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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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Arne Norell Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs with Original Leather Slings 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Rare pair of Ari Lounge Chairs in polished steel with original leather slings by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB, Sweden 1960's (signed “Norell, Made in Sweden” on back metal). These chairs retain the original slings and belts on back. The color and wear on the leather is super chic. No breaks in leather. These are beautiful from every angle and very comfortable.

Each:
W: 26 inches
D: 35 inches
H: 30.5 inches
Seat H: 17 inches

Condition: Very good - leather is original but unbroken. We have put new fill inside the leather slings. Steel has patina consistent with age and light use.

$15,000 for the pair

ref: loungechairs213

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categories SEATING
tags LOUNGE / CLUB 2

Karl Springer Set of 4 "JMF Chairs" in High Gloss Black Lacquer 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Set of 4 "J.M.F. Chairs" in high gloss black lacquer by Karl Springer, American 1980's. An iconic Springer design and super cool in black! Perfect for dining or a game table.

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: 21.5 inches
H: 35.5 inches
Seat H: 18.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - these have been totally restored and are in like-new condition.

SOLD

ref: diningchairs210

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categories SEATING
tags KARLSPRINGER5, sold seating12

Phillip Lloyd Powell Rare High Back Lounge Chair Early-1960s

Evan Lobel

Rare high back lounge chair with frame in sculpted walnut with black leather seat and back cushions by Phillip Lloyd Powell, American early-1960’s. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are superb. Newly refinished and reupholstered in black calfskin with new webbing by Lobel Modern.

Reference:
Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism by Constance Kimmerle, Arnoldsche Art Publishers published in 2014. There is a photo of this model chair shown on page 23.

Dimensions:
W: 30 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 37 inches
Seat H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent-newly refinished by Lobel Modern. Newly upholstered in black calfskin with new webbing by Lobel Modern.

$30,000

ref: loungechair114

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categories SEATING
tags LOUNGE / CLUB 2

Phillip Lloyd Powell Rare and Iconic Chair and Ottoman Early-1960s

Evan Lobel

Iconic and rare chair and ottoman in sculpted walnut with black leather seat and inset leather backrest by Phillip Lloyd Powell, American early-1960s. The craftsmanship of this chair and ottoman is superb. Newly refinished and reupholstered in black calfskin by Lobel Modern.

Reference:
Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism by Constance Kimmerle, Arnoldsche Art Publishers published in 2014. There are photos of this model chair and ottoman shown on pages 23 and 146.

Dimensions:

Chair
W: 28.5 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 30.5 inches
Seat H: 16 inches

Ottoman
W: 22 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent-newly refinished by Lobel Modern. Newly upholstered in black calfskin with new webbing by Lobel Modern.

$28,000

ref: chair&ottoman70

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categories SEATING
tags CHAIRS AND OTTOMANS, LOUNGE / CLUB 2

Exquisite Klismos Chair in Blue/Gray Shagreen with Brass Sabots 1980s

Evan Lobel

Beautifully crafted Klismos chair in blue/gray shagreen with polished brass sabots by Maitland Smith, Philippines 1980's. The sensual form and exceptional materials and craftsmanship make this chair a standout. Brass has been polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern.

W: 20.5 inches
D: 24.5 inches
H: 34.5 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - Brass has been polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern.

$8,500

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categories SEATING
tags DESK CHAIRS, DINING CHAIRS 2

Karl Springer Exceptional "Round Leg Lucite Bench" 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Beautifully made “Round Leg Lucite Bench” with polished chrome stretchers and upholstered seat by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Seat newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern. These benches were typically made in small sizes. This one is large and stunning.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, in the section titled “seating”, this model is shown on page 11, titled “KARL SPRINGER ROUND LEG LUCITE BENCH (page) 11”

W: 48.5 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent - Seat newly reupholstered in a luxurious new fabric by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

ref: bench158

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categories SEATING
tags KARLSPRINGER16, sold seating12

Milo Baughman Pair of Lounge Chairs with Polished Chrome Frames 1970s

Evan Lobel

Pair of clean line club chairs with wrap around polished chrome frames by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1970's. Newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern in gray ultrasuede. This is a chic and timeless Baughman design.

