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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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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Kuan Su" Side Table with Floral Motif 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Superb "Kuan Su" side table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with flower motif and hand-painted enamels in blue and orange by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip K LaVerne” on top). The architectural base perfectly complements the top. This is a beautiful little LaVerne gem with exceptional coloration.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this model table is shown on page 81 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The floral design, a theme the LaVernes came back to over and over, is engraved along with the intricate Kuan motif (interlocking circles), which is meant to evoke Chinoiserie decor from the 18th century.“

W: 18 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

$15,000

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categories TABLES
tags END / SIDE 6, Laverne 9

Karl Springer Rare and Exceptional Set of 3 "Free Form Coffee Tables" 1980s

Evan Lobel

Exceptional and early complete set of 3 "Free Form Coffee Tables" in polished stainless steel on hidden casters by Karl Springer, American early-1980’s.  It is rare to see a complete set in polished stainless steel.  These are seamlessly welded and meticulously crafted.  They are considered one of Springer's best designs. Later Springer added thick black glass tops to this series.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “coffee, end tables and bar carts”, there is a photograph of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD FREE FORM COFFEE TABLES (page) 4”.

Dimensions of each (largest to smallest): 
H: 17 inches
W: 48 inches
D: 33.5 inches

H: 19 inches
W: 45.5 inches
D: 29 inches

H: 21 inches
W: 33 inches
D: 23.5 inches

$95,000 for the set of 3

Condition: Excellent - These have been professionally polished. Few small scratches.

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER 19, COFFEE7

Karl Springer Rare Custom Serving Cart in Stainless Steel and Lucite 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Impressive and meticulously crafted large rolling 3-tier serving/bar cart in polished stainless steel with thick solid lucite slabs on each tier by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The metalwork and the perfectly clear lucite are both superb. This was typically made with 2 tiers; this is a unique variation.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 12 there is a photo of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD STAINLESS STEEL & LUCITE BAR-CART (page) 12”

W: 31 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 32 inches

Condition: Excellent - Lucite has been newly cleaned and polished, metal has been newly cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER 19, sold tables 21

Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell Rare and Iconic Coffee Table 1960s

Evan Lobel

Exceptional and rare coffee table in welded iron with gold leaf and walnut with an inset slate top by Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell, American 1960’s. This iconic coffee table is a tour de force of design.

Reference:
Paul Evans: Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism by Constance Kimmerle, published by Arnoldsche Art Publishers in 2014, page 140 shows a photograph of this model with the caption, “Paul Evans (1931-1987) and Phillip Lloyd Powell (1919-2008) Coffee Table, ca 1960. Band iron, walnut, and 23 karat gold leaf base with plywood and slate top.”

Paul Evans Design & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, this model table is shown on page 13 in a photograph of the Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell showroom in 1960.

Dimensions:
Diam: 48 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

$45,000

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categories TABLES
tags COFFEE7, PAULEVANS3

Karl Springer "J.M.F. Floor Lamp" in Tessellated Fossilized Coral 1980s

Evan Lobel

"J.M.F. Floor Lamp" with gently twisting shaft in tessellated fossilized coral with polished brass base and fittings by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This lamp showcases the meticulous craftsmanship that defines Karl Springer. Brass has been professionally cleaned, polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with silk cord.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, section titled “Lighting”, on page 6 there is a photo of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. FLOOR LAMP (page) 6”

W: 7 inches at base
D: 7 inches at base
H: 61.5 inches (adjustable to 64.5 inches)
Shade Diam: 17 inches Shade H: 12 inches

Condition: Excellent - Brass has been professionally cleaned, polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with silk cord.

$8,500

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categories LIGHTING
tags FLOOR LAMPS, KARLSPRINGER 19

Jansen Flip-Top Backgammon/Game Table 1970s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Flip-top backgammon / game table in black laminate with brushed chrome edges by Alain Delon for Jansen, France 1970's (signed with metal label bearing signature on inside leg.) The top flips over so one side is a backgammon table and the other is a suede games table. This table is graphic, sexy, and very refined.

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.

Dimensions:
W: 37.5 inches
D: 37.5 inches
H: 30 inches

Condition: Good - Small scratches in laminate, few small spots in chrome, spotting and staining in original suede top on underside.

$9,500

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categories TABLES
tags DINING / GAME 2

Pair of Stylish Occasional Tables with Fossilized Granite Tops 1950s

Evan Lobel

Pair of stylish round occasional tables with bases in walnut and polished fossilized granite tops, American 1950's. The combination of granite and walnut is very chic. These tables could be used as coffee tables or side tables.

