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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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Pair of meticulously crafted table lamps with black cobra on all sides with bronze fittings and bone accents on tops by Karl Springer, American ca 1972. Springer was a master at using the most exotic materials to make his pieces unique works of art.
W: 5 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 28.5 inches
Shade Diam: 15 inches
Shade H: 10.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Pair of "Greek Column Table Lamps" in solid lucite with brass hardware by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The cords are embedded into the sides of the lamps so they are invisible when looking from the front. Lucite has been cleaned and polished. Brass has been newly polished and lacquered. They have been rewired. Springer was inspired by Classicism and these refined lamps would fit in any interior.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “lighting”, there is a photo of this model on page 5 with the title, “KARL SPRINGER LTD GREEK COLUMN TABLE LAMP (page) 5”.
W: 6 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 28 inches
Shade Diam: 13 inches
Shade H: 10 inches
Condition: Excellent- Lucite has been professionally cleaned, and polished. Brass has been newly polished and lacquered. These have been rewired.
SOLD
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Rare "Sculpture Reading Lamp" in brushed stainless steel with two additional lights in feet, all lights with thick solid lucite covers, by Karl Springer, American 1980s. These floor lamps are rare and exceptional. This one has been newly rewired with foot switch by Lobel Modern. Metal and lucite have been cleaned and polished.
Dimensions:
W: 17 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 42 inches
Condition: Excellent - metal and lucite have been cleaned and polished.
SOLD
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Pair of elegant floor lamps in chrome with glass rods, each with 3 bulbs, by Hansen Lighting, American 1960's (Signed on bases “Hansen Lamps Inc. N.Y.”) The cords are embedded in the glass so when the cords are faced to the side of the lamp they disappear due to the curvature of the glass. A clever design. Chrome has been cleaned and polished. Besides pull chains, each lamp has a foot switch.
Dimensions for Each:
Base Diam: 10 inches
H: 60 inches ( adjustable to 63 inches)
Shade Diam: 16 inches Shade H: 13 inches
Condition: Excellent - Chrome has been cleaned and polished. Foot switches added by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Rare Lucite “Cabuchon Floor Lamp" with embedded cord, polished solid stainless steel cap and chrome hardware by Karl Springer, American 1982. Karl Springer did stunning solid Lucite pieces, each beautifully finished in every way. Lucite has been cleaned and polished. Metal has been polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with new foot switch and sockets. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Dimensions:
H: 60 inches adjustable +- 3 inches
Diam: 12 inches
Shade D: 24 inches
Shade H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent - Small marks on the bottom of Lucite base. Metal has been polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with new foot switch and sockets.
SOLD
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Pair of hand-blown glass pendants with multicolor murrhines and silver foil by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1950's. These pendants have been fully rewired and affixed with a new brass chain, adjustable to your preferred length.
Reference:
AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans, Arnoldsche Press in 2020, shows an archival photo on page 222 of a floor lamp with a similar glass shade in the same technique with murrhines and silver foil.
Glass Shades:
Diam: 7 inches
H: 12 inches
Current Chain Length: 4 feet / customizable to whatever drop you need.
Condition: Excellent - Pendants have been rewired
SOLD
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Pair of rare and unique Galatea Table Lamps in bronze on patinated bronze bases, by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “P.K. LaVerne” on back of each base, as well as “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on one of the sculptures’ legs). The female figures are based on the myth of Pygmalion, a sculptor who makes an ivory statue representing his ideal woman and then falls in love with his own creation, which he names Galatea; the goddess Venus brings the statue to life in answer to his prayer. The LaVernes did a number of enchanting artworks based on mythology. These lamps are absolutely stunning. They have been rewired with new sockets and silk cords.
Dimensions for each as shown:
W: 17 inches
D: 11 inches
H: 26 inches (Adjustable to 22 inches)
Shade W: 16 inches
Shade D: 10 inches
Shade H: 10 inches
Condition: Excellent - new lampshades. These have been newly rewired with new bronze sockets and silk cord.
SOLD
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Pair of exceptional solid "Oval Lucite Table Lamps" with satin bronze trim, hardware and seamlessly welded shades with embedded invisible cords by Karl Springer, American 1980s. There is a channel on the side of each lamp where the cords are embedded; the curvature of the lamps creates an optical illusion whereby the cords are invisible. The craftsmanship of these lamps is absolutely superb.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “lighting”, shows a photo of this model titled “OVAL LUCITE TABLE LAMP” on page 4.
Dimensions for each as shown:
W: 10 inches
D: 4 inches
H: 30.5 inches (Adjustable to 32.5 inches)
Shade W: 16 inches
Shade D: 10 inches
Shade H: 11 inches
Condition: Excellent - lucite has been cleaned and polished. Bronze has been newly cleaned and lacquered. Rewired with new sockets.
