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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 & Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Symphony" Dining Table 1970s (signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and important hand-welded and patinated bronze sculpture dining table “Symphony” with glass top by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970’s (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). According to Kelvin LaVerne, only 3 were made. Philip and Kelvin LaVerne often used the arts as their inspiration; and music served as inspiration for several of their works. It was inspired by a symphony by Beethoven. This piece has a physical harmony and balance which is extraordinary. This table is a LaVerne masterpiece. This table can accommodate almost 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 table is shown on pages 192-193 in the section titled The Brazed Series. The caption reads, “The SYMPHONY dining table, hand-brazed in patinated bronze with green patina and a with glass top, was created in the 1970s. The base of this important sculpture was inspired by a curved line drawn by Beethoven on the manuscript for Eroica after he removed its dedication to Napoleon Bonaparte. It was originally dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte as Beethoven was an admirer until Napoleon declared himself emperor.”

Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne.

Dimensions:

Base:
W: 72 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 29 inches

Glass Top as shown / can take any size glass top
W: 96 inches
D: 48 inches
H: 0.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Unique and Important Dining Table 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Unique and important "Aubusson" dining table with flowing wreath motif in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted green and blue enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960’s (Signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on top). This table was designed by Kelvin and was inspired by 18th century French design. It is part of the LaVernes’ Abstract Series. The sculptural legs are dynamic and offer a sense of architecture with their negative space. This is a LaVerne masterpiece.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, pages 114-145 show various works of art by the LaVernes in the Abstract Series from which this table originates.

W: 71.5 inches
D: 42 inches
H: 30 inches

Condition: Excellent

$95,000

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tags Laverne 10, DINING / GAME 2

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

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

SOLD

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Engraved "Creation of Man" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

"The Creation of Man,” a coffee table in patinated bronze and pewter with engraved tribute to the iconic painting by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Phillip-Kelvin LaVerne after Michelangelo” on top). This is an early LaVerne work. The relief set against patinated bronze is simply magnificent.

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 shown on page 111 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “THE CREATION OF MAN coffee table dating from the 1960s, has an engraved representation of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel created by Michelangelo where God gives breath to Adam by touching his hand.”

W: 65 inches
D: 23.5 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Pair of Clean Line Bedside Tables in Walnut 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of beautifully tailored bedside tables in walnut with gently splayed legs and elegant handle design with bronze ball elements on each handle, American 1960's. Each has two drawers. The pair have clean lines and are beautiful from every angle.

Dimensions for each:
W: 22 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 24 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer "Mark II Coffee Table" in Embossed Lizard Leather 1994 (Signed & Dated)

Evan Lobel

Stunning "Mark II Coffee Table" in midnight blue lacquered embossed lizard leather with inset polished chrome trim and smoke glass top by Karl Springer, American 1994 (Signed “Karl Springer 1994” on bottom). This table is incredibly chic. The materials and craftsmanship are remarkable. The Springer showroom closed in 1993 and any open orders were completed in 1994. This is the last year that Karl Springer pieces were made.

Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “coffee, end tables and bar carts”, page 7 shows a photograph of this model coffee table with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD MARK II COFFEE TABLE (page) 7”.

W: 60 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent - a few light scratches in original glass.

$15,000

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tags KARLSPRINGER 19, COFFEE8

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

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

SOLD

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

Evan Lobel

Exquisite "Eternal Forest" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand painted enamels in green, blue, and orange by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on top). This is one of the most sought after LaVerne designs. It is a masterful work of art with its rich coloration and captivating organic repeating nature motif.

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.”

Diam: 42 inches
H: 17.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$45,000

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Karl Springer Game Table in Brass and Gunmetal with Embossed Lizard Leather Top 1980s (Signed) - SOLD

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Stunning "Round Leg Game Table" in polished brass and gunmetal with brown embossed lizard leather top by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer” on side). This table was meticulously crafted using only the finest materials. Metal has been newly polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 2 is a photo of this model in gunmetal and brass as a coffee table with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD ROUND LEG TWO-TIER COFFEE TABLE (page) 2”.

Dimensions:
W: 36 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent - Metal newly polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

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tags KARLSPRINGER 19, sold tables 23

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

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

SOLD

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Large Rectangular "Chan" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Large and unusual “Chan” coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels in blue, green, and orange by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip. Kelvin. LaVerne” on top). Chan coffee tables by the LaVernes were typically done in round and small rectangular forms. This was a custom order. The 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.”

