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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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David Levinthal One-of-a-Kind Large Photograph "Desire" 1991

Evan Lobel

One-of-a-kind photograph from the Desire series, Scanamural on Copper Lame in a custom copper frame, unique variation outside the edition, by David Levinthal, American 1991. Authentication and valuation by the artist accompanies this unique work. David Levinthal is an American photographer who lives and works in New York City. He uses small toys, figures and props with dramatic lighting to construct miniature environments for subject matters varying from war scenes to voyeurism to racial and political references to American pop culture. His works are provocative and thought provoking. His works are in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art (NYC), The Met (NYC), The Whitney Museum, The Centre Pompidou in Paris amongst others.

Reference:
David Levinthal Work from 1975-1996 by Charles Stainback and Richard B. Woodward for the International Center of Photography, this photo is shown on page 147.

Provenance:
This work was purchased directly from the artist in 2001.

H: 50.5 inches
W 41.5
D: 2

Condition: Excellent / frame has a few small scuffs and a scratch

$35,000

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Karl Springer Large Coffee Table with Lucite Legs and Unique Glass Top 1980s (Signed)

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Large one-of-a-kind round coffee table with 3 solid lucite legs and table top etched by glass artist Joseph Spohr for Karl Springer, American 1980’s (signed “Karl Springer” on lucite leg). Josheph Spohr was a gifted glass artist who did unique designs in glass for Springer. This coffee table with its intricate hand-worked circular floral engraving is a feat of artisanship. This is a unique and special table.

Diameter of table including legs is 63 inches.

H: 16 inches at glass top
Diam: 60 inches

Condition: Excellent

$25,000

Ref: coffeetable539

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Anzolo Fuga "Transennati" Vase with Unique Variation 1962

Evan Lobel

Handblown "Transennati" (Barriers) vase, model 15116, with multicolor rods and murrhines designed by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, ca. 1962. A truly stunning piece.

Reference:

Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press, section titled “Transennati”, a similar piece is illustrated on page 178. 

AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, Archival photos for this series with model numbers are shown on page 229, bottom.

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, 1950’s and 60’s.

H: 10.5 inches
Diam: 6 inches

$8,500

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga60

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Cleo Baldon Style Dining Table in Wrought Iron with Custom Marble Top 1960s - SOLD

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Small dining table with base in wrought iron and custom made marble top in the style of  Cleo Baldon, American 1960s. The custom top was recently made by a top NYC designer for this table. A beautiful sculptural design.

Diam: 47 inches
H: 28.5 inches

Condition: Excellent Condition

SOLD

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Edward Wormley Tufted Sofa with Mahogany Legs 1951 - SOLD

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Sofa model no. 5136 with tufted seat and back and dark tapering conical mahogany legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1951. Dunbar sofas are beautifully made. This sofa is reupholstered in chenille.

Reference:
Dunbar Black and White Book Catalog published in 1956, this model is shown on page 36 with technical specs on page 175.

W: 86 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sofa95

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Anzolo Fuga "Transennati" Vase with Unique Variation 1962

Evan Lobel

Handblown "Transennati" (Barriers) vase, model 15116, with multicolor rods and murrhines designed by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, ca. 1962. A truly stunning piece.

Reference:

Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press, section titled “Transennati”, a similar piece is illustrated on page 178. 

AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, Archival photos for this series with model numbers are shown on page 229, bottom..

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, 1950’s and 60’s.

H: 12 inches
Diam: 8 inches

$8,500

Condition: Excellent

Ref: fuga60

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Chic Tubular Brass Desk Lamp 1970s - SOLD

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Chic tubular brass desk lamp by Rainbow Lamp Company, American 1970's

W: 23.5 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 8 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: tablelamp229

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Cleo Baldon Style Set of Four Dining/Game Chairs 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Set of 4 wrought -iron and lacquered oak Campaign style chairs with upholstered seats and backs in the style of Cleo Baldon, American 1960’s. Perfect for dining or a game table.

W: 17.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Anzola Fuga Rare "Bands" Vase With Internal Glass Filament 1960s

Evan Lobel

Rare hand-blown glass vase from the "Bands Series" with internal glass filament by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, 1960’s. The execution of this piece with the hair-thin glass filament is simply incredible. Only a few examples were made.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti and published by Acanthus Press is 2005, section titled “Bands”, this model with red bands is shown on page 84 with the text, “Vase with bands, variation with internal filaments, 1956-60, H. 40.6 cm, New York, Martin Kline Collection.”

AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnoldsche 2020, on page 139 this model is shown with yellow bands with the text, “Around 1965 Fuga started using opaque and impure glass types as well as surface treatments. he also experimented with internal volumes by indenting opposing walls until these connected and formed internal bridges.”

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 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

Diam: 5.5 inches
H: 14.5 inches

$12,000

Condition: Excellent

ref: fuga119

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Karl Springer Sculptural Molded Lucite Bench With Seat Cushion 1970s - SOLD

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Sculptural molded lucite bench with seat cushion by Karl Springer, American 1970's.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD brown paper catalog published in the 1970’s, on page 54 is a photo of this model bench without the seat cushion.

