Paris.
Dimensions:
W: 8.5 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 20.5 inches
Shade W: 10 inches
Shade D: 10 inches
Shade H: 10 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly rewired with American sockets and silk cord with line switch. New silk shade.
$15,000
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Artisan "Kazan" table lamp model No. 2516 in bronze with gilt bronze base and decoration around top by Maison Charles, France 1980's. This lamp is beautifully made and very chic. Rod and socket are bronze.
Reference:
Maison Charles Paris catalog, this model lamp is shown with the caption “2516 Kazan”
Dimensions:
Diam: 10 inches
H: 19 inches
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 7.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly rewired with dimmable socket and silk cord. Comes with a new black lamp shade.
$6,800
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Flush mount ceiling fixture or wall sconce in lucite with glass rods all around by Lightolier, American 1970's. The light diffuses through the glass rods beautifully.
On the Wall: On the Ceiling:
W: 7 inches 11 inches
D: 5 inches 7 inches
H: 11 inches 5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare torchere in antique gold leaf with lucite accents at top and bottom by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Newly rewired by Lobel Modern with brown silk cord and new foot switch. The combination of antique gold leaf and lucite is very chic.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD paper catalog published in the 1970’s, section “floor lamps, lamps, wall sconces” on page 22 on the left hand side is a photo of this model.
Diam at top: 16 inches
Diam of base: 12 inches
H: 69.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - newly rewired with silk cord and new foot switch. Lucite has been cleaned and polished.
$9,500
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"Greek Column Table Lamp" in solid lucite with brass hardware by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The cord is embedded into the side of the lamp, so it is invisible when looking from the front. Lucite has been cleaned and polished. Brass has been newly polished and lacquered. Lamp has been rewired. Springer was inspired by Classicism and this refined lamp would go in any interior.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “lighting”, there is a photo of this model on page 5 with the title, “KARL SPRINGER LTD GREEK COLUMN TABLE LAMP (page) 5”.
W: 6 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 28 inches
Shade Diam: 13 inches
Shade H: 10 inches
Condition: Excellent- Lucite has been professionally cleaned, and polished. Brass has been newly polished and lacquered. Lamp has been rewired.
$4,500
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Set of three sconces model no. 3626 in bronze with faceted glass crystals by Leleu, France c.1948 (stamped “LELEU PARIS” on back). These sconces have been restored and newly rewired and take standard candelabra bulbs. These iconic sconces are the epidemy of refined. Bronze back plates added by Lobel Modern so they fit over a standard American electrical box. They can be easily removed.
Reference:
The House of Leleu, Classic French Style For a Modern World 1920-1973 under the direction of Francoise Siriex and published by Hudson Hills Press, this model sconce is shown on the inside title page and also inside with the description below, “Double Sconce no. 3626 in gilt bronze with Bohemian crystal shades, 1948”.
Dimensions for each:
W: 14.5 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 15.5 inches Diameter of back plate: 5.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - sconces have been professionally restored and rewired by Lobel Modern. New shades.
$24,000 for the set of three
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One of a kind torchere with lacquered antiqued gold leaf and solid lucite accents and base by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This is a very luxurious design with gold leaf and the mix with lucite is very chic.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD paper catalog published in the 1970’s, section “floor lamps, lamps, wall sconces” on page 22 on the left hand side is a photo of this model.
Diam at top: 18 inches
H: 68 inches
Base Dimensions:
W:10 inches
D: 10 inches
Condition: Excellent - newly rewired with silk cord and new foot switch. Lucite has been cleaned and polished.
SOLD
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Pair of rare and exceptional sconces in silver with ostrich eggs, amethysts, and animal horns by J. Anthony Redmile, England 1970's (signed in metal "Redmile London"). These rare candle holders are simply superb on every level.
Reference:
Sanai & Sons book on J. Anthony Redmile, there are photos of a similar pieces with ostrich eggs, silver and amethysts.
Dimensions for each:
W: 5 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 18 inches / 19 inches
H with candles as shown: 28 inches / 29 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500 for the pair
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Large hand-thrown ceramic floor lamp with organic multicolor glazes and sgraffito design with bronze base and hardware by Ceramiche San Polo, Venice Italy, 1950’s (Signed San Polo Venezia on bottom under bronze base). The scale and artistic quality make this lamp a stand out.
Diam: 9 inches
H: 60 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of "Square Column Fluted Lamps" in polished gunmetal with impressed signature on back by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Custom square shades with top diffuser are brand new. These lamps are super chic. All metal elements are gunmetal including bases.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, section titled “lighting”, on page 22 there is a photo of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD SQUARE COLUMN FLUTED LAMP (page) 22”
W: 7 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 29 inches (adjustable)
Lamp shade: 14 inches x 14 inches x 7 inches high
Condition: Excellent - gunmetal has been professionally polished. Lamps have been rewired. Shades are new.
SOLD
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Artisan ceramic table lamp, decorated with men and horses, with custom bronze base and hardware, by Marcello Fantoni. Italy 1950's (Signed “Marcello Fantoni Italy” on bottom). A playful design by one of Italy’s foremost midcentury ceramicists.
Diam: 7 inches
H: 28.5 inches
Shade Diam: 15 inches
Shade H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent - rewired by Lobel Modern
SOLD
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Pair of exquisite hand-blown latticino table lamps with gilded metal bases by Aureliano Toso, Murano Italy, 1950's. The artisanship of these lamps is off the charts. Simply stunning.
Diam: 8.5 inches
H: 37 inches
Shade Diam: 13 inches
Shade H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500 for the pair
Ref: tablelamps392
Large sculpted solid block lucite table lamp in the shape of a gem with original ultrasuede shade by Les Prismatiques, American, 1970's
W: 10 inches
D: 6 inches
Shade W: 18 inches
Shade D: 12 inches
H: 32 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Large hand-blown table lamp with green and blue murrhines with lacquered base and original custom shade by Ermanno Toso for Fratelli Toso, Murano Italy, 1959. The colors in this lamp are extraordinary.
Reference:
Venetian Glass 1890-1990 by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, published by Arsenale Editrice in 1992, a photo on page 122 shows a similar piece.
Diam: 14 inches
H: 54 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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