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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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Pair of Onassis Bar Stools in lacquered goatskin with hand-stitched black leather seats and brass foot rails by Karl Springer, American 1980's
W: 24 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 39.5 inches
SH: 29 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: barstools28
Pair of BRNO arm 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 1990s. These have been newly reupholstered in high quality white ostrich embossed leather. These would make ideal desk chairs or game chairs.
Dimensions for each:
W: 23 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 31 inches
Seat H: 19.5 inches
Condition: Excellent. Small scratches in metal consistent with light use. Seats newly reupholstered in white ostrich leather.
SOLD
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Pair of elegant benches No. 2033 with iconic curved leg, lacquered white with upholstered seats, by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's
W: 19.5 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 19.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Sculptural lounge chair with chrome base and upholstered seat, back and arms, Italian 1960's. This chair has been newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern in a beautiful fabric. It is extremely comfortable.
Dimensions:
W: 28 inches
D: 32 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly upholstered by Lobel Modern.
$5,500
ref: loungechair116
Pair of beautifully crafted swivel chairs with channeled solid mahogany bases by Karl Springer, American late-1980s. These chairs were reupholstered in taupe lambskin. They are nicely proportioned and very comfortable.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “seating”, page 13 shows this model chair with a brass base under the title “SWIVEL CHAIR.”
Dimensions for each:
W: 29 inches
D: 31 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
Condition: Very Good- Recently reupholstered in taupe lambskin by the previous owner. A few small spots and scratches.
SOLD
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Rare and important sculpture "Generation" with cast bronze figures and table top in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1970’s (signed, “Phillip K. Laverne” on table top.) Retains original showroom label with the title, “Admiration” - this was the original title of this work and the LaVernes decided that Generation was a better descriptive title so they changed it. There is support under the table top so that this piece can also serve as a coffee table or bench. The pieces from the Cast Series are among the LaVernes’ most important.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this sculpture is shown on pages 150-151 in the section The Cast Series. The caption reads, “The 1970s GENERATION is a bronze sculpture with a tabletop in patinated bronze and pewter with engraving and enamel cloisonne. Kelvin LaVerne notes on this work: “ The two children supporting the top symbolize the next generation, as well as every man and woman, the child we have been. The cat represents the family pet. Although freestanding, Philip designed a very unique sculptured top and platform for the piece, to create a more contemporary version as well as uniting the figures visually. ”
W: 70 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 36 inches
Table H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$48,000
ref: sculpture207
Chair, beautifully crafted in polished brass and chrome with upholstered seat and back, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Metal has been professionally polished and lacquered and chair has been newly reupholstered in gray ultrasuede by Lobel Modern. The craftsmanship of this chair is superb and it is very comfortable. This is a folding chair in case you need a chair that stores easily.
Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive has a photo from the Karl Springer LTD showroom in NYC from the 1980’s which shows this model.
W: 19 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 31 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Condition: Very Good - metal has been professionally polished and lacquered and chair has been newly reupholstered in gray ultrasuede by Lobel Modern. Few light scratches in metal.
SOLD
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Sleeper-sofa loveseat with pull out bed and mattress with chrome base by Milo Baughman, American 1970's. Sleeper sofas from this period by designers like Milo Baughman are very rare. This is a brilliant way to have extra space for guests to sleep over. You would never know this loveseat conceals the bed and mattress. Mattress is new.
W: 68 inches
D: 37 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches
Mattress W: 44 inches
Mattress D: 70 inches
Condition: Excellent - newly reupholstered.
SOLD
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Set of 6 sculptural dining chairs, 2 arm chairs and 4 sides, models 1048 & 1048A, in ebonized mahogany with upholstered seats and back by Harvey Probber, American 1950's. This is an iconic Harvey Probber design. Refinished and reupholstered in a luxurious gray velvet by Lobel Modern. The curvature of the back makes these extremely comfortable.
Reference:
”Furniture Designed by Harvey Probber” catalog published in the 1950’s, section Dining, Photo 170 shows this model with the description “SIDE CHAIR 1048A…MAHOGANY FRAME…SAME WITH ARMS 1048”
W: 18 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 38.5 inches
SH: 20 inches
Arm H: 24.5 inches
Armchair W: 19.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Refinished and reupholstered in gray velvet by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
Ref: diningchairs240
Sculptural desk chair in teak with upholstered seat and back by Finn Juhl (Denmark) for Baker & Co, American 1950's. This desk chair is extremely comfortable.
