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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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Karl Springer Rare and Exceptional Coromandel Mirror 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare "Coromandel Mirror" hand carved and hand decorated in black lacquer with channels painted in red lacquer and antiqued silver and gold leaf by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The glass mirror is beautifully beveled. The artisanship of this mirror is superb. This is considered one of Springer’s best designs.

Reference:
KARL SPRINGER LTD Red Binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “mirrors”, page 11 shows this model mirror, top of page reads “KARL SPRINGER LTD HALF ROUND MOLDING MIRROR, COROMANDEL (page) 11”.

Diam: 42 inches
D: 3 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: mirror320

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categories BED / MIRRORS
tags KARLSPRINGER17, Sold Beds / Mirrors 4

Chandelier In Chrome And Glass In The Style of Fontana Arte 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Chandelier in chrome with light and dark green glass in the style of Fontana Arte, Italian 1970's.

Diam: 9.5 inches
H: 11 inches without chain and canopy
H: 29 inches with chain/drop. Can be customized

Condition:  Very Good

SOLD

ref: chandelier259

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 11

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Important "Etruscan Spiral Extension Dining Table" 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

One-of-a-kind "Etruscan Spiral Extension Dining Table" with extensions that fit on each end in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels and unique pierced bronze bases by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on side of tabletop with original paper labels on leaves). This table was made specially for Fred and Edith Horowitz, personal friends of the LaVernes. Their initials are incorporated into the bases as part of the design; “EH” on one base and “FH” on the other base. There are rods that come out from inside the table to support the leaves; they lock in place to give the leaves solid support. This table is exceptional in every way and represents the best of the LaVernes’ art and ingenuity. The abstract graphic design on the table top is simply stunning with beautiful coloration. The pattern is continuous from the table top onto the extensions. There is a felt lined wood case which the LaVernes made for the extensions.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the Etruscan Spiral motif is discussed in the introduction and this table is shown on page 125 in the section The Abstract Series. The caption reads, “The 1960s ETRUSCAN SPIRAL extension dining table has two leaves that attach to the outsides of its table. This table was made as a custom commission for Fred and Edith Horowitz, personal friends of the LaVernes.”

W: 76 inches without extensions
W: 112 inches with extensions
D: 42 inches
H: 29.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: diningtable202

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 5, sold tables 19

Donald Deskey Fireplace Screen and Mounted Tools 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Fireplace screen with pulley system to open and close in wrought iron and brass with tools mounted at sides by Donald Deskey for Bennett, American 1950's. This is an unusual combination with the tools mounted right on the screen.

W: 50 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 36 inches

Condition: Very Good

SOLD

ref: fireplace84

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categories OTHER ITEMS
tags Sold Other Items 3

Karl Springer Ming Writing Desk/Console in Embossed Crocodile 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Beautifully crafted Ming Writing Desk/Console in lacquered embossed crocodile leather with 3 drawers by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This was originally designed as a console which doubled as a writing desk but it is perfectly suited to be either. The glides on the drawers have been replaced with self-closing glides. Drawer bottoms covered in moire silk. Center drawer has a pencil holder. Springer’s lacquered leathers were typically done in a 2 tone lacquer and the colors here are white and ivory. 2 Tone lacquers give the leather incredible depth.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “Coffee Tables and Bar Carts”, on page 9 there is a photo of the coffee table model of this desk with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD CHINESE STYLE COFFEE TABLE (page) 9”.

W: 63 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent - Piece has been fully restored and is in like new condition.

SOLD

ref: desk126

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categories CASE PIECES, TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER15, sold tables 18, sold case pieces 6

Limburg Iridized Glass Flush Mount Fixture 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Flush mount ceiling fixture in cast iridized glass by Glashütte Limburg. Germany 1960's.

W: 9 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: chandelier261

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 11

Donald Deskey Pair of Andirons in Wrought Iron and Brass 1950s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of andirons in wrought iron with polished brass fins by Donald Deskey for Bennett, American 1950's (signed “Bennett” on shanks). Deskey, a legendary designer created beautiful andirons. These have been completely restored - brass polished and lacquered.

