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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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Karl Springer Rare Pair of "Venetian Glass Table Top Torcheres" 1980s

Evan Lobel

Rare pair of large illuminating hand-blown “Venetian Glass Table Top Torcheres” with scavo finish and uplights inside by Seguso Vetri d'Arte (Murano) for Karl Springer, American 1980's. The scale of these lamps is very impressive. Newly rewired by Lobel Modern with new sockets and wiring with line switch.

Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “lighting”, shows a photo of this model titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD VENETIAN GLASS TABLE TOP TORCHERE”.

Dimensions for each:
Diam: 15 inches
H: 24.5 inches
Diam of Base: 8 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly rewired by Lobel Modern with new sockets and wiring with line switch.

$15,000 for the pair

ref: tablelamps447

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categories LIGHTING
tags KARLSPRINGER15, table lamp pairs 3

Karl Springer Rare Pair of "Venetian Glass Table Top Torcheres" 1980s

Evan Lobel

Rare pair of large illuminating hand-blown “Venetian Glass Table Top Torcheres” with scavo finish and uplights inside by Seguso Vetri d'Arte (Murano) for Karl Springer, American 1980's. The scale of these lamps is very impressive. Newly rewired by Lobel Modern with new sockets and wiring with line switch.

Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “lighting”, shows a photo of this model titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD VENETIAN GLASS TABLE TOP TORCHERE”.

Diam: 14.5 inches
H: 25.5 inches
Diam of Base: 8 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly rewired by Lobel Modern with new sockets and wiring with line switch.

$15,000 for the pair

ref: tablelamps447

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categories LIGHTING
tags table lamp pairs 3, KARLSPRINGER15

Swing Arm Reading Lamp by Koch & Lowy 1970s - SOLD

Eric McNatt

Reading lamp in polished chrome with swing arm design by Koch & Lowy, American 1970's (signed “Koch + Lowy” on neck). Lamp is adjustable, when arm is fully extended it is 26 inches long. 

H: 41.5 inches
W: 18.5 inches
D: 10 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: floorlamp163

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 10

Seguso Exquisite Hand-Blown Glass Sommerso Table Lamp 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Hand-blown orange and clear glass table lamp, Sommerso technique, by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte, Murano Italy 1950's. The color and form of this lamp are simply incredible.

H: 25 inches
Diam: 8 inches
Shade Diam: 18 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent - lamp has been rewired with silk cord and new socket.

Ref: tablelamp319

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 10

Orrefors Exquisite Table Lamp for Hansen Lighting 1957 - SOLD

Eric McNatt

Exquisite table lamp with textured glass by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors and sold by Hansen Lighting, American 1957

Diam: 7 inches
H: 28 inches
 
SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: tablelamp206

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 10

Karl Springer "Oval Table Lamp" In Black Granite with Lavastone Finish 1980s

Evan Lobel

“Oval Table Lamp” in solid black granite with lavastone finish and chrome hardware by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This is a solid block of granite and it has been impeccably finished. Chrome cleaned and polished. Newly rewired with new sockets and silk cord by Lobel Modern.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “lighting”, page 4 shows this model in lucite titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD  OVAL LUCITE TABLE LAMP…”

Dimensions:

W: 10 inches D: 4 inches
H: 29 inches (adjustable to 32 inches)

Shade W: 16 inches Shade D: 10 inches
Shade H: 10 inches

Condition: Excellent - Chrome cleaned and polished. Newly rewired with new sockets and silk cord by Lobel Modern

$6,500

ref:tablelamp332

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categories LIGHTING
tags KARLSPRINGER15, TABLE LAMP SINGLE 4

Artisan Flower Chandelier with Translucent Sea Shells 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Artisan flower chandelier with round shade made of translucent sea shells, Philippines, 1970's.

Diam: 21 inches
H: 29 inches with chain and canopy (can adjust to spec)

Condition:  Excellent

SOLD

ref: chandelier273

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 10

Karl Springer Pair of "Mandarin Table Lamps" in Deep Blue Glaze 1980s

Evan Lobel

Pair of artisan “Mandarin Table Lamps”, ceramic double gourd forms with deep blue mirror glaze, with polished brass bases and hardware by Karl Springer American 1980's. These lamps are exquisite. Brass has been polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with silk cords with line switches. Height is adjustable.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “lighting”, a page shows this model titled  “KARL SPRINGER LTD  MANDARIN TABLE LAMP…”

Dimensions for each:
Diam: 11.5 inches
H: 34 inches (adjustable to 36 inches)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 12 inches

Condition: Excellent - Brass has been polished and lacquered. They have been rewired with new sockets and silk cords with line switches.

