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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 Pair of "JMF Barstools" in Black Embossed Lizard Leather 1986 (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Pair of “JMF Barstools” in black embossed lizard leather with brass footrests by Karl Springer, American 1986 (signed and dated on bottom “Karl Springer 1986”). The embossed leather is very luxurious and these are fine examples of Springer’s superb craftsmanship.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 21 is a photograph of this model shown with another model, page titled, “KARL SPRINGER LTD JMF BARSTOOL & RUHLMAN BARSTOOL (page) 21”

W: 18 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 40.5 inches
SH: 30 inches

$9,500 for the pair

Condition: Excellent - patina to brass consistent with age.

Ref: barstools50

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Corbusier Pair of Iconic Model LC2 Club Chairs in Chrome 1990s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of classic club chairs model LC2 in tubular chrome designed by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand and produced by Cassina, Italy 1990s. Upholstered in luxurious sheered velvet.

W: 30.5 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 27 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - metal is in excellent condition- no pitting. Fabric is also in excellent condition.

SOLD

ref: loungechairs205

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Vladimir Kagan Set of 4 Sculptural Dining/Game Chairs 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Set of 4 sculptural dining/game chairs, fully upholstered, by Vladimir Kagan for Directional Furniture, American 1970's (original Directional labels on bottom). These chairs are extremely comfortable.

W: 21.5 inches
D: 24.5 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 19.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - recently reupholstered

SOLD

ref: diningchairs204

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Van Day Truex "Pull Up Chair" with Yellow Velvet Upholstery 1978 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

“Pull Up Chair” in mahogany with reupholstered seat in yellow velvet by Van Day Truex in partnership with Harry Hinson, American 1978. This chair would make a beautiful accent in any room.

W: 18 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 31.5 inches
Seat H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent, Refinished and seat has been newly upholstered.

SOLD

Ref: chair25

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Karl Springer Pair of Exceptional "Regency Arm Chairs" 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of "Regency Arm Chairs" in polished stainless steel with brass back detail and black pony skin seats by Karl Springer, American 1980’s. The craftsmanship of this pair of Regency Arm Chairs is off the charts. And they are super chic! These are ideal game table chairs or accent chairs for any room.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “seating”, page 1 shows this model chair with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD REGENCY ARMCHAIR (page) 1”.

W: 22 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 33 inches
Seat H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: armchairs20

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Karl Springer Chic JMF Curved Bench in Brass 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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"JMF Curved Bench" in brass with newly upholstered seat by Karl Springer, American 1970's.

Reference:  Karl Springer red binder catalog, 1980’s, seating section shows a black and white image on a full page, on top “Karl Springer LTD,  J.M.F. Curved Bench, 10 (page number)”

W: 25 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 19.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Chic "JMF Bench" In Solid Brass Base early-2000s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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"JMF Bench" with solid brass base and upholstered seat by Karl Springer LTD, American early 2000's (signed). This has been reupholstered in a beautiful fabric. A classic Springer design.

W: 25 inches
D: 15.5 inches
H: 19.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: bench145

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Van Day Truex Pull Up Chair 1978 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Chic pull up chair in ebonized mahogany with seat newly upholstered in yellow velvet by Van Day Truex in partnership with Harry Hinson, American 1978. This timeless chair is the perfect accent for any room.

W: 17.5 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 31 inches
Seat H: 15.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: chair25

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Mies van der Rohe Set Of 8 BRNO Dining Chairs In Leather 1990s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Set of 8 BRNO dining chairs, model 255, in polished chrome-plated flat bar steel with brown leather seats, backs and arm pads by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American 1990's. A beautiful set of classic Modernist dining chairs.

W: 23 inches
D:  22 inches
H:  32 inches
Seat H: 19 inches

Condition: Very good - a few light scratches and signs of use. Lightly used.

SOLD

ref: diningchairs212

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Milo Baughman Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Polished Chrome 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Set of 6 dining chairs in polished chrome with upholstered seats and backs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1970's.

W: 20.5 inches
D: 25.5 inches
H: 38 inches
Seat H: 19.5 inches

Condition: Very good

SOLD

ref: diningchairs207

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Robert Van Horn Stunning "Ribbon Chair and Ottoman" in Molded Lucite 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

“Ribbon Chair and Ottoman” in thick molded lucite with seat and back cushions by Robert Van Horn, American 1970's. Seat and ottoman cushions newly upholstered in chenille and back cushion in faux sheepskin. This rare sculptural chair and ottoman are incredibly chic and comfortable.

Chair Dimensions:
H: 32 inches
D: 26.5 inches
W: 38 inches
Seat H: 20 inches

Ottoman Dimensions:
H: 20 inches
D: 21 inches
W: 28 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent. Lucite professionally cleaned and polished. Newly Reupholstered.

