Karl Springer Pair of Floor Lamps in Green Emu Leather 1970s - SOLD

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Exceptional pair of floor lamps with square channeled columns covered in forest green embossed emu leather with polished brass bases and hardware by Karl Springer, American 1970's

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD small paper catalog published in the 1970’s, on page 23 is a photo of this model lamp on the left hand side.

Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 12 inches

W: 9 inches at base
D: 9 inches at base
H: 61 inches (adjusts up to 63”)

Condition: Excellent condition. Brass has been professionally cleaned, polished and lacquered.

SOLD

ref: floorlamp203

Karl Springer "Oval Lucite Table Lamp" with Bronze Shade 1970s - SOLD

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Large “Oval Lucite Table Lamp” with bronze hardware, fittings and shade by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This is an iconic lamp design. The bronze shade is artisan crafted as is the lamp itself. The cord runs in a channel on the side of the lamp and is invisible from the front due to the optics of the curve.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, in the section “lighting” on page 4 there is a photo of this model titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD OVAL LUCITE TABLE LAMP (page) 4”.

W: 15 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 30 inches (adjustable)

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: tablelamp300

Beautifully Crafted Swedish Desk In Teak 1960s

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Desk model A10 in teak with drawers on left and partner compartment on other side by Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Sweden 1960’s. This desk is beautifully made. Shown with Danish chair sold separately.

W: 54 inches
D: 32 inches
H: 28.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$6,500

ref: desk101

Sciolari Chandelier in Antiqued Nickel with Crystals 1950s

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Elegant round chandelier in antiqued nickel with glass crystals at bottom by Sciolari, Italian 1950's. This was rarely done in antiqued nickel. A beautiful chandelier.

Diam: 19 inches
H: 26 inches

Condition: Excellent

$7,500

ref: chandelier269

Handblown Glass Vase Large Murrhines By Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M. 1950s

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Handblown glass vase composed of large bi-color murrhines and gold foil by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy ca 1956. The colors of the murrhines and the gold foil make this piece jewel-like.

Reference:
AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, a similar model with the same large murrhines and gold foil is shown on page 103.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this pieces directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s.

Diam: 6 inches
H: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent

$9,500

ref: avem28

Karl Springer rare Onassis Lounge Chair 1970s - SOLD

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Rare early "Onassis Chair " in larger scale covered in highly lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This Onassis Chair was designed to be a lounge or accent chair. The lacquered goatskin is incredible. Seat reupholstered in tobacco ultrasuede.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD small paper catalog published in the 1970’s, this early version of the Onassis Chair is shown in section “seating” on page 33.

W: 26.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 30 inches
Seat H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: chair13

Handblown Glass Vase with Large Murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M. 1956

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Handblown glass vase composed of large bi-color murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy ca 1956. The vivid colors of the murrhines make this piece jewel-like.

Reference:
AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, a similar model with the same large murrhines is shown on page 103.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this pieces directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s.

Diam: 7 inches
H: 12 inches

Condition: Excellent

$9,500

ref: avem27

Karl Springer Rare 4 Panel "Coromandel Screen" 1986 - SOLD

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Rare and exceptional four panel "Coromandel Screen" in black, gold, silver and red lacquer by Karl Springer, American 1986. These screens are very rare and are exquisite works of art.

Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog, published in the 1980’s, page showing the 6 panel version of this screen is titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD SIX PANEL COROMANDEL SCREEN”

W: 72 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 96.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: screen23

Larry Laslo Exceptional Shagreen Cabinet 1980s (Signed) - SOLD

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TV Cabinet in mahogany with retracting doors covered in shagreen with chrome hardware by Larry Laslo for Widdicomb Furniture, American 1980's (signed).  This can be refitted to be a wardrobe.

W: 44 inches
D:  29 inches
H:  68 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: cabinet46

Paul Evans Rectangular Coffee Table in Sculptured Bronze 1970 (Signed) - SOLD

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Rectangular coffee table, model PE 132 in sculpted bronze with glass top by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1970 (signed "PE 70"). This piece was created from a mixture of epoxy resin and sand applied to a plywood base and sculpted into various swirls, drips and other patterns. Once hardened, the piece was sandblasted, sprayed with an atomized bronze finish, varnished, blown with a torch to provide a smoky look, polished, and then varnished again. The resulting work has a metallic sheen but is lightweight compared with something made of cast bronze.

Dimensions

Base:
W: 37 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 16 inches

Glass Top:
W: 60 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 1 inch

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: coffeetable494F

Anzolo Fuga Colorful Pavone Vase with 2 Necks 1957-60

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Hand-blown glass vase with multicolor rods and murrhines from the Pavone Series by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1957-60. The color combination and the design and execution are stunning.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press 2005, section titled "Pavone" (“Peacock”) starts with a description of the series on page 97 with multiple examples on pages 98-112.

AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, a photo of a Pavone series piece is shown on page 144.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this pieces directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s.

W: 7 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

$12,000

ref: fuga110

Colorful Handblown Glass Vase by A.V.E.M. 1960s

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Handblown glass vase with multicolor glass fragments and complex murrhines with a lattimo (white glass) interior by Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1960's. These hand-blown glass pieces from A.V.E.M. are beautiful unique works of art.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this pieces directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s.

W: 7 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent

$7,500

ref: avem13
 

Lobel Originals "Box Tufted Sofa" Made to Order

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"Box Tufted Sofa", made to order in any size with solid mahogany legs which can be finished in a choice of finishes, by Lobel Originals / COM.  This sofa is hand-crafted.

W: 88 inches
D: 35 inches
H: 34 inches

Condition: New

$12,000 as shown

ref: lobeloriginals31

Mounted Ram Horns on Lucite 1970s - SOLD

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Set of ram horns mounted on a solid Lucite base, American 1970's.

W: 18 inches
D: 7.5 inches
H: 14 inches

SOLD

Condition:  Excellent

Ref: sculpture140

Danny Alessandro Fireplace Tool Set in Polished Steel and Brass 1980s - SOLD

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Fireplace tool set in polished brass and chrome by Danny Allesandro and sold through Holly Hunt, American 1980's. This set is in like-new condition. A beautiful combination of materials.

W: 6 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 30.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: fireplace81

Nancy Ruben Pair of Andirons in Polished Brass 1980s - SOLD

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Exceptional pair of andirons in polished brass and wrought-iron with ball top and splayed legs, stylized wishbone design, by Nancy Ruben for Virginia Metalcrafters, American 1980’s. These are incredibly stylish and in like-new condition.

W: 8 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: fireplace80

Karl Springer Tray Top End Tables in Embossed Lizard 1989 (Signed) - SOLD

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Pair of 2-tier "Tray Top End Tables", each with a drawer, covered in 2-tone lizard embossed leather by Karl Springer, American 1989 (signed with leather Karl Springer label with signature and date). It is rare to find a matched pair like this. The leather work and the craftsmanship by Karl Springer is exceptional.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD small paper catalog published in the 1970’s on page 84 is a photograph of the coffee table model of this design.

Each:
W: 24 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 22 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: endtables82

Pair of Hand-Blown Glass Table Lamps Attributed to Ercole Barovier 1930s - SOLD

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Pair of hand-blown glass table lamps with internally blown metallic fibers and copper fragments on gilded wood bases attributed to Ercole Barovier, Murano Italy 1930's. These have been rewired with new chrome hardware and sockets. These are extraordinary works of art.

Diam: 7 inches
H: 30.5 inches
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: tablelamps378

Rare and Important Barovier & Toso "Saturneo" Hand Blown Vase 1951 -SOLD

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Rare and Important hand blown glass "Saturneo" vase with murrhines, white lattimo and gold leaf by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Murano Italy 1951. This was was also made in red. There is a single red murrhine inserted unintentionally which makes this vase rare and special.

Reference:

Tra Creativita e Progezzazione, Il Vetro Italiano a Milano 1906-1968 curated by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Mariatheresa Chirico, Giovanni Mori, Anty Pansera, Claudio Salsi, published by Electa in 1998, on page 199 is the same vase with purple murrhines (103. Vaso serie “saturneo”, Barovier & Toso, disgeno Ercole Barovier, 1951)

Venetian Glass 1890-1990 by by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, page 100 shows a Saturneo vase (88 Ercole Barovier Saturneo vase with rods and murrhines Barovier & Toso 1951, Venice private collection).

Murano ‘900 by Franco Deboni, published by Boca Editori - Milano in 1996, page 126 shows a Saturneo vase (“Saturneo” vase in iridized glass with application of gold leaf decorated in lattimo rods alternated with insertions of purple spiral-like murrine. Designed by Ercole Barovier. Around 1951.)

Diam: 6 inches
H: 12 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: barovier1

Giulio Radi Blue Glass Vase with Silver Foil 1950 - SOLD

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Hand-blown blue glass vase with silver foil from the Reazione Policrome Series, Balloton, by Giulio Radi for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, ca 1950. This vase is a like a jewel.

Reference:
AVEM Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans published by Arnoldsche in 2020, pages 52 thru 54 show similar pieces by Radi with the same technique.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this pieces directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s.

Diam: 5 inches
H: 7.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: radi7