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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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Stunning “Telephone Table” covered in ivory shagreen with tapering legs by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed under upper tier with brass label which reads "Karl Springer"). An iconic Springer design with exceptional craftsmanship and materials.
W: 13 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 15.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of exceptional and rare Parsons Style End Tables in gray/blue shagreen with bone inlays on top and bone sabots by Karl Springer, American 1980's (label on bottom reads “Made in the Philippines” with inventory number KS 43). Superb craftsmanship and materials are the hallmarks of Karl Springer. These tables are absolutely superb.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “game & backgammon tables”, page 3 shows the rectangular version of this table with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PARSON STYLE BACKGAMMON TABLE (page) 3”.
Each:
W: 24 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 22 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Tri-symmetric Dining/Game Table" with base in sculpted walnut with thick glass top by Vladimir Kagan, American 1950's. This iconic table is meticulously crafted. It can take a larger glass top. Refinished by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
The Complete Kagan, Vladimir Kagan a Lifetime of Avant-Garde Design published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2004, there is a photo of this table on page 86. As stated on the same page, “Organically shaped bases, shown here as a dining table detail, were the result of the designer’s early fascination with the architecture and growth patterns of arboreal roots and branches.”
Dimensions:
Diam of top: 42 inches as shown
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent - refinished by Lobel Modern. Small scratches on glass.
SOLD
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Large set of occasional tables in dark walnut, top design with pebbles set in gold/copper resin under glass. by John Keal for Brown Saltman, American 1960's (signed “Brown Saltman” on label under top). The design of the top was very inventive with pebbles set in resin. There are 11 available. They are being sold individually for $2500 each. They can be used as coffee, side or occasional tables. There are any number of ways they can be clustered with their hexagonal design.
Dimensions for each:
W: 21 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent - these have been refinished.
$2,500 each
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Stunning "Chinese Style Cube Console Table", hand-sculpted form in high gloss silver automotive lacquer by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The sumptuous form and beautiful lacquer work make this piece a show stopper. Newly relacquered in high gloss silver automotive lacquer by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s shows the coffee table version of this table, section “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 6 of this section there is a photo of the coffee table version with the heading “KARL SPRINGER LTD CHINESE CUBE STYLE …. TABLE (page) 6”.
W: 40.5 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Excellent - like new condition.
SOLD
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"Fantasia Tea Table" with top in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with an abstract geometric motif on top by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “ PK LaVerne” on side of top). These tables are rare. The proportions of this table are sublime.
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…”
Diam: 12 inches
H: 21 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Large 2-tier "Tao Shelf" table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted colorful enamels on top by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on top). The condition and coloration are superb. This is a wonderful example of the artisanship of Philip & Kelvin LaVerne.
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 58 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “Another variation of the TAO series is the TAO SHELF table that dates from the 1960s. The top is engraved with colors while the lower shelf showcases the LaVerne patina.”
Diam: 35.5 inches
H: 22 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Saarinen Tulip style dining/game table with molded and lacquered steel base with custom polished marble top, Italian 1990's. The figured marble top is stunning.
Diam: 41.5 inches
H: 29 inches
Diam of Base: 22 inches
Condition: Very good - Faint yellow ring on tabletop.
$8,500
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Rare “Chrysanthemum” coffee table, hand-brazed in patinated bronze with a glass top, is by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American 1970's (signed "Philip Kelvin Laverne" on side of base). There is a lot of thought and intention that went into the design of this beautiful and rare sculpture table (see below).
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this work is shown on page 207 in the section titled The Brazed Series. The caption reads, “ The CHRYSANTHEMUM coffee table, which incorporates the Chinese character for longevity that looks like a flower, in hand-brazed patinated bronze with a glass top, was created in the 1970s. The Chinese flower of longevity is the Chrysanthemum. The character for longevity is shown three times, and three is considered a lucky number in Chinese culture.”
Overall Dimensions:
Diam: 36 inches
H: 17 inches
Dimensions of base:
Diam: 25.5 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
$25,000
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Stunning Free Form Coffee Tables in mirror polished stainless steel with inset black glass tops in the style of Karl Springer, custom design, American 1980's. These tables are beautifully made and very chic. The stainless steel is polished and is completely reflective like a mirror. New black glass tops fabricated by Lobel Modern.
