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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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Meticulously crafted 2 piece chaise model GE01 in oak with brass joinery and new leather upholstery by Hans Wegner for Getama, Denmark 1954 (branded on chair).
Chair
W: 29.5 inches
D: 47 inches
H: 31 inches (raised as shown)
Ottoman
W: 29.5 inches
D: 23.5 inches
H: 15 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Pernilla Lounge Chair in molded beech plywood with canvas and tufted black leather by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, Sweden 1969. Signed “Bruno Mathsson by DUX” on bottom back leg. This chair is remarkably comfortable.
W: 35 inches
D: 35 inches
H: 38 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
Condition: Good - minor wear to leather and staining on webbing consistent with age
SOLD
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Chic pair of rectangular upholstered benches with round mahogany legs and brass castors by Harvey Probber, American 1950's. Refinished and reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
Dimensions for Each:
W: 30 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent, refinished and reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
$8,500 for the Pair
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Iconic sculptural rocking and swiveling chaise in green velvet on brass base by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Ameican 1970's (paper label on bottom reads “Thayer Coggin Inc”). This chaise is super chic and extremely comfortable. This is considered one of Baughman’s best chaise designs.
W: 65 inches
D: 25 inches
H: 32 inches
SH: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent - few small scratches on base.
SOLD
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Rare and important set of 14 (12 side model VK101, 2 arm model VK101A) dining chairs in walnut with sling seats and tapering legs by Vladimir Kagan, American 1950's. It is next to impossible to find a set of 14 of these incredibly rare dining chairs.
Reference:
The Complete Kagan, a lifetime of avant-garde design by Vladimir Kagan with forward by Tom Ford, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2004, these chairs are shown on page 110 with the caption “Seeking more refined lines, Kagan designed a series of side chairs in the late fifties with sling upholstered seats that were fully framed…”
Provenance:
Private Collection Boston
Side Chair W: 19 inches
Arm Chair W: 24.5 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 36.5 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare set of 4 swiveling cantilevered "Mushroom Bar Stools" in polished chrome with footrests and newly upholstered leather seats by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The artisanship of these barstools is off the charts. A rare and stunning Karl Springer design.
W: 19.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 34.5 inches
SH: 26.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Like New - these have been professionally restored.
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Set of 6 "Onassis Dining Chairs" in lacquered goatskin with brown and red highlights by Karl Springer, American, 1980's.The Onassis Chair is an iconic Springer design and the lacquered goatskin finish is absolutely incredible. This is a unique color wave which was custom ordered. Seats have been reupholstered in velvet.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980s, section seating, on page 7 of this section there is a photo of this model titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD ONASSIS CHAIR (page) 7”
W : 24 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 30 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - seats have been reupholstered in velvet.
SOLD
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Rare and important set of 6 Sculpted Bronze Dining Chairs with seats and back upholstered in white leather by Paul Evans Studio, American 1960’s. These stunning chairs represent the epitome of Evans’ artisanship.
Reference:
Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, there is a photo of this chair on page 89 with the description, “Sculpted bronze chair with orange velvet upholstery, 1965….”
Provenance:
Private Collection Boston
W : 29 inches
D: 25 inches
H: 30 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Sofa model no. 5136 with tufted seat and back and dark tapering conical mahogany legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1951. Dunbar sofas are beautifully made. This sofa is reupholstered in chenille.
Reference:
Dunbar Black and White Book Catalog published in 1956, this model is shown on page 36 with technical specs on page 175.
W: 86 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 4 wrought -iron and lacquered oak Campaign style chairs with upholstered seats and backs in the style of Cleo Baldon, American 1960’s. Perfect for dining or a game table.
W: 17.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Sculptural molded lucite bench with seat cushion by Karl Springer, American 1970's.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD brown paper catalog published in the 1970’s, on page 54 is a photo of this model bench without the seat cushion.
W: 28.5 inches
D: 15 inches
H: 21.5 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Curved 4 piece modular sofa with mahogany legs, custom design, American 1940's. This sofa allows you to configure it in multiple ways with the slipper chair separate if that suits your furniture plan. Either side can be the long side with the modular armless section. It’s well made and very comfortable.
Dimensions as shown:
L: 101.5 inches left arm facing with slipper section
L: 67.5 inches left arm facing without slipper section
L: 67.5 inches right arm facing
Slipper chair section: 34 inches wide
D: 35 inches
H: 33.5 inches
SH: 17 inches
Condition: Very good - some marks on mohair
$15,000
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Low chair and ottoman with architectural frame in polished chrome by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1960's (paper label on bottom reads “Thayer Coggin Inc”). The scale of this chair is super chic.
Chair:
W: 21 inches
D: 31 inches
H: 21 inches
Seat H: 10 inches
Ottoman:
W: 21 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 10 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of sculptural lounge chairs in stainless steel with custom channeled leather upholstery by Arne Norell and manufactured by Norell, Sweden 1960's. Recently upholstered in brown calf skin by Lobel Modern. All belts on back original. These are super chic and very comfortable.
W: 26 inches
D: 35 inches
H: 30.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 4 "JMF Barstools" in lacquered goatskin with steel foot rests by Karl Springer, American 1979. This an elegant Springer design with unsurpassed craftsmanship.
Reference: Karl Springer red binder catalog, 1980’s, seating section, a full page photo of 2 barstools stating at top: “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. BARSTOOL & RUHLMAN BARSTOOL 21 (page number)”
W: 18 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 40.5 inches
SH: 30.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Rare set of 6 sculptural dining chairs, model PC79, with circular bronze base design and channeled upholstery by Dunbar, American 1970's. Recently upholstered in fine white leather. These are beautiful dining chairs and very well made. Dunbar was known for fine craftsmanship.
Reference:
Dunbar Catalog published in the 1970’s, section “CHAIRS” on page CHc-4 there is a photo of this model chair with the model number under it. The description reads “Steel base with antique bronze finish. Channeled rubber or laminated one piece seat and back.”
W : 19.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 36 inches
Seat H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Desk chair model No. 6738 in dark ash with seat upholstered in white linen by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar, American 1967. Refinished and reupholstered in white linen by Lobel Modern.
W 22 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 33.5 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
$2,500
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Set of 6 dining chairs (4 sides model No. 6738 and 2 arms model No. 6739) in ash with upholstered seats by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar, American 1967 (metal tag on bottom). Refinished and reupholstered in linen by Lobel Modern.
W arm chairs: 25.5 inches
W side chairs: 22 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 33.5 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Lounge chair and ottoman in polished chrome with button tufted leather upholstery by Dux, Sweden 1980's. This chair is chic and very comfortable.
Chair
W: 33 inches
D: 34.5 inches
H: 36 inches
Seat H: 16 inches
Ottoman
W: 23.5 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Very good / few light scratches on chrome / leather is patina’d and supple
SOLD
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Set of 6 chic Neoclassical dining chairs in oak with upholstered seats, ebonized porthole back design and ebonized top rails, American 1940’s. These chairs are timeless and could work in any style interior.
Provenance:
A Palm Beach Estate
D: 19 inches
W: 18.5 inches
H: 33 inches
SH: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent- refinished
SOLD
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