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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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Elegant game table with tapering legs in Macassar ebony with lacquered goatskin top which flips to reveal a chess/checker board underneath, American 1980's. Each player has a built in cup holder which rotates out from the corner.
W: 36 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 28.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Box with cover, top in diamond pattern lacquered burgundy goatskin and interior lined in red suede, by Karl Springer, American 1980's
H: 5 inches
W: 14 inches
D: 10 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: accessory125
Rare and important 59 piece set of studio made service ware (plates, lidded bowls, serving pieces) in a gunmetal glaze by Eva Zeisel for Red Wing, Town and Country Line, American 1940's. This is the only design she did for Red Wing and is very collectible, especially in gunmetal. It’s rare to find such a large service.
1 Large / 1 Medium / 1 Small Bowl
1 Large / 1 Medium Dish
1 Gravy Dish
1 Milk Server
8 Soup Bowls with Tops
8 Tiny Dishes with Handles
8 Small Plates with Inner Ring
7 Large / 7 Medium / 8 Small Plates
7 Bowls
Condition: Very Good
SOLD
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Rare and extraordinary complete set of 3 "Free Form Coffee Tables" in polished brass with black glass tops by Karl Springer, American 1980’s. This is considered one of Springer’s best coffee table designs. They are seamlessly welded solid brass and the craftsmanship is extraordinary. Tables have adjustable glides on bottom. These tables have gone through 6 months of restoration which includes polishing metal, lacquering with gold tint lacquer Karl Springer originally used, and fabrication of new black glass tops. We left the original foam under the glass to show age of tables.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “coffee, end tables and bar carts”, page 4, top of page reads “KARL SPRINGER LTD FREE FORM COFFEE TABLES 4” and shows an image of these tables which comprise the complete set.
Largest to smallest:
W: 48 inches
D: 35 inches
H: 14 inches
W: 46 inches
D: 29 inches
H: 16 inches
W: 33 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent. Brass polished and lacquered with new glass tops
SOLD
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Original bird sculpture in etched pewter and brass with incorporated ostrich egg and sea shell on a bronze base by Roberto Estevez, American 1968 (signed “Estevez 68” on bottom). This is a unique sculpture and showcases the artisanship and intricacy of Roberto Estevez’s designs.
Roberto Estevez was a renown jewelry designer and sculptor. He designed jewelry for Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels as well as Tiffany. He had extraordinary talent in creating whimsical sculptures of animals and insects incorporating sea shells, ostrich eggs and other organic materials. He also created more serious works in small editions, mostly in bronze and brass, including those of monkeys and the human form, both male and female. Roberto Estevez was Karl Springer’s life partner until his death in the 1980’s. Estevez’s sophisticated and elegant designs fit in perfectly with Karl’s own aesthetic and Karl sold many of Roberto’s pieces through his showrooms.
W: 8 inches
D: 4 inches
H: 8 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare square "Etruscan Spiral" game table on pedestal base in engraved and patinated bronze and pewter with hand applied enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's. Signed "Philip&Kelvin LaVerne" on top corner. This table is a work of art.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, works with the Etruscan Spiral motif are shown on pages 124-7 in the section on The Abstract Series . This series is discussed in the introduction to the book.
W: 35.5 inches
D: 35.5 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exquisite "Chinese Parson Style Desk" in blue shagreen with bone inlays by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer” on brass label in drawer). The materials and craftsmanship of this desk and chair are extraordinary. The deep blue is sublime - this is a work of art.
Matching "J.M.F. Chair" covered in blue shagreen with bone inlays by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer” on brass label on seat bottom) also available separately.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “desks & consoles”, on page 3 there is a photo of this model desk with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD CHINESE PARSONS STYLE DESK (page) 3”.
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “seating”, on page 4 there is a photo of this model chair with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. CHAIR, HARD OR UPHOLSTERED SEAT (page) 4”.
Desk Dimensions:
W: 60 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Chair Dimensions:
W: 18 inches
D: 21.5 inches
H: 35.5 inches
Seat H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
SOLD
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Pair of winged upholstered arm chairs with tapering mahogany legs by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. Chairs newly reupholstered in textured chenille and refinished by Lobel Modern.
W: 24 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 42 inches
Seat H: 19.5 inches
Arm H: 26.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Dining table with base in tessellated chrome and brass with thick glass by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, Cityscape Collection, American 1970's. This is a rare form. It would look great with a round top.
Dimensions
Base:
W: 37 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 29 inches
Glass Top:
W: 84 inches
D: 42 inches
H: 1 inch
Condition: Very good
SOLD
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Hand-blown glass charger, aquamarine with concentric rings of polychrome murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M)., Murano Italy, 1955-60. Hand-blowing a glass charger of this size and complexity is extremely difficult.
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: 17 inches
H: 2.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$10,000
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"Magazine Tree" model No. 4765 in dark birch with sap walnut shelves by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1950’s (signed with original Dunbar label on bottom). This is an iconic Wormley design and beautifully made.
W: 28 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 24.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Large handblown glass charger with multi-color murrhines and spiral decoration by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy. 1950's. Hand-blowing large chargers of this size and complexity is extremely challenging.
Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. published in 2005 by Acanthus Press. There are numerous examples shown using multicolor murrhines and this type of spiral decoration, particularly in the Murrine Encatenate series.
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: 18 inches
H: 2.5 inches
$10,000
Condition: Excellent
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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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