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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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Karl Springer Magnificent "Bristol Coffee Table" in Lacquered Goatskin 1990 - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

"Bristol Coffee Table" with top in pie-cut lacquered goatskin with contrasting goatskin sabots by Karl Springer, American 1990 (Dated “8-8-90” on bottom). The scale, craftsmanship, and fine materials are each impressive. This coffee table was certainly a custom order - it is high and it was designed for a family room where games were played on it and it was the centerpiece of family activity. It could also be used as a side table. Newly refinished in high gloss lacquer by Lobel Modern.

W: 38 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 22 inches

Condition: Excellent. Newly refinished by Lobel Modern in high gloss lacquer.

$15,000

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categories TABLES
tags COFFEE8, END / SIDE 7, KARLSPRINGER 19

Gilbert Rohde Chic Pair of Chests with Upholstered Drawer Fronts 1940s

Evan Lobel

Pair of beautifully crafted chest of drawers in mahogany with boxed upholstered drawer fronts by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, American 1940's. The details of these chests, as well as the materials, are stunning. Newly upholstered drawer fronts in ultrasuede by Lobel Modern. Ultrasuede is both luxurious and easy to clean. Newly refinished by Lobel Modern.

Dimensions for each:
W: 44 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 35 inches

Condition: Excellent. Newly refinished by Lobel Modern. Newly upholstered drawer fronts in ultrasuede by Lobel Modern.

$12,000 for the pair

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categories CASE PIECES, TABLES
tags CHESTS OF DRAWERS, BEDSIDE

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Classical Coffee Table" with Greek Muses 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

"Classical Coffee Table" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter showing the muses of Dance, Poetry, Music and Drama with delicately hand-painted enamels in white, blue and green by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip K. LaVerne” on top). The LaVernes were often inspired by Greek mythology and the arts. This table is a marvel of execution.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, a Classical table is shown on page 110 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The 1960s CLASSICAL table has a top of patinated bronze with engraved scenes of the Muses of dance, poetry, music and drama. The engraving is enhanced with hand-painted enamels.”

W: 48 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

$18,000

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 10, COFFEE8

Artisan Hand-Carved Chinese Rhino Table in Solid Jade 20th Century

Evan Lobel

Hand-carved rhinoceros in solid jade with a newly lacquered table top by Lobel Modern, Chinese 20th Century. The intricacy and artisanship of the carving is completely stunning.

Dimensions:
W: 26 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent - newly lacquered table top by Lobel Modern.

$7,500

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categories TABLES, ART
tags OCCASIONAL, SCULPTURES 4, END / SIDE 7

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Exceptional "Etruscan Spiral" Side Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Beautiful and rare "Etruscan Spiral" side table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with sculptured base and hand-painted enamels in shades of green by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (engraved “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on base and hand-written on bottom “Philip LaVerne 46 E 57th St” underneath top.) The sculptured base is magnificent. The LaVernes’ abstract works are among the most collected.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, works with the Etruscan Spiral motif are shown on pages 124-7 in the section on The Abstract Series . This series is discussed in the introduction to the book.

Diam: 18 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition:  Excellent

SOLD

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 10, sold tables 22

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Kuan Yin Console Table" 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Magnificent and important "Kuan Yin Console Table" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with two stunning vignettes on top featuring intricate hand-applied enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “Philip K. LaVerne” on top). The top is engraved with the “Kuan” motif of interlocking circles, which has hand-painted enamels in blue and orange. There is a hand-brazed Chinese-inspired emblem on the front. Enamel cloisonne adds brilliance and depth to the colors. This console is superb in every way.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this motif is shown in the section on Historical Civilizations on page 82. The caption reads, ”The KUAN YIN console table dates from the 1970s. In Buddhism, Kuan Yin is synonymous with the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, the pinnacle of mercy, compassion, kindness and love. The engraved and hand-painted vignettes on the top exemplify these qualities.”

