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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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"Bristol Coffee Table" in dark brown lacquered goatskin with ivory goatskin sabots by Karl Springer, American ca 1990 (signed on bottom). This coffee table is beautifully made and very elegant.
W: 42 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Chic pair of Sputnik chandeliers, model N3001, in polished chrome with artisan glass rods by Venini (Murano, Italy) for Camer Lighting, American 1970's. This is a timeless design. It is rare to have a pair of these.
Reference:
Camer Glass Inc catalog from the 1970’s shows a photograph of this model chandelier above description, “N 3001, 28” Diameter”. See photo.
Dimensions for Each:
Diam: 28 inches
H: 30 inches (we can customize to spec)
Condition: Excellent - metal has been polished and glass cleaned by Lobel Modern.
$15,000 For the Pair
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Striking pair of rare large round "Souffle Ottomans" with polished solid seamlessly welded brass bases and hidden castors with zebra printed pony skin by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship is superb. New wheels added by Lobel Modern. These were typically made square; this pair was a custom order. Metal has been cleaned, polished and lacquered.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 14 is a photo of a squre Souffle Ottoman titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD SOUFFLE OTTOMAN (page) 14”
Dimensions for each:
Diam: 33 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent - Metal has been professionally cleaned, polished and lacquered.
SOLD
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Rare and beautifully made "Regency Armchair" in polished stainless steel and brass backrest with upholstered seat by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The quality and materials used in this chair are superb. Seat cushion newly reupholstered in black velvet by Lobel Modern.
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: 22.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent - Few small spots in finish consistent with age; Newly reupholstered in black velvet by Lobel Modern.
$6,500
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Fine desk in dark walnut with ebonized satinwood inlays on top and exquisite engraved brass hardware on drawers by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's (branded signature in drawer reads “Parzinger Originals”) This is a rare Parzinger desk that exudes elegance. This piece has been refinished and the metal cleaned, polished and lacquered.
W: 54 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly refinished; metal has been cleaned, polished, and lacquered by Lobel Modern.
$14,000
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Exceptional "Parsons Style Game Table" in dark gray embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1986 (signed and dated on bottom “Karl Springer 1986”). The craftsmanship of this table is superb. With its clean lines and beautiful color, this table is very elegant.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “game & backgammon tables”, page 3 shows the rectangular version of this table with a backgammon board with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PARSON STYLE BACKGAMMON TABLE (page) 3”.
W: 36 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly re-lacquered by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Rare large “Cosmic Eggs” chandelier in nickel and brass with mounted ostrich eggs and stone sphere at bottom by J. Antony Redmile, London 1970's. J. Antony Redmile created unique works incorporating exotic materials and fine craftsmanship. This chandelier is very chic.
Reference:
Sinai & Sons book on J. Antony Redmile, there is a photo of a similar chandelier with ostrich eggs on page 50.
Diam: 45 inches
H: 36 inches (can modify to spec)
Condition: Excellent
$25,000
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Exceptional and large “Chine Fret” mirror in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with Chinese figural vignettes on all 4 sides with hand-painted enamels in green, blue, orange, and red with gold and copper leaf and hand-brazed fretwork on the top by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed in two places: “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” and “LaVerne P. Kelvin” on front). The corners of the mirror are engraved with the Kuan motif of interlocking circles. This mirror is very rare and a masterpiece of artisanship.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this mirror is shown in the section on Historical Civilizations on page 78.
W: 37 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 51.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$45,000
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Rare high back "Luxus Executive Chair" model 7016 with molded lucite arms and tufted butterscotch leather with tilt antique bronze base by Vladimir Kagan, American 1970's (signed “Handmade in the workshops of Vladimir Kagan - Vladimir Kagan Designs, New York” on underside of seat). This chair is stunning and extremely comfortable with its molded back design.
Reference:
Vladimir Kagan 1979-1980 Catalogue, section titled “Chairs 5”, on page 35 is an entry for this model titled “Luxus Executive Chair” with the description “High back contoured biscuit sewn back; polyfoam and dacron over rubber webbing. Tilt-swivel… pedestal base on castors available in polished chrome, satin brass or antique bronze. …”
W: 29 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 45 inches
SH: 20 inches - adjustable
Condition: Excellent - Some wear to original leather consistent with age. Original leather cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern
SOLD
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Magnificent hand-blown glass vase in white glass with translucent colorful sections and symmetrically placed rods in red, green, yellow and blue that connect the sections 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 maker 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. A similar model vase can be seen in the color photograph on page 46 with the caption, “Vase with Multicolor Rods, 1955.”