Dimensions for each:
Diam: 21 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

$3,800 for the pair

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categories TABLES
tags OCCASIONAL, END / SIDE 6, COFFEE7

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Unique Early Coffee Table with Chinese Motif 1960s

Evan Lobel

Rare and early coffee table with Chinese scene on top in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with stunning enamel cloisonne in blue, green, and red by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's. The base has deep blue enamel cloisonne set against patinated bronze. According to Kelvin LaVerne who remembers designing the top of this table, it was a very early design around 1960 and only one was made. It’s a true Philip and Kelvin LaVerne 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, this table is part of the Historical Civilization Series, which is described by Kelvin LaVerne in the introduction to the section on The Historical Civilization Series on page 43 as, “an homage to the great civilizations of the past… to bring some memory of these great artworks of the past into the present…” Other works in this series with Chinese motifs are shown in photographs on pages 44-90.

Diam: 36 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

$25,000


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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 9, COFFEE7

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Superb "Chan" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Iconic "Chan" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with colorful hand-painted enamels in green, blue, and orange and gold and copper leaf by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” on top.) Each table is unique and the vibrant coloration of this table is superb.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, The Chan Series is discussed at length in the introduction and tables are shown on pages 44-49 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption from the LaVerne catalog reads, “Chinese artistry at its peak under the Chan Dynasty is recreated in this intricately carved design. We see peasants carrying a sacred gift to the Emperor’s child. Delicately wrought leaves and figures, combine with a rich variety of multicolored patinas to create the Chinoiserie top. The design is credited as inspiring and evoking French and English periods of furniture design.”

Diam: 40 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

$18,000

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 9, COFFEE7

Silas Seandel Free Form Coffee Table in Patinated Bronze and Pewter 1970s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Chic artisan Brutalist coffee table with organic free form in patinated bronze and pewter by Silas Seandel, American 1970's (signed on top "Silas Seandel".) This table sits on hidden castors so it’s easy to move around. The pewter top set against the bronze base is stunning.

Dimensions:
W: 33.5 inches
D: 23.5 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

$12,000

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categories TABLES
tags COFFEE7

Karl Springer Rare "Telephone Table" in Brown Pony Skin 1980s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Beautifully crafted "Telephone Table" in brown pony skin with leather on bottom and brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's (label on bottom reads “Karl Springer”). It is rare to see a Telephone Table in pony skin. According to the artisan who made these for Springer only a couple were ever done in pony skin.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 14 is a photo of this model table titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD TELEPHONE STYLE TABLE [page] 14”

W: 14 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 15 inches

Condition: Excellent

$5,500

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER 19, OCCASIONAL

Paul Evans Rare and Important Sculpted Bronze Cabinet with Steel Elements 1970 (Signed and Dated)

Evan Lobel

Impressive and large Sculpted Bronze Cabinet with enameled steel elements and cleft slate tops by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1970 (signed “PE 70” on underside). The beautifully finished interior holds four drawers finished like the exterior and two shelves which are concealed by two bifold doors. This series is very rare. 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. This is a work of art by one of the most important 20th century designers.

Reference:
Paul Evans: Designer & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, this model is shown as a wall-mounted cabinet on page 52 with the caption, “Sculpted bronze cabinet… 1969. Natural cleft slate top.”

W: 86 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 32 inches

Condition: Excellent

$85,000

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categories CASE PIECES
tags PAULEVANS3, CREDENZAS

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Persephone Enslaved" Sculpture Coffee Table 1970s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Important and rare “Persephone Enslaved” cast sculpture in patinated bronze with green patina and hand-painted enamels in green and blue with welded chain elements on a patinated bronze base with customized thick glass top by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American 1970's (signed “Philip LaVerne” on base).  The form of the welded chains and the fantastic sense of the figure’s movement make this table dynamic. Cast sculptures by the LaVernes were only done in small editions for a few years in the early 1970’s as they were laborious and expensive to produce.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this important sculpture is shown on page 160 in the section titled The Cast Series. On the same page is an in depth discussion of this work by Kelvin LaVerne. This work is also discussed in the introduction to the book.

