Paul Evans Iconic Artisan 4 Door Credenza 1968 (Signed and Dated) - SOLD

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Stunning 4 door credenza model PE-40A in hand-welded steel with hand-painted polychrome enamels and gilding featuring bi-fold doors with red colored interior and cleft slate tops by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1968 (signed “PE 68”). These artisan pieces by Paul Evans are pure art. Each one is unique in its own way.

Reference:
Paul Evans Design & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, the original ad for this cabinet is shown on page 75 and another example of this cabinet is shown on pages 77.

Provenance:
Purchased by Lobel Modern from original owners as part of a large collection of Paul Evans originally located in Los Angeles.

Dimensions:
W: 72 inches D: 20.5 inches H: 32 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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De Coene Freres "Voltaire" Credenza in Macassar Ebony with Brass Trim 1950s (signed) - SOLD

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Finely crafted and elegant 3 door credenza from the "Voltaire" series in Macassar ebony with artisan brass medallion, brass sabots and trim by De Coene Freres, Belgium 1950's (signed with metal label inside door). This piece comes with keys. Interior has adjustable shelves. This piece is very refined and the craftsmanship is superb.

Reference:
Les Ateliers D’Art De Courtai De Coene Freres published by Le Livre Timperman, see page 189 for model reference.

W: 79.5 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 38.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - Completely restored - wood has been refinished and brass has been polished and lacquered.

SOLD

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Tommi Parzinger Exquisite 2 Door Cabinet in Bleached Walnut 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

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Exceptional 2 door cabinet with scalloped design in bleached walnut planks with drawers and shelves inside by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1970's (signed “Parzinger Originals” in top left drawer). The craftsmanship of this cabinet is extraordinary.

W: 53.5 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 33 inches

Condition: Excellent

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Karl Springer Rare 3 Drawer Writing Desk in Brass and Polished Gunmetal 1970s - SOLD

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Rare "Square Leg Desk" in polished brass and polished gunmetal with inset top panels in 2-tone celadon and beige embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This desk has 3 drawers and there is a pencil tray in the left drawer. Only a handful of these exist. The craftsmanship and finishes are superb.

W: 54 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Very good - Metal has been professionally polished and lacquered. Some small spots in gunmetal. Some small scratches in brass consistent with age.

SOLD

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Spectacular Norwegian Illuminating Bar Cabinet in Rosewood 1950s (signed) - SOLD

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Illuminating "Bacchus Bar Cabinet" in beautifully figured rosewood with mirrored back by Tobjom Afdal for Bruksbo Tegnekontor, Norway 1950's (signed “Emstrands Trevareindustri”). The interior is wonderfully outfitted - it has a light and pull out shelf. Comes with original keys. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are superb.

W: 35.5 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 49 inches

Condition: Excellent - completely refinished. Like-new condition.

SOLD

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De Coene Freres Elegant Chest of Drawers with Artisan Brass Trim and Sabots 1940s - SOLD

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Elegant chest of drawers from the "Voltaire" series with gently curved front in mahogany with artisan brass trim, pulls and sabots by De Coene Freres, Belgium 1940's. Comes with original keys. This piece is superbly crafted.

Reference:
Les Ateliers D’Art De Courtrai De Coene Freres, see page 189 for model reference.

W: 52.5 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 35.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - totally restored - refinished with brass polished and lacquered. In like new condition.

SOLD

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Paul Evans 2 Door Cabinet in Walnut Burl with Dark Brown Top 1973 - SOLD

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2 Door cabinet 400 Series in tessellated walnut burl with dark brown lacquer top by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1973. This series is characterized by special hinges which are incorporated into the design of the piece. A rare and special piece.

Reference:
Paul Evans Design & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, page 117 shows this series and and discusses it’s production.

