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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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De Coene Freres Art Deco Cabinet in Mahagony with Bronze Medallions 1930s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Stunning Art Deco cabinet from the Voltaire Series with drop down front in mahogany with 2 artisan bronze medallions, sabots and trim by De Coene Freres, Belgium 1930's. This can be used as a secretary or bar cabinet. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are superb. Comes with original keys.

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

W: 40 inches
D: 15 inches
H: 51.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - completely restored: refinished and metal cleaned, polished and lacquered.

SOLD

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Tommi Parzinger Unique and Impressive Illuminated Bar Cabinet 1950s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Rare stunning bar cabinet in artisan parchment lacquer with 4 doors, each with an exquisitely engraved chrome pull, and a beautifully outfitted interior lacquered Chinese red by Tommi Parzinger, American 1950's (signed “Parzinger Originals” on inside of drawer). This was a custom order piece with exquisite details - unique architectural elements at the top, back of bar compartment is mirrored with light above and 3 thick glass shelves. This unit has special hinges so the doors fold completely out of the way for serving. It’s a chic Parzinger masterwork. The flourescent light at the top behind frosted glass has been replaced by a new LED light by Lobel Modern which is much nicer and distributes the light more evenly.

W: 55.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 92 inches

Condition: Excellent - The flourescent light at the top behind frosted glass has been replaced by a new LED light which is much nicer and distributes the light more evenly..

$45,000

ref: cabinet72

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categories CASE PIECES
tags TOMMIPARZINGER3, CABINETS, BARS

George Nakashima Rare Free-Edge Double Pedestal Desk in Walnut 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare double pedestal desk with free edge top in walnut with rosewood butterfly on top by George Nakashima, American 1950's (name of client “COX” written in marker on bottom of top). Each one of these pieces was custom made for it’s owner, and as such, each is a unique work of art.

Reference:
George Nakashima Full Circle by Derek E. Ostergard for the American Craft Museum of the Museum Craft Council, published in 1989, on pages 122 is a photo and description of a similar desk.

W: 70 inches
D: 28.5 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent - top has been refinished

SOLD

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Jules Leleu Double Pedestal Desk in French Walnut 1940s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Art Deco double pedestal desk in French walnut with curved center drawer and bookcase inset into back by Jules Leleu, France 1940's (signed “J.Leleu” on plaque on inside of door). Meticulous craftsmanship and fine materials are the hallmarks of the House of Leleu.

W: 67 inches
D: 32 inches
H: 31 inches

Condition: Excellent - professionally refinished by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

Ref: desk125

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Paul Evans Iconic Artisan 4 Door Credenza 1968 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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. These artisan pieces by Paul Evans are pure art. Each one is unique in its own way. Shown with the matching small cabinet that was designed to go with it which is sold separately.

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.

W: 72 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 32 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: credenza122

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Paul Evans 2 Door Wall Mounted Cabinet Welded 1968 (Signed and Dated) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Stunning and iconic wall mounted 2 door cabinet, hand-welded with polychrome enamels and gold leaf, by Paul Evans, American 1968 (Signed “Paul Evans 68”). Interior is lacquered red with shelf. We have the matching credenza which is shown in the photo with this cabinet. An incredible combination.

Reference:
Paul Evans Design & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, the original ad for this cabinet shown with the matching credenza on page 75. As we have shown it in our environmental photograph.

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

W: 24 inches
D: 12.5 inches
H: 36 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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tags PAULEVANS3, sold case pieces 6

Harvey Probber Chic Illuminating Bar Cabinet 1950s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Elegant bar cabinet in mahogany with polished brass pulls and legs with drop down front and illuminated interior by Harvey Probber, American 1950's (signed “Furniture Designed by Harvey Probber, Fall River, Massachusetts” on label inside drawer). There is a cork lined drawer at the top. New LED light installed by Lobel Modern. Wood has been refinished and brass has been replated, polished and lacquered. This is a stunning Harvey Probber cabinet, with beautiful proportions and superb materials.

W: 42 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 43.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - newly refinished and brass has been replated, polished and lacquered.

SOLD

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tags HARVEYPROBBER1, sold case pieces 6

Lobel Originals Console Table in Textured Leather and Chrome Studs ca 2010 (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Clean line console table in textured white leather with chrome stud design by Lobel Originals, American ca. 2010 (signed with metal label on bottom). This table is meticulously crafted.