W:  36 inches
D:  24 inches
H:  18 inches

Condition:  Excellent

$20,000

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 9, COFFEE7

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Large "Eternal Forest" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed) - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare rectangular "Eternal Forest" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand painted enamels in blue, green, and orange by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” on top). The coloration of the enamels on top of the captivating repeating nature motif is superb. This is one of the most sought after designs by the LaVernes.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, Eternal Forest tables are shown on pages 120-121 in the section titled The Abstract Series . The caption reads, “Created in the 1960s, the ETERNAL FOREST table is described in the Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Sculpture III catalog, published in the 1970s: ”Symbol of the continuity of life and growth, a peaceful unending forest stands before us. Hand-sculptured of bronze and pewter, with delicate tones of natural patinas.”

W: 47 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 15 inches

Condition: Excellent

$55,000

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 9, COFFEE7

Milo Baughman Attributed Pair Of Chrome X Benches 1970s - SOLD

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Pair of X benches with tubular chrome bases and upholstered seats attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1970's. These benches are beautifully made.

W: 22.5 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 20 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

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categories SEATING
tags sold seating 14

Saporiti Large and Impressive Credenza in Dark Lacquered Goatskin with Glass Top 1980s

Evan Lobel

Impressive and large 4-door credenza in luxurious lacquered dark brown goatskin and bronze with floating bronze glass top by Saporiti, Italian 1980's. Interior is lacquered black. The side compartments hold shelves and a drawer and the middle compartment holds two shelves. The craftsmanship of this piece is superb. The floating glass top makes it perfect as a server.

W: 84 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 32 inches

Condition: Excellent - Goatskin has been cleaned and polished. New glass top fabricated by Lobel Modern. Few small spots in bronze.

$20,000

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categories CASE PIECES
tags CREDENZAS

Willy Rizzo Pair of “Flaminia Coffee Tables” in Polished Chrome and Brass 1970s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Pair of beautifully made 2-tier "Flaminia Coffee Tables" in polished chrome and brass with inset bronze glass at top and lower shelf by Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970's (Both signed “Willy Rizzo” on front). These tables are super chic from every angle. This is an iconic Willy Rizzo design.

Reference:
Willy Rizzo , Published 2009 by Mallett to accompany exhibitions in London and New York, pages 58-59 show this design as a pair of end tables under the title “THE FLAMINIA END TABLES".

Dimensions for each:
W: 31.5 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent - Metals have been cleaned, polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern. New bronze glass tops fabricated by Lobel Modern.

$8,500 for the pair

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categories TABLES
tags COFFEE7

Large Molding Mirror in Ivory Lacquer 1970s- SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Large wall hanging molding mirror in ivory lacquer, custom design, American 1970's.  This mirror is beautifully crafted.

W: 55 inches
D: 3 inches
H: 48 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories BED / MIRRORS
tags Sold Beds / Mirrors 4

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Tao Cabinet" 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and important large 4 door "Tao Cabinet" in patinated bronze and pewter with continuous engraved Chinese scene, hand-painted with vibrant enamels in green, blue, and orange, with a hand-chased bronze plinth base by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” on front). This piece retains its original gallery label on the back which is hand-signed by Philip LaVerne. There is intricate fretwork on the drawers, the interior is impeccably finished with hand-painted malachite lacquer, and the drawers and shelves are trimmed in bronze. Drawers are lined with felt. This is the largest and most impressive of the LaVernes’ cabinets. The Tao philosophy was primarily concerned with the importance of man in relation to his surroundings and architecture. The top and sides are engraved with the Kuan— interlocking circles—design which is meant to evoke something from the past.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this cabinet is discussed in the introduction on pages 30-31.


W: 74 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 35.5 inches

Condition: Excellent original condition / no restoration

SOLD

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categories CASE PIECES
tags Laverne 8, sold case pieces 7

Edward Wormley Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Mahogany with Cane Backs 1940s - SOLD

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Set of 6 elegant dining chairs model no. 4632S in mahogany with cane backs and upholstered seats by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1940's. These iconic Dunbar chairs are very comfortable. Newly refinished and newly reupholstered in textured chenille by Lobel Modern.

Reference:
The Dunbar Black and White Book published by the Dunbar Furniture Corporation in 1956, there is a photograph of this model chair on the bottom of page 61 with the title “4632S Side Chair”. Index in back reads, “ Cane back… mahogany frame.”

Dimensions for each:
W: 19 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 19 inches with seat cushion shown

Condition: Excellent - Newly refinished and newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

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categories SEATING
tags EDWARDWORMLEY2, sold seating 14