W: 52 inches
D: 12 inches
H: 36 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 10, sold tables 22

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Pair of "Shang Ti" Tables with Wooden Bases 1950s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of rare and early “Shang Ti” tables in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant enamel cloisonne and Chinese style ebonized wood bases with red enamel by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, late 1950’s (Tables retain partial original Gem Stone Arts labels on bottoms). Gem Stone Arts, created by Philip LaVerne, was the original workshop where Philip and Kelvin LaVerne started experimenting with engraving metals. It proceeded the opening of the LaVerne Gallery on East 57th Street. Kelvin LaVerne stated that Philip designed the bases which were executed by a Chinese woodworker at Gem Stone Arts. The bases were later replaced with patinated bronze bases as the design evolved. These are early experimental works.


Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, a “Shang Ti” table is shown with different color enamel cloisonne and bronze legs in the section on Historical Civilizations on page 66.
Gem Stone Arts is discussed on page 24, stating, “ {In the 1950’s, Philip} formed a company called Gem Stone Arts and designed and made furniture and mirrors…”

Dimensions for each
D: 19 inches
W: 19 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 8, sold tables 22

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare Large "Fragonard Pierced" Coffee Table 1967 (Signed and Dated) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Exceptional and important large “Fragonard Pierced" coffee table in patinated and pierced bronze, creating intricate fretwork with enamel cloisonne and gold and copper leaf with an inset glass top, by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American 1967 (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne / 67”). Enamel cloisonne enhances the depth of the colors. This is the largest Fragonard Pierced coffee table done by the LaVernes. All of the negative space was cut out by Kelvin’s hand. This series is one of the most complicated and beautiful of all the LaVerne tables.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this coffee table is shown on pages 86-87 in the section Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “This FRAGONARD PIERCED coffee table was created in 1967 and the year is engraved along with the LaVernes’ signature. This is the largest known example of this series, measureing 60 inches wide, 17 inches high and 36 inches deep. There were always Chinese figures in this series with at least one animal. Here, the figure on the right is holding a bird.”

Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne.

W: 60 inches
D: 35.5 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 3, sold tables 22

Paul Evans Rare Skyscraper Dining Table in Sculptured Bronze Resin 1972 (Signed and Dated) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Large and unique "Skyscraper Dining Table" in textured bronze resin with thick slab design and glass top by Paul Evans, American 1972 (signed and dated “PE 72” near bottom of base). The scale and complexity of the base is incredible. We can customize a glass top for you.

Reference:
Paul Evans Design & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, this model table is shown in a photograph at the bottom of page 91 with the caption, “Directional catalog page, 1965”.

Dimensions:
Base:
W: 62 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 28 inches
Overall H: 29 inches

Glass Top as shown:
W: 84 inches
D: 48 inches
H: 3/4 inch

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories TABLES
tags PAULEVANS3, sold tables 22

Karl Springer Exceptional Game Table in Blue Shagreen with Starburst Top 1980s - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare "Mark II Game Table" in blue shagreen with a circular starburst pattern on top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The coloration of the shagreen is magnificent. No detail was overlooked in the craftsmanship of this table — it is striking from every angle.

Reference:
Lobel Modern retains photographs of various Mark II tables in the Karl Springer showroom in the 1980s.

Dimensions:
W: 36.5 inches
D: 36.5 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent

$25,000

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER 18, DINING / GAME 2

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "T'ang Boucher" Coffee Table with Superb Coloration 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Stunning "T’ang Boucher" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels in green, blue, and pink and gold and copper-leaf by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed “Philip.Kelvin LaVerne” on top with original gallery label on bottom.) The hand-engraved details of the top are intricate and captivating, and the cast French ribbon legs are exquisite. This table is a work of LaVerne 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 motif is shown on pages 67-69 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The Boucher shape of this table is shown on pages 44-45 with the caption, “The French ribbon legs on this model make it a standout.”

W: 60.5 inches
D: 31.5 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 10, sold tables 22

Pair of Angular Leg Coffee Tables with Travertine Tops 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Pair of angular leg coffee tables, dark mahogany bases with travertine tops, American 1950's.

Dimensions for Each

W: 30 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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tags sold tables 22

Karl Springer Impressive Game Table in Black Lacquer with Bone Inlays 1980s - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Stunning game table in high gloss black lacquer with tessellated bone inlays and inlaid radiating starburst pattern on top in bone by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The attention to detail is meticulous, the craftsmanship is superb, and the materials are fine. It’s simply magnificent.

