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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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Filtering by Category: BED / MIRRORS
Artisan "Colonial Arch Mirror", model 8023, with mirrors hand-set in lead designed by Carol Canner for Carvers Guild, American 1976 (signed and dated on back).
W: 33.5 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 53 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Beautifully made artisan mirror, architectural design with subtly antiqued beveled perimeter panels, American 1990's. This mirror is a modern take on the Regency Style. The very subtle antiquing is intentional and is very chic and is only on the outer beveled panels.
W: 36 inches
D: 1 inches
H: 59 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
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Stunning monumental "Dome Top Art Deco Mirror" with front covered in artisan beveled mirror panels by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This mirror is very impressive in person. Beautifully crafted, this is a classic Karl Springer design.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980s, section “mirrors”, on page 9 there is a photo of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD DOME TOP ART DECO MIRROR…..(page) 9”.
W: 38 inches
D: 4.5 inches
H: 83.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$18,000
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Artisan reverse painted mirror, gold leaf with flowering magnolia branches and blue bird, by S. Goldstein, American 1988 (signed "S. Goldstein 1988" on bottom). The mirror is beveled. The reverse painted motif is exquisite.
W: 33.5 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 43 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Elaborate and finely crafted artisan mirror of sea shells and coral, custom design, American 1970's. This mirror is very luxurious and impressive in person.
W: 32 inches
D: 6.5 inches
H: 42 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Octagonal wall hanging mirror in superb artisan marble lacquer with bronze accents and beveled mirror by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Springer worked with artists who could accomplish the most complex and realistic finishes. This lacquer work is absolutely stunning.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD paper catalog published in the 1970’s shows an image of this model on page 76.
W: 42.5 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 42.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$12,500
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Large hand-blown glass vanity mirror with brass accents by Seguso Vetri D’Arte, Murano Italy, 1981 (signed S.V.d ‘A Albarelli 981 on bottom). This mirror is exquisite and beautifully made.
W: 13.5 inches
D: 11 inches
H: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - small signs of wear consistent with age
SOLD
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Stunning wall mounted illuminating circular mirror model No. 2349 in 24 karat gold-plated brass with molded crystals around the perimeter by Palme & Walter, Germany 1960’s (signed with original label on back). This mirror is extremely luxurious and gives off a lovely glow. Metal has been cleaned, polished and lacquered. It has also been rewired.
Diam: 19.5 inches
D: 3 inches
Condition: Excellent - metal has been cleaned, polished and lacquered. Rewired.
$8,500
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Rare and unique multi-planar mirror in bronze resin and walnut burl by Paul Evans, American 1975. Comes with original cleat marked “PE - 908.” We have not seen any other mirror like this one. The original owner purchased this with a wall-mount Paul Evans bronze resin console which is signed “PE 75”. The wall-mount console is available for purchase separately. Photo of this mirror and the bronze resin console together in the original owner’s home is in the Lobel Modern archive.
W: 34.5 inches
D: 3.5 inches
H: 40.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$35,000
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Rare vanity mirror model No. 24. "exploded bronze" design 24 karat plated bronze with rock crystals by Claude Victor Boeltz, France 1983 (signed “Made in France, BOELTZ PARIS” on plaque). This is a stunning work of art. Boeltz’s "exploded-bronze" pieces, made famous in the early 1970s, were carried by luxury retailers Fred Joaillier and Cartier Paris. New backing by Lobel Modern. Original paper backing retained with notations on inside (shown in photo).
Reference:
Claude Victor Boeltz catalog published in the 1980’s shows a color photograph of this model with the notation “Miroir coiffeuse 200 x 250 - H. 45cm - REF I”. A drawing is also present with the model “#24” written below.
Dimensions:
W: 15 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000
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"Saturn Mirror" with curved mirrored panels, all with beautifully beveled edges, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. It is difficult to bevel on a curve. This mirror is nothing but curved bevels and is a testament to Springer’s devotion to fine craftsmanship.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “mirrors”, on page 2 of that section there is a photograph of this model and it is titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD “SATURN” MIRROR (page) 2”
Diam: 42 inches
D: 2 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
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Monumental "Half Round Molding Mirror with Step Down Detail" in lacquered goatskin with beveled mirror by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This mirror is very impressive in scale and the goatskin is luxurious.
Reference:
Karl Springer Ltd red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “mirrors”, page 6 shows this model mirror in lacquered goatskin, top of page reads “KARL SPRINGER LTD HALF ROUND MOLDING MIRROR WITH STEP DOWN DETAIL (page) 6”.
W: 72 inches
D: 3.5 inches
H: 54 inches
Condition: Excellent
$12,000
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Wall-hanging "Dome Top Mirror" with frame in hand-applied beige shagreen lacquer and bone lacquer with inset beveled mirror by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Springer worked with an artisan who did these custom lacquer pieces painstakingly by hand. The quality is superb.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “mirrors”, there are multiple models with the same design in different materials all with the name “Dome Top Mirror”.
W: 32 inches
D: 1 inches
H: 48 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Beautifully made mirror in tessellated horn in a chevron pattern with indented corners, custom design, American 1970's. This mirror can hang horizontally or vertically and is very chic.
W: 48 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
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Pair of rare twin headboards model no. 5731 in sculpted walnut from the Janus Series by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1957 (with original metal labels signed “DUNBAR Berne, Indiana”). Finely crafted, this model is rare and was only made in 1957.
Reference:
Dunbar Janus Catalog published in 1957 shows and image of these headboards in situ in a bedroom with the description below: “DUNBAR (model) 5731 BED”.
Each:
W: 42 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 36 inches
Condition: Excellent - newly refinished
$11,000 for the pair
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Meticulously crafted extra large adjustable illuminating magnifying mirror in polished steel and brass by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This mirror has been completely restored - light has been replaced with a LED component that will last a very long time. It has been professionally polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern. These large illuminating vanity mirrors by Karl Springer are very rare.
W: 26 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent- Professionally polished and lacquered. Light has been replaced with a new LED component that will last a very long time.
$15,000
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Large rare "Marmol Style Mirror" with frame covered in black leather with bronze inlays by Karl Springer, American 1980's (Karl Springer label on back). This mirror is beautifully made and grandly scaled. Springer highlighted the unique patterns between each hide with bronze inlays and no two mirrors are the same. This is a work of art.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980s, section “mirrors”, on page 5 of this section is a photograph of this model mirror in the same materials titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD MARMOL STYLE MIRROR (page) 5”.
W: 48 inches
D: 3 inches
H: 60 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000
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Beautifully crafted artisan mirror with double frame in polished brass with beveled mirror, custom design, American 1970's. This mirror is stunning. Great scale and materials.
W: 36 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 54.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
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Large wall-hanging "Half Round Molding Mirror" covered in hippopotamus suede by Karl Springer, American 1977 (signed on back “Karl Springer 1977”). Mirror is beveled. It is one of the only examples known to exist in this material.
Reference:
Karl Springer Ltd red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “mirrors”, page 4 shows this style mirror covered in animal skin, top of page reads “KARL SPRINGER LTD HALF ROUND MOLDING MIRROR (page) 4”.
W: 47 inches
D: 3.5 inches
H: 46.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000
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Large and impressive artisan wall hanging mirror in brown cobra trimmed with hippopotamus suede edges with beveled mirror by Karl Springer, American 1987 (signed with label on back that reads "Karl Springer 1987"). This mirror is a superb example of Karl Springer’s craftsmanship and use of exotic materials.
W: 48.5 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 60 inches
Condition: Excellent
Provenance: The Collection of a Karl Springer employee
$15,000
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