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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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Stylish desk chair in teak with ladder back and seat reupholstered in vinyl, Denmark 1950's (stamped "Made in Denmark"). Original matching desk sold separately.
W: 23 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
$2,500
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Pair of upholstered arm chairs with frames in tessellated brass and chrome by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, Cityscape Collection, American 1970's (chairs retain original upholstery tags and are signed in the metal "Paul Evans").
W: 24.5 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 34 inches
SOLD
Condition: Good- Metal shows wear and patina as is typical with Cityscape pieces. Leather in excellent condition.
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Rare and iconic "Contour Chaise Lounge", model 170C, with splayed walnut legs and upholstered seat and arms by Vladimir Kagan, American 1950's. This chaise is extremely comfortable and is a wonderful example of Kagan’s mastery of organic design.
W: 60 inches
D: 31 inches
H: 33 inches
Seat H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 8 barrel back dining chairs, with silver leaf frames and upholstered seats and backs, custom design, American 1970's. Newly upholstered by Lobel Modern. These chairs are extremely chic and very comfortable.
W: 21 inches
D: 25.5 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 19.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 8 dining chairs, 2 arm chairs and 6 sides, models 1048 & 1048A, in mahogany with upholstered seats and back by Harvey Probber, American 1950's. This is an iconic Harvey Probber design. Refinished and reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
These dining chairs were part of the retrospective at the New York School of Interior Design: “Making Connections: Harvey Probber Furniture 1945-85” which opened February 20, 2020. Evan Lobel was Associate Curator.
W: 18.5 inches
D: 21.5 inches
H: 39 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Arm H: 25 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Lounge chair No. 1427A with aluminum frame and diamond tufted seat and back by Harvey Probber, American 1960’s. Refinished and reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
This lounge chair was part of the retrospective at the New York School of Interior Design: “Making Connections: Harvey Probber Furniture 1945-85” which opened February 20, 2020. Evan Lobel was associate curator.
W: 27 inches
D: 27.5 inches
H: 28.5 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
$6,500
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Pair of upholstered club chairs model WMP with bases in walnut by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's. Frames refinished in high gloss. Chairs reupholstered in Pollock “Chock A Block” mohair. This is a timeless Robsjohn-Gibbings design.
W: 29.5 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 31 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Clean line lounge chair in polished chrome with upholstered seat and back by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1970's. Newly upholstered in brown velvet. This is a classic Milo Baughman design.
W: 29 inches
D: 31 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent - few light scratches
SOLD
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Upholstered "High Low" multilevel seating area (model 7070) on lucite legs with rolling “Lounge” bench on castors (model 7075) which slides underneath by Vladimir Kagan, Omnibus Collection, American 1977 (signed with original labels). This is a unique Kagan design.
Dimensions:
High Low (model 7070):
W: 74 inches
D: 30 inches
Lower Seat H: 18.5 inches
Higher Seat H: 28.5 inches
H: 32.5 inches to top of bolster
Lounge with Casters (model 7075):
W: 72 inches
D: 34 inches
H: 14.5 inches
Seat H: 13.5 inches
Condition: Very good - lucite is in excellent condition / fabric is original with some spotting
SOLD
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Set of 6 upholstered “CLOS” dining chairs, model 7100, with lucite bases by Vladimir Kagan, American 1975 (signed with original labels). Hidden castors under the backs of the chairs make these very easy to move around. A chic Vladimir Kagan design.
W: 20 inches
D: 25 inches
Seat H: 19.5 inches
H: 39 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Fine set of 4 dining/game chairs in brass with stitched leather sling seats, American 1970's. The combination of camel color leather with brass is very chic.
W: 19 inches
D: 22 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
H: 34 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Large sectional sofa, upholstered with lucite bases, by Vladimir Kagan, Omnibus Collection, American 1975 (signed with original labels). This sofa is completely modular with 2 corners units, 2 armless chairs (which can be inserted into the sofa or stand alone), 1 High-Low unit, 1 Lounge Bench on Exposed Castors which slides under the High-Low, and 1 ottoman. There are numerous combinations that can be made with these pieces (see photos for a few options). The lucite bases give the impression that the sofa is floating above the ground. It’s a remarkable and iconic Kagan design.
Dimensions:
2 Corner pieces (model 7071-60):
W: 60 inches
D: 60 inches
Seat D: 34 inches
H: 28 inches to top of pillows
Seat H: 18.5
2-Armless Chairs (model 7073-30)
W: 30 inches
D: 34 inches
H: 28 inches to top of pillows
Seat H: 18.5
1-High Low (model 7070):
W: 74 inches
D: 30 inches
Lower Seat H: 18.5 inches
Higher Seat H: 28.5 inches
H: 32.5 inches to top of bolster
1-Lounge W/Exposed Casters (model 7075):
W: 72 inches
D: 34 inches
H: 14.5 inches
Seat H: 13.5 inches
1-Ottoman (model 7080):
W: 35 inches
D: 32 inches
H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Very Good - fabric is original with some wear and discolorations. Lucite is in great shape - no breaks or cracks.
SOLD
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Exceptional “Parsons Style Backgammon Table” in embossed beige lizard leather and inset chrome with interior backgammon board including game pieces and matching pair of “Onassis Chairs” with upholstered seats by Karl Springer, American 1994 (signed and dated on both chairs and table “Karl Springer 1994”). Backgammon board is made of leather. These came from a private collection in New York.
Reference
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “seating”, “ONASSIS CHAIR” is shown on pages 7 and 8. Section “game and backgammon tables”, “PARSONS STYLE BACKGAMMON TABLE” is shown on page 3.
Backgammon Table:
W:44 inches
D: 26.5 inches
H: 29 inches
Pair of Chairs - Each:
W: 24 inches
D: 19 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Arm H: 26 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Polaris Arm Chair" with tea glazed silver leaf frame and newly upholstered in Scalamandre blue mohair by Karl Springer, American ca 1985. This chair is extremely luxurious.
W: 22.5 inches
D: 25 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Arm H: 26 inches
H: 35 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of large scale lounge chairs in mirror lacquered avodire with studded round backs and tapering legs by Sally Sirken Lewis for J. Robert Scott, American 1980's. These chairs are beautifully made and very elegant.
W: 29 inches
D: 32 inches
H: 41 inches
Seat H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500 for the pair
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Stylish fully upholstered bench with graphic fabric, American 1970's.
W: 48.5 inches
D: 16.5 inches
H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
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Pair of "Onassis Bar Stools" in mirror lacquered mahogany with upholstered seats and oxidized bronze footrests by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The beautiful wood and meticulous finishing make these stools very luxurious and chic.
Dimensions for each
W: 25.5 inches
D: 21.5 inches
H: 42.5 inches
SH: 30 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500 for the pair
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Pair of swiveling and tilting lounge chairs with polished stainless steel bases by Phillip Enfield, American 1970's. Newly upholstered in faux fur by Lobel Modern. These chairs are extremely comfortable and the tilting mechanism is unique.
W: 29 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 33 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of "Raphael Lounge Chairs" Model No. 4121 in black leather by Harvey Probber, American c.1982 (label on bottom reads "Harvey Probber"). Harvey Probber is synonymous with exceptional craftsmanship. These chairs are extremely comfortable.
H: 27 inches
W: 43 inches
D: 38 inches
$12,000 for the pair
Condition: Excellent
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Pair of sculptural lounge chairs model no. 849 (prototype or rare variation) in walnut with upholstered seats and back by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1956. These chairs are beautifully crafted and remarkably comfortable.
W: 32.5 inches
D: 28.5 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 14.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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