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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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Tommi Parzinger Chest of Drawers in White Lacquer with Iconic Brass Pulls 1950s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Long chest of drawers model #184 in white lacquer with iconic engraved brass flower hardware on a dark mahogany base by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's (signed “Parzinger Originals” inside drawer). This large piece is masterfully crafted with superb materials and craftsmanship.

Reference:
Parzinger Originals paper catalog published in the 1960’s shows a drawing of this model with “#184” below.

W: 84 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 32 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly relacquered by Lobel Modern.

$25,000

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categories CASE PIECES
tags CHESTS OF DRAWERS, PARZINGER 4

Karl Springer Table Lamp With Solid Lucite Discs 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Table lamp with solid lucite discs and polished chrome hardware by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The stacked lucite disks are very chic. Newly rewired with new sockets and cord.

Dimensions:
Diam: 9 inches
H: 26 inches (adjusts to 29 inches)
Shade Diam: 14 inches
Shade H: 9 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly rewired with new sockets and cord.

SOLD

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categories LIGHTING
tags KARLSPRINGER17, sold lighting 12

Sculptural Floor Lamp with Murano Glass Shade 1970s - SOLD

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Floor lamp in polished chrome with artisan hand-blown glass shade, Murano Italy, 1970's.

Diam: 15.5 inches
H: 61 inches

Condition: Very good - Glass is in excellent condition. Light scratches on chrome base.

SOLD

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 12

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Large "Chan" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and large "Chan" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with gold and copper leaf and hand-painted enamels in orange, blue, and green by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (Signed twice “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on top). The Chan coffee table was typically done round and smaller. This larger square version on a pedestal base is rare and the condition is superb.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, The Chan Series is discussed at length in the introduction and tables are shown on pages 44-49 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption from the LaVerne catalog reads, “Chinese artistry at its peak under the Chan Dynasty is recreated in this intricately carved design. We see peasants carrying a sacred gift to the Emperor’s child. Delicately wrought leaves and figures, combine with a rich variety of multicolored patinas to create the Chinoiserie top. The design is credited as inspiring and evoking French and English periods of furniture design.”

W: 48 inches
D: 48 inches
H: 17.5

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories TABLES
tags sold tables 20, Laverne 9

Pair of Exquisite Artisan Porcelain Lamps with Polished Brass Hardware 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of fine artisan porcelain table lamps with stunning craquele glaze, custom polished brass hardware and bases with ball feet, American 1960's. These are hand-thrown and beautifully made. Brass has been polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with gold silk cords. These would be a stunning addition to any room.

Dimensions for each as shown:
Diam: 10 inches
H: 33 inches (adjustable to 29 inches)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 13 inches

Condition: Excellent - Brass hardware has been polished and lacquered, and the lamps have been rewired with new silk cords by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 12

Pair of Sculptural Solid Lucite Bar Stools with Upholstered Seats 1970s

Evan Lobel

Chic pair of molded clear solid lucite bar stools with upholstered seat cushions, American 1970's. These are beautifully made and in excellent condition. The seat cushions make them very comfortable.

Dimensions:
W: 18 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 39.5 inches
Seat H: 31 inches


Condition: Excellent - Lucite has been professionally cleaned and polished


$7,500 for the pair

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categories SEATING
tags STOOLS

Danny Alessandro Fireplace Tool Set In Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Fireplace tool set in chrome with upright post and handles in figured Brazilian rosewood by Danny Alessandro LTD, American 1980's. A very elegant design. Danny Alessandro, Ltd. was sold through Holly Hunt in the 1980’s. This model fireplace tool set was featured in an ad in Architectural Digest in 1983 (see photo).

W: 10 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 34.5 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent. A few small scratches to base.

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categories OTHER ITEMS
tags Sold Other Items 3

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

Evan Lobel

Stunning "Lo Ta Hexagonal Cube" table, with sides in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted colorful enamels in orange and blue and torched bronze effect top by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on one side). This iconic LaVerne table is a work of art. This table is larger than the typical Hexagonal Cube. It was a custom order.


Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this table is shown in the section on Historical Civilizations on page 71. The caption reads, “ The LO TA HEXAGONAL CUBES date from the 1960s. The unusually shaped tables with engraved scenes and colorful hand-painted enamels on the sides are considered sculptures. The tops are burnished bronze…”


W: 20 inches
D: 12 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories TABLES
tags sold tables 9, Laverne 10

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Stunning "Kuan" Mirror 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare “Kuan” mirror with repeating interlocking circles pattern in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with subtle hand-painted enamels in blue and green by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's. The rich patina of the bronze was attained by burying the engraved panel underground in a special soil at near freezing temperatures. This mirror exemplifies the exceptional artisanship of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, an example of this mirror is shown on page 80 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption below reads, “ The KUAN mirror with its interlocking circles pattern was created in the 1960s…the intricate Kuan motif…is meant to evoke Chinoiserie decor from the 18th century”


W: 24 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 28 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories BED / MIRRORS
tags Sold Beds / Mirrors 4, Laverne 9

Philip LaVerne Unique Sweeping Sculpture Coffee Table in Wood 1966 (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare unique wood sculpture table, superbly hand-crafted organic sweeping and curving form in wood with bronze support element and thick customized glass top by Philip LaVerne, American 1966 (signed three times - "Philip LaVerne” engraved into the bronze support element on top and “LaVerne Studio” on a brass placard on side near bottom and engraved on top “Philip LaVerne”). In 1966 Philip LaVerne experimented with wood sculptures while Kelvin was in Europe working on sketches for new designs. Only a few of these were made. This piece is constructed of rectangular wood blocks, each cut and molded to create a continuous curvaceous form which is supremely difficult. There is a bronze element as that was the medium he was best known for working with.

Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this table is discussed on page 225 in the introduction to the section title OTHER MATERIALS with a photograph of this model table on page 224 and a two page spread on pages 226-27. The description reads, “a small series of coffee tables were created with sweeping yet graceful forms supporting thick amoebic glass tops. Each is unique”

W: 55 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 8, sold tables 20

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Important Engraved "Waves" Mirror 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Large and rare wall hanging mirror with frame in patinated bronze and pewter with corners engraved with “Waves” motif, with hand-painted enamels in blue, green, and orange, by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on front). The Waves motif, based on the sea, is one of the most intricate.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, a WAVES mirror is shown on page 132 in the section titled The Abstract Series. Below the mirror is a discussion of the WAVES design by Kelvin LaVerne.

Dimensions (When hung vertically):
W: 37 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 47 inches

Condition: Excellent

$38,000

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categories BED / MIRRORS
tags MIRRORS 2, Laverne 9

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Scroll Coffee Table with Superb Coloration 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Unique “Chinese Dance” Scroll Coffee Table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with stunning hand-painted jewel tone enamels in blue and green with orange, red, gold and copper leaf highlights by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (Signed “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” on top.) This table was bent into shape by hand and is a tour-de-force of design. It is truly magnificent. This motif was also called “Marriage Whirl”.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this table is shown in an original ad on page 67 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series . The caption reads, “The MARRIAGE WHIRL coffee table, the star of a 1970s advertisement, is extraordinary. It was bent into shape by hand to obtain its unique scroll shape.”

W: 53 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 15 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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tags sold tables 20, Laverne 9

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Exceptional "Tower of Babel" Collectors Painting 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Rare Large "Tower of Babel" painting in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant enamel cloisonne, colorful hand-painted enamels and unique engraved frame by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on front). This was done as part of a special Collectors Edition framed in the Kuan motif of interlocking circles, which is meant to evoke something from the past. The depth and quality of the enamel cloisonne against the rich dark patina of the bronze and pewter is absolutely 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 painting without the special Kuan framing is shown on page 91 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series . The caption reads, “TOWER OF BABEL PLACQUE - A group of playing figures brilliantly clothed in costumes of enamel cloisonne engage in a popular sport…”

W: 40 inches
D: 1 inches
H: 40 inches

Condition: Excellent

$25,000

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categories ART
tags SCULPTURES 4, paintings / prints 3, Laverne 9

Stunning Pair of Italian Bedside Tables in Mahogany with Brass Accents 1950s - ON HOLD

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Pair of beautifully crafted bedside tables in mahogany with satinwood inlays, each with 3 drawers and a door, with clean-line brass pulls and brass sabots, Italian 1950's. These bedside tables are very elegant and hand-crafted. The pulls are stunning.