SOLD
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Artisan table lamp with curved ends in green tinted silver leaf with ebonized center section and chrome hardware by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This lamp is very chic and beautifully made.
W: 10 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 27.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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One-of-a-kind pair of monumental illuminated sculpture floor lamps in hand-brazed bronze, "Grace" and "Harmony", by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American ca. 1970 (signed on bases “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne”). Philip & Kelvin LaVerne produced only these 2 illuminated sculpture floor lamps. On the backs are the original flourescent fixtures for back lighting. On the top are 2 bulbs on each (one in the white orb and the other recessed in the open top). They are superb in every way.
Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne
Each:
W: 30 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 73 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of beautifully made large table lamps, solid clear lucite blocks with radius corners and mounted brass hardware, American 1970's. Cords are embedded in the lucite blocks. Each lamp with a double socket cluster and adjustable riser to adjust shade height. These lamps are large and are very impressive in person.
W: 9 inches
D: 4 inches
H: 33.5 inches (adjustable to 35 inches)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent - Lucite has been cleaned and polished. Metal has been professionally polished and lacquered and lamps have been rewired.
SOLD
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Large architectural chandelier with interlocking geometric brushed-steel panels with brass fittings by Robert Sonneman, American 1970's. This chandelier is beautifully made and the combination of steel and brass is timeless.
W: 15.5 inches
D: 14 inches
H: 15 inches
H: 35 inches with drop. Can be customized
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of hand-blown crystal table lamps, organic forms with quadriped bases, by Baccarat, France 1970's (etched “Baccarat France” with logo on bases). These delightful lamps have been rewired with new sockets and cords. These come with new custom shades.
Dimensions for each:
W: 7 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 20 inches
Shade W: 12 inches
Shade D: 8 inches
Shade H: 9.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - rewired with new sockets and cords and new custom shades.
SOLD
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Pair of beautifully made swing-arm wall lamps in polished chrome and brass, each with 2 bulbs, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Each comes with a back mounting plate. The craftsmanship on these is off the charts. These have been cleaned, polished and newly rewired by Lobel Modern.
Dimensions for each:
W: 14.5 inches
D: 15 inches
H: 16 inches
Wall mount:
W: 6 inches
D: 0.5 inches
H: 6 inches
Condition: Excellent - professionally polished and lacquered. Newly rewired
SOLD
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Pair of meticulously crafted swing-arm wall lamps in satin brass, each with 2 bulbs, by Ron Seff, American 1980's. Ron Seff worked for Karl Springer for years before going off on his own. Each comes with a back mounting plate. The craftsmanship on these is superb. These have been cleaned, polished and newly rewired by Lobel Modern.
Dimensions for each:
Fully Retracted:
W: 4.5 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 12 inches
Half-Extended:
W: 14 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 12 inches
Fully Extended:
W: 4.5 inches
D: 34 inches
H: 12 inches
Wall mount:
W: 4 inches
D: 0.75 inches
H: 4 inches
Condition: Excellent - professionally cleaned and lacquered. Newly rewired.
SOLD
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Exceptional hand-painted porcelain table lamp with flowers, medallions and geometric decoration with brass base and custom fittings, China 1960's
Diam: 8 inches
H: 31 inches as shown (Height adjustable from 28 inches to 38 inches)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of large impressive artisan porcelain table lamps with gold-plated botanical elements on the sides and gilded bases, France 1960's. The craftsmanship of these large table lamps is superb. These have been newly rewired with silk cords.
W: 8 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 45 inches
Shade Diam: 19 inches
Shade H: 15 inches
Condition: Excellent - Lamps newly rewired by Lobel Modern with silk cords.
SOLD
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Six arm chandelier in brass with leaves and perforated bobeches, each with suspended crystal orbs, in the style of Paavo Tynell, American 1960's. The organic motif is beautiful and the crystals add a little glamor. There is a switch on the bottom which turns the six arms on and off. The center is illuminated and is not switched.
Diam: 30 inches
H: 19.5 inches overall
H: 15.5 inches body only
Can customize drop to spec.
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"J.M.F. Floor Lamp" in tessellated travertine with polished brass base and fittings by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This lamp is meticulously crafted in beautiful materials. The brass has been cleaned, polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern. It has been rewired with new sockets and silk cord.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, section titled “lighting”, on page 6 there is a photo of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. FLOOR LAMP (page) 6”
W: 7 inches at base
D: 7 inches at base
H: 61 inches (adjusts)
Shade Diam: 19.5 inches Shade H: 13 inches
Condition: Excellent - Brass has been professionally cleaned, polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with silk cord.
SOLD
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Sculptural table lamp with stacked lucite disk design, American 1970's. This would be ideal as a desk lamp.
W: 6 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 21 inches
Shade Diam: 13 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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