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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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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Engraved Painting "Last Tango In Paris" with Picture Light 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Unique Impressionist painting "Last Tango in Paris" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne, sculptured bronze frame and original picture light incorporated into the design by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960’s (signed “Philip Kelvin Laverne” on painting - see photo). The hand-brazed sculptured frame that is part of this work adds to its dynamism. The incorporated light in patinated bronze which hangs parallel to the top is fantastic. The LaVernes experimented with asymmetry in several works.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, other assymetrical engraved paintings are shown on pages 248-249 in the section The Paintings .

W: 33 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 40 inches

Depth of Picture Light: 7 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: painting168

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categories ART
tags Laverne 5, sold Art 9

Paul Evans Unique Bronze Resin Wall Mounted Console Table 1975 (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Unique wall mounted console table in bronze resin by Paul Evans, American 1975 (signed "PE75" on side). This console was purchased by the original owner together with an Evans’ bronze resin and burl mirror from Paul Evans’ studio. They remained in her home (see photo) until purchased by Lobel Modern., The mirror is available in a separate listing.

Reference:
Paul Evans Design & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, pages 86 through 92 shows various bronze resin pieces.

W: 60 inches
D: 13.5 inches
H: 7.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$15,000

ref: consoletable154

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categories TABLES
tags CONSOLE, PAULEVANS3

Erwine & Estelle Laverne Long Bench With Woven Leather Straps 1960s

Evan Lobel

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Long bench in chrome plated steel with woven black leather straps by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for Laverne International, American 1960's. This bench is beautifully made and super chic.

W: 75 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 14 inches

Condition: Excellent - leather has been cleaned and polished.

$8,500

ref: bench146

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categories SEATING
tags BENCHES

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Superb "Lo Ta Hexagonal Cube" Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Stunning "Lo Ta Hexagonal Cube", with sides in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” on side). This work has a torched bronze effect top. This iconic LaVerne table is a work of art.


Reference:
”Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Sculpture III”, paper catalog published in the 1970’s, on page 37 there are three photos of this model table with the title “Lo Ta Hexagonal Cubes”. In the back of the catalog is a description which reads: “LO TA HEXAGONAL CUBES—Created in a limited edition, a trio of functional sculptures, each having an Oriental design sculpted on all sides. Burnished functional bronze surfaces complete the sculptures. “


D: 10 inches
H: 16 inches
W: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: endtable261

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 7, sold tables 19

Tommi Parzinger Pair of Urn-Shaped Silver Plated Table Lamps 1940s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Pair of Neoclassical urn-shaped table lamps, silver-plated with open backs and tops, by Tommi Parzinger for Lightolier, Heritage Silver collection, American 1940s. These lamps are incredibly stylish.

W: 6.5 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 19 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: tablelamps403F

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categories LIGHTING
tags TOMMIPARZINGER2, sold lighting 11

Tommi Parzinger Superb Illuminated Bar Cabinet with Inlays 1950s (Signed) - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Superbly crafted bar cabinet in walnut with satinwood inlays, engraved bronze pulls, Chinese red lacquered interior and original automatic interior light by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's (signed “Parzinger Originals” in drawer). The interior has mirrored panels and includes two glass shelves and the original light at back of the bottom shelf. Below are two drawers and a bottom cabinet with four compartments. The design of this cabinet is incredibly sophisticated . It is a jewel box inside and out.

Dimensions:
D: 18 inches
W: 38 inches closed / 76 inches with doors extended
H: 56.5 inches

Condition: Very good - some patina to bronze pulls.

$25,000

Ref: cabinet76

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categories CASE PIECES
tags BARS, CABINETS, PARZINGER 4

Lobel Originals "Centurion Desk" - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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"Centurion Desk" in black lacquer with 3 drawers, elegant bronze pulls and sabots, and leather top by Lobel Originals. 

W: 72.5 inches
D: 30.5 inches
H: 29.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories CASE PIECES
tags Lobel Originals, sold case pieces 6

Lobel Originals Desk in Macassar Ebony with Leather Top - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Desk in mirror polished Macassar ebony with handcrafted stainless steel pulls and accents and inset leather top by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals. This can be made to any size and configuration. We customize each one to spec. Lead time 12-14 weeks.

W: 84 inches
D: 48 inches
H: 30 inches

Condition: New

SOLD

ref: lobeloriginals6

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categories CASE PIECES
tags Lobel Originals, sold case pieces 6

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "T'ang Boucher" Coffee Table with Stunning Green Patina 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Superb "T’ang Boucher” Coffee Table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with green patina and ribbon legs by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on table top with original paper gallery label on bottom). The rich hues and jewel tones of this table are magnificent. The green patina was added by the LaVernes to give the table a sense of antiquity.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this motif is shown in the section on Historical Civilizations on pages 67-69. The Boucher shape of this table is shown on pages 44-45 with the caption, “The French ribbon legs on this model make it a standout.”

W: 60.5 inches
D: 31.5 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: coffeetable524

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 4, sold tables 19

Anzolo Fuga Large and Stunning Hand-Blown Glass "Spots" Vase 1956

Evan Lobel

Exceptional large and rare hand-blown "Spots" vase model 13522 in white glass with translucent colorful sections in front and back in green, blue, yellow, and red and bicolor spots on the sides in brown and deep red by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1956. The artisanship and complexity of this large work are incredible. Anzolo Fuga was the master stained glass maker on the island of Murano in the mid 20th century. His glass designs sometimes incorporate colorful glass windows within them which showcase their innate beauty.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the “Spots” series (1955-56) is on page 70. There is a color photograph of this model vase on page 72 with the caption “Vase with spots, with multicolor rods, 1955-56.”