W: 9 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 19 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: fireplace85

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categories OTHER ITEMS
tags Sold Other Items 3

Karl Springer Set of 6 "J.M.F. Dining Chairs" in Tessellated Fossilized Coral 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Set of 6 masterfully crafted J.M.F. Dining Chairs in tessellated fossilized coral with bronze sabots by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This chair was designed with a curved seat which can take a seat cushion if desired. The artisanship of these chairs is off the charts. They are absolutely stunning.

Reference
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “Seating”, page 4, shows this model chair with the title “ KARL SPRINGER LTD. J.M.F. CHAIR, HARD OR UPHOLDTERED SEAT”.

Dimensions for each:
W: 17 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 35.5 inches
Seat H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent - chairs have been professionally cleaned. No chips or cracks.

SOLD

ref: diningchairs245

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categories SEATING
tags KARLSPRINGER17, sold seating 13

Karl Springer "Bullet" Up Light in Gunmetal 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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"Bullet" up light in gunmetal by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This comes with the original honeycomb diffuser. This up light is beautifully made.

Diam: 6 inches
H: 14 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: spotlight2

 

 

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categories LIGHTING
tags KARLSPRINGER5, sold lighting 11

Pair of Hand-Carved Tribal Chairs from Africa 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Large tribal carved wood chairs with figural mask crests, curved back with breasts and geometric carved elements on front and back and solid seat rising on hewn legs, likely from Tanzania, East Africa 1960s. These chairs are beautifully made and would be chic in any interior.

Diam: 17.5 inches
H: 47 inches / 48 inches
Seat H: 14 inches

Provenance: Private Collection New York

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: chairs30

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categories SEATING
tags sold seating 13

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Upholstered Bench with Tapering Legs 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare elegant upholstered bench, model number 313, with base in mahogany and upholstered seat with signature elements that wrap around frame by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. Bench has been refinished and newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.

Reference:
Parzinger Originals Catalog published in the 1960’s, there is an image of this bench with the model number written below.

Dimensions:
W: 42.5 inches
D: 12.5 inches
H: 16.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - Bench has been refinished and newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

ref: bench157

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categories SEATING
tags sold seating 13, PARZINGER 4

Karl Springer "J.M.F. Chair" in Embossed Lizard Leather 1982 (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Elegant "JMF Chair" covered in pale celadon embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1982 (signed, “Karl Springer 1982” on leather label on bottom).

Reference: Karl Springer red binder catalog, 1980’s, seating section, a full page photo of 2 chairs stating at top: “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. CHAIR, HARD OR UPHOLSTERED SEAT 4(page number)”

Dimensions:
W: 18 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 36 inches
Seat H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: deskchair30

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categories SEATING
tags KARLSPRINGER9, sold seating 13

Roberto Estevez Exquisite Bull Sculpture with Sea Shells 1980s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Exquisite unique sculpture of a stylized bull composed of sea shells with etched brass elements and an ebonized base by Roberto Estevez, American 1980's (signed “ESTEVEZ” on plaque on base). The use of sea shells to compose parts of the bull is nothing short of genius.

Roberto Estevez was a superbly talented jewelry designer and sculptor. He designed jewelry for Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels as well as Tiffany. Roberto Estevez was Karl Springer’s life partner until his death in the 1980s. Estevez’s sophisticated and elegant designs in beautiful and often exotic materials fit in perfectly with Karl’s own aesthetic and many of Roberto’s sculptures were sold through Karl Springer’s showrooms. His ingenious animal sculptures are considered some of his best work.

W: 12.5 inches
D: 3.5 inches
H: 9 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sculpture175

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categories ART
tags sold Art 9

Pair of Elegant Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Brass Sabots 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Pair of elegant lounge chairs, ebonized wrap-around frames with new upholstery and brass sabots, by Roberto and Mito Block, Mexico, 1950's. French-born brothers Roberto and Mito Block worked in Mexico City from the 1930’s through the 1970’s. Their work was sold out of their Mexico City showroom, Rob Block & Cia, and featured their restrained modern interpretations of classical forms.

W: 25.5 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 36.5 inches
Seat H: 19 inches

Condition: Excellent - refinished and reupholstered.

