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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

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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tags COFFEE8, END / SIDE 7, KARLSPRINGER 19

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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tags Laverne 10, COFFEE8

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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tags COFFEE8, 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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tags COFFEE8, Laverne 10

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Stunning "Etruscan Spiral" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed) - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Large “Etruscan Spiral” coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels in pale blue and green on bronze bamboo legs by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed “Philip & Kelvin LaVerne” on side with original gallery label on bottom.) The repeating abstract pattern on top is mesmerizing and has beautiful coloration. This is a LaVerne work of art.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the Etruscan Spiral motif is shown on pages 124-127 in the section titled The Abstract Series. It is discussed in the introduction to the book.

Diam: 48 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

$35,000

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tags COFFEE8, Laverne 10

Karl Springer Rare "Onyx Coffee Table" with Beveled Bronze Glass 1980s

Evan Lobel

Beautifully made "Onyx Coffee Table" in polished gold-tinted brass with beveled bronze glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. All elements of the metal base curve and thus cannot be made on a machine; they were all hand cut and welded by the foremost metal artisans. A rare and magnificent Springer design.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 10 of this section is a photo of this model titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD ONYX TABLE (page) 10”

Dimensions:
W: 37 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent - Bases have been polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern.

$14,000

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tags COFFEE8, KARLSPRINGER 19

Karl Springer Coffee Table in Figured Zebrawood and Black Lacquer 1980s - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Striking Telephone Style Coffee Table in beautifully figured zebrawood with frame in black lacquer and with brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The figured zebrawood is very luxurious. Like all Karl Springer pieces, this coffee table is beautifully made.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 14 is a photo of this model as a side table titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD TELEPHONE STYLE TABLE [page] 14”

W: 36 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly refinished by Lobel Modern.

$9,500

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tags KARLSPRINGER 19, COFFEE8

Paul Evans Large and Impressive Patchwork Coffee Table Ca. 1969

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.

$8,500

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tags PAULEVANS3, COFFEE8

Karl Springer Chic "Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in Beige Lacquered Linen 1980s

Evan Lobel

Beautifully crafted "Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in two-tone beige lacquered linen by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The gently sculptured form and fine craftsmanship of this table are impressive.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 6 of this section there is a photo of this model with the heading “KARL SPRINGER LTD CHINESE CUBE STYLE COFFEE TABLE (page) 6.

W: 48 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 16.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - Linen has been professionally cleaned and lacquered.

$12,000

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tags COFFEE8, KARLSPRINGER 19

Karl Springer Unique "Round Leg Coffee Table" with Artisan Glass Top 1980s (Signed) - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

One-of-a-kind "Round Leg Coffee Table" in gunmetal and chrome with artisan glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on bottom stretcher “Karl Springer”). Hand-etched circular motifs on top by glass artist Joseph Spohr who collaborated with Springer on special pieces. This coffee table is unique and absolutely stunning.

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

W: 36 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Very good. Few scratches on glass and small spots in metal consistent with age and light use.

$15,000

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tags KARLSPRINGER 19, COFFEE8

Karl Springer Stunning 2-Tier Coffee Table in Embossed Lizard Leather 1993 (Signed and Dated) - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Beautifully made "Triangular Leg Coffee Table" in 2-tone brown and caramel embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1993 (original leather label on bottom reads "Karl Springer 1993"). This table is meticulously crafted and a wonderful example of Springer’s devotion to quality in every detail.

Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “coffee, end tables and bar carts”, page 8 is titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD TRIANGULAR LEG COFFEE TABLE 8” and shows a photo of this model coffee table.

W: 54 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 16.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$18,000

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tags KARLSPRINGER 19, COFFEE8

Karl Springer Rare and Exceptional Set of 3 "Free Form Coffee Tables" 1980s

Evan Lobel

Exceptional and early complete set of 3 "Free Form Coffee Tables" in polished stainless steel on hidden casters by Karl Springer, American early-1980’s.  It is rare to see a complete set in polished stainless steel.  These are seamlessly welded and meticulously crafted.  They are considered one of Springer's best designs. Later Springer added thick black glass tops to this series.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “coffee, end tables and bar carts”, there is a photograph of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD FREE FORM COFFEE TABLES (page) 4”.

Dimensions of each (largest to smallest): 
H: 17 inches
W: 48 inches
D: 33.5 inches

H: 19 inches
W: 45.5 inches
D: 29 inches

H: 21 inches
W: 33 inches
D: 23.5 inches

$95,000 for the set of 3

Condition: Excellent - These have been professionally polished. Few small scratches.

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tags KARLSPRINGER 19, COFFEE8