W: 48 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 30.5 inches

Condition: Very good - some minor indentations in leather on top.

$7,500

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tags CONSOLE, Lobel Originals 2

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

Evan Lobel

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

ref: credenza122

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

Evan Lobel

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

ref: credenza116

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

Evan Lobel

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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

SOLD

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tags TOMMIPARZINGER2, sold case pieces 6

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

Evan Lobel

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

ref: desk122

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tags KARLSPRINGER12, sold case pieces 6

Stunning Italian Credenza with Fontana Arte Glass Elements 1950s

Evan Lobel

Beautifully crafted credenza in Italian walnut with vertical glass slab supports and glass handles by Fontana Arte on the bookmatched burl doors with brass accents, Italian 1950's. There is antique mirror trim around the doors. This piece is absolutely stunning and would be a show stopper in any interior.

Reference:
Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand by Franco Deboni and published by Allemandi & C. in 2012, there is glass shown with similar attributed to the pulls shown in plate 314, which states the light "made of two thick sheets of profiled and cut glass, with satin finish central parts, c.1960."

W: 79 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 37.5 inches

Condition: Very good - minimal signs of wear commensurate with age. Some spots in wood commensurate with age. Can refinish if preferred.

$35,000

ref: credenza123

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tags CREDENZAS

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

Evan Lobel

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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Ico Parisi Attributed Sculptural Desk With Glass Top 1950s

Evan Lobel

Architectural desk in walnut with sculptural legs with brass sabots and floating thick glass top attributed to Ico Parisi, Italian 1950's. This desk is beautifully outfitted with drawers, pull out trays and a swing out door for another compartment. The back of the desk is beautifully scalloped. A stunning Italian design.

Dimensions with glass top:
W: 59 inches
D: 31.5 inches
H: 31.5 inches

Dimensions without glass top:
W: 54 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 31 inches

Condition: Excellent - refinished by Lobel Modern. Some scratches in original glass top.

$25,000

ref: desk124

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tags DESKS

Karl Springer Rare "Goatskin Free Form Desk" 1988 - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and exceptional "Goatskin Free Form Desk" in high gloss lacquered goatskin with drawer by Karl Springer, American 1988 (date stamped on bottom). Springer’s Free Form series is considered among his best. Very few of these were made. The craftsmanship is simply superb. A unique work of art.

Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog, published in the 1980’s, in the section titled “desks and consoles”, this model is shown on page 12, titled “KARL SPRINGER GOATSKIN FREE FORM DESK (page) 12”

W: 76 inches
D: 41.5 inches
H: 30 inches
Clearance to the underside of the desk is 26 inches

Condition: Excellent - lacquer finish has been cleaned and polished.

$45,000

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tags DESKS, KARLSPRINGER12

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

Evan Lobel

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

Evan Lobel

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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Mastercraft Large Impressive Illuminated Display Cabinet 1960s

Evan Lobel

Stunning large illuminated Neoclassical display cabinet in bronze and mahogany with black granite on front and antique glass on back wall of top section of cabinet with glass shelves by Mastercraft, American 1960s. The quality of the construction of this piece is off the charts. It’s magnificent. Each section of the top is illuminated and there is a dimmer.

W: 71.5 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 94 inches

Condition: Very good - some areas of patina on lip on top of bottom section.

$25,000

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tags CABINETS, VETRINES

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Superb Chan Li Cabinet 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and important “Chan Li Cabinet” in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted colorful enamels and red lacquered interior by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne 1960s signed. “Philip & Kelvin LaVerne“, with original gallery label on the back. This stunning cabinet is a tour de force of artisanship. No detail has been overlooked. Showcasing scenes from the Chan Dynasty, this is a LaVerne masterwork.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, The Chan Series is discussed at length in the introduction and this cabinet is shown in an original ad from the 1970s in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “A 1978 advertisement for the CHAN-LI cabinet, which was created in the 1960s, describes the piece as “Depicting an ancient scene in all its Oriental splendor… A functional sculpture for the discerning collector.”

W: 49 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 33 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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tags Laverne 6, sold case pieces 5