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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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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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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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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.
$45,000
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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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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
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Rare and exceptional "Goatskin Free Form Desk" in 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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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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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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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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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:
The Art of Philip LaVerne, Sculpture III, Bronze and Pewter Tables, catalog published in the 1970’s. On page 3 there is a photo of this cabinet with the description in the back of the book, “A superbly sculpted cabinet rests on a burnished bronze base. The interior is fitted with movable shelves bordered in bronze, and an exquisitely decorated drawer.”
W: 49 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 33 inches
Condition: Excellent
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 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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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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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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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.
SOLD
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Rare and exceptional "Three Door, Three Drawer Cabinet" covered in taupe leather with brass accents by Karl Springer, American 1985 (Signed “Karl Springer 1985” on bottom). The craftsmanship of this beautiful credenza is superb. The leather color combined with the brass accents is very chic. The back of this piece is lacquered.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “E cabinets & etageres”, on page of this section there is a photo of this model with the caption “KARL SPRINGER LTD THREE DOOR, THREE DRAWER CABINET (page) 4”
Reference:
Lobel Modern retains original Karl Springer LTD invoice dated 1985.
W: 60 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 36 inches
Condition: Excellent
$25,000
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Beautifully made faceted pedestal cabinet/side table model no. 6302B in olive burl with original slate top by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1963 (signed “Made by Dunbar Furn. Corporation, Berne Indiana” on bottom label) with original D (for Dunbar) key. This beautiful cabinet is designed as a dry bar to hold liquor bottles and glasses but it can be used to hold anything. With these beautiful materials and piano hinged door, the craftsmanship is superb.
Diam: 22 inches
H: 32.5 inches
$8,500
Condition: Excellent - Slate professionally cleaned and polished.
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Beautifully made tall chest of drawers model no 865 in mahogany with brass accents and sliding doors at top concealing pull out shelves by Harvey Probber, American 1950's (signed “Furniture designed by Harvey Probber, Fall River, Massachusetts” on inside of drawer). The pull out drawers on the right are lined with cork. There is a little jewelry drawer on the top of the right side. This piece is beautifully made and the interior is superbly outfitted.
Reference:
Harvey Probber Catalog published in the 1950’s, there is a black and white photo of this model as well as a schematic in the back with the description, “Chest/Three Drawers/Left Door Conceals Four Shirt Drawers/Right Door - Trifle Drawer and Three Cork Lined Trays”.
W: 42 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 54.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Piece has been refinished by Lobel Modern.
$8,500
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Rare Art Nouveau artisan writing desk with incredible botanical motif inlays on top and gently twisting legs by Louis Majorelle, France ca. 1900 (signed on top “L. Majorelle, Nancy” - see attached photo). This is a wonderful example of Majorelle’s superb craftsmanship. This is a historical work of art.
W: 48.5 inches
D: 27.5 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Excellent - refinished.
$45,000
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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:
The Art of Philip LaVerne, Sculpture III catalog published in the 1960’s, a photo of the Fantasia Coffee Table is shown on page 42 with the description in the back of the catalog which 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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