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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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Chic waste basket in ostrich skin on the outside and inside by Karl Springer, American 1976-78. The bottom is covered in silk moiré. The craftsmanship of all Springer skin work is exceptional.
Reference:
Purchased in 2024 from one of Karl Springer’s premier artisans.
Dimensions:
D: 9 inches
W: 9 inches
H: 14 inches
Condition: Excellent
$3,500
Ref: accessory253
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
$6,500
Ref: endtable266
Rare "Patchwork" hinged box in etched aluminum with 3 compartments lined in cork by Paul Evans for C.C. Design, American 1970. Boxes like this were made in small numbers and this is in excellent original condition. A wonderful collector’s piece.
Reference:
Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor, by Jeffrey Head, book published in 2012, this model is shown in the original catalogue on page 140: Model number for the box is ECC15.
W: 14 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 3.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$3,500
Ref: accessory249
Rare "Patchwork" lighter and ashtray in etched aluminum by Paul Evans for C.C. Design, American 1970. These accessories were made in small numbers and these are in excellent original condition. Plate inside ashtray comes out for cleaning. If you smoke, it doesn’t get better than this.
Reference:
Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor, by Jeffrey Head, book published in 2012, this model is shown in the original catalogue on page 140: Model number for the lighter is ECC18 and ECC24 for ashtray.
Lighter
W: 3 inches
D: 3 inches
H: 10 inches
Ashtray
W: 8.25 inches
D: 8.25 inches
H: 2.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$3,500 for the pair
Ref: accessory250
Exquisitely hand-lacquered lidded box with wood motif exterior and interior covered in beige suede by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This box is meticulously crafted. Springer had artisans who created one of a kind lacquer finishes.
W: 14 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 4 inches
$4,500
Condition: Excellent
Ref: accessory147
Waste basket, gilded with flare top, by Karl Springer, American 1987 (label on bottom reads "Karl Springer 1987"). These accessories were custom pieces and quite rare.
Dimensions:
W: 11 inches
D: 11 inches
H: 11 inches
Condition: Excellent
$3,500
ref: accessory228
Hinged “Molding Box” with multi-colored lacquer design and dark green suede interior by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Springer’s superb lacquer work and attention to detail make this box a little gem.
Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive, there is a photograph of this model box in the first Karl Springer NYC showroom in the 1970’s.
Lobel Modern Archive, there is an original invoice dated November 2, 1983 for this model box on file.
H: 5 inches
W: 16 inches
D: 10 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
ref: accessory149
Exceptionally crafted "Kyoto Box" in tessellated penshell with brass inlays on top and trim around base by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer Hand Made In Philippines” on bottom of base). These Kyoto Boxes are like jewels. The materials and craftsmanship are simply superb. These were designed so they could be used as side tables.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, this same model is shown on the bottom left side of the page with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD KYOTO BOXES, PENSHELL, SHAGREEN AND FOSSILIZED CORAL.”
W: 23 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$8,500
Ref: accessory237
Stunning one-of-a-kind hinged box in polished blue sodalite stone by Karl Springer, American 1980's (shown with original showroom tag from the 1980’s). Blue sodalite is a rare mineral often used for gem stones. Springer liked to make decorative objects out of rare and beautiful materials. Superbly crafted, this box is an excellent example of his devotion to fine craftsmanship.
W: 7.5 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 2 inches
$4,500
Condition: Excellent
ref: accessory238
Exceptionally crafted table top box in tessellated travertine with wood interior by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed "Karl Springer" on bottom). This box has a nice scale and the craftsmanship is superb.
W: 14.5 inches
D: 10.5 inches
H: 4.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$5,500
ref: accessory239
Iconic sculptured box in yellow cobra, piano hinged with interior in suede, by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The craftsmanship on this box is simply superb.
W: 11 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 7.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - some spots on suede in interior.
$5,500
ref: accessory226
Hinged box covered in brown and black cobra with interior covered in moiré silk by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are superb.
W: 10.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 7.5 inches
$5,500
Condition: Excellent
ref: accessory221
Rare adjustable magnifying lens with beautifully crafted mount in polished chrome by Karl Springer, American 1980's.
W: 9 inches
D: 2.5 inches
H: 10.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4500
Ref: accessory217
Rare adjustable magnifying lens with beautifully crafted mount in polished chrome and brass by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The mixed metal gives it a truly bespoke look.
W: 9 inches
D: 2.5 inches
H: 10.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
ref: accessory217
Table top box with fitted cover in tessellated travertine in a graphic geometric pattern with interior lined in velvet, American, 1970's.
H: 3 inches
W: 14 inches
D: 10 inches
$2,500
Condition: Excellent
Ref: accessory134
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
$4,500
ref: accessory206
Meticulously crafted waste basket in tessellated travertine with gilded accents and solid brass feet by Maitland Smith for Karl Springer, American 1980's (bottom lined in fabric). Tag on bottom reads “KS-56”.
W: 10.75 inches
D: 10.75 inches
H: 11 inches
Provenance
From the Collection of a Former Karl Springer Employee
Condition: Excellent
$5,500
ref: accessory215
Pair of beautifully made impressive large solid lucite obelisks, American 1970's. These are a stand out in any room.
W: 7 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 27.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500 for the pair
ref: accessory209
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
$4,500
ref: accessory207
Sculptural lidded box covered in bullfrog skin with brass hinge by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Interior covered in suede. A beautiful artisan Springer box.
H: 8 inches
W: 10.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches
$5,500
Condition: Excellent
ref: accessory154