SOLD

ref: loungechairs204F

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categories SEATING
tags sold seating13, sold seating 13

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Rare Pair of Elegant Benches with Gently Curving Legs 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of rare and elegant benches in walnut with iconic curved legs and upholstered seats by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's. These benches are the epidemy of refined. Bases have been newly refinished by Lobel Modern. Seats have been reupholstered in a magnificent boucle by Lobel Modern.

Dimensions for each:
W: 19 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 19.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - Bases have been refinished and seats have been newly upholstered by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

ref: benches51

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categories SEATING
tags sold seating 14

Anzolo Fuga Rare and Important Large Hand-Blown Glass Bird Sculpture Ca. 1957

Evan Lobel

Rare and important hand-blown glass bird on a branch with wings open, model 13884, by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy c. 1957. The work is done with sommerso technique and the colors and execution of the wings are nothing short of extraordinary. It retains the original AVEM paper stickers. This is a Fuga masterpiece.

Reference:
AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnoldsche 2020, this piece is on page 111; on page 110 is a black and white photograph of this piece when it was first executed from the AVEM Archives. The caption reads, “Anzolo Fuga, Uccello su ramo, ali aperti, c.1957, model 13884, H. 45cm. AVEM factory archives, Murano (IT).”

Diam: 5 inches
H: 19 inches

Condition: Excellent

$18,000

ref: fuga124

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categories ART
tags ANZOLOFUGA 2, SCULPTURES 4, GLASS 5, DECORATIVE ARTS/OBJECTS

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "The Untrammeled Mood of the Artist at Work" Pewter Wall Sculpture 1960s - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

"The Untrammeled Mood of the Artist at Work", a rare figural wall sculpture in solid pewter by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on front “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). The LaVernes did a small series of cast wall sculptures incorporating nude figures set in a painter’s studio in both solid bronze or pewter in the 1960’s. These hung in the original LaVerne Gallery. This is a rare collectors work of art and includes the original gallery label.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, other works from this series are shown in the section The Cast Series on pages 174-175 with the caption,. “THE UNTRAMMELED MOOD OF THE ARTIST AT WORK, a cast wall hanging sculpture with male and female nudes dates from the 1970s. This small work explores the relationship between artist and model. When a model poses nude, there is a general inequality as she or he is undressed and vulnerable. This work strips away that inequality and puts them on equal footing.”

W: 11 inches
D: 0.5 inches
H: 15 inches

Condition: Excellent

$9,500

Ref: sculpture192

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categories ART
tags SCULPTURES 4, paintings / prints 3, Laverne 8

Karl Springer Rare Backgammon/Games Table in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and exceptional "Parsons Style Backgammon Table" in lacquered goatskin with brass trim, backgammon board with inset gray and ox blood leather points, with flip up storage compartments and original game pieces and cups by Karl Springer, American 1970s. On the underside of the top which covers the backgammon table is a checker/chess board. Very few of these tables were made in lacquered goatskin. It is superbly crafted and very luxurious.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “game & backgammon tables”, page 3 shows this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PARSON STYLE BACKGAMMON TABLE (page) 3”.

W (Closed): 50 inches
W (with trays extended): 66 inches
D: 25 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: gametable89

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER15, sold tables 18

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Large "Tower of Babel" Engraved Painting 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Large "Tower of Babel" painting in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne and bamboo motif frame by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1960's (signed “Phillip. Kelvin LaVerne” on front). Large engraved paintings by the LaVernes are captivating. The color and depth of the enamel cloisonne is stunning.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this work is shown on page 91 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “TOWER OF BABEL plaque, top right, a group of brilliantly clothed figures in costumes of enamel cloisonne engaging in a popular sport with a bronze frame sculptured to resemble bamboo.”

W: 34 inches
H: 36 inches
D: 1.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$18,000

Ref: painting172

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categories ART
tags paintings / prints 3, Laverne 8

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare Large "Fantasia" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and stunning large "Fantasia” Coffee Table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter in a repeating abstract motif with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “ Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” on top of table). The Fantasia motif is based on music and is one of the LaVernes’ most entrancing designs.

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 is shown on pages 117-119 in the section The Abstract Series. The caption reads, “Hand inlaid bronze forming a weave of geometric symmetry - ever refracting light…”

W: 48 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: coffeetable564

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 5, sold tables 18