Arte Vetraria Muranese - Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans, Arnoldsche , on page 90 is a color photograph of a a similar model vase accompanied by the original drawing by Anzolo Fuga from the A.V.E.M. archives. The caption reads, “Anzolo Fuga, A canne, c. 1956, model 13523.“ On page 88 is a color photograph of another similar model with the caption, “Anzolo Fuga, A canne, c. 1956.”
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: 8 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare “Gladiator” painting, with victorious Roman gladiator standing over his defeated foe, in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960 (signed and dated “Kelvin LaVerne 1960” on the back). This is one of Kelvin LaVerne’s earliest works. The background is intentionally textured to give this work extra dimension. The lion on the gladiator’s shield is a beautiful touch. This is a small masterpiece.
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 244 in the section titled THE PAINTINGS. The caption reads, “GLADIATOR is a painting on bronze and pewter, engraved with enamel cloisonne, which was created by Kelvin LaVerne in 1960.”
Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne
W: 10.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare and important hand-welded steel 4 door "Deep Relief Sculpted Credenza" with hand-painted enamels on doors and 3 cleft slate tops by Paul Evans, American 1968 (signed and dated ”Paul Evans 68”). The interior has a red lacquer wash. The piece reflects the originality and superb artisanship of Paul Evans.
Reference:
Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head published by Schiffer in 2012. There is a photo of this model on page 52 with the description, “Sculpted credenza with four doors, c.1972. Welded steel with enamel. Natural cleft slate top…”
W: 96 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 31 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 1968 (signed and dated “Paul Evans 68” on bottom of right door). The interior has the original black 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 & Sculpture by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, examples of this cabinet are shown on pages 96 and 97.
Provenance:
Private Collection Florida
W: 48 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Superb one-of-a kind chair and ottoman upholstered in zebra skin with back bolster and seamlessly welded polished brass bases by Karl Springer, American 1980's. As with all pieces by Karl Springer, the craftsmanship and the materials are unparalleled. This is an impressive chair and ottoman with exceptional details at every angle.
Dimensions:
Chair
W: 29 inches
D: 34 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
Ottoman
W: 26 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Flaminia Console Table" in polished chrome with brass accents and original smoke glass top and bottom shelf by Willy Rizzo, France 1970's (signed "Willy Rizzo" on front). This iconic Rizzo design is a classic. Metals have been cleaned, polished and lacquered.
Reference:
Willy Rizzo , Published 2009 by Mallett to accompany exhibitions in London and New York, pages 58-59 show this design as a pair of end tables under the title “THE FLAMINIA END TABLES".
Dimensions:
D: 12 inches
W: 43.5 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Excellent - Metals have been cleaned, polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern. Few small scratches.
SOLD
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Pair of highly refined end tables model 210 in walnut with shelves and custom original tortoiseshell leather tops by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American 1940's. As with all Parzinger pieces, these exude attention to detail and superb craftsmanship.
Reference:
Parzinger Originals Paper Catalog published in the 1960’s, there is a sketch of this model with “#210” written underneath it.
Each:
W: 24 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 22.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - These have been refinished. Leather has been cleaned and polished.
SOLD
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Rare and large "Dowelwood Coffee Table" with woven rattan and a glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The scale of this table is quite impressive. Excellent craftsmanship went into this table and the lattice design is mesmerizing. The glass top is newly custom made by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “seating”, page 17 showcases the same “Dowelwood” collection as a sofa and chair titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD DOWELWOOD SOFA & ARMCHAIR [page] 17”.
Dimensions:
D: 48 inches
W: 48 inches
H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - New glass top custom-fabricated by Lobel Modern. Rattan is in excellent condition - no breaks.
SOLD
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Pair of large artisan table lamps in taupe shagreen with bronze bases and hardware, custom design, American 1970's. These lamps are of the highest quality and very refined.
W: 10 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 35 inches
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 13 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Stunning hand-made artisan hinged box in lacquered tessellated brown, amber, and black horn with brass inlays with a mahogany interior, made in Columbia for the American market 1970's. The bottom is covered in brown felt. It’s a little gem.
Dimensions:
W: 11 inches
D: 7.5 inches
H: 4 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Chic hand-made artisan console table in lacquered tessellated brown, amber, cream and black horn, custom design from Colombia for the American market, 1970's. This piece is beautifully made and would make any room.
Dimensions:
W: 54 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent - this piece has been professionally cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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