Arte Vetraria Muranese - Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans , on page 91 is a color photograph of this model vase accompanied by the original drawing by Anzolo Fuga from the archives. The caption reads, “Anzolo Fuga, A canne macchiato, c.1956, model 13522.“

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of art glass pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

W: 9 inches
D: 4.5
H: 18.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$12,000

ref: fuga90

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categories ART
tags ANZOLOFUGA 2, GLASS 5

Anzolo Fuga Large Hand-Blown Glass Vase in Purple Orange and White 1955-56

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Large hand-blown glass vase with purple, orange and white sections with green, blue, and yellow accents by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1955-56. The scale and artisanship of this vase is impressive. Anzolo Fuga was the master stained glass artist on Murano and his pieces often incorporate mesmerizing colorful “windows”.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the Multicolor Rods and Murrine series (1955-60) is on page 41. Similar model vases can be seen in this section.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of art glass pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

Diam: 8 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

$12,000

ref: fuga126

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categories ART
tags ANZOLOFUGA 2, GLASS 5

Anzolo Fuga Large Hand-Blown Glass Vase in Orange Pink and White 1955-56

Evan Lobel

Large hand-blown glass vase with orange, pink and white sections with purple, blue, and yellow accents by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1955-56. The scale and artisanship of this vase is impressive. Anzolo Fuga was the master stained glass artist on Murano and his pieces often incorporate mesmerizing colorful “windows”.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the Multicolor Rods and Murrine series (1955-60) is on page 41. Similar model vases can be seen in this section of the book.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of art glass pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

Diam: 8 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

$12,000

ref: fuga125

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categories ART
tags GLASS 5, ANZOLOFUGA 2

Anzolo Fuga Rare and Large Hand-Blown Glass "Bandiere" Vase with Vibrant Colors 1955-58

Evan Lobel

Large and rare "Bandiere" vase, hand-blown with orange, yellow, blue, white, green and clear colors all around with hole in the center by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1955-58. Bandiere in Italian means flag. This refers to the way the glass rods laid out flat in a tray before this piece was blown. The scale and vibrancy of this vase give it an impactful visual presence. The execution is superb.

Reference:
Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the Bandiere Series (1955-58) is on page 29. There is a color photograph of this model vase on page 36 with the description, “Bandiere vase, variation, 1955-58.”

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of art glass pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.

W: 10 inches
D: 5.5 inches
H: 19 inches

Condition: Excellent

$15,000

ref: fuga100

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categories ART
tags GLASS 5, ANZOLOFUGA 2

Karl Springer "Pagoda Style Dining Table" in Lacquered Goatskin 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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"Pagoda Style Dining Table" in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This beautiful dining table is meticulously crafted and a wonderful example of Springer’s designs.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “conference & dining tables”, on page 2 there is a photo of this model with the title: “KARL SPRINGER LTD PAGODA STYLE DINING TABLE (page) 2”.

W: 96 inches
D: 48 inches
H: 29.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER4, sold tables 19

Beautifully Made Lacquered Bamboo Long Sofa with Cushions 1950s - SOLD

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Long sofa in white lacquered bamboo with upholstered seat and back cushions by Henry Olko for Willow & Reed, American 1950's. The head designer for Willow & Reed in the 1950’s was Tommi Parzinger. It is clear that his design style influenced Henry Olko who was the owner of the company and also made his own designs. This piece is very chic and very comfortable.

Dimensions:

W: 96 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 32 inches
SH: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sofa96

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categories SEATING
tags sold seating 13

Roberto Estevez Magnificent Kudu Sculpture with Malachite Eyes 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Kudu sculpture in polished brass with malachite eyes on dark wood base by Robert Estevez, American 1980's. The radiant malachite eyes set against the shimmering brass are a sight to behold.

Roberto Estevez was an extremely 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.

W: 12.5 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 30.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sculpture153

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categories ART
tags sold Art 9

Artisan French Mirror With Exquisite Engraving 1940s - SOLD

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Artisan mirror with elaborate and exquisite engravings with floral and circular motif, France 1940's. A beautiful hand made piece that adds elegance to any space.

W: 31.5 inches
D: 3 inches
H: 50 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: mirror241

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categories BED / MIRRORS
tags Sold Beds / Mirrors 4

Karl Springer Stunning "Curved-End Console Table" in Emu Skin 1993 (Signed) - SOLD

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“Curved-End Console Table” in ivory emu skin with gold overlay by Karl Springer, American 1993 (signed “Karl Springer 1993” on the underside of the console). The gold overlay beautifully accents the color of the skins. The materials and craftsmanship of this table are superb.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980's, section titled "desks & consoles", page 9 shows an image of this model with the page titled "KARL SPRINGER LTD CURVED-END CONSOLE (page) 9"

W: 60 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 35 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: consoletable155

 

 

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER16, sold tables 19

Karl Springer Exceptional Tapering Pedestal in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Elegant tapering pedestal in multicolor lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The coloration and artisanship of this pedestal are superb.

W: 13 inches
D: 13 inches
H: 42 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: pedestal30

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER9, sold tables 19

Stunning Pair of French Candelabra Floor Lamps in Bronze with Faceted Crystals 1950s

Evan Lobel

Pair of impressive candelabra floor lamps, each with 5 lights, in engraved bronze adorned with faceted crystals atop fluted ivory lacquered pedestal bases, France 1950's. Large crystal finials are original. The crystals and bronze formation evoke a lovely floral motif. A new floor switch has been added by Lobel Modern.

Dimensions for each:
H: 80 inches
Diam: 14 inches

Condition: Very Good - Original lacquer has a few small scratches near bottom consistent with age. New floor switches installed by Lobel Modern.

$18,000 for the pair

ref: Floorlamp233

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categories LIGHTING
tags FLOOR LAMPS