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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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Table lamp with solid lucite discs and polished chrome hardware by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The stacked lucite disks are very chic. Newly rewired with new sockets and cord.
Dimensions:
Diam: 9 inches
H: 26 inches (adjusts to 29 inches)
Shade Diam: 14 inches
Shade H: 9 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly rewired with new sockets and cord.
$5,500
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Pair of elegant floor lamps in chrome with glass rods, each with 3 bulbs, by Hansen Lighting, American 1960's (Signed on bases “Hansen Lamps Inc. N.Y.”) The cords are embedded in the glass so when the cords are faced to the side of the lamp they disappear due to the curvature of the glass. A clever design. Chrome has been cleaned and polished. Besides pull chains, each lamp has a foot switch.
Dimensions for Each:
Base Diam: 10 inches
H: 60 inches ( adjustable to 63 inches)
Shade Diam: 16 inches Shade H: 13 inches
Condition: Excellent - Chrome has been cleaned and polished. Foot switches added by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Exquisitely crafted table lamp in bronze with mounted polished agate specimen, Belgium 1970's. The coloration of the agate, with black, beige and amber, is very chic. This lamp has been newly rewired and comes with a silk shade with a diffuser at the top. Bottom is felted.
Dimensions:
W: 13.5 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 24 inches
Shade W: 19 inches
Shade D: 10.5 inches
Shade H: 10 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly rewired.
$6,500
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Pair of rare "Lighthouse Table Lamps" in exquisite blue-gray shagreen with polished nickel bases and shades by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Karl Springer only worked with the most luxurious materials. The color of the shagreen is stunning.
Diam of Base: 5 inches
H: 23.5 inches
Diam of shade: 10 inches
Shade H: 3.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Metal has been replated in nickel and lacquered, and the lamps have been rewired with new silk cords. All restoration done by Lobel Modern.
$12,000 for the pair
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Rare "Mushroom Table Lamp" in polished brass with 3 bulbs by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The shade was hand-spun by metal artisans. An iconic Karl Springer design. Brass has been professionally polished and lacquered. Lamp has been rewired with new sockets and silk wire.
Reference:
KARL SPRINGER LTD Red Binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “lighting”, on page 1 there is a photo of this model with the title “MUSHROOM TABLE LAMP”.
Diam: 18 inches
H: 30 inches
Base Diam: 5 inches
Shade H: 9 inches
Condition: Excellent- Metal has been professionally cleaned, polished and lacquered; Rewired by Lobel Modern with new sockets and silk wire.
$9,500
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Rare "Sculpture Reading Lamp" in brushed stainless steel with two additional lights in feet, all lights with thick solid lucite covers, by Karl Springer, American 1980s. These floor lamps are rare and exceptional. This one has been newly rewired with foot switch by Lobel Modern. Metal and lucite have been cleaned and polished.
Dimensions:
W: 17 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 42 inches
Condition: Excellent - metal and lucite have been cleaned and polished.
$15,000
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Rare Lucite “Cabuchon Floor Lamp" with embedded cord, polished solid stainless steel cap and chrome hardware by Karl Springer, American 1982. Karl Springer did stunning solid Lucite pieces, each beautifully finished in every way. Lucite has been cleaned and polished. Metal has been polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with new foot switch and sockets. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Dimensions:
H: 60 inches adjustable +- 3 inches
Diam: 12 inches
Shade D: 24 inches
Shade H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent - Small marks on the bottom of Lucite base. Metal has been polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with new foot switch and sockets.
SOLD
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Rare chandelier model 6201 with 8 lights in brass with cut lead crystal decoration by Hans Harald Rath for J&L Lobmeyr, Austria 1959 (with original invoice). This chandelier is absolutely stunning. Brass and crystals have been cleaned and polished. Newly rewired. Comes with new brass chain and canopy. J&L Lobmeyr created all the legendary lighting for The Met at Lincoln Center.
Reference:
This chandelier comes with the original invoice dated 1959. There is also a letter signed by Hans Harald Rath.
Diam: 22 inches
H: 48 inches including chain and canopy (we can customize to spec)
H: 25 inches chandelier only
Condition: Excellent - Brass and crystals have been cleaned and polished. Professionally rewired.
$25,000
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Pair of hand-blown glass pendants with multicolor murrhines and silver foil by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1950's. These pendants have been fully rewired and affixed with a new brass chain, adjustable to your preferred length.
Reference:
AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans, Arnoldsche Press in 2020, shows an archival photo on page 222 of a floor lamp with a similar glass shade in the same technique with murrhines and silver foil.
Glass Shades:
Diam: 7 inches
H: 12 inches
Current Chain Length: 4 feet / customizable to whatever drop you need.
Condition: Excellent - Pendants have been rewired
SOLD
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Pair of meticulously crafted Machine Age style torcheres in steel and polished brass by J. Robert Scott, American 1980's (label inside top reads “J. Robert Scott and Associates, Inc.”). These torcheres are absolutely stunning. Each one has a dimmer.
