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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.
Lobel Modern
Filtering by Category: LIGHTING
Chandelier in chrome with light and dark green glass in the style of Fontana Arte, Italian 1970's.
Diam: 9.5 inches
H: 11 inches without chain and canopy
H: 29 inches with chain/drop. Can be customized
Condition: Very Good
SOLD
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Flush mount ceiling fixture in cast iridized glass by Glashütte Limburg. Germany 1960's.
W: 9 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Bullet" up light in gunmetal by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This comes with the original honeycomb diffuser. This up light is beautifully made.
Diam: 6 inches
H: 14 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Stunning and rare "Pagoda Lamp" in brown and black python with bronze base, trim, shade interior and lighting assembly by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Because the inside of the shade is bronze, it gives off a beautiful light. Bottom of lamp is covered in felt. The craftsmanship and design of this lamp are superb. Newly rewired by Lobel Modern.
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.
W: 14 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 21 inches
Condition: Excellent - natural patina to bronze. Newly rewired by Lobel Modern.
$7,500
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Rare elegant floor lamp in black nickel with engraved brass accents by Jansen, France 1930's (engraved “Jansen 9 Rue Royale” on bottom). The lamp has three lights - 2 on the sides and one facing upwards. There are 2 switches - one is for the side lights and the other is for the up light. The floor lamp, like all Jansen pieces, is beautifully made. Metal has been restored and newly rewired with silk cord.
Dimensions:
H: 64 inches
Diam: 10 inches
Shade H: 12 inches
Shade Diam: 22 inches
Condition: Excellent - Metal has been restored and newly rewired with silk cord.
$9,500
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Large artisan table lamp in translucent glass with hand-painted bird motif in gold and black with ebonized wood base and top and brass hardware, American 1960's. The scale and artistic design make this lamp a standout. Ebonized base and top have been newly re-lacquered. Brass has been polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with new sockets and silk cord.
Dimensions:
W: 9 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 36 inches
Shade Diam: 15.5 inches
Shade H: 11 inches
Condition: Excellent - Ebonized base and top have been newly re-lacquered. Brass has been polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with new sockets and silk cord.
$5,500
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Beautifully crafted floor lamp in deep brown and black embossed crocodile leather with polished brass base, trim and hardware by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This floor lamp is super luxurious. Brass has been newly polished and lacquered. Lamp has been newly rewired with silk cord.
Reference: Karl Springer LTD brown paper catalog published in the 1970’s, in the section “Floor lamps, lamps, wall sconces” on page 23 is a photo of this design with an incorporated small table.
W: 9 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 61 inches
Shade W: 13.5 inches
Shade D: 13.5 inches
Shade H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent - Brass has been newly polished and lacquered. Lamp has been newly rewired with silk cord.
$8,500
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Pair of meticulously crafted table lamps with black cobra on all sides with bronze fittings and bone accents on tops by Karl Springer, American ca 1972. Springer was a master at using the most exotic materials to make his pieces unique works of art.
W: 5 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 28.5 inches
Shade Diam: 15 inches
Shade H: 10.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Pair of "Greek Column Table Lamps" in solid lucite with brass hardware by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The cords are embedded into the sides of the lamps so they are invisible when looking from the front. Lucite has been cleaned and polished. Brass has been newly polished and lacquered. They have been rewired. Springer was inspired by Classicism and these refined lamps would fit 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. These have been rewired.
SOLD
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Rare "Sculpture Reading Lamp" in brushed stainless steel with two additional lights in feet, all lights with thick solid lucite covers, by Karl Springer, American 1980s. These floor lamps are rare and exceptional. This one has been newly rewired with foot switch by Lobel Modern. Metal and lucite have been cleaned and polished.
Dimensions:
W: 17 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 42 inches
Condition: Excellent - metal and lucite have been cleaned and polished.
SOLD
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Beautifully crafted 6 arm chandelier model no 1 in brass with suspended crystal beads by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. Includes original shades. Brass has been professionally polished and lacquered. Newly rewired. This chandelier is the epitome of elegance.
Reference:
Parzinger Originals Inc paper catalog from the 1960’s has a drawing of this chandelier on the top right section of the lighting page with the model “#1” written below it.
Diam: 18 inches
H: 43 inches (can customize to spec)
Condition: Excellent - Brass has been polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern. Newly rewired. Original shades have minor discoloration and creases consistent with age.