$12,000 for the pair

ref: tablelamps441

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categories LIGHTING
tags table lamp pairs 3, KARLSPRINGER14

Stunning Pair of Artisan Ceramic Cracquele Glaze Table Lamps 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Artisan made ceramic table lamps with craquele glaze, faceted lucite bases and chrome fittings and sockets, American 1970's. The craquele glaze is just beautiful. Lucite has been cleaned and polished. Chrome hardware has been cleaned and polished. Newly rewired with new chrome sockets and silk cords. Riser at top allows the height to be adjusted.

W: 8.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 29 inches (adj to 32)

Shade W: 14.5 inches Shade D: 14.5 inches
Shade H: 12 inches

Condition: Excellent - Chrome has been cleaned and polished. Newly rewired with new sockets and silk cords with line switches.

SOLD

ref: tablelamps445

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 10

Karl Springer "J.M.F. Floor Lamp" in Tessellated Fossilized Coral 1980s

Evan Lobel

"J.M.F. Floor Lamp" with gently twisting shaft in tessellated fossilized coral with polished brass base and fittings by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This lamp showcases the meticulous craftsmanship that defines Karl Springer. Brass has been professionally cleaned, polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with silk cord.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, section titled “lighting”, on page 6 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: 61 inches

Shade Diam: 19.5 inches Shade H: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent - Brass has been professionally cleaned, polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with silk cord.

$8,500

ref: floorlamp228

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categories LIGHTING
tags FLOOR LAMPS, KARLSPRINGER14

Herve Van Der Straeten Chic Pair of Bronze "Volubile Table Lamps" 2007 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of stunning "Volubile Table Lamps", model 321, in bronze with gold patination and original shades by Herve Van Der Straeten, France 2007. These were purchased in Paris and come with the original invoice dated 2007. These are timeless sculptural table lamps by one of today’s master designers.

W: 10 inches
D: 12 inches
H: 18.5 inches
Shade W: 12 inches on each side
Shade H: 7.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: tablelamps443

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 10

Pair of Artisan Glazed Ceramic Orb Table Lamps 1970s

Evan Lobel

Artisan made white ceramic table lamps, orbs with reveals at top and bottom, with chrome fittings and sockets and silk cords, American 1970's. These lamps are simple yet elegant. Chrome hardware has been polished and replated by Lobel Modern. Newly rewired with new sockets and silk cords. There is an adjustable riser at the top which allows you to customize the height.

Diam: 10 inches
H: 22 inches (adjustable to 25 inches)
Shade Diam: 14 inches
Shade H: 10 inches

Condition: Excellent - Chrome has been cleaned and polished, and rewired with new sockets and silk cords.

$6,500 for the pair

ref: tablelamps444

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categories LIGHTING
tags table lamp pairs 3

Karl Springer Exceptional Chrome and Brass Swing-Arm Floor Lamp 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Meticulously crafted swing-arm floor lamp in polished chrome and brass by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The quality of construction of this lamp is incredible. With original white lacquered shade.


DM: 12 inches at base
H: 58 inches
Arm Extension: 19 inches
Shade DM: 19 inches
Shade H: 11 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: floorlamp214

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categories LIGHTING
tags KARLSPRINGER8, sold lighting 10

Cedric Hartman Reading Lamp in Chrome and Brass 1980s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 10

Karl Springer Tessellated Travertine J.M.F. Floor Lamp with Matching Shade 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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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

ref: floorlamp206

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categories LIGHTING
tags KARLSPRINGER6, sold lighting 10

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important Torso Table Lamps 1970s (signed)

Evan Lobel

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

ref: tablelamps349

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categories LIGHTING, ART
tags Laverne 5, table lamp pairs 3, SCULPTURES3

Jean Besnard Table Lamp for Jacques-Emile Ruhlman 1940s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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

ref:tablelamp328

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 10

Karl Springer Pair "Purcell Sconces" with Illuminating Lucite Inserts 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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

Ref: sconces47

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categories LIGHTING
tags KARLSPRINGER10, sold lighting 10

Hansen Pair Of Floor Lamps in Brass with Glass Rods 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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

ref: floorlamp220

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 10

Exquisite Table Lamp in 24 Karat Gold Bronze in the Manner of Claude Victor Boeltz 1970s

Evan Lobel

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

ref:tablelamp334

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categories LIGHTING
tags TABLE LAMP SINGLE 4