W: 30 inches
D: 32 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 17 inches

Condition:  Very good - Chairs have been fully reupholstered in ultrasuede and chrome has been professionally polished. Small scratches in chrome consistent with light use.

$12,000 for the pair

Ref: loungechairs179

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categories SEATING
tags LOUNGE / CLUB 2

Pair of Sculptural Lucite Swivel Stools 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Pair of sculptural swiveling lucite bar stools with splayed legs by Hill Manufacturing, American 1970's. Newly upholstered in brown faux leather by Lobel Modern.

W: 17 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 45.5 inches
Seat H: 30 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: barstools19

 

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categories SEATING
tags sold seating12

Karl Springer Pair of JMF Chairs in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Pair of "JMF Chairs" in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. These chairs are meticulously 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  

Dimensions for Each
W: 18 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 19 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: chairs9

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categories SEATING
tags KARLSPRINGER4, sold seating12

Karl Springer Pair of "Onassis Chairs" in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of beautifully crafted and iconic “Onassis Chairs” in lacquered goatskin with upholstered seats by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Seats newly upholstered by Lobel Modern. Chairs have been cleaned and polished. The artisanship of Springer’s pieces is absolutely superb.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “Seating” on page 7 there is a photo of this model with the title “Onassis Chair”.


Dimensions:
W: 24 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 30 inches
Seat H: 18.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: armchairs33

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categories SEATING
tags KARLSPRINGER16, sold seating12

Vladimir Kagan Tufted "Crescent Swivel Chair" with Chrome Base 1984 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Tufted "Crescent Swivel Chair" model 7655 with channeled back, chrome base concealing hidden castors by Vladimir Kagan, American 1984. Besides being very chic, this chair is extremely comfortable. Newly upholstered in a beautiful fabric by Lobel Modern.

Reference:
Vladimir Kagan Catalog 1979-80, published in 1979, shows this model with the description: “Luxuriously large lounge chair has unique back pillow channels of polyfoam and dacron. Tight seat of polyfoam and dacron over rubber webbing. Mirror chrome swivel base with concealed castors.”

Dimensions:

H: 30 inches
SH: 16 inches
W: 32 inches
D: 36 inches

Condition: Excellent- Newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern

SOLD

Ref: loungechair90

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categories SEATING
tags VLADIMIRKAGAN, sold seating12

Karl Springer Rare Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Macassar Ebony 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare set of 6 "Regency Arm Dining Chairs" in Macassar ebony with upholstered seats and backs by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Elegant lines, superb materials and top notch craftsmanship are the hallmarks of Karl Springer’s designs. These have been newly reupholstered in ivory velvet by Lobel Modern.

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.”

Dimensions for each:
W: 22 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 33 inches
Arm H: 25.5 inches
Seat H: 18 inches

Condition: Very Good - Macassar ebony in very good condition, these have been newly reupholstered in ivory velvet.

SOLD

ref: diningchairs239

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categories SEATING
tags KARLSPRINGER15, sold seating12

Karl Springer Rare Set of 4 Folding Chairs with Polished Chrome and Brass 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare set of 4 folding chairs, beautifully crafted in polished brass and chrome with upholstered seats and backs, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Metal has been professionally cleaned and polished, chairs have been newly reupholstered in gray ultrasuede by Lobel Modern. The craftsmanship of these chairs is superb and they are very comfortable.

Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive has a photo from the Karl Springer LTD showroom in NYC from the 1980’s which shows this model.

Each:
W: 19 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 31 inches
Seat H: 20 inches

Condition: Very Good - metal has been professionally cleaned and polished, chairs have been newly reupholstered in gray ultrasuede by Lobel Modern. Few light scratches in metal.

SOLD

ref: chairs28

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categories SEATING
tags KARLSPRINGER12, sold seating12

Pierre Paulin Rare and Important "Ribbon Chair" with Original Fabric 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and important "Ribbon Chair", model F582, upholstered with original Jack Lenor Larsen "Momentum" fabric on an ebonized base by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, The Netherlands, 1967 and distributed by Turner Ltd (signed on bottom). This is an early version in the original fabric which is exceedingly rare. This is as good as it gets!