Ref: chair&ottoman57

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Karl Springer Pair of Rare X Benches with Python Seats 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of rare benches, X design in burnished steel with brass ball accents with seats upholstered in yellow and black python, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The python seats are in excellent original condition. The steel has been cleaned and professionally polished. These benches are super chic.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD paper catalog published in the 1970’s, there is a photo of this model on page 51.

Provenance:
The Collection of a Former Karl Springer Employee

Each:
D: 16 inches
W: 28 inches
H: 21 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: benches44

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Vladimir Kagan Important and Very Rare Set 0f 6 "Unicorn Dining Chairs" 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Very rare set of 6 “Unicorn Dining Chairs” with polished aluminum bases and upholstered seats with channeled backs by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfus Inc., American early-1960’s (signed with original Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc. paper labels under seat). This remarkable set of Unicorn Dining Chairs is the only one we have ever seen come to market. Bases professionally cleaned and polished polished and seats reupholstered with gray ultra suede. These chairs are the very best of Kagan.

Reference:
The Complete Kagan, A Lifetime of Avant-Garde Design by Vladimir Kagan with preface by Tom Ford published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2004, there is a photo of the Unicorn Lounge Chair on page 151 with sketches Unicorn chairs on page 150.

Provenance:
Private Collection New York

W: 23 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 31 inches
SH: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent - Bases professionally cleaned polished and seats reupholstered with gray ultra suede.

SOLD

ref: diningchairs222

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Harvey Probber Rare "Contour Chaise 1000" 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Rare sculptural  "Contour Chaise 1000", upholstered with mahogany base, by Harvey Probber, American 1950's. Refinished and reupholstered by Lobel Modern. This is considered one of Probber’s best chaise designs. It is extremely comfortable.

Reference:

This chaise is in the 1950’s catalog, section seating.

This chaise 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: 54 inches
D: 24.5 inches
H: 33.5 inches

Condition:  Excellent

SOLD

ref: chaise23

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Thad Hayes Custom Swivel Lounge Chair for the Gibson Residence NYC 1998 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Elegant custom swivel lounge chair in fine green mohair with tassels at bottom, custom designed by Thad Hayes for the Gibson Residence, NYC 1998. This interior was photographed by Scott Francis and featured in Architectural Digest in February 2000 in their “Before and After” issue. Superior materials and superb proportions are hallmarks of Thad Hayes’ designs for his incredible interiors.

This lounge chair comes with a Letter of Provenance.

W: 36 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 33 inches
SH: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: loungechair111

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Karl Springer X Bench with Red Python Seat 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare X Bench in steel with brass accents and stitched python seat by Karl Springer, American 1970's

Reference:
Karl Springer catalog, published in the 1970’s, shows an image of this bench on page 51.

W:  28 inches
D:   16 inches
H:   20.5 inches

Condition:  Excellent

SOLD

Ref:  bench68

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John Hutton Set of 4 Dining/Game Chairs for Donghia 1980s - SOLD

Eric McNatt

Set of 4 dining/game chairs in silver lacquer with upholstered seats and backs by John Hutton for Donghia, American 1980's (labels on bottom of chairs)

W: 23 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 37 inches

SOLD

Condition:  Excellent

Ref: diningchairs156

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Harvey Probber Bench With Floating Brass Stretcher 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Beautiful bench model PUB-57 with dark mahogany legs, upholstered seat, floating brass stretcher all around and sabots by Harvey Probber, American 1950's. Newly upholstered in leather by Lobel Modern. The legs have been refinished and the brass has been polished and lacquered.

Reference:
Harvey Probber catalogue, published in the 1950’s, shows an image of this bench (photo 281)

W: 57 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent - completely redone - like new.

SOLD

ref: bench151

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Mastercraft Pair Of Greek Key Lounge Chairs In Brass 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Pair of Greek Key lounge chairs in brass with upholstered seats and backs by Mastercraft, American 1960's. These chairs are beautifully crafted.

W: 26 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: loungechairs200

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Karl Springer Set of 4 Swiveling "Onassis Bar Stools" in Suede 1980s

Evan Lobel

Rare set of 4 swiveling "Onassis Bar Stools" covered in calf skin suede with brass footrail by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The Onassis Barstool was rarely made in a swiveling version. These are both luxurious and beautifully made.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980s’s, section “seating”, shows the non swiveling model with the title “Onassis Barstool” with the Springer logo at the bottom.

W: 24 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 37 inches
Seat H: 27 inches

Condition: Very Good, Suede has been professionally cleaned.

$20,000 for the set

Ref: barstools49

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