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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.
Lobel Modern
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Chic credenza with ebonized case and walnut doors with copper pulls with drawers below, Italian 1940's
H: 36 inches
W: 72 inches
D: 22 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: credenza58
Unique and important cabinet in limed oak with reverse painted glass panels designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Fontana Arte, Italy ca 1939 (stamped "FX 1285" on back). Has 2 pull out trays and interior is lined in linoleum. Side cabinets are illuminated. This cabinet is extraordinary and a fine example of both Gio Ponti's and Fontana Arte's superlative work.
Provenance:
Private Collection Italy;
Christies New York, December 7 2001, lot 471;
Acquired from the above sale by last owner.
Documantation:
F. Deboni, Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand, Turin 2012, this piece is featured on page 175, along with a drawing of the motif shown on the doors
Ponti, Lisa Licitra, Gio Ponti, The Complete Work 1923-1978, page 226 shows the cabinet's decorative motif on the doors used as a wall mural for an entrance hall in a Mediterranean villa (from Domus).
H: 58.5 inches
W: 65 inches
D: 18 inches
SOLD
Condition: Very Good - no chips or damage to glass, small amount of wear to wood consistent with age
Ref: cabinet47
Hand-welded steel "Deep Relief Credenza" with soft luxe coloration on doors and 3 inset slate slab tops by Paul Evans, American 1970 (signed and dated "Paul Evans 70"). This piece is spectacular. It has rich jewel tones and is signed and dated.
Reference:
"Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism", author Constance Kimmerle, published by Arnoldsche Art Publishers in 2014
8 feet long
22 inches deep
31 inches high
SOLD
Condition: Excellent / slate has spots and scratches consistent with age
ref: credenza59
Credenza No. PE-40A with welded design, vibrant colors, and inset slate tops by Paul Evans, American 1968 (signed on door "Paul Evans 68"). Interior has original red coloration.
W: 72 inches
D: 26 1/2 inches
H: 31 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
Ref: commode17
Credenza model No. 4453 in mahogany with 4 doors, slats woven over rods, and conical brass legs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1940's (signed with Dunbar label in drawer)
H: 34 inches
W: 81.5 inches
D: 18.5 inches
$SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: sideboard22
Fine and rare chest of drawers/credenza in walnut with iconic arched legs by Vladimir Kagan, American 1950's
H: 32 inches
W: 78 inches
D: 19.75 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: credenza57
Exceptional 4 door credenza in burl wood and tessellated chrome by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1970's
H: 32 inches
W: 76.5 inches
D: 21.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: credenza56
Pair of luxurious illuminated etageres in black lacquer with brass accents and glass shelves by Henredon, American 1970's (signed on back)
W: 31 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 82 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: etagere11
Iconic serving cart in walnut with white laminate top and interior, also with original ice bucket, by Vladimir Kagan, American 1950's (has Kagan authentication label inside).
59 inches wide when opened.
H: 27 inches
W: 47 inches
D: 20 1/2 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: servingcart20
Console table/dry bar in polished steel and brass with inset marble top and shelf by Paul M. Jones, American 1970's. Paul M. Jones was a master at mixing metals and his pieces are meticulously crafted.
H: 32 inches
W: 4 feet 2.5 inches
D: 19.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Very good
Ref: consoletable106
Large bookcase / etagere in African avodire with thick glass shelves by Karl Springer, American, 1970's. Like all of Springer's designs, this is meticulously crafted.
H: 7 feet
W: 5 feet
D: 14.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: etagere4
Etagere in gilded brass with bamboo motif and glass shelves, American 1970's
H: 6 feet 3 inches
W: 32 inches
D: 11.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: etagere10
"Radius Leg Writing Desk" in lacquered goatskin with two drawers by Karl Springer, American, 1970's
H: 30 inches
W: 4 feet 6 inches
D: 27 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: desk82
"Chinese Parsons Style Desk" covered in burgundy embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1985 (label on bottom reads "Karl Springer 1985")
H: 29.5 inches
W: 44 inches
D: 27 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: desk80
Large unique custom made curved desk covered in lacquered abalone with brass pulls, 1970's. Drawers are felt lined. This piece is beautiful and meticulously crafted.
H: 30.5 inches
W: 6 feet 4 inches
D: 36 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: desk72
Long chest of drawers in dark walnut with brass buckle pulls and sabots by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, American 1950's (branded in drawer “Johnson Furniture”)
W: 72 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 32 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: chestofdrawers52
Chest of drawers model No. 1006 in mahogany with brass pulls and X stretcher between legs by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, American 1950’s (signed “The Calvin Group designed by Paul McCobb” on inside top left drawer)
H: 36 inches
W: 5 feet 6 inches
D: 20 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: chestofdrawers147
Fine and rare two-door credenza No. 140 in white lacquer with iconic brass hardware and inset white glass top by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American, 1950s.
H: 32 inches
W: 4 feet 11 inches
D: 20 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: credenza50
Chest/Cabinet in bleached oak with steel trim by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture, American 1980's (label in drawer reads "Century Jay Spectre"). The interior is beautifully outfitted. The dividers come out so it can be used as a bar or open cabinet.
W: 40 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 64 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: chestofdrawers109
Two-door cabinet model No. 1073 in dark mahogany with inset black leather panels on doors with brass trim and sabots by Harvey Probber, American, 1950's. All drawers on right side have collapsible legs so they become serving tables. Both pull-out drawers on left are cork lined. This is a unique and special Harvey Probber design.
H: 35 inches
W: 42 inches
D: 18 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: cabinet42
