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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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“Pull Up Chair” in mahogany with reupholstered seat in yellow velvet by Van Day Truex in partnership with Harry Hinson, American 1978. This chair would make a beautiful accent in any room.
W: 18 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 31.5 inches
Seat H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent, Refinished and seat has been newly upholstered.
SOLD
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Pair of "Regency Arm Chairs" in polished stainless steel with brass back detail and black pony skin seats by Karl Springer, American 1980’s. The craftsmanship of this pair of Regency Arm Chairs is off the charts. And they are super chic! These are ideal game table chairs or accent chairs for any room.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “seating”, page 1 shows this model chair with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD REGENCY ARMCHAIR (page) 1”.
W: 22 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 33 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"JMF Curved Bench" in brass with newly upholstered seat by Karl Springer, American 1970's.
Reference: Karl Springer red binder catalog, 1980’s, seating section shows a black and white image on a full page, on top “Karl Springer LTD, J.M.F. Curved Bench, 10 (page number)”
W: 25 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 19.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"JMF Bench" with solid brass base and upholstered seat by Karl Springer LTD, American early 2000's (signed). This has been reupholstered in a beautiful fabric. A classic Springer design.
W: 25 inches
D: 15.5 inches
H: 19.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
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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Superbly crafted illuminated etagere model FM174 in statuary bronze with brass detail and glass shelves by Paul M. Jones, American 1980's. This piece has 3 lights. The doors lock and come with the original keys. As with all Paul M. Jones pieces, this one is beautifully made and finely finished.
Reference:
Paul M. Jones Paper Catalog published in the 1970’s, there is a photo of this piece near the back of the catalog with the description “Paul M. Jones Incorporated…FM174 Vitrine with lights, statuary bronze with brass details, glass shelves, mirrored back 32” x 14” x 84” high”.
W: 32.5 inches
D: 14 inches
H: 84 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Chic pull up chair in ebonized mahogany with seat newly upholstered in yellow velvet by Van Day Truex in partnership with Harry Hinson, American 1978. This timeless chair is the perfect accent for any room.
W: 17.5 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 31 inches
Seat H: 15.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 8 BRNO dining chairs, model 255, in polished chrome-plated flat bar steel with brown leather seats, backs and arm pads by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American 1990's. A beautiful set of classic Modernist dining chairs.
W: 23 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Very good - a few light scratches and signs of use. Lightly used.
SOLD
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Set of 6 dining chairs in polished chrome with upholstered seats and backs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1970's.
W: 20.5 inches
D: 25.5 inches
H: 38 inches
Seat H: 19.5 inches
Condition: Very good
SOLD
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Rare pair of 3 tier end tables, model 4424, in mahogany by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1944 (original label on bottom).
W: 26 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 22.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare illuminating vanity in white lacquer with iconic etched brass flower pulls with lift up top and drop down down front to provide a generous space with beveled mirror and light by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's. There are also 2 side drawers which gives this vanity great storage. This Parzinger piece was a custom order. Lobel Modern has completely restored it - newly relacquered and pulls have been polished and lacquered. A stunning piece.
Closed Measurements:
H: 35 inches
W: 48 inches
D: 18 inches
Open Measurements:
H: 51 inches
W: 48 inches
D: 30.5 inches
Condition: Excellent, Relacquered and brass polished.
SOLD
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“Ribbon Chair and Ottoman” in thick molded lucite with seat and back cushions by Robert Van Horn, American 1970's. Seat and ottoman cushions newly upholstered in chenille and back cushion in faux sheepskin. This rare sculptural chair and ottoman are incredibly chic and comfortable.
Chair Dimensions:
H: 32 inches
D: 26.5 inches
W: 38 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Ottoman Dimensions:
H: 20 inches
D: 21 inches
W: 28 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent. Lucite professionally cleaned and polished. Newly Reupholstered.
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Lacquered coffee table with raised smoked glass top by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1970's. This came from an apartment decorated by Donald Cameron, Tommi Parzinger’s business and life partner. It is on hidden castors.
W: 48 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 15 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Fine 4 door credenza in mahogany with walnut doors and brass “D” pulls by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1960's (signed in drawer). This piece is beautifully outfitted and meticulously crafted.
W: 80 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 33 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Impressive and exceptional 6 door credenza in walnut, sculpted doors with iconic etched brass hardware, by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's. This credenza has been refinished and the brass hardware has been fully restored. This piece is extremely elegant and interior is beautifully outfitted.
W: 99.5 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 34 inches
Condition: Excellent - refinished and restored. Like new.
SOLD
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Pair of "Chinois Plaques", models 101 and 102, in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed). The delicately engraved scenes are exquisite.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, these paintings are shown on page 76 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series . The caption reads, “The CHINOIS plaques, which were created in the 1960s, show scenes of tranquility in ancient China.”
Each:
W: 16.5 inches
H: 24.5 inches
D: 1 inch
Condition: Excellent
$15,000 for the pair
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Elegant 2-tier side table in beautifully figured walnut with inset Italian travertine top by Bertha Schaefer for R. Singer & Sons, American 1950's. This table has been completely refinished.
H: 22 inches
W: 22 inches
D: 24 inches
Condition: Excellent, Refinished to “Like New” Condition
SOLD
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Pair of rare benches, X design in burnished steel with brass ball accents with seats upholstered in yellow and black python, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The python seats are in excellent original condition. The steel has been cleaned and professionally polished. These benches are super chic.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD paper catalog published in the 1970’s, there is a photo of this model on page 51.
Provenance:
The Collection of a Former Karl Springer Employee
Each:
D: 16 inches
W: 28 inches
H: 21 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of impressive solid “Oval Lucite Table Lamps” with embedded wiring and chrome trim and hardware by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Because the sides are curved, optically you don’t see the cords in the channels on the sides. These iconic Springer table lamps are just stunning.
Reference: Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, on page 4 in the section “lighting” there is a photograph of this model with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD OVAL LUCITE TABLE LAMP (page) 4”.
W: 7 inches
D: 4 inches
Shade Diam: 16 inches
H: 32 inches (adjustable 28 inches to 33 inches)
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Very rare set of 6 “Unicorn Dining Chairs” with polished aluminum bases and upholstered seats with channeled backs by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfus Inc., American early-1960’s (signed with original Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc. paper labels under seat). This remarkable set of Unicorn Dining Chairs is the only one we have ever seen come to market. Bases professionally cleaned and polished polished and seats reupholstered with gray ultra suede. These chairs are the very best of Kagan.
Reference:
The Complete Kagan, A Lifetime of Avant-Garde Design by Vladimir Kagan with preface by Tom Ford published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2004, there is a photo of the Unicorn Lounge Chair on page 151 with sketches Unicorn chairs on page 150.
Provenance:
Private Collection New York
W: 23 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 31 inches
SH: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - Bases professionally cleaned polished and seats reupholstered with gray ultra suede.
SOLD
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