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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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"Dowelwood Arm Chair", a lounge chair with woven rattan straps and upholstered seat and back by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This chair is impressive and incredibly crafted.
H: 32 inches
W: 34 inches
D: 36 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: loungechair93
"Dowelwood Arm Chair", a lounge chair in solid oak with seat and back cushions by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This chair is impressive and beautifully crafted.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “seating” on page 17 there is a photo of this model chair and sofa with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD DOWELWOOD SOFA & ARMCHAIR (page) 17”
D: 35 inches
W: 33 inches
H: 29.5 inches
SH: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
Ref: loungechair110
Beautifully crafted "Regency Arm Chair" in lacewood with newly upholstered seat and back by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The materials used in this chair are superb. Newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern in a stunning cream and metallic gold fabric.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “seating”, page 1 shows this model chair with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD REGENCY ARM CHAIR (page) 1.”
W: 23 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 32 inches
SH: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
$5,500
ref: chair20
Unique and stunning set of 4 swiveling "Onassis Bar Stools" covered in cream suede with brass footrails by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The Onassis Barstool was rarely made in a swiveling version. These are both luxurious and meticulously crafted.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980s’s, section “seating”, shows the non swiveling model with the title “Onassis Barstool” with the Springer logo at the bottom.
Provenance:
Purchased from a Karl Springer employee in the New York showroom
Dimensions for each:
W: 24 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 37 inches
Seat H: 27 inches
Condition: Very Good. Few small spots in suede. Few spots in brass consistent with age.
$20,000 for the set of 4
Ref: barstools49
Set of 10 elegant dining chairs in thick clear solid lucite with upholstered seats by Geoffrey Bradfield for Royale, a showroom that was located in the D&D Building, American 2001. Each chair has a rounded backrest with stunning details and tapering legs. These chairs are beautifully made and very glamorous. There is no cloudiness in the lucite.
Dimensions for each:
W: 20.5 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 34.5 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent - few light scratches. Small repair to bottom of one chair. Remarkable condition given the age.
SOLD
ref: diningchairs251
Magnificent set of 6 “Onassis Chairs” in lacquered goatskin with custom hand-printed leather seats by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The natural variations in the goatskin makes each one unique, like a work of art. Like all pieces by Karl Springer, these are beautifully crafted with remarkable attention to detail.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, page 7 shows this model chair with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD ONASSIS CHAIR (page) 7”
Dimensions for each:
W: 25 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 30.5 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - no breaks or cracks to lacquer
$30,000 for the set of 6
ref: diningchairs253
Clean line pair of "Raphael Lounge Chairs" Model No. 4121 in black leather by Harvey Probber, American ca. 1982 (label on bottom reads "HARVEY PROBBER FALL RIVER, MASS.") Harvey Probber is synonymous with exceptional craftsmanship. These chairs are extremely comfortable and super chic.
Dimensions for Each:
W: 43 inches
D: 38 inches
H: 27 inches
SH: 16 inches
$12,000 for the pair
Condition: Excellent - a few small scratches in leather. These have really never been used.
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Pair of finely made fully upholstered benches/ottomans in a beautiful graphic velvet print in the manner of David Hicks, American 1970's. They have springs inside which goes to their high quality. These benches would be a beautiful accent in any room.
Dimensions for each:
W: 22 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Elegant curved back lounge chair with solid brass legs, Italian 1950's. This has been newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern in a beautiful blue/gray fabric. It is extremely chic and comfortable.
W: 28 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
Ref: loungechairs211
Rare pair of lounge chairs model #224 with sculptural legs and exquisite backrest design in dark walnut with upholstered seats and backs by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950s. These chairs are beautifully crafted with refined accents that could only be done by Tommi Parzinger. Newly refinished and reupholstered in a stunning off-white boucle fabric by Lobel Modern. These are classic Parzinger - they exude sophistication. These chairs rarely are available for sale.
Reference:
Parzinger Originals Paper Catalog published in the 1960’s, there is an image of this model chair in the seating section with model number “#224” written below.
Dimensions for Each:
W: 25.5 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 33 inches
SH: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly refinished and reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
$15,000 For the Pair
ref: loungechairs218
Iconic “Tank Chair” model 37/400 with arms in laminated birch plywood with upholstered seat and back by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a stunning off-white boucle fabric by Lobel Modern. This chair is both architectural and comfortable.
W: 30 inches
D: 32 inches
H: 28 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly refinished and reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
$12,000
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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
Ref: benches39
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
ref: diningchairs249
Set of 4 "Plunging Neckline" dining/game chairs by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, American 1950's. Refinished and newly upholstered in white leather. These chairs are both very chic and comfortable.
W: 21 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 36 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent - refinished and newly reupholstered.
SOLD
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Beautifully crafted large "Sculpture Bench" in scored brown leather with seat cushion by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The clean lines and sumptuous leather make this bench very luxurious. Seat cushion newly fabricated by Lobel Modern.
Dimensions:
W: 54 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 22 inches
SH: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Seat cushion newly fabricated by Lobel Modern.
$8,500
Ref: bench160
Desk chair with sculptural polished chrome frame upholstered in black leather by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1970's. This chair is beautifully crafted and very comfortable.
Dimensions:
W: 20 inches
D: 25 inches
H: 36 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - recently reupholstered in black leather. Few small scratches on base.
$3,500
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Beautifully crafted side/desk chair with sculptural chrome frame with back and seat upholstered in gray velvet, American 1970's. This chair is striking from every angle and very comfortable.
Dimensions:
W: 19 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 34 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
$3,800
ref: deskchair24
Pair of chic benches in white wicker with curving sides and newly reupholstered seats in the style of Karl Springer, American 1970's. Newly reupholstered in linen by Lobel Modern. These are very comfortable.
W: 16.5 inches
D: 16.5 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Pair of masterfully crafted lounge chairs model 5480 in laminated ash with caned back and brass sabots by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1954. These chairs are a tour de force of design. One of the first pieces made of laminated wood, this design stretched the mechanical capabilities of the master woodworkers making Wormley’s pieces. The tapering legs and brass sabot make them incredibly sexy.
Reference:
Dunbar Black and White Book published in 1956, this model is shown on page 44 as “5480 Chair” with technical specs on page 183.
Dimensions for each:
W: 24.5 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 32.5 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Arm H: 25.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - newly reupholstered.
SOLD
Ref: loungechairs216
Elegant Chinese style bench with exquisite artisan tessellated bone lacquer and newly upholstered seat in gray faux chinchilla by Ron Seff, American 1980's. The artisanship of the lacquer work is superb. Seat newly upholstered in faux chinchilla fur by Lobel Modern.
Dimensions:
W: 49 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent - Seat newly upholstered by Lobel Modern.
$8,500
Ref: bench161