W: 22 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 32.5 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent - Completely refinished and reupholstered in gray ultrasuede.
SOLD
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"Souffle Ottoman" newly reupholstered with bronze base and hidden castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Newly upholstered by Lobel Modern. Bronze has been cleaned and polished. Last photo shows ottoman with original fabric.
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: 24 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - Ottoman has been newly reupholstered and the bronze base was professionally cleaned, polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Beautifully made “Round Leg Lucite Bench” with polished brass stretchers and upholstered seat by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer” on front of stretcher). Brass has been polished and lacquered and newly reupholstered in gray ultrasuede by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 11 is a photo of this model bench titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD ROUND LEG LUCITE BENCH [page] 11”
W: 35 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - Brass has been polished and lacquered and seat newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
ref: bench159
Set of 8 elegant upholstered dining chairs model (2 arm chairs model No. 4196 and 6 side chairs model No. 4195), legs and arms in dark Pacific walnut with beautifully curved backs, by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, Paldao Group, American 1940's. The front legs are conical and taper. The back legs have a gentle curve. These are the best of Rohde and are extremely comfortable. They have been completely redone by Lobel Modern - wood has been refinished; newly upholstered in a gorgeous textured velvet.
Reference:
Gilbert Rohde Modern Furniture Design, Herman Miller 1940 Catalog & Supplement published by Schiffer in 1998, both side chair and arm chair models are shown on page 122.
Dimensions for each:
Armchair W: 24 inches
Side Chair W: 22 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 31 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Arm H: 25 inches
Condition: Excellent - refinished and newly reupholstered in textured velvet.
SOLD
Ref: diningchairs236
Beautifully crafted "Polaris Desk Chair" in celadon, gold and red fabric with floral motif and mahogany legs by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This chair is very elegant and extremely comfortable.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 20 is a photo of this model titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD POLARIS…CHAIR (page) 20”.
W: 20 inches
D: 23.5 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: deskchair40
Rolling desk chair with in lucite with newly upholstered seat and sculptural aluminum base, American 1970's. Seat has been newly upholstered in a beautiful textured gray velvet. Lucite has been cleaned and polished. This chair is both comfortable and very chic.
W: 17 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly reupholstered. A few light scratches on base.
SOLD
ref: deskchair39
Rare and exceptional set of 8 dining chairs model 314 with base in ivory lacquered mahogany with upholstered seats and backs in cream ultrasuede by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Original, American 1979. This design was a special order and is so noted on the original invoice. These are not only stunning, they are extremely comfortable.
Reference:
Comes with original purchase invoice from 1979 with photo of this model.
Dimensions for each:
W: 17.5 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 37 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of large and elegant Art Deco wing chairs with rounded features on finished wood legs, French 1930's. Newly upholstered and legs have been refinished by Lobel Modern. These chairs are beautifully made and very comfortable. The profile of these chairs is spectacular.
W: 36 inches
D: 40 inches
H: 40 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - legs refinished and newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Elegant sloped back chaise model 201 with bolster and wrapped mahogany base by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950’s. This iconic Parzinger chaise is super chic. Base refinished and newly reupholstered in a stunning blue and gold fabric by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
Parzinger Originals Inc paper catalog produced in the 1970s, there is a drawing of this chaise at the top right of the seating section with the model number #201 below.
Dimensions:
W: 62 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 28.5 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent. Newly refinished and reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
$15,000
ref: Chaise25
Rare and stunning Pod Chair with faceted body in aluminum with iconic colorful graffiti style fabric with phrases from the Declaration of Independence by Stephen Sprouse (1953-2004) for Knoll, American 2003. The bases can be attached to the floor. This chair is an absolute masterpiece of design.
Dimensions:
W: 40 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 75 inches
SH: 18 inches
Base Diam: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
Ref: loungechair115
"Souffle Ottoman", base in solid seamlessly welded brass with hidden castors and silk upholstery, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This ottoman is not only chic, it is comfortable.
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: 27 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
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