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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.
Lobel Modern
Hand-carved alabaster table lamp with flame motif on an ebonized base, Italian 1940's. Newly wired with new socket.
W: 7 inches
D: 5.5 inches
Shade Diam: 16 inches
H: 34 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exceptional pair of "Pagoda Table Lamps" in brass covered in beige suede by Karl Springer, American 1970's.
W: 15.5 inches
D: 7.5 inches
H: 26.5 inches (adjustable)
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare writing desk in polished stainless steel and brass with custom embossed lizard leather top by John Vesey, American 1970's. Light gray embossed lizard leather top fabricated by Lobel Modern.
W: 52.5 inches
D: 26.5 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - metal has been polished and lacquered. Top is new.
SOLD
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Set of 3 molded lucite bar stools with high back design and footrests, American 1970's. These are beautifully made.
W: 16 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 45 inches
Seat H: 26 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Patchwork" mirror in copper, brass and pewter by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1970's. Artisan shingled copper is brazed with brass and pewter which makes each work unique. Matching console listed separately.
W: 30 inches
D: 3 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare and important hand-blown glass "Pezzato" table lamp with pink and white lattimo tessere by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Murano Italy 1950's. This lamp is a work of art.
Reference:
Murano '900 by Franco Deboni, published Bocca Editori - Milano in 1996, a vase numbered 46 in the section on Barovier & Toso is shown in this technique ("checkerboard pattern") on page 130.
Diam: 12 inches
H: 31 inches
Shade Diam: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000
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Fully upholstered rectangular bench/ottoman in beige chenille, American 1970's. This handsome bench/ottoman is in the style of a Karl Springer Souffle Ottoman.
W: 34 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
$3,500
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Large desk model 7990 in rosewood with tubular stainless steel base by The Pace Collection, American 1970's. There are 3 drawers. This desk is very luxurious.
W: 66 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Superb large coffee table in tessellated abalone shells with recessed chrome accents on the legs by Maitland Smith (Philippines) for Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills, American 1980's (label on bottom reads “Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills”). The workmanship on this coffee table is incredible. We have not seen anything else like it.
W: 60 inches
D: 40 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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“Ming Desk” in color embossed textured leather with 2 drawers by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship and materials are superb and this is a wonderful example of Karl Springer’s work. This is a pared down version of the Chinese Style Series which preceded it.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “Coffee Tables and Bar Carts”, on page 9 there is a photo of the coffee table model of this desk with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD CHINESE STYLE COFFEE TABLE (page) 9”.
Provenance:
A former employee of Karl Springer.
W: 60 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$18,000
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"Triangular Leg Metal End Table" in brass with beveled black glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This table is meticulously crafted and is a fine example of Springer’s work.
Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, sectional titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, page 19 titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD TRIANGULAR LEG METAL END TABLE” shows this table with a black glass top. Page 18 shows a coffee table version of this table with a shagreen top.
W: 22 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 24 inches
Condition: Excellent
$9,500
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Coffee table "Classical Muses" in engraved and patinated bronze and pewter with painted enamels by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1964 (signed). Comes with original invoice dated July 1, 1964 which states “Special table - Chan #140 shape and size - Classical Muses design”. The table featuring muses was the Classical Table which was square; this was a custom special order in this shape and size.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, a Classical table is shown on page 110 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The 1960s CLASSICAL table has a top of patinated bronze with engraved scenes of the Muses of dance, poetry, music and drama. The engraving is enhanced with hand-painted enamels.”
W: 47.5 inches
D: 23.5 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent - like-new condition
SOLD
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Handblown glass vase from the Pavone Series with yellow, blue, pink and green transparent color decoration around and red rim by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, 1957-60.
Reference:
Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M., Acanthus Press 2005, section titled "Pavone" (“Peacock”) starts with a description of the series on page 97 with multiple examples on pages 98-112.
Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1950’s and 60’s.
W: 11 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 8 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
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Hand-blown ruby glass vessel with linked red and blue murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1955-60.
Literature: Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section on "Multicolor Rods and Murrine" pieces, pages 41 - 66.
Provenance: Evan Lobel purchased these pieces directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1950’s and 60’s.
Diam: 12.5 inches
H: 5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$12,000
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Exceptional set of 4 candle holders in tessellated stalactite travertine and polished brass by Karl Springer, American 1980's (retains original showroom labels on bottoms). This set is meticulously made in beautiful materials. These are one of the finest examples of Karl Springer candle holders.
Dimensions for Each
Diam: 4.5 inches
H Small: 9 inches / with candle 14.5 inches
H Large: 10 inches / with candle 15.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$12,000 for the set
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Elegant white lacquered dining table base with splaying legs, white laminate top and criss-cross design base by Henry Olko for Willow and Reed, American 1950’s. Willow and Reed designed furniture ideal for enclosed porches or outdoor areas not exposed to the elements.
Diam: 60 inches
H: 28.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
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"Nautilus Coffee Table" in highly lacquered tessellated sea shells with glass top and stainless steel sabots and trim by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals. This table is part of a series Evan Lobel designed which were all one-of-a-kind art pieces. This piece is meticulously hand made.
W: 40 inches
D: 40 inches
H: 18 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Hinged decorative box with multi-colored lacquer exterior and suede interior by Karl Springer, American 1970's
H: 5 inches
W: 16 inches
D: 10 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Exceptional artisan wall sculpture in bronze and copper with hand-painted red enamel by Silas Seandel, American 1970's (signed on back "Silas Seandel"). This is a fine example of Silas Seandel’s unique mid-century sculptures.
W: 41 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
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Set of 12 JMF Dining Chairs covered in gray ultrasuede with upholstered seats by Karl Springer, American 1970's. These chairs are chic and very comfortable.
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, ALL LEATHER OR ALL UPHOLSTERED 3(page number)”
W: 17 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 20.5 inches
Condition: Very Good - minor wear appropriate for age
SOLD
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