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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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Paul Evans Rare and Exceptional Pair of Patchwork Cube Lounge Chairs 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of rare swiveling Patchwork Cube Lounge Chairs in hand-welded bronze copper and steel on ebonized wood bases by Paul Evans Studio for Directional, 1970's. These chairs are works of art by one of the 20th century’s most important designers. These have been reupholstered in light gray calf leather.

Reference:
Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor by Jeffery Head published by Schiffer in 2012, this model chair is shown on page 68, 70 and 71 in different finishes.

Provenance:
Private Collection New York

W: 39.5 inches
D: 31 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - chair is in excellent original condition Reupholstered in light gray calf leather.

SOLD

ref: loungechairs210

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Karl Springer Pair of Chrome Base "Souffle Ottomans" in Dark Blue Velvet 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of "Souffle Ottomans" on recessed casters with polished chrome bases and seats newly upholstered in dark blue velvet by Karl Springer, American 1980's. A classic Karl Springer design.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 14 is a photo of a Souffle Ottoman titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD SOUFFLE OTTOMAN (page) 14”

Each:
W: 25 inches
D: 25 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent - newly upholstered by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

ref: ottomans9

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Karl Springer Sculptural Molded Lucite Bench 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Sculptural molded Lucite bench 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.

W: 34 inches
D: 12 inches
H: 21 inches
Seat H: 15.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: bench149

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T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings Iconic Club Chair in Walnut 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Classic upholstered club chairs model WMP with frame in walnut by T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's. This chair has been refinished and reupholstered by Lobel Modern to like new condition. This is a timeless design by one of the 20th century’s most important designers.

Reference:
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb fold out paper catalog published in the 1950’s shows this model chair with the model WMP noted underneath.

W: 29 inches
D: 32 inches
H: 30 inches
Seat H: 19 inches

Condition: Excellent, Restored to “Like New” condition.

SOLD

Ref: clubchair47

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Karl Springer "Souffle Ottoman" in Authentic Zebra Skin 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

"Souffle Ottoman" with polished brass base and hidden castors with authentic zebra skin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Karl Springer’s use of zebra on this ottoman make it special and incredibly chic.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 14 is a photo of a Souffle Ottoman titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD SOUFFLE OTTOMAN (page) 14”

W: 25 inches
D: 25 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: ottoman24

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Chic French Pair of Cerused Oak Slipper Chairs with Black Leather 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of elegant slipper chairs in cerused oak with black leather seats and back, French 1960's. The combination of materials is very chic. These are beautifully made.

Dimensions for each:
W: 27.5 inches
D: 31 inches
H: 34.5 inches
Seat H: 19.5 inches

Condition: Excellent, Oak has been refinished and leather has been professionally cleaned.

SOLD

Ref: slipperchairs45

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Verner Panton Chic Tufted Camel Leather Chaise 1970s

Evan Lobel

Tufted camel leather chaise from the System 1-2-3 Series by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1970's. Verner Panton is considered one of Denmark's most influential 20th-century furniture and interior designers. He was famous for exuberant forms and this chaise is a wonderful example. Besides being super luxurious in tufted leather, it is remarkably comfortable.

W: 23 inches
D: 63 inches
H: 41 inches
Seat H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent - leather has been professionally cleaned and polished.

$8,500

ref: chaise30

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Karl Springer Rare Pair of "JMF Benches" in High Gloss Black Lacquer 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare pair of "JMF Benches" in high gloss black lacquer with original leather seats by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These sculptural benches are absolutely stunning examples of Springer’s ability to combine elegant forms with the finest materials.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD paper catalog published in the 1970’s, this model is shown on page 50 turned 90 degrees with the cushion in the curved section. They were made both ways.

Dimensions for Each:

W: 22 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 21 inches

Condition: Excellent, newly lacquered by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

Ref: benches45

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Design For Leisure Pair of Bar Stools in Chrome and Gray Ultrasuede 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of swiveling game chairs in chrome with upholstered seats and back rests by Design For Leisure, American 1970's. Label on bottom reads “Made by Designs For Leisure LTD.” These are beautifully made and very comfortable. Perfect for a low counter or game table.

Dimensions for each
W: 18 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 28 inches
SH: 21 inches

Condition: Very Good - Light scratches consistent with age. Chairs have been reupholstered in gray Ultrasuede.

SOLD

ref: chairs27

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Karl Springer Superb Set of 12 "JMF Dining Chairs" In Lacquered Goatskin 1980 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Exceptional and rare set of 12 "JMF Dining Chairs" in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1980 (dated on bottom). It is rare to have 12 of these in this color in such incredible condition. They are exquisitely crafted.

