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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
Two-door mirrored cabinet by Ello, American, 1970's. This could be used as a side table or bedside table.
W: 25 inches
D: 17.5 inches
H: 27.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent - light wear consistent with age and use.
Ref: cabinet43
Pair of beautifully made tassel table lamps in solid etched bronze with glass bases and ball accents, American 1950's.
W: 6 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 32 inches (adjustable)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 11 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Large hand-blown glass charger with 3 concentric rings of multi-color murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, 1950's.
Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. published in 2005 by Acanthus Press. Various models throughout showing the use of polychrome murrhines.
Provenance:
This piece was purchased 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: 18 inches
H: 2.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$10,000
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Large hand-blown glass charger with mezza filigrana and white glass center by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano Italy, 1966 (signed on bottom “Venini Italia TW”). Tapio Wirkkala was one of the most important Finnish mid-century designers. He collaborated with Venini to make unique glass art pieces.
Reference:
Venini Catalogue Raisonne 1921-1986 by Anna Venini Diaz de Santillana, published in 2000 by Skira editore, plate 142 shows 2 vessels by Tapio Wirkkala “Filigrane di Tapio” 1972.
Diam: 20.5 inches
H: 2 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
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Pair of monumental hand-blown glass urns/vases, black with scavo (rough) finish, by Seguso (Murano, Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on bottom “KARL SPRINGER”). These are artisan glass pieces and are made by hand. It is rare to find a pair of these. They are very impressive.
Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “lighting”, shows the lamp version of these urns.
Diam: 14.5 inches
H: 25.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Royal Palm 4 Door Cabinet" in chestnut color lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American ca. 1990. This cabinet exemplifies Karl Springer’s craftsmanship and fine materials which are unsurpassed. A beautiful vintage piece.
W: 84 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 34 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Console table, square waterfall design, covered in black lacquered linen, custom design in the style of Karl Springer, American 1970's.
W: 52 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of swiveling "Mushroom Bar Stools" in polished stainless steel with gray velvet seats by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These come with anchors that bolt into the floor and the bar stools cantilever. These bar stools are incredibly chic. These have been polished and newly upholstered in velvet by Lobel Modern.
Diam: 22 inches
H: 39.5 inches
Seat H: 31 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Elegant pull up chair in mahogany with upholstered seat by Van Day Truex in partnership with Harry Hinson, American 1978. This timeless chair is the perfect accent for any room.
W: 17.5 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 31 inches
Seat H: 15.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Souffle Ottoman" with polished brass base on hidden castors by Karl Springer, American 1970's. A classic Springer design.
W: 22 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Knife Edge Game Table" in multicolor lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's (label on bottom reads "Karl Springer"). This is a stunning example of exceptional craftsmanship and design.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980s, section “dining tables” shows this design in the dining table version.
W: 42 inches
D: 42 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 4 "Onassis Chairs" covered in highly lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The seats have been reupholstered in tobacco ultra suede. The Onassis Chair is one of Springer’s most iconic designs and lacquered goatskin is one of his most luxurious finishes.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, section “seating”, there is a photo of this model on page 7 with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD ONASSIS CHAIR (page) 7”
W: 24.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 30 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - these have been cleaned, polished and buffed out.
SOLD
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Pair of swiveling "Mushroom Bar Stools" in gunmetal with embossed ostrich leather seats by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These come with anchors that bolt into the floor and the bar stools cantilever. These bar stools are incredibly chic.
Diam: 22 inches
H: 40 inches
Seat H: 31 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Incredible "Heavy Parsons Style Coffee Table" in dark brown tessellated and lacquered penshell with brass inlays and inset bronze glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed). The scale of this table and the meticulous craftsmanship make this table a real stand out.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog, published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, this model is shown on page 13 entitled “KARL SPRINGER LTD HEAVY PARSONS STYLE…COFFEE TABLE (page) 13”
W: 60 inches
D: 60 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent - cleaned and polished
SOLD
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Sculptural console table in dark walnut, narrow with single drawer and glass top, Italian 1950's (signed on bottom “Mobili Pennati Egidio”). This is a very elegant console table.
W: 44.5 inches
D: 11.5 inches
H: 33.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of “12” Diameter Sculpture Tables" in sandstone with thick cantilevered glass tops and chrome fittings by Karl Springer, American 1980’s. Karl Springer’s use of exotic materials along with meticulous craftsmanship is what makes his pieces so desirable today.
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: 27 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Half Round Molding Mirror" in python with beveled mirror by Karl Springer, American 1987 (label on back reads "Karl Springer 1987"). This is an excellent example of Springer's fine craftsmanship and strikingly beautiful designs.
Reference:
Karl Springer Ltd red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “mirrors”, page 4 shows this style mirror covered in animal skin, top of page reads “KARL SPRINGER LTD HALF ROUND MOLDING MIRROR (page) 4”
W: 34 inches
D: 4 inches
H: 50 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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“Telephone Table” on brass castors covered in peach color snakeskin by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on bottom with metal label which reads "Karl Springer"). Bottom is covered in matching color suede. The quality and color of this Karl Springer table are sublime.
W: 13.5 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$5,500
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Extraordinary 4 door Art Deco credenza in book-matched rosewood with ribbon inlays in pewter and bronze with solid brass artisan center medallion of 3 swimming dolphins and delicate mother-of-pearl inlays around the outside of the front by Dominique, French early-1960’s. One of the most recognized names in Art Deco, Dominique was known for streamlined designs and superb inlays which are both hallmarks of this piece.
Reference:
Dominique Decorateur-Ensemblier Du XX Siecle by Feix Marcilhac and publshed by Les Editions de L’Amateur in 2008, on page 284 there is a photograph of this piece on the top left with the description: “Sideboard (c 1960-1965) in book-matched rosewood with locks in nickeled metal…(documented Me Claude Boisgirard, Paris 1993).
W: 90 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 42.5 inches
Provenance: Private Collection NYC, purchased from L’Art de Vivre ca 2000.
Condition: Excellent
$75,000
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10 Arm chandelier in brass and black metal with extensive decoration with strings of crystals attributed to Tommi Parzinger, American 1950's. This came from a home on Long Island decorated almost completely in Parzinger furniture and lighting in the 1950’s. We believe that Parzinger may have been the decorator. This chandelier is very glamorous.
Diam: 35 inches
H: 28 inches without chain and canopy
H: 36 inches with chain/drop. Can be customized
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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