Reference:
Charlotte Fiell and Peter Fiell, Modern Furniture Classics; Since 1945, London, 1991, pp. 97 and 108

Anne Chapoutot, Pierre Paulin: Un Univers de Formes, Paris, 1992, pp. 66-67

Charlotte Fiell and Peter Fiell, 1,000 Chairs, Cologne, 2000. p. 449

David A. Hanks, Anne H. Hoy and Martin P. Eidelberg, Design for Living: Furniture and Lighting 1950-2000, London, 2000, p. 96

W: 39 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 27 inches
Seat H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent - base has been touched up by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

Ref: loungechair113

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categories SEATING
tags sold seating12

Set of 4 Chic Game/Dining Chairs in Black Lacquer with Bone Inlays 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Set of 4 high back game/dining chairs in high gloss black lacquer with bone inlays at top in the style of Karl Springer, custom design, American 1980's. These chairs are modeled on Karl Springer’s JMF Chair, with its curved seat and back. The seat is designed so it could take a cushion if desired. These chairs have been newly relacquered by Lobel Modern and are in like-new condition. They are super chic.

W: 18 inches
D: 17.5 inches
H: 39 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - these have been newly relacquered and are in like-new condition.

SOLD

ref: diningchairs233

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categories SEATING
tags sold seating12

Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa in Black Leather with Mahogany Legs 1950s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Clean line sectional (2 piece) sofa upholstered in Edelman black leather with mahogany legs by Harvey Probber, American 1950's (signed with original label “furniture design by HARVEY PROBBER”). This sofa was recently reupholstered in black leather by Lobel Modern. It’s a classic design which is timeless.

Reference:
Harvey Probber 1950’s catalog titled “furniture design by Harvey Probber”, section “SEATING”, a photo of this sofa is shown on the page with the title “PHOTO 15”.

Provenance:
The Residence of Actress Julianne Moore

Dimensions as shown:
L: 93 inches left arm facing
L: 93 inches right arm facing
D: 33 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent condition - some small dents and marks in leather.

SOLD

ref: sofa114

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categories SEATING
tags HARVEYPROBBER1, sold seating12

David Hicks Style Pair of Chic Upholstered Benches/Ottomans 1970s

Evan Lobel

Pair of finely made fully upholstered benches/ottomans in a beautiful graphic velvet print in the manner of David Hicks, American 1970's. They have springs inside which goes to their high quality. These benches would be a beautiful accent in any room.

Dimensions for each:
W: 22 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 20 inches

Condition: Excellent

$5,500 for the pair

ref: benches48

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categories SEATING
tags BENCHES, CHAIRS AND OTTOMANS

Artisan Pair Of Molded Lucite Barstools With Upholstered Seats 1970s

Evan Lobel

Pair of molded lucite bar stools with chrome foot rests and upholstered seats, American 1970's. Seats newly reupholstered in gray velvet by Lobel Modern. These are made from a single sheet of lucite which is molded and cut. The simplicity of the design makes these very chic.

Dimensions:
D: 15.5 inches
W: 17.5 inches
H: 34 inches
Seat H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent - Lucite cleaned and polished. Newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.

$5,500 for the pair

ref: barstools41

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categories SEATING
tags STOOLS

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Iconic Lounge Chairs in Laminated Ash 1954 - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of masterfully crafted lounge chairs model 5480 in laminated ash with caned back and brass sabots by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1954. These chairs are a tour de force of design. One of the first pieces made of laminated wood, this design stretched the mechanical capabilities of the master woodworkers making Wormley’s pieces. The tapering legs and brass sabot make them incredibly sexy.

Reference:
Dunbar Black and White Book published in 1956, this model is shown on page 44 as “5480 Chair” with technical specs on page 183.

Dimensions for each:
W: 24.5 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 32.5 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Arm H: 25.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - newly reupholstered.

$12,000 for the pair

Ref: loungechairs216

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categories SEATING
tags EDWARDWORMLEY2, LOUNGE / CLUB 2

Karl Springer Cantilevered "Mushroom Bench" 1980s (signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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"Mushroom Bench", cantilevered in polished stainless steel with upholstered leather seat, by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed with Karl Springer metal label on bottom). A rare and beautiful Karl Springer design. 

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD paper catalog published in the 1970’s, there is a drawing of this design on page 49.

W: 21 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 15.5 inches

Condition: Very Good - some light scratches in metal from light use / spots on leather seat.

SOLD

ref: bench150

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categories SEATING
tags sold seating12