Reference:
Karl Springer catalog, red binder, section “seating”, page 4 titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. CHAIR, HARD OR UPHOLSTERED SEAT (page) 4”, published 1980’s

W: 18 inches
D:  20 inches
H:  35 inches
Seat H: 19 inches

Condition: Excellent - cleaned and polished

SOLD

ref: diningchairs200

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Chic Dunbar Slipper Chairs in Newly Upholstered in Blue Leather 1950s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Pair of clean-line slipper chairs newly upholstered in beautiful blue leather with mahogany base by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1950's (signed with Dunbar metal tag on bottom).
These classic Dunbar slipper chairs are very comfortable and would feel at home in any style interior.

Dimensions for each:
W: 27 inches
D: 29 inches
H: 31 inches
Seat H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent: mahogany has been refinished and they have been newly reupholstered in blue leather.

$12,000 for the pair

Ref: slipperchairs46

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Karl Springer Pair of "Onassis Chairs" in Embossed Reptile Leather 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Pair of "Onassis Chairs" in lacquered embossed reptile leather with new gray velvet seats by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Newly upholstered in grey velvet by Lobel Modern. These are iconic Karl Springer chairs. The color is super chic.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, page 7 shows this model chair with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD ONASSIS CHAIR (page) 7”

Dimensions for Each: 

W: 24 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 30 inches
Seat H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: armchairs28

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Tommi Parzinger Set of 6 Elegant Dining Chairs 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Set of 6 dining chairs with button tufted backs and seats with bases in dark mahogany by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. These chairs exemplify the elegance that made Tommi Parzinger famous. They have been refinished and reupholstered in a beautiful textured velvet.

W: 19 inches
D:  21 inches
H:  39 inches
Seat H: 19 inches

Condition: Excellent - completely refinished and reupholstered.

SOLD

ref: diningchairs202

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Mies van der Rohe Set of 6 BRNO Dining Chairs in Ostrich Leather 1990s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Set of 6 BRNO dining chairs, model 255, in polished chrome-plated flat bar steel with new white ostrich leather seats by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, American 1990s. These have been newly reupholstered in high quality white ostrich embossed leather.

Dimensions for each:
W: 23 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 31 inches
Seat H: 19.5 inches

Condition: Excellent. Small scratches consistent with light use. Seats newly reupholstered in white ostrich leather.

SOLD

Ref: diningchairs228

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Dunbar "Roll Arm Chair" with Tufted Back 1970s

Eric McNatt

"Roll Arm Chair" with tufted back and walnut base by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar, American 1970's (Dunbar label under cushion) This chair is very chic and extremely comfortable. A rare and wonderful Dunbar design.

Ht: 26.5 inches
W: 38.5 inches
D: 34.5 inches

$5,500

Condition:  Excellent

Ref: clubchair43

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Pair of David Barrett Studio Made Antler Chairs 1970s - SOLD

Eric McNatt

Pair of studio made lounge chairs constructed of genuine antlers with upholstered seats and backs from an interior by David Barrett, American 1970's. These are beautifully crafted and very chic.

W: 30.5 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 41 inches
Seat H: 16 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: loungechairs145

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Ward Bennet Button Tufted Sofa 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Small button tufted sofa No. 2903 in dark brown leather by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, American 1970's. This is an iconic sofa by one of the 20th century’s most talented designers.

W:  64 inches
D:  30 inches
H:  32 inches
SH:  17 inches

Condition:  Very good - some natural aging to leather which is quite beautiful.

SOLD

ref:  sofa82


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Pair of Sculptural Italian Lounge Chairs in Faux Fur 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Pair of sculptural lounge chairs newly upholstered in faux fur with black steel legs and brass sabots, Italian 1950's. Newly upholstered by Lobel Modern. These are extremely comfortable lounge chairs.

W: 30 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 35.5 inches
Seat H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: loungechairs177

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Pace Collection Pair of Bar Stools in Polished Stainless Steel 1968 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of bar stools in polished stainless steel with adjustable glides by Pace Collection, American 1968 (original invoice on file).  Reupholstered in black velvet.

Diam: 14 inches
H: 28 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

ref: barstools31

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Set of 3 Sculptural Lucite Bar Stools with Seat Pads 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Set of 3 sculptural lucite bar stools with upholstered seats, American 1970's. These are beautifully made and in excellent condition.

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

SOLD

Condition: Excellent - these have been professionally cleaned and polished

Ref: barstools21

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