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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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Superb iconic vanity/dressing table mirror in polished steel and brass with magnifier on one side and mirror on the other by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This mirror has been completely restored by Lobel Modern - polished and lacquered.
W: 21 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 15 inches
Condition: Excellent. Newly cleaned, polished, and lacquered by Lobel Modern.
$7,500
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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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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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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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Iconic "Sculpture Reading Lamp" in polished gunmetal and brass with reading light on top and two additional lights at bottom with thick solid lucite covers by Karl Springer, American 1980s. These floor lamps are rare and exceptional. The architecture of this piece is absolutely captivating. Like all Karl Springer pieces, the craftsmanship and materials are unparalleled. Metal and lucite have been cleaned and polished to like-new condition.
Reference:
Architectural Digest, Karl Springer’s Grammercy Park Duplex, published in 1977, shows this model lamp in a bedroom scene sitting in front of an African batik wall and next to Springer’s lacquered goatskin headboard. See photo.
Dimensions:
W: 23 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 42 inches
Condition: Excellent - metal and lucite have been cleaned and polished.
$15,000
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Beautifully crafted "Chinese Parson Style Desk" in stunning blue shagreen with bone inlays and three drawers by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer” on brass label in drawer). The materials and craftsmanship of this desk are exquisite. A Karl Springer masterpiece.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “desks & consoles”, on page 3 there is a photo of this model desk with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD CHINESE PARSONS STYLE DESK (page) 3”.
Dimensions:
W: 48 inches
D: 24.5 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Unique prototype “Telephone Table” in camel ostrich skin with gently tapering legs and brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Telephone Tables were typically made with non-tapering legs. This was a prototype created for Karl Springer in the 1980s by one of Springer’s master artisans and never put into production. The fine materials and impressive craftsmanship of this table are classic Springer. This table comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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 the later version of this model table titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD TELEPHONE STYLE TABLE [page] 14”
W: 16 inches
D: 11 inches
H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Unique prototype “Telephone Table” in chestnut color snake skin with round legs, brass castors, and moiré silk on bottom by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Telephone Tables were typically made with square legs. A small number of prototypes were created for Karl Springer in the 1980s by one of Springer’s master artisans but were never put into production. The fine materials and impressive craftsmanship of this table are classic Springer. This table comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from the artisan.
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 the later version of this model table titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD TELEPHONE STYLE TABLE [page] 14”
W: 15 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Beautifully crafted "Telephone Table" in brown pony skin with leather on bottom and brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's (label on bottom reads “Karl Springer”). It is rare to see a Telephone Table in pony skin. According to the artisan who made these for Springer only a couple were ever done in pony skin.
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 table titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD TELEPHONE STYLE TABLE [page] 14”
W: 14 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 15 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Beautifully made large 19th century Siam standing Buddha sculpture in gilt bronze sold through the Karl Springer showroom on custom ebonized wood tapering plinth base by Karl Springer, American 1980s. The figure’s hands are in the the Varada mudra (hand gesture), which represents generosity and granting blessings. The hands can be reversed upwards to the Abhaya mudra which conveys fearlessness. Karl Springer had antiquities experts who traveled the world collection special pieces that Springer would sell in his gallery.
Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive retains period photographs from 1980-93 which show similar pieces in the Karl Springer gallery.
W: 9 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 50 inches
Condition: Excellent original condition.
$7,500
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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
SOLD
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Superbly crafted pair of prototype candle holders in artisan lucite made to look like hand-blown amber scavo glass with frosted solid lucite shafts by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These are unique pieces and we have never seen another pair.
Provenance:
The Property of a Karl Springer Employee
Dimensions for each:
Diam: 8 inches at base
H Small: 14 inches/19 inches with candle as shown
H Large: 18 inches/24 inches with candle as shown
Condition: Excellent
$3,500 for the pair
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Artisan box in black lacquer with hand-lacquered shagreen top and interior in green shagreen printed suede by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer” on brass label on underside of top.) Bottom covered in green suede. The details and fine craftsmanship of this little Springer gem are superb.
W: 9 inches
D: 6.5 inches
H: 4.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
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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
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Beautifully crafted Telephone Table in pale ivory embossed reptile leather with brass casters by Karl Springer, American 1988 (label on bottom reads “Karl Springer 1988”). As with all Karl Springer pieces, the attention to detail is exceptional.
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 table titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD TELEPHONE STYLE TABLE [page] 14”
W: 14.5 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare and exceptional chest of drawers in lacquered goatskin, top drawers with artisan brass pulls, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This is one of the only known Karl Springer chest of drawers in lacquered goatskin made in this design. The craftsmanship is off the charts. It has been cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern. New self closing glides installed by Lobel Modern. Pulls have been cleaned, polished and relacquered by Lobel Modern.
W: 54 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 35 inches
Condition: Excellent - Piece has been professionally cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern. Drawer glides have been replaced with new self closing glides. Pulls have been newly polished and lacquered.
SOLD
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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
SOLD
Condition: Excellent - These have been professionally polished. Few small scratches.
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Impressive and meticulously crafted large rolling 3-tier serving/bar cart in polished stainless steel with thick solid lucite slabs on each tier by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The metalwork and the perfectly clear lucite are both superb. This was typically made with 2 tiers; this is a unique variation.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 12 there is a photo of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD STAINLESS STEEL & LUCITE BAR-CART (page) 12”
W: 31 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent - Lucite has been newly cleaned and polished, metal has been newly cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Extraordinary one-of-a-kind console table in zebra skin by Karl Springer, American 1988 (original leather label on underside reads “Karl Springer 1988”). The craftsmanship and the materials of this table are incredible.
W: 54 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 32.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Superb one-of-a kind chair and ottoman upholstered in zebra skin with back bolster and seamlessly welded polished brass bases by Karl Springer, American 1980's. As with all pieces by Karl Springer, the craftsmanship and the materials are unparalleled. This is an impressive chair and ottoman with exceptional details at every angle.
Dimensions:
Chair
W: 29 inches
D: 34 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
Ottoman
W: 26 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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