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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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Box with base covered in black cobra and top covered in alligator with interior in red suede by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The combination of black and red is very sumptuous. Bottom is covered in black suede.
W: 8.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 3 polished petrified wood orbs on custom metal bases by Karl Springer, American 1980's (each retains original labels from the 1980s showing the original prices). Stunning materials and superb craftsmanship were the hallmark’s of Karl Springer’s design ethos. Each one is like a gem. These are sold individually. Shown with the original prices in the 1980’s.
Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive has photos of these models in the NYC showroom in the 1980’s.
Dimensions:
Light Orb:
Diam: 6 inches
H: 7 inches
Dark Orb:
Diam: 5.5 inches
H: 6 inches
Smaller Orb:
Diam: 3.5 inches
H: 4 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 4 candle holders in polished gunmetal with brass accents by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These iconic Springer candle holders are the epitome of chic.
Reference
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, Section “lighting”, page 4 entitled “KARL SPRINGER LTD...METAL CANDLESTICK (page) 18” shows a this model in the top left photograph.
Dimensions for Each
Diam: 7.5 inches
H Small: 13 inches / with candle shown 18 inches
H Medium (X2): 16 inches / with candle shown 21 inches
H Large: 20 inches / with candle shown 25 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 3 candle holders in polished brass with chrome accents by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Beautifully made, these iconic Springer candle holders would complement any interior.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, Section “lighting”, page 4 entitled “KARL SPRINGER LTD...METAL CANDLESTICK (page) 18” shows this model in the top left photograph.
Dimensions for Each:
Diam: 8 inches
H Small: 13 inches / with candle shown 18 inches
H Medium: 16 inches / with candle shown 21 inches
H Large: 20 inches / with candle shown 25 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Superbly crafted pair of prototype candle holders in artisan lucite made to look like hand-blown amber scavo glass with frosted solid lucite shafts by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These are unique pieces and we have never seen another pair.
Provenance:
The Property of a Karl Springer Employee
Dimensions for each:
Diam: 8 inches at base
H Small: 14 inches/19 inches with candle as shown
H Large: 18 inches/24 inches with candle as shown
Condition: Excellent
$3,500 for the pair
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Stunning hinged box in mottled red and yellow lacquer with applied silver foil by Karl Springer, American 1970s. This is an early Springer design. The interior is lined in red suede, and the bottom is covered in black felt. The craftsmanship of this box is superb.
H: 8.5 inches
W: 10.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Artisan box in black lacquer with hand-lacquered shagreen top and interior in green shagreen printed suede by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer” on brass label on underside of top.) Bottom covered in green suede. The details and fine craftsmanship of this little Springer gem are superb.
W: 9 inches
D: 6.5 inches
H: 4.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
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Beautifully crafted hinged box in mottled vibrant green and yellow lacquer with deep green lacquer geometric sections and applied gold foil by Karl Springer, American 1970s. The interior is lined in green suede, and the bottom is covered in green felt. This stunning box is a little gem.
W: 10.5 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 8.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
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33 Piece hand-thrown ceramic coffee and espresso service set with iconic yellow and blue colors and salt glaze by Guido Gambone, Italy 1950’s (signed on the bottom on all pieces with donkey). This is a rare large set by Guido Gambone.
1 Coffee Pot with Cover (9"w x 6"d x 10"h)
1 Coffee Creamer
1 Espresso Creamer
1 Coffee Sugar Bowl with Cover
1 Espresso Sugar Bowl with Cover
6 Coffee Cups
6 Espresso Cups
6 Coffee Cup Saucers
6 Espresso Cup Saucers
1 Espresso Creamer Saucer
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exceptional Box Table with brown leather on the outside and inside by Karl Springer, American 1976-78. The bottom is covered in silk moiré. This was made as a prototype. The skin work, as with all Springer pieces, is superb.
Reference:
Purchased in 2024 from one of Karl Springer’s premier artisans.
Dimensions:
D: 20 inches
W: 20 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of candle holders in brass with chrome accents by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These iconic Karl Springer candle holders are both chic and beautifully made.
Reference
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, Section “lighting”, page 4 entitled “KARL SPRINGER LTD...METAL CANDLESTICK (page) 18” shows this model in the top left photograph.
Dimensions for Each
Diam: 6.5 inches
H Small: 13 inches / with candle shown 18 inches
H Large: 16 inches / with candle shown 21 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of impressive candle holders in hand-carved mahogany, verdigris patinated brass, and gold leaf by Wendell Castle, American 1990 (each signed "W.C. 90" on base). The artisanship of these candle holders is superb. These are rare.
Dimensions for each as shown:
Diam: 3.5 inches
H: 28 inches
Dimensions for each without candles:
Diam: 3.5 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
$6,000 for the pair
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Two meticulously crafted octagonal trays in black and white python with finger handles by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals, American 2024 (label on bottom reads “Lobel Originals NYC”). The underside of each is covered in silk moiré. The graphic two-tone snake skin is striking. These are sold individually for $1,500 each.
Dimensions
Large:
W: 16 inches
D: 11.5 inches
H: 2.5 inches
Small:
W: 14 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 2 inches
Condition: New
$1,500 each
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Meticulously crafted waste paper basket in gray cobra with inside and bottom in silk moiré by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This piece is beautifully made using the finest materials.
Dimensions:
W: 8.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 11 inches
Condition: Excellent - no signs of wear
$3,500
Ref: accessory257
Fireplace tool set in chrome with upright post and handles in figured Brazilian rosewood by Danny Alessandro LTD, American 1980's. A very elegant design. Danny Alessandro, Ltd. was sold through Holly Hunt in the 1980’s. This model fireplace tool set was featured in an ad in Architectural Digest in 1983 (see photo).
W: 10 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 34.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent. A few small scratches to base.
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Sculptural lidded box covered in exotic skin with chrome hinge by Karl Springer, American 1985. Interior covered in suede. The craftsmanship of this box is superb.
Reference:
Certificate of Authenticity from Karl Springer LTD.
H: 8 inches
W: 10.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Rare set of 3 architectural bronze candlesticks by Steven Holl for Swid Powell, American 1986. Signed “S. Holl / Swid Powell” on bottoms.
Dimensions for each without candles
Large
W: 5 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 20 inches
Medium
W: 5 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 19 inches
Small
W: 5 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 15 inches
Condition: Excellent (wear with age)
SOLD
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Pair of beautifully crafted Neoclassical style urns in polished malachite, Italian from the second half of the 20th century. These are absolutely magnificent and would be showstoppers in any room.
Dimensions for each:
Diam: 10 inches
H: 20.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000 for the pair
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Pair of large solid cast lucite candle holders by Les Prismatiques, American 1980's. These are beautifully made and very heavy.
Dimensions for Each:
Diam: 11 inches
H: 50 inches / 56 inches with candle shown
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Artisan box in white snake skin on outside with a semi-precious stone on top by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The craftsmanship on Springer’s pieces is unsurpassed.
W: 10 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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