$12,500
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Table lamp with solid lucite discs and polished chrome hardware by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The stacked lucite disks are very chic. Newly rewired with new sockets and cord.
Dimensions:
Diam: 9 inches
H: 26 inches (adjusts to 29 inches)
Shade Diam: 14 inches
Shade H: 9 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly rewired with new sockets and cord.
$5,500
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Pair of elegant floor lamps in chrome with glass rods, each with 3 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. Chrome has been cleaned and polished. Besides pull chains, each lamp has a foot switch.
Dimensions for Each:
Base Diam: 10 inches
H: 60 inches ( adjustable to 63 inches)
Shade Diam: 16 inches Shade H: 13 inches
Condition: Excellent - Chrome has been cleaned and polished. Foot switches added by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Exquisitely crafted table lamp in bronze with mounted polished agate specimen, Belgium 1970's. The coloration of the agate, with black, beige and amber, is very chic. This lamp has been newly rewired and comes with a silk shade with a diffuser at the top. Bottom is felted.
Dimensions:
W: 13.5 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 24 inches
Shade W: 19 inches
Shade D: 10.5 inches
Shade H: 10 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly rewired.
$6,500
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Pair of rare "Lighthouse Table Lamps" in exquisite blue-gray shagreen with polished nickel bases and shades by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Karl Springer only worked with the most luxurious materials. The color of the shagreen is stunning.
Diam of Base: 5 inches
H: 23.5 inches
Diam of shade: 10 inches
Shade H: 3.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Metal has been replated in nickel and lacquered, and the lamps have been rewired with new silk cords. All restoration done by Lobel Modern.
$12,000 for the pair
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Rare "Mushroom Table Lamp" in polished brass with 3 bulbs by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The shade was hand-spun by metal artisans. An iconic Karl Springer design. Brass has been professionally polished and lacquered. Lamp has been rewired with new sockets and silk wire.
Reference:
KARL SPRINGER LTD Red Binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “lighting”, on page 1 there is a photo of this model with the title “MUSHROOM TABLE LAMP”.
Diam: 18 inches
H: 30 inches
Base Diam: 5 inches
Shade H: 9 inches
Condition: Excellent- Metal has been professionally cleaned, polished and lacquered; Rewired by Lobel Modern with new sockets and silk wire.
$9,500
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Rare Lucite “Cabuchon Floor Lamp" with embedded cord, polished solid stainless steel cap and chrome hardware by Karl Springer, American 1982. Karl Springer did stunning solid Lucite pieces, each beautifully finished in every way. Lucite has been cleaned and polished. Metal has been polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with new foot switch and sockets. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Dimensions:
H: 60 inches adjustable +- 3 inches
Diam: 12 inches
Shade D: 24 inches
Shade H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent - Small marks on the bottom of Lucite base. Metal has been polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with new foot switch and sockets.
SOLD
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Rare chandelier model 6201 with 8 lights in brass with cut lead crystal decoration by Hans Harald Rath for J&L Lobmeyr, Austria 1959 (with original invoice). This chandelier is absolutely stunning. Brass and crystals have been cleaned and polished. Newly rewired. Comes with new brass chain and canopy. J&L Lobmeyr created all the legendary lighting for The Met at Lincoln Center.
Reference:
This chandelier comes with the original invoice dated 1959. There is also a letter signed by Hans Harald Rath.
Diam: 22 inches
H: 48 inches including chain and canopy (we can customize to spec)
H: 25 inches chandelier only
Condition: Excellent - Brass and crystals have been cleaned and polished. Professionally rewired.
$25,000
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Pair of hand-blown glass pendants with multicolor murrhines and silver foil by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1950's. These pendants have been fully rewired and affixed with a new brass chain, adjustable to your preferred length.
Reference:
AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans, Arnoldsche Press in 2020, shows an archival photo on page 222 of a floor lamp with a similar glass shade in the same technique with murrhines and silver foil.
Glass Shades:
Diam: 7 inches
H: 12 inches
Current Chain Length: 4 feet / customizable to whatever drop you need.
Condition: Excellent - Pendants have been rewired
SOLD
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Pair of meticulously crafted Machine Age style torcheres in steel and polished brass by J. Robert Scott, American 1980's (label inside top reads “J. Robert Scott and Associates, Inc.”). These torcheres are absolutely stunning. Each one has a dimmer.
Dimensions for each
H: 72 inches
Diam at top: 13 inches
Diam of base: 11 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000 for the pair
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