W: 52.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 32 inches

Condition: Excellent - Piece has been fully restored

SOLD

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Paul Evans Rare and Important "Argente" 2-Door Cabinet 1969 (Signed and Dated) - SOLD

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Rare and important Argente 2 door cabinet in welded and enameled aluminum with natural cleft slate top by Paul Evans, American 1969 (signed and dated “Paul Evans 69” on bottom of right door). The interior has the original red lacquer wash. His series “Argente,” which is Latin for silver, has become especially prized in recent decades, both for its melding of technology with hand-crafted touches and the rarity of the works. The Argente Series was only in production for a few years (1965-72). This piece is finished superbly on both the exterior and interior.

Reference:
Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism by Constance Kimmerle, Arnoldsche Art Publishers published in 2014, an example of an Argente cabinet is shown on page 181.

Paul Evans Design & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, examples of this cabinet are shown on pages 96 and 97.

Provenance:
Private Collection New Jersey

W: 48.5 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 31.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - some small scratches in interior from light use.

SOLD

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Chest of Drawers in Shagreen Embossed Leather and Chrome 1970s - SOLD

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Chest of drawers in gray shagreen embossed leather with polished chrome base and pulls, custom design, American 1970’s. Interior of drawers lacquered black. A very chic design.

W: 64 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 32 inches

Condition: Excellent - we have replaced the glides with self new closing ones.

SOLD

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Karl Springer Rare Writing Desk in Brass and Brushed Gunmetal 1970's - SOLD

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Rare stunning "Square Leg Writing Desk" in gold tinted brass and brushed gunmetal with inset top panels in embossed shagreen leather by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This desk has 3 drawers; center drawer has a pencil holder. Only a handful of these exist. The craftsmanship and finishes are superb.

W: 56 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 30.5 inches
Clearance to the underside of the desk is 26 inches

Condition: Excellent - Metal has been professionally polished and lacquered. The inset leather tops are new.

SOLD

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P.E. Guerin Artisan Desk in Stainless Steel with Brass Accents c. 1950 (signed) - SOLD

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Hand-crafted desk in brushed stainless steel with intricate brass pulls and accents with 3 drawers and embossed black leather top by P.E. Guerin, American c.1950 (signed “P.E.G.” on back of pull). It has been authenticated by the workshop. This desk comes with keys. The legs are beautifully fluted. The desk top has been completely restored and the leather newly embossed. P.E. Guerin is a foundry located in NYC making super finely crafted custom metal pieces using skills passed down from the founder which started the company in 1857. This desk is a rare superb jewel.

W: 53 inches
D: 26.5 inches
H: 30 inches

Condition: Excellent - fully restored. Some light scratches in metal on top consistent with light use. Some indentations and marks in orignial leather which has been restored.

SOLD

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Karl Springer Incredible Executive Desk in Embossed Crocodile Leather 1985 (Signed) - SOLD

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Rare “Curved Style Desk” in taupe crocodile embossed leather with artisan chrome pulls and 2 pull out trays by Karl Springer, American 1985 (signed and dated on leather label “Karl Springer 1985”). This desk has been completely redone in new embossed crocodile leather by Lobel Modern. The drawers are lined with black moire fabric. The craftsmanship and materials are absoluately superb. If you are looking for the chicest executive desk around, this is it!!!!

Reference:
Karl Springer Ltd red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section D titled “consoles and desks”, page 2 shows this model desk and the top of page reads “KARL SPRINGER LTD CURVED STYLE DESK… (page) 2”.

W: 68 inches
D: 34 inches
H: 29.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - like new condition.

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Philip and Kelvin Laverne Rare and Important 4 Door "Fantasia Credenza" 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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Rare and important 4 door "Fantasia Credenza" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with abstract design on doors by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's. Signed on door “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne”. The interior is lacquered and beautifully finished with curving bronze-edged shelves and felt lined drawer. This motif was inspired by music. Very few of these cabinets were made. This is a work of art. Shown with a rare and important Paul Evans mirror.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the Fantasia motif is discussed in the introduction and this cabinet is shown on pages 117 in the section The Abstract Series. The caption from the LaVerne catalog reads, “Hand inlaid bronze forming a weave of geometric symmetry - ever refracting light…”

Provenance:
Private Collection Florida

W: 48 inches
D: 15.5 inches
H: 31 inches

Condition: Excellent original condition - no restoration needed. Comes with a fitted glass top.

