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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 bedside tables / chests model no. 101 in walnut, chests with brushed nickel pulls, by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's (label in drawer). These bedside chests are extremely elegant.
Dimensions for Each:
W: 36 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Chic square coffee table in patinated bronze with bamboo motif, chamfered corners and inset glass top, American 1970's. The double stretcher design is very elegant. This table would work in any style interior.
W: 38 inches
D: 38 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
Ref: coffeetable578
One-of-a-kind sculpture game table in teak with book-matched Carpathian elm top with 2 drawers on opposite sides, each with a carved articulated hand over it, by Philip LaVerne, American 1966 (signed on top “Philip LaVerne”). The sculpted tapering legs are works of art. Philip LaVerne briefly experimented using wood as a medium in 1966 . These works from this series are extremely rare. The craftsmanship is simply superb with dovetail construction of the drawers and hand-sculpted joinery at the corners that is second to none. Even the bottom is completely finished. This is a tour de force of design and craftsmanship.
Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne.
W: 38 inches
D: 38 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Excellent - completely restored to like-new condition.
SOLD
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Exceptional Telephone Table style end table covered in brown leather with tops in dark brown shagreen on brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The bottom is covered in matching suede. The meticulous craftsmanship and fine material exemplify Karl Springer’s design ethos.
W: 16.5 inches
D: 12.5 inches
H: 26.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$8,500
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Rare and stunning dining/game/center table model PE-46 in welded and patinated steel with polychrome enamels and gilding by Paul Evans Studio for Directional Furniture, American 1960's (signed “Paul Evans” on base). This table has beautiful coloration and is truly a work of art. It can accommodate a larger glass top if needed.
Reference:
Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor by Jeffery Head published by Schiffer in 2012, the “Lamp Table” variation of this design is shown on page 74.
Diam glass top: 48 inches
Diam base: 22 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent - new glass top fabricated by Lobel Modern
SOLD
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Elegant side table in mahogany with satinwood inlays on top and sabots by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American, 1960's
W: 30 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 26 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: endtable154
Rare and stunning "Fantasia Coffee Table" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter in a repeating abstract motif with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on top of table). The Fantasia design is one of the LaVernes’ most modern. This table is a gem.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the Fantasia motif is discussed in the introduction and is shown on pages 117-119 in the section The Abstract Series. The caption reads, “Hand inlaid bronze forming a weave of geometric symmetry - ever refracting light…”
W: 44 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exceptional "Chan Boucher" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” on table top with original paper gallery label on bottom). This table is extremely sophisticated and the coloration is superb.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the Chan Series is discussed at length in the introduction and this table is shown on pages 44-45 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “CHAN BOUCHER coffee table was created in the 1960s, as part of the Chan table series that was among the most popular of the LaVernes’ designs. Made in various shapes, the tables were easy to place in interiors of any style. The French ribbon legs on this model make it a standout.”
W: 54 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Sandstone Sculpture Table" with base in cast composite stone with thick cantilevered glass top and brushed bronze cap by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This series was only done for a few years. The forms and materials are sublime together. New glass top fabricated to original specs by Lobel Modern.
Reference
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 11 is the smaller model of this table with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD 10” DIAMETER SCULPTURE TABLE (page) 11”.
W: 19 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - new glass top fabricated to original specs by Lobel Modern. Light patina to bronze.
SOLD
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Pair of exceptional and stunning “Karl Style End Tables” in mirror polished black lacquer with tops in blue/gray shagreen with bone inlays by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship and materials of these tables are absolutely superb. Newly relacquered by Lobel Modern. The coloration of the shagreen is very luxurious.
Reference:
KARL SPRINGER LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “desks & consoles”, there is an image of a desk with the same design with the title on the page, “KARL SPRINGER LTD KARL STYLE DESK……”
Each:
W: 26 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 20.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - newly relacquered by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Iconic "Round Leg Two-Tier Coffee Table" in polished gunmetal and brass with new custom-fitted glass top and shelf by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The metal has been completely restored - polished and lacquered. The craftsmanship of this stunning table is absolutely superb. The combination of metals is very chic.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “H” “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on the first page of this section is a photo of this model coffee table with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD ROUND LEG TWO-TIER COFFEE TABLE (page) 2”.