W: 28.5 inches
D: 15 inches
H: 21.5 inches
Seat H: 20 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Tommi Parzinger Lacquered Cabinet with Brass Studs 1950s (Signed) - SOLD

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Superb 4 door cabinet model 147 in mirror finish white lacquer with brass studs and iconic knocker pulls on a dark mahogany base by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's (signed “Parzinger Originals” in drawer).

This piece has been re-lacquered in high-gloss white and the brass hardware and studs have been polished and lacquered.  This piece is absolutely stunning.

Reference:
Parzinger Originals Inc catalog published in the 1960’s with drawings of each piece by Parzinger shows this model with “#147” written below.

W: 68.5 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 31.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - like-new condition

SOLD

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Karl Springer Pair of "Purcell Sconces" in Gunmetal with Hand-Chipped Glass 1980s - SOLD

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Pair of "Purcell Sconces" in gunmetal with illuminating hand-chipped glass inserts by Karl Springer, 1980's. These are stunning in person. Joseph Spohr, a New York glass artist, made these inserts for Karl Springer by hand.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980s, in the section titled “lighting” there is a photo of this model scone with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PURCELL SCONCE”.

W: 16.5 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 23 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Coffee Table in Tessellated Pen Shell 1980s (Signed) - SOLD

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Fine “Parsons Style Coffee Table” in tessellated and lacquered pen shell by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on bottom with brass label which reads "Karl Springer"). The unique organic patterns of the tessellated pen shells make this table a work of art.

W: 36 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: coffeetable515

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Gio Ponti Grand Console Table in Cherry with Red Marble Top ca 1958

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Grand console table in cherry with red marble top, suspended glass shelf and brass sabots by Gio Ponti for a residence in Bologna, Italy ca 1958. The craftsmanship of this beautiful console is remarkable. An iconic design by one of Italy’s most important 20th century designers.

Reference:
This console table sold at Wright Auction, Important Design (Day 2), May 20, 2008. In the auction it states that is was authenticated by the Gio Ponti Archives.

W: 108 inches
D: 12 inches
H: 36.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$65,000

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Paul Evans Artisan PE-11 Coffee Table 1974 (Signed And Dated) - SOLD

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Hand-welded and colored sculptural coffee table, model PE-11 with thick glass top, by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1974 (signed and dated “P.E. 1974” on bottom corner). The coloration of this table is incredible and the gold points are beautiful.
This table can accommodate any size glass top. We can customize that for you.

Reference:
Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism by Constance Kimmerly (Ed.) published by Arnoldsche Art Publishers in 2014, on page 26 is a photo of this coffee table from the original catalog published in 1968.

Dimensions of glass as shown
W: 60 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 17 inches overall (glass top 1 inch)

Dimensions of base
W 37 inches
D: 15 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "L’ÉTREINTE" Mirror 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

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Important “L’Etreinte” or “The Embrace” hand-brazed sculpture mirror in patinated bronze with unique design and beveled mirror by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970’s (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on lower right).  Mirrors by the LaVernes are rare and important works 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, this mirror is shown on page 217 in the section titled The Brazed Series . Below the photo there is commentary about this piece by Kelvin LaVerne.

Provenance:
The Collection Kelvin LaVerne

W: 41 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 48 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: mirror290

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Lobel Originals 2-Tier Side Table in Exotic Snake Skin and Malachite 2022 (Signed)

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Chic 2-Tier side table with gently curving legs covered in snake skin (pink, yellow and gray) with malachite medallions by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals, American 2022. Meticulously crafted, this table is a beautiful accent in any room.

Diam: 18 inches
H: 24 inches

Condition: New

$9,500

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Elegant Mirror with Molded Glass Frame 1970s - SOLD

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Wall hanging mirror with molded curved scalloped and textured glass frame, American 1970's. This is a beautiful design. There are cleats on the back to hang horizontally or vertically.

W: 23.5 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 35.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Lobel Originals Side Table in Snakeskin 2021 (Signed)

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Round side table with gently curved legs covered in beige and black snake skin by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals, American 2021 (signed with Lobel Originals label on bottom). This table is brand new and the craftsmanship is superb.

Diam: 16 inches
H: 25.5 inches

Condition: New

$7,500

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Elegant 4-Piece Modular Sofa in Mohair with Mahogany Legs 1940s

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Curved 4 piece modular sofa with mahogany legs, custom design, American 1940's. This sofa allows you to configure it in multiple ways with the slipper chair separate if that suits your furniture plan. Either side can be the long side with the modular armless section. It’s well made and very comfortable.

Dimensions as shown:
L:  101.5 inches left arm facing with slipper section
L: 67.5 inches left arm facing without slipper section
L: 67.5 inches right arm facing
Slipper chair section: 34 inches wide
D: 35 inches
H: 33.5 inches
SH: 17 inches


Condition: Very good - some marks on mohair

$15,000

ref:  sofa115

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