Dimensions for each:
W: 25.5 inches
D: 14.5 inches
H: 24.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$9,500 for the pair

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tags BEDSIDE

Karl Springer Rare Credenza in Taupe Leather and Brass 1985 (Signed and Dated) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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, in the section “cabinets & etageres”, on page 4 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 - few spots on brass

SOLD

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tags KARLSPRINGER11, sold case pieces 7

Milo Baughman Long Slipper Sofa in Tufted Silver Satin Vinyl 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Long slipper sofa in box tufted silver satin hernatite vinyl with chrome base by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1970's. Clean design makes this piece both chic end elegant. It’s extremely comfortable.

W:98 inches
D: 31 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches
H: 31 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories SEATING
tags sold seating 14

J. Antony Redmile Turtle Coffee Table Bejeweled with Shells and Crystals 1970s (Signed)

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Rare and unique coffee table with a large hand-carved wood turtle bejeweled with stunning sea shells, polished agate, amethyst and quartz crystals, coral, and brass accents with a silver plated top plate incorporating polished amethyst stones set inside radiating medallions by J. Antony Redmile, England 1970s (signed “Redmile London” on top). New glass top fabricated by Lobel Modern. J. Antony Redmile had a boutique in London in the 1960’s through the 1980’s selling bespoke artisan works featuring precious and exotic materials. His work was often inspired by nature and the sea. This table is a show stopper and is absolutely magnificent. This table can take any shape glass top. We can help you fabricate one to spec if needed.

Reference:
Sanai & Sons book on J. Antony Redmile, on pages 60-61 is a photograph of a pair of similar turtles.


Dimensions:
Overall
Diam: 36 inches (glass top)
H: 17.5 inches to top of glass

Base:
W: 34 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 19 inches to top of finial

Condition: Excellent - new glass top fabricated by Lobel Modern.


$22,000

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categories TABLES
tags COFFEE7

Karl Springer Rare Coffee Table with Solid Lucite Base and Glass Top 1980s (Signed) - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare "Lucite Trestle Style Coffee Table" with base in solid polished Lucite with glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed "Karl Springer" in Lucite on leg). This is an exceptionally crafted table that is completely stunning from every angle. We can help you fabricate a custom glass top to spec. The bases are adjustable and the horizontal shaft can be positioned to protrude further out of the vertical bases if desired.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “desks & consoles”, on page 8 is a photo of this model as a console table titled, “KARL SPRINGER LTD LUCITE TRESTLE STYLE CONSOLE (page) 8”

Dimensions:
Base:
W: 35 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 15.5 inches
Glass Top:
W: 48 inches
D: 40 inches
H: 1 inch

Condition: Excellent - professionally cleaned and polished. Few small scratches in glass top.

$15,000

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER 18, COFFEE7

Tommi Parzinger 2-Door Cabinet with Illuminating Glass Top 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

2 Door cabinet with sculpted doors and sides with geometric motif with iconic engraved brass pulls and hinges, and illuminating glass top by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960’s. This is a custom order Parzinger piece with the illuminating top. Lobel Modern has replaced the fluorescent bulb with LED lights. The engraved brass pulls are stunning.

W: 38 inches
D: 16.5 inches
H: 31 inches

Condition: Excellent - Illuminating top newly rewired with new LED light and switch.

SOLD

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categories CASE PIECES
tags sold case pieces 7, PARZINGER 4

Karl Springer Exceptional "Art Moderne Coffee Table" in Satin Bronze 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Exceptional "Art Moderne Coffee Table" in satin bronze with polished brass inlays and an inset glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The Art Moderne series is one of Springer’s best. This piece has been fully restored - metal has been cleaned, polished and lacquered. The glass top is newly fabricated by Lobel Modern. The combination of satin bronze with polished brass is super chic. The coloration of the bronze is perfectly even - any lighter areas are from the spotlights in the showroom.

Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive has a photo of this table in the Karl Springer showroom.


Dimensions:
D: 40 inches
W: 54 inches
H: 16.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - Metals have been cleaned, polished and lacquered. New glass top fabricated by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

Ref: coffeetable594

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER17, sold tables 20