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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 Rare Round "Souffle Ottomans" with Brass Bases 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Striking pair of rare large round "Souffle Ottomans" with polished solid seamlessly welded brass bases and hidden castors with zebra printed pony skin by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship is superb. New wheels added by Lobel Modern. These were typically made square; this pair was a custom order. Metal has been cleaned, polished and lacquered.

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

Dimensions for each:
Diam: 33 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent - Metal has been professionally cleaned, polished and lacquered.

SOLD

ref: ottomans12

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categories SEATING
tags sold seating 13, KARLSPRINGER 18

Karl Springer "Regency Armchair" in Stainless Steel and Brass 1980s - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and beautifully made "Regency Armchair" in polished stainless steel and brass backrest with upholstered seat by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The quality and materials used in this chair are superb. Seat cushion newly reupholstered in black 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.”

W: 22.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 20 inches

Condition: Excellent - Few small spots in finish consistent with age; Newly reupholstered in black velvet by Lobel Modern.

$6,500

ref: deskchair38

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categories SEATING
tags DESK CHAIRS, KARLSPRINGER 18

Vladimir Kagan Rare "Luxus Executive Chair" with Molded Lucite Arms 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare high back "Luxus Executive Chair" model 7016 with molded lucite arms and tufted butterscotch leather with tilt antique bronze base by Vladimir Kagan, American 1970's (signed “Handmade in the workshops of Vladimir Kagan - Vladimir Kagan Designs, New York” on underside of seat). This chair is stunning and extremely comfortable with its molded back design.

Reference:
Vladimir Kagan 1979-1980 Catalogue, section titled “Chairs 5”, on page 35 is an entry for this model titled “Luxus Executive Chair” with the description “High back contoured biscuit sewn back; polyfoam and dacron over rubber webbing. Tilt-swivel… pedestal base on castors available in polished chrome, satin brass or antique bronze. …”

W: 29 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 45 inches
SH: 20 inches - adjustable

Condition: Excellent - Some wear to original leather consistent with age. Original leather cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern

SOLD

ref: deskchair43

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categories SEATING
tags VLADIMIRKAGAN2, sold seating 13

Tommi Parzinger Rare and Exquisite Set of 4 Lounge Chairs 1950s

Evan Lobel

Rare set of 4 lounge chairs model #224 with sculptural legs and exquisite backrest design in dark walnut with upholstered seats and backs by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950s. These chairs are beautifully crafted with refined accents that could only be done by Tommi Parzinger. Newly reupholstered in a stunning off-white boucle fabric by Lobel Modern. These are classic Parzinger - they exude sophistication. These chairs rarely are available for sale.

Reference:
Parzinger Originals Paper Catalog published in the 1960’s, there is an image of this model chair in the seating section with model number “#224” written below.

Dimensions for Each:
W: 25.5 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 33 inches
SH: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern. Few small marks in wood consistent with very light use.

$30,000 for the set

ref: loungechairs218

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categories SEATING
tags TOMMIPARZINGER3, LOUNGE / CLUB 2

Artisan Pair of Chic Chinese Style Lounge Chairs in Tessellated Horn 1970s - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of hand-crafted and chic Chinese style lounge chairs in tessellated horn by Enrique Garcez, Colombia 1970's for the American market. Seats newly reupholstered in luxurious custom fabric. These stunning chairs would work in any style interior.

W: 24 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 32 inches
SH: 19 inches

Condition: Excellent

$9,500 for the pair

ref: loungechairs219

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categories SEATING
tags LOUNGE / CLUB 2

Erwine & Estelle Laverne Long Bench With Woven Leather Straps 1960s

Evan Lobel

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Long bench in chrome plated steel with woven black leather straps by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for Laverne International, American 1960's. This bench is beautifully made and super chic.

W: 75 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 14 inches

Condition: Excellent - leather has been cleaned and polished.