Dimensions:
Large:
W: 50 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 17 inches
Small:
W: 26 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent - new glass tops fabricated by Lobel Modern. Bases have been professionally polished.
$25,000 for the pair
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Rolling serving/bar cart model no. FM164 with black lacquer base and walnut top with brass accents and castors by Paul M. Jones, American 1960's. This bar cart is beautifully made and very chic.
Reference:
Paul M Jones catalog published in the 1960’s shows an image of this model with model number.
W: 37 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 31.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$6,500
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Rare side table with female torso in cast pewter which has been patinated with custom biomorphic glass top by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed on bottom “PK LaVerne”). The LaVernes were extremely adept at sculpting the female form.
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 page 167 in the section titled The Cast Series. The caption reads, “A female torso sculpture/side table with an optional glass top, was made in the 1970s.”
Base
W: 16 inches
D: 12 inches
H: 18.5 inches
Top
W: 13.5 inches
D: 10.5 inches
H: 1 inch
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of rare and exceptional bedside/end tables in polished stainless steel with glass mirror tops, one with 1 drawer above 2 doors and one with 3 drawers by Karl Springer American 1980s. This series in stainless steel is among Springer’s finest. Seamlessly welded, these are a tour de force of design and meticulously crafted. The environmental shot is great at showing how reflective the polished stainless steel is. It’s hard to see in some of the other photos.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “cabinets & etageres”, on page 5 of the section there is a photo of the same 3 drawer bedside table with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD THREE DRAWER NIGHT TABLE (page) 5”
Dimensions of each:
W: 28 / 24 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 24 inches
Condition: Excellent - these have been cleaned and polished.
SOLD
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Round side table covered in platinum embossed lizard leather with bronze studs around top and legs by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals, American 2021.
Diam: 16 inches
H: 17.5 inches
Condition: New
$5,500
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Iconic "Free Form Table", kidney shaped in seamlessly welded polished gold-tinted brass by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This table is the epitome of superb craftsmanship. It can be used as either a coffee table or side table. Professionally polished and relacquered by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “coffee, end tables and bar carts”, section “H”, page 4, top of page reads “KARL SPRINGER LTD FREE FORM COFFEE TABLES 4” and shows an image of this model.
W: 33 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent - this table has been professionally polished and relacquered.
SOLD
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Large and exceptionally crafted "Coffee Table with Sculpture Leg" with cylindrical legs in tessellated coral with solid brass tops and thick glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The artisanship of the tessellated coral legs is superb.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 1 is a picture of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD 8” DIAMETER, COFFEE TABLE WITH SCULPTURE LEG (page) 1”.
Overall Dimensions as shown:
W: 64 inches
D: 44 inches
H: 15.5 inches
17 inches high to tops of legs
Glass Dimensions:
W: 60 inches
D: 40 inches
Condition: Excellent - Metal has been professionally polished and lacquered. Few small scratches in glass.
$15,000
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Artisan coffee table, gilt wrought iron with original glass top, by Maison Ramsay, France 1940's. This table is beautifully made and is very chic.
W: 39.5 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 15.5 inches
Condition: Very good - scratches on glass top consistent with age. Patina to gilding consistent with age.
SOLD
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Exceptional and rare coffee table with polished petrified wood top on a circular ivory lacquered base by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Springer loved fossils and other natural historical artifacts. Petrified wood is ancient wood that has been fossilized - it has the same qualities as stone but retains it’s original organic depth and complexity. Each piece is totally unique. This table is a work of art.
W: 37 inches
D: 35 inches
H: 18 inches
Diam of base: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent.- Base has been relacquered and, stone professionally cleaned and polished.
SOLD
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Unique artisan dining table with sculptural hand-welded steel and textured brass base with thick floating glass top by Silas Seandel, American 1970's. (signed “Silas Seandel” on side of top). The artisanship of this table is off the charts. Super chic and unique, this table is exquisitely crafted. We have never seen another like it.
W: 78 inches
D: 42 inches
H: 30.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exceptional "Parsons Style Game Table" in black embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1986 (signed and dated on bottom “Karl Springer 1986”). The craftsmanship of this table is superb. With its clean lines and beautiful color, this table is very elegant.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “game & backgammon tables”, page 3 shows the rectangular version of this table with a backgammon board with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PARSON STYLE BACKGAMMON TABLE (page) 3”.
W: 36 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly re-lacquered by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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