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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
Elegant mirror in dark walnut with stepped frame design by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, American 1950's
H: 33 inches
W: 4 feet 9 inches
D: 2 inches
SOLD
Number of items: 1
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Rare and important set of 14 (12 side model VK101, 2 arm model VK101A) dining chairs in walnut with sling seats and tapering legs by Vladimir Kagan, American 1950's. It is next to impossible to find a set of 14 of these incredibly rare dining chairs.
Reference:
The Complete Kagan, a lifetime of avant-garde design by Vladimir Kagan with forward by Tom Ford, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2004, these chairs are shown on page 110 with the caption “Seeking more refined lines, Kagan designed a series of side chairs in the late fifties with sling upholstered seats that were fully framed…”
Provenance:
Private Collection Boston
Side Chair W: 19 inches
Arm Chair W: 24.5 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 36.5 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Artisan racetrack mirror in bamboo and woven rattan, American 1970's. This is a beautiful hand-made mirror.
W: 35 inches
D: 3 inches
H: 48 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Table top box with fitted cover in tessellated travertine in a graphic geometric pattern with interior lined in velvet, American, 1970's.
H: 3 inches
W: 14 inches
D: 10 inches
$2,500
Condition: Excellent
Ref: accessory134
Chic 2 door cabinet in ivory lacquer with brass trim by Alain Delon for Maison Jansen, France 1975 (brass label with designer signature inside left door. This cabinet was part of a series by the designer shown at the 1975 Salone del Mobile in Milan. This piece would make an excellent bar cabinet. The proportions and quality are beautiful.
Reference:
Wallpaper Magazine, issue published August 20, 2024, article titled, “Alain Delon’s Forgotten Fling with Furniture,” shows a chest of drawers and mirror from this same series.
W: 27.5 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 44 inches
Condition: Excellent
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Chandelier in gold-plated brass with suspended crystals, frame made in Germany for Palwa, Germany 1960's (sticker on frame says "Made in Germany"). A glamourous accent for any room.
H: 18 inches (can modify to spec)
Diam: 22 inches
$5,500
Condition: Excellent
Ref: chandelier170
Stylish Art Deco wall-hanging mirror with frame in light maple wood frame with blue glass, Italy 1930's. This mirror is a stunning accent piece in any room.
W: 20.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 37 inches
Condition: Very good - some antiquing to mirror.
$6,500
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Rare set of 4 swiveling cantilevered "Mushroom Bar Stools" in polished chrome with footrests and newly upholstered leather seats by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The artisanship of these barstools is off the charts. A rare and stunning Karl Springer design.
W: 19.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 34.5 inches
SH: 26.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Like New - these have been professionally restored.
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Unique hand-brazed cube table in patinated bronze and pewter with engraved figural motif inspired by Michelangelo’s “ignudi” with enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on side). This rare artwork showcases the artistic talents of Philip & Kelvin LaVerne. The figures continuously wrap around the sculpture on all sides. The optional glass top complements the shape of the sculpture.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this table is shown with another as a pair on page 93 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “This pair of sculptured cube tables on casters were inspired by the
”ignudi” in the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo. They were created in the 1970s, in hand-brazed bronze and pewter, engraved with enamel cloisonne.”
W: 14 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
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"Art Deco Console Table" with drawer in lacquered chocolate brown and gray goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This is a wonderful example of Springer's meticulous craftsmanship. The color of the goatskin is sublime.
W: 50 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent
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Set of 6 "Onassis Dining Chairs" in lacquered goatskin with brown and red highlights by Karl Springer, American, 1980's.The Onassis Chair is an iconic Springer design and the lacquered goatskin finish is absolutely incredible. This is a unique color wave which was custom ordered. Seats have been reupholstered in velvet.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980s, section seating, on page 7 of this section there is a photo of this model titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD ONASSIS CHAIR (page) 7”
W : 24 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 30 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - seats have been reupholstered in velvet.
SOLD
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Office credenza with file drawer in walnut with hand-carved rosewood pulls by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1960's (signed in drawer). This piece has 2 doors revealing a shelf on both sides, 4 drawers and 1 file drawer. A beautiful Dunbar design.
W: 72 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent - refinished.
SOLD
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Pair of exceptional “Telephone Style Tables” completely clad in mint shagreen with inset bone inlays around top and bottom shelves with brass castors by Karl Springer Ltd, American 2002 (signed on bottom with metal label which reads "Karl Springer"). Bottoms are clad in Macassar ebony.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 14 there is a photo of this model table with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD TELEPHONE STYLE TABLE (page) 14”.
W: 14 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Single Pedestal Desk in birch with walnut legs by Knoll, American ca 1950.
W: 48 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent
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Pair of clean line sconces in polished aluminum with up and down lights by Paul Mayen for Habitat Inc, American 1960's (signed).
D: 9 inches
Diam: 6 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Round Leg Lucite Coffee Table" with brass stretchers and inset glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's (Signed “Karl Springer” on brass stretcher). This table is beautifully made. The brass has been professionally polished and lacquered. Lucite has been professionally cleaned and polished.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 5 of this section is a photo of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD ROUND LEG LUCITE COFFEE TABLE (page) 5”.
H: 16 inches
W: 36 inches
D: 24 inches
Condition: Excellent - brass has been professionally polished and lacquered.
$12,000
Ref: coffeetable429
Chic small table lamp in steel with 4 glass columns, American 1930's.
W: 4.5 inches
D: 4.5 inches
H: 21.5 inches (adjustable)
Shade Diam: 12 inches
Shade H: 8 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of sculptural table lamps in lucite and chrome, American 1970's.
W: 8 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 32 inches
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 13.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare and important set of 6 Sculpted Bronze Dining Chairs with seats and back upholstered in white leather by Paul Evans Studio, American 1960’s. These stunning chairs represent the epitome of Evans’ artisanship.
Reference:
Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, there is a photo of this chair on page 89 with the description, “Sculpted bronze chair with orange velvet upholstery, 1965….”
Provenance:
Private Collection Boston
W : 29 inches
D: 25 inches
H: 30 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Incredibly rare and important patinated welded steel base dining table with gray slate slab top by Paul Evans Studio, American 1960's. This is the only dining table of this design which we have seen. The scale and artisanship are truly superb It is a masterwork of one of the most important 20th century artists.
Reference:
Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism by Constance Kimmerly (Ed.) published by Arnoldsche Art Publishers in 2014, on pages 172 and 173 there are sculptures made with the same patinated patchwork technique.
Provenance:
Private Collection Boston.
Diam: 72 inches
H: 30 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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