$8,500

ref: bench146

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categories SEATING
tags BENCHES

Beautifully Made Lacquered Bamboo Long Sofa with Cushions 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Long sofa in white lacquered bamboo with upholstered seat and back cushions by Henry Olko for Willow & Reed, American 1950's. The head designer for Willow & Reed in the 1950’s was Tommi Parzinger. It is clear that his design style influenced Henry Olko who was the owner of the company and also made his own designs. This piece is very chic and very comfortable.

Dimensions:

W: 96 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 32 inches
SH: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sofa96

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categories SEATING
tags sold seating 13

Design for Leisure Set of 3 Barstools in Stainless Steel with Gray Velvet 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Set of 3 finely crafted bar stools in stainless steel with fluted bases and floating back rest by Design for Leisure, American 1970's. Metal has been professionally cleaned and polished. Seats have been newly reupholstered in gray velvet by Lobel Modern. These are very chic and very comfortable.

Dimensions for each:
W: 18.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 39 inches
Seat H: 31 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern in gray velvet. Metal cleaned and polished.

SOLD

ref: barstools52

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categories SEATING
tags sold seating 13

Karl Springer Set of 6 "J.M.F. Dining Chairs" in Tessellated Fossilized Coral 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Set of 6 masterfully crafted J.M.F. Dining Chairs in tessellated fossilized coral with bronze sabots by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This chair was designed with a curved seat which can take a seat cushion if desired. The artisanship of these chairs is off the charts. They are absolutely stunning.

Reference
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “Seating”, page 4, shows this model chair with the title “ KARL SPRINGER LTD. J.M.F. CHAIR, HARD OR UPHOLDTERED SEAT”.

Dimensions for each:
W: 17 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 35.5 inches
Seat H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent - chairs have been professionally cleaned. No chips or cracks.

SOLD

ref: diningchairs245

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categories SEATING
tags KARLSPRINGER17, sold seating 13

Pair of Hand-Carved Tribal Chairs from Africa 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Large tribal carved wood chairs with figural mask crests, curved back with breasts and geometric carved elements on front and back and solid seat rising on hewn legs, likely from Tanzania, East Africa 1960s. These chairs are beautifully made and would be chic in any interior.

Diam: 17.5 inches
H: 47 inches / 48 inches
Seat H: 14 inches

Provenance: Private Collection New York

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: chairs30

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categories SEATING
tags sold seating 13

Edward Wormley Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Mahogany with Cane Backs 1940s

Evan Lobel

Set of 6 elegant dining chairs model no. 4632S in mahogany with cane backs and upholstered seats by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1940's. These iconic Dunbar chairs are very comfortable. Newly refinished and newly reupholstered in textured chenille by Lobel Modern.

Reference:
The Dunbar Black and White Book published by the Dunbar Furniture Corporation in 1956, there is a photograph of this model chair on the bottom of page 61 with the title “4632S Side Chair”. Index in back reads, “ Cane back… mahogany frame.”

Dimensions for each:
W: 19 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 19 inches with seat cushion shown

Condition: Excellent - Newly refinished and newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.

$12,000 for the set of 6

ref: diningchairs249

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categories SEATING
tags DINING CHAIRS 2, EDWARDWORMLEY2

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Upholstered Bench with Tapering Legs 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare elegant upholstered bench, model number 313, with base in mahogany and upholstered seat with signature elements that wrap around frame by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. Bench has been refinished and newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.

Reference:
Parzinger Originals Catalog published in the 1960’s, there is an image of this bench with the model number written below.

Dimensions:
W: 42.5 inches
D: 12.5 inches
H: 16.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - Bench has been refinished and newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

ref: bench157

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categories SEATING
tags TOMMIPARZINGER3, sold seating 13

Karl Springer "J.M.F. Chair" in Embossed Lizard Leather 1982 (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Elegant "JMF Chair" covered in pale celadon embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1982 (signed, “Karl Springer 1982” on leather label on bottom).