Dimensions:
W: 35.5 inches
D: 35.5 inches
H: 29.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$15,000

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER 19, DINING / GAME 2

Ado Chale Rare and Iconic Fossilized Wood Top Table 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Extraordinary table incorporating a polished fossilized wood top with jewel tones on a black steel base by Ado Chale, Belgium 1960's. There are hidden wheels at the bottom of the legs so it is easy to move. This can be used as a coffee table or side table. This iconic Chale table is a work of art.

W: 27 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories TABLES
tags sold tables 22

Tommi Parzinger Iconic Studded Small Chest/Bedside Table 1981 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Small cabinet/chest/bedside table model 223S with 2 drawers in white lacquered mahogany with chrome studs and exquisite pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1981. This piece is a gem. Beautifully crafted, it exudes Parzinger refinement.

Reference:
Comes with original drawing from Parzinger Originals along with the original receipt dated 12/22/81.

W: 25 inches
D: 20.5 inches including pulls
H: 20 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly relacquered by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

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categories TABLES
tags PARZINGER 4, sold tables 22

Enrique Garcez Pair of Lacquered Goatskin Bedside Tables 1980s

Evan Lobel

Pair of bedside tables in lacquered goatskin with drawer and floating glass top by Enrique Garcez, Colombia 1980's. These are beautifully made and the goatskin is very luxurious.

Dimensions of each:
W: 28 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 25 inches

$12,000 for the pair

Condition:  Excellent - these have been cleaned and polished.

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categories TABLES
tags BEDSIDE

Karl Springer Exquisite "Chinese Style Game Table" in Lacquered Linen 1970s

Evan Lobel

Superbly crafted "Chinese Style Game Table" in vanilla lacquered linen with pop up top to reveal a leather backgammon game board with black and cream points by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This table retains the original game pieces. This table is luxurious and made in the finest materials. No detail was overlooked in its design.

W: 44 inches
D: 25 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent

$15,000

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER 19, DINING / GAME 2

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Chan Floral" Coffee Table 1950s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Rare and early “Chan Floral” coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted blue enamels and lovely botanical motif by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1958-9 (Signed “Phillip K. LaVerne” on top). This table retains its original gallery label which shows Gem Stone Arts, the company where the LaVernes were experimenting with prototypes before the opening of the Philip LaVerne Gallery on East 57th Street in NYC in 1960. We have never seen another one of these tables. The climbing botanical motif is intricate and beautifully hand-colored. The LaVernes experimented with botanical subject matter throughout their collaboration.

W: 54 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 17.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$25,000

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categories TABLES
tags COFFEE8, Laverne 10

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important Sculpture Dining Table 1980s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Magnificent and rare “Abstract #1” dining table with 2 hand-brazed abstract sculptures in patinated bronze with a thick glass top by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1980's (engraved “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” in metal and original gallery label on bottom of base). Hand-welding bronze sculptures with full curves and undulations is extremely laborious. These bases have a sense of harmony and can accommodate any size glass top.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this sculpture table is shown on pages 194 with an accompanying description in the section titled The Brazed Series.

Dimensions with glass as shown:
W: 96 inches
D: 48 inches
H: 29.5 inches

Bases (For each):
W: 29.5 inches
D: 12.5 inches
H: 28.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$75,000

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categories TABLES
tags DINING / GAME 2, Laverne 10

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Magnificent "Odyssey" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Rare and important "Odyssey” Coffee Table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant hand-painted enamels and gold and copper leaf atop a Greek column pedestal base by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Kelvin. Philip LaVerne” on top). This table is based on ancient Greek architecture and mythology. In the 1960’s Kelvin went to Greece to sketch ruins. On the left side of the scene is an artist sitting and sketching on the steps of the Erechtheion ruins. Kelvin LaVerne drew himself into the scene for posterity. On the right side is the Parthenon, and Muses stand in the foreground. Kelvin LaVerne wrote a long recollection and description about this piece featured in the book below.

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 discussed in the introduction with commentary by Kelvin LaVerne and it is shown on page 95 in an ad from the 1960s in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “An advertisement for the 1960s ODYSSEY coffee table points out its hand-carving in bronze and pewter and its classical figures depicted by the Parthenon and the Erechtheion.”

Diam: 47 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

$35,000

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categories TABLES
tags COFFEE8, Laverne 10