Dimensions for each
H: 72 inches
Diam at top: 13 inches
Diam of base: 11 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000 for the pair
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Sculptural table lamp in lucite with polished chrome spheres and base with original silver paper shade, American 1970's. This lamp is very chic.
W: 6 inches
D: 6 inches
Shade Diam: 15 inches
H: 35.5 inches
$4,500
Condition: Excellent
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Impressive solid lucite table lamp, clear and frosted sections coming to points on both sides, American 1970's. This lamp is beautifully made.
W: 13 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 32 inches
Shade W: 16 inches
Shade D: 10 inches
Shade H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
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Exceptional studio made porcelain table lamp with hand-painted figural and geometric decoration on a carved wood base, China 1960's. The artisanship of this lamp is superb. This lamp has 3 bulbs - 1 faces upward and 2 are on the sides. It’s a stunning lamp.
Diam: 9 inches
Shade Diam: 18 inches
H: 31 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
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Pair of rare and unique Galatea Table Lamps in bronze on patinated bronze bases, by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “P.K. LaVerne” on back of each base, as well as “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on one of the sculptures’ legs). The female figures are based on the myth of Pygmalion, a sculptor who makes an ivory statue representing his ideal woman and then falls in love with his own creation, which he names Galatea; the goddess Venus brings the statue to life in answer to his prayer. The LaVernes did a number of enchanting artworks based on mythology. These lamps are absolutely stunning. They have been rewired with new sockets and silk cords.
Dimensions for each as shown:
W: 17 inches
D: 11 inches
H: 26 inches (Adjustable to 22 inches)
Shade W: 16 inches
Shade D: 10 inches
Shade H: 10 inches
Condition: Excellent - new lampshades. These have been newly rewired with new bronze sockets and silk cord.
SOLD
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Pair of exceptional solid "Oval Lucite Table Lamps" with satin bronze trim, hardware and seamlessly welded shades with embedded invisible cords by Karl Springer, American 1980s. There is a channel on the side of each lamp where the cords are embedded; the curvature of the lamps creates an optical illusion whereby the cords are invisible. The craftsmanship of these lamps is absolutely superb.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “lighting”, shows a photo of this model titled “OVAL LUCITE TABLE LAMP” on page 4.
Dimensions for each as shown:
W: 10 inches
D: 4 inches
H: 30.5 inches (Adjustable to 32.5 inches)
Shade W: 16 inches
Shade D: 10 inches
Shade H: 11 inches
Condition: Excellent - lucite has been cleaned and polished. Bronze has been newly cleaned and lacquered. Rewired with new sockets.
SOLD
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Exceptional pair of floor lamps in high gloss black lacquer with polished brass inlays, base and hardware with original parchment shades by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These lamps have been completely restored - newly lacquered and brass has been polished and lacquered. They have also been rewired. The black lacquer together with polished brass is very chic.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD small paper catalog published in the 1970’s, on page 23 is a photo of this model lamp on the left hand side.
W: 9 inches at base
D: 9 inches at base
H: 61 inches (adjusts up to 63”)
Shade W: 23 inches
Shade D: 23 inches
Shade H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent condition. Completely restored and rewired.
$15,000 for the pair
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Stunning chandelier in polished brass with stylized steel birds in 3 tiers and perforated bowl at bottom attributed to Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1970's. There are 3 bulbs. Newly rewired. Brass has been polished and lacquered.
Reference:
Parzinger Originals Inc paper catalog, published in the 1950s, this chandelier, model #20, is shown on page 7 with the description, “Ceiling fixture, polished brass, adjustable birds…”
Diam: 30 inches
H: 48.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - brass has been polished and lacquered, newly rewired
$15,000
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Stunning Art Nouveau inspired chandelier model K43520 in polished brass with exquisite floral motifs in hand-cut lead crystals by Palwa, Germany 1960's. This chandelier takes 6 medium based bulbs so it can give off quite a lot of light. Brass has been polished and lacquered. Professionally rewired.
Reference:
Palwa Kristall-Leuchten Katalog K 55 from the 1960s shows this model chandelier, K-43520, on page 108 with the description, “… a series of flower and leaf designs which were inspired by the Art Nouveau movement. Exciting combinations of stems, stylised flowers, rosettes and beads create the strong floral motif…”
Diam: 26 inches
H: 44 inches including chain and canopy
H: 30 inches chandelier only
Condition: Excellent - Brass has been polished and lacquered. Professionally rewired.
$16,000
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Artisan table lamp with curved ends in green tinted silver leaf with ebonized center section and chrome hardware by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This lamp is very chic and beautifully made.
W: 10 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 27.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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One-of-a-kind pair of monumental illuminated sculpture floor lamps in hand-brazed bronze, "Grace" and "Harmony", by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American ca. 1970 (signed on bases “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne”). Philip & Kelvin LaVerne produced only these 2 illuminated sculpture floor lamps. On the backs are the original flourescent fixtures for back lighting. On the top are 2 bulbs on each (one in the white orb and the other recessed in the open top). They are superb in every way.
Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne
Each:
W: 30 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 73 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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