W: 68.5 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 17

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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

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

SOLD

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Karl Springer Elegant Tapering Pedestal in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Beautifully crafted pedestal in lacquered goatskin with chamfered corners by Karl Springer, American 1970's (signed with early leather “KARL SPRINGER LTD” label on bottom). It is streamlined, stunning, and exquisitely crafted with meticulous attention to detail.

Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive, there is a print advertisement for Karl Springer from the 1980s prominently featuring this model pedestal in a color photograph of a foyer scene.

Dimensions:
W: 12.5 inches
D: 12.5 inches
H: 42 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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tags KARLSPRINGER 18, sold tables 23

Karl Springer Pair of Hexagonal Side Tables in Black Lacquer with Bone Inlays 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Pair of exceptional hexagonal side tables in black lacquer with bone inlays on the top, sides and bottom by Karl Springer, American 1970's. These end tables showcase the meticulous craftsmanship artistry that Karl Springer is famous for.

Each:
W: 15 inches
D: 12 inches
H: 19 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Stunning "Ming 133" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

"Ming 133" coffee table, with Chinese motif incorporating Ming warriors, in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant hand-painted enamels in blue, green, and red by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (Signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on top). This table is part of the LaVernes’ Historical Civilization Series, which incorporates important aspects in the histories of great past civilizations. Its architectural base beautifully compliments the elegant top, and the overall effect of this table is mesmerizing.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, pages 42-91 show works by the LaVernes in the Historical Civilization Series.

The Art of Philip LaVerne Sculpture: Bronze and Pewter Tables catalog published in the 1960’s, a photo of this table is shown on page 22 with the title “Ming 133”. The description reads, “The extraordinary artistry of the Ming period is superbly captured in both detail and color in this table. The traditional Ming warrior holding the invincible sword is carved in bronze and pewter with soft patina accents of red, blues and greens.”

W: 65 inches
D: 21.5 inches
H: 17.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$25,000

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Karl Springer 2-Tier Tray Top Side Table in Blue Shagreen with Bone Inlays 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Beautifully crafted Tray Top Side Table with removable tray in blue shagreen with bone inlays by Karl Springer, American 1980's (remnant of brass Karl Springer label on top of table beneath tray). The details of this table are superb. It is a stunning piece from every angle.

W: 15.5 inches
D: 13 inches
H: 22 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Attributed Pair of Free Form Coffee Tables in Polished Stainless Steel 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Stunning Free Form Coffee Tables in mirrored polished stainless steel with inset black glass tops attributed to Karl Springer, American 1980's. These tables are beautifully made and very chic. The stainless steel is polished and is completely reflective like a mirror. New black glass tops fabricated by Lobel Modern.

Dimensions:

Large:
W: 50 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 17 inches

Small:
W: 26 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent - new glass tops fabricated by Lobel Modern. Bases have been professionally polished. Few small scratches on bases.

SOLD

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Monumental Unique "Hellenic" Coffee Table 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Unique and large "Hellenic" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” on top). The size of this table makes it a marvel. Very few were made to this scale. Each side of the table has an engraved figural motif set against the pewter background.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, a side table with the HELLENIC motif is shown on page 101 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The HELLENIC table, from the 1970s, in patinated bronze and pewter, has been engraved with hand-painted enamels.”

W: 53 inches
D: 53 inches
H: 17.5

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Paul Evans Large and Impressive Patchwork Coffee Table Ca. 1969 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Superbly crafted Patchwork Coffee Table in welded and patinated pewter, copper, steel, and bronze with inset lacquered wood top top by Paul Evans, American, circa 1969. This table was typically made with a slate top. The variation in texture, tone, and form of the metals is captivating. This is a Paul Evans work of art.

Reference:
Paul Evans: Designer & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, a photograph of this model from the Directional Furniture catalog is shown on page 68 with the caption, “Directional Catalog page, c. 1969. Patchwork Parson-type cocktail table. Steel, bronze, copper, and pewter.”

W: 68 inches
D: 32 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent - top has been newly relacquered.

SOLD

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Lobel Originals Pair of "Pearl Front Bedside Tables" - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Cullman Kravis Pearl Front Bedside Tables main starfire.jpg

Pair of Pearl Front Bedside Tables, mirror lacquered in any color with drawer in mother-of-pearl with glass shelf, by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals. Shown in Pale Smoke lacquer. These can be made in any color and in any size. Drawers are self closing.

Dimensions as shown:

W: 28 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 30 inches

SOLD

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