W: 48 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent - Metal has been professionally restored, polished and lacquered. New glass tops.
SOLD
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Rare and exceptional "Etruscan Spiral” Tea Table with top in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on side) . These small 2 tier tea tables rarely become available and are like little jewels.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the Etruscan Spiral motif is shown on pages 124-7 in the section on The Abstract Series . This motif is also discussed in the introduction to the book.
Diam: 12 inches Height: 21 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare and exceptional "Eternal Forest” Tea Table with top in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand painted enamels with a repeating tree motif by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1972. These small 2 tier tea tables rarely become available and are like little jewels.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this table is shown on page 121 in the section titled The Abstract Series. The caption reads, “Also from the 1960s, the ETERNAL FOREST tea table as a 12 inch diameter and is 21 inches high. The ETERNAL FOREST motif works particularly well with the tea table because of its compact design.”
Diam: 12 inches
H: 21 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exceptionally crafted pair of large 2 tier end tables with curved ends in tessellated penshell by Karl Springer, American 1980's (shown with original Karl Springer label on bottom). The artisanship of these Karl Springer tables is absolutely superb. The coloration and variations in tone are stunning.
Dimensions for each:
W: 30 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 24 inches
Condition: Excellent
$22,000 for the pair
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Rare pair of "Onyx Tables" in polished gold-tinted brass with beveled bronze glass tops by Karl Springer, American 1980's. All elements of the metal base curve and thus cannot be made on a machine; they are all hand cut and welded by the foremost metal artisans. These tables could be used as side tables or coffee tables. A rare and magnificent Springer design.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 10 of this section is a photo of this model titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD ONYX TABLE (page) 10”
Dimensions of each:
W: 37 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
$28,000 for the pair
Ref: coffeetable575
Rare “Medici Coffee Table” in patinated pewter and bronze with engraved figural motifs with hand-painted enamels by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960’s (signed on top “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). This table was inspired by Michaelangelo’s “ignudi”. The base is a unique sculpture which perfectly complements the table top.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this table is shown on pages 98 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption below it includes an in-depth description by Kelvin LaVerne.
W: 61.5 inches
D: 33.5 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Unique table with an authentic African hand-carved bench with added artisan bronze fittings and thick custom glass top by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Karl Springer was adept at taking beautiful genuine artifacts and modifying them with his own artistic touches to turn them into his own functional art. This table would function as a side table or coffee table and is super chic.
Reference:
Architectural Digest issue dated January/February 1977, Karl Springer apartment is featured on the cover and inside. On the cover there is a side table similar to this one: a hand-carved bench with artisan bronze fittings and custom glass top.
Provenance:
Purchased by Lobel Modern from a former employee of Karl Springer
W: 21 inches
D: 10.5 inches
H: 14.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of "Sandstone Sculpture Tables" with bases is cast composite stone with glass tops and brushed bronze caps by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This series was only done for a few years. The forms and materials are superb together. New glass tops fabricated to original specs by Lobel Modern
Reference
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 11 is the smaller model of this table with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD 10” DIAMETER SCULPTURE TABLE (page) 11”.
W: 19 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - new glass tops fabricated to original specs by Lobel Modern
SOLD
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Stunning rare side table/chest model 223 in white lacquer with chrome studs and pull on an ebonized mahogany base by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's (Signed “Parzinger Originals” on inside of drawer). This piece has been newly relacquered by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
Parzinger Originals Inc paper catalog published in the 1960’s shows a drawing of this piece with the model number “223” written below it.
W: 20.5 inches
D: 15.5 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent.
SOLD
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Stunning lacquered coffee table in white lacquer with graphic concentric red and blue lacquer elements by Willy Rizzo, Italian 1970's (signed on side "Willy Rizzo"). The recessed base is lacquered black which gives the table the appearance of floating. This table is super chic. A great example of Rizzo’s work.
Reference:
Willy Rizzo Catalog published by Mallette in 2009 shows this model coffee table on page 57 in rectangular form with a chrome insert and white lacquer.
W: 47.5 inches
D: 47.5 inches
H: 12.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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