SOLD

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Vladimir Kagan Credenza with Tambour Doors 1950s - SOLD

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Credenza in walnut with signature splayed legs, tambour doors and black laminate top by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House, American 1950's. A beautiful Kagan design.

Reference:
The Complete Kagan published by Pointed Leaf Press LLC in 2004, pages 84 through 108 show photographs and drawings of numerous pieces Kagan designed for Grosfeld House in the late 1950’s. On page 98 in the middle of the page is a sketch of this model.

W: 84 inches
D: 21.5 inches
H: 35 inches

Condition: Excellent

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Karl Springer Rare Pair of Etageres in Stainless Steel and Mirror Glass 1970s - SOLD

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Rare pair of etageres, racetrack forms, in solid stainless steel with mirror glass shelves, by Karl Springer, American 1970's. These etageres are meticulously crafted and absolutely stunning.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD paper catalog published in the 1970’s, this model etagere is shown on pages 64 and 65.

W: 48 inches
D: 14 inches
H: 72 inches

Condition: Very good - some light scratches in metal. Lobel Modern has fabricated new mirror glass shelves.

SOLD

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Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Wall Unit 1967 (Signed And Dated) - SOLD

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Wall unit with 3 pilasters in sculpted bronze resin with smoked glass shelves by Paul Evans, American 1967 (signed "PE 67"). This piece was created from a mixture of epoxy resin and sand applied to a plywood base and sculpted into various swirls, drips and other patterns. Once hardened, the piece was sandblasted, sprayed with an atomized bronze finish, varnished, blown with a torch to provide a smoky look, polished, and then varnished again. The resulting work has a metallic sheen but is lightweight compared with something made of cast bronze. A rare and iconic Paul Evans design.

W: 97 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 78 inches

Condition: Excellent / few small chips to glass which are not visible when placed facing down

SOLD

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Karl Springer Large Credenza in Lacquered Mahogany with Oxidized Bronze Doors 1980s - SOLD

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Meticulously crafted “T-Style Credenza” in mirror lacquered mahogany with brushed bronze doors and brass pulls by Karl Springer, American ca 1982. This is rare design with extraordinary materials and craftsmanship.

Reference

Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section Desks & Consoles, “T” Style Console shown on page 7 of this section. 

W: 90 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 36 inches

Condition: Excellent

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Remarkable French 4 Door Credenza with Marquetry and Inlays 1950s (Signed) - SOLD

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Superb large 4 door credenza with artisan hand-set marquetry and inlays in French walnut with brass hardware and sabots by MEUROPAM, France 1950's (label reads “MEUROPAM” inside door). The marquetry and inlays create an intricate pattern that is meticulously crafted. The beautiful hardware accentuates this luxurious cabinet. Comes with original keys.

W: 90.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 38 inches

Condition: Excellent

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Tommi Parzinger Stunning Long Chest of Drawers with Iconic Hardware 1950s - SOLD

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Long chest of drawers model #184 in white lacquer with iconic etched brass flower hardware on ebonized legs by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. This large piece is super chic and represents the best of Tommi Parzinger.

Reference: Parzinger Originals paper catalog published in the 1960’s shows a drawing of this model with “#184” below.

W: 84 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 32 inches

Condition: Excellent - Chest has been completely relacquered and hardware has been cleaned and polished. In like-new condition.

Provenance: Private Collection Boston

SOLD

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Elegant French Writing Desk 1940s - SOLD

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Elegant 2 drawers writing desk with tapering legs with petit bone sabots and keyhole trim, France 1940's. This is beautifully crafted and is a fine example of French 40’s design.

W: 43 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 30 inches

Condition: Excellent - completely refinished in high gloss lacquer as it was originally.

SOLD

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