Reference: Karl Springer red binder catalog, 1980’s, seating section, a full page photo of 2 chairs stating at top: “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. CHAIR, HARD OR UPHOLSTERED SEAT 4(page number)”

Dimensions:
W: 18 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 36 inches
Seat H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: deskchair30

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categories SEATING
tags KARLSPRINGER9, sold seating 13

Tommi Parzinger Set of 10 Elegant Dining Chairs with Decorative Backs 1950s

Evan Lobel

Set of 10 elegant dining chairs models 109 & 109A in mahogany with signature fabric wrap around frame elements and upholstered seats and back cushions by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950’s. These are upholstered in stunning blue velvet with crisscrossing back design and iconic tapering legs. These are extremely refined. Newly refinished.

Reference:
Parzinger Originals Inc paper catalog from the 1960’s has a drawing of these chairs on the right side of the forth row of a page of seating models with the models “#109” and “#109A” written below.

Dimensions for each:
W: 20 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 34 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Arm height of two armchairs: 24 inches

Condition: Excellent - newly refinished.

$20,000 for the set of 10

ref: diningchairs248

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categories SEATING
tags DINING CHAIRS 2, TOMMIPARZINGER3

Pair of Elegant Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Brass Sabots 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Pair of elegant lounge chairs, ebonized wrap-around frames with new upholstery and brass sabots, by Roberto and Mito Block, Mexico, 1950's. French-born brothers Roberto and Mito Block worked in Mexico City from the 1930’s through the 1970’s. Their work was sold out of their Mexico City showroom, Rob Block & Cia, and featured their restrained modern interpretations of classical forms.

W: 25.5 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 36.5 inches
Seat H: 19 inches

Condition: Excellent - refinished and reupholstered.

SOLD

ref: loungechairs204F

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categories SEATING
tags sold seating13, sold seating 13

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Rare Pair of Elegant Benches with Gently Curving Legs 1950s

Evan Lobel

Pair of rare and elegant benches in walnut with iconic curved legs and upholstered seats by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's. These benches are the epidemy of refined. Bases have been newly refinished by Lobel Modern. Seats have been reupholstered in a magnificent boucle by Lobel Modern.

Dimensions for each:
W: 19 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 19.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - Bases have been refinished and seats have been newly upholstered by Lobel Modern.

$8,500 for the pair

ref: benches51

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categories SEATING
tags BENCHES

Hand-Carved Wood Bamileke Figural Side Table/Stool 1960s

Evan Lobel

Beautifully hand-carved figural wood side table or stool by the Bamileke, Cameroon Africa, 1960's. The craftsmanship is exquisite and the table is very stylish.

Provenance: Private Collection New York


Dimensions:
Diam: 17 inches
H: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent

$3,500

Ref: endtable270

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categories SEATING, TABLES
tags END / SIDE 6, STOOLS

Pair Thick Molded Lucite Slipper Chairs 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Chic pair of thick molded Lucite slipper chairs, custom design, American 1970's. These are beautifully made and were custom designed for a NYC interior in the 1970’s.

W: 24 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 26 inches
Seat H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: slipperchairs44

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categories SEATING
tags sold seating 13

Karl Springer Rare "Cobra Stool" In Wrought Iron And Bronze 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Rare "Cobra Stool" in hand forged wrought iron and bronze with hand-stitched leather seat by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Very few of these were made. The craftsmanship of this piece exemplifies Karl Springer’s work.

Diam: 14 inches
H: 30 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: stool21

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categories SEATING
tags KARLSPRINGER4, sold seating 13

Pair of Zig Zag Benches in Lacquered Goatskin with Fur Seats 1970s

Evan Lobel

Pair of zig zag benches in lacquered goatskin with fur seats in the manner of Brancusi, American 1970's. These benches are beautifully made and incredibly stylish.

Dimensions For Each:
D: 19 inches
W: 19 inches
H: 20 inches
Bases: 16 inches by 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

$8,500 for the pair

Ref: benches50

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categories SEATING
tags BENCHES