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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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Large and exceptional “Ming Coffee Table” in two-tone navy blue embossed reptile leather by Karl Springer, American 1988 (Signed “Karl Springer 1988” on leather label underneath table). Superb craftsmanship went into this table, and the navy color is incredibly chic.
Dimensions:
D: 36 inches
W: 60 inches
H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
Ref: coffeetable600
Exceptional Box Table with brown leather on the outside and inside by Karl Springer, American 1976-78. The bottom is covered in silk moiré. This was made as a prototype. The skin work, as with all Springer pieces, is superb.
Reference:
Purchased in 2024 from one of Karl Springer’s premier artisans.
Dimensions:
D: 20 inches
W: 20 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
Ref: endtable266
4-light chandelier in glass and polished brass with beautifully enameled decorative elements and leaves on the arms and brass flower motifs attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy 1940's. This chandelier is superbly crafted and exquisite.
W: 13 inches
D: 6.5 inches
H: 40 inches
$8,500
Condition: Excellent
Ref: chandelier204
Beautifully crafted large "Sculpture Bench" in scored brown leather with seat cushion by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The clean lines and sumptuous leather make this bench very luxurious. Seat cushion newly fabricated by Lobel Modern.
Dimensions:
W: 54 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 22 inches
SH: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Seat cushion newly fabricated by Lobel Modern.
$8,500
Ref: bench160
Rare and exceptional cast sculpture "Giacometti's Soul" in bronze with hand-painted enamels on a patinated bronze base by Kelvin LaVerne, American late 1980's (Engraved signature on side of base reads “PK LaVerne”). This sculpture was typically free standing - this is the only example mounted on a base which gives it a sense of grandeur.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, GIACOMETTI’S SOUL is shown on page 168 in the section titled The Cast Series with the caption, “GIACOMETTI’S SOUL, a cast bronze sculpture was created in the late 1980s.”
Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne
W: 16 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 24 inches
Condition: Excellent
$35,000
Ref: sculpture209
Sculptural Zig Zag Table Lamp in clear solid lucite by Les Prismatiques, American 1970's (signed "LP" on back) There is a ridge inside the lucite for the cord. Lamp has been professionally cleaned, polished and rewired by Lobel Modern.
Dimensions:
W: 4 inches
D: 4 inches
H: 28.5 inches
Shade W: 15.5 inches
Shade D: 11 inches
Shade H: 11 inches
Condition: Excellent- Lamp has been professionally cleaned, polished and rewired by Lobel Modern. New lampshade.
$3,500
Ref: tablelamp157
Desk chair with sculptural polished chrome frame upholstered in black leather by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1970's. This chair is beautifully crafted and very comfortable.
Dimensions:
W: 20 inches
D: 25 inches
H: 36 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - recently reupholstered in black leather. Few small scratches on base.
$3,500
ref: deskchair22
Iconic pair of “Free Form Coffee Tables” in seamlessly welded and polished brass with thick black glass tops by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship of these tables is always very impressive. They are very chic. The lines in the photos are reflections.
Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog, published in the 1980’s, in the section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, this model is shown on page 4, titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD FREE FORM COFFEE TABLES (page) 4”
Dimensions:
Large:
W: 45 inches
D: 29 inches
H: 16 inches
Small:
W: 31 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Good- Oxidation near bottom of each table, patina and some marks in metal consistent with age, some scratches in glass top. Can be polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern upon request.
$35,000 for the pair
ref: coffeetable618
Beautifully crafted side/desk chair with sculptural chrome frame with back and seat upholstered in gray velvet, American 1970's. This chair is striking from every angle and very comfortable.
Dimensions:
W: 19 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 34 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
$3,800
ref: deskchair24
"Horses Plaque" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with red and orange enamel cloisonne horses by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on front). The background of this work is patinated pewter and the piece is trimmed in patinated bronze. This series was typically done with horses in green, blue and yellow. The unique coloration in this work makes it a rare variation.
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 design is shown on page 91 in the section titled Historical Civilizations Series with the caption from the original LaVerne catalog, “Ming horses gambol across a field of textured bronze (pewter). Their sturdy forms are enhanced by the brilliance of enamel cloisonne colorings.“
W: 24 inches
D: 1 inches
H: 48 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
Ref: sculpture191
Cantilevered side table in polished black Marquina marble with tapering cylindrical base by Angelo Mangiarotti, Eros Collection, for Skipper, Italy 1970's. This is an iconic Mangiarotti design. The black marble is sleek and very sexy.
W: 21 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent - cleaned and polished
SOLD
Ref: endtable275
Beautifully made square coffee table in lacquered goatskin on a recessed plinth base by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed with label that reads “Karl Springer” on base). The coloration of the goatskin is beautiful. This table was crafted with only the finest materials and meticulous attention to detail.
W: 46 inches
D: 46 inches
H: 15 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000
ref: coffeetable617
Pedestal in lucite with polished chrome trim and thick glass top, American 1970's.
Diam: 19 inches
H: 37 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: pedestal29
Stunning unique table lamp, ceramic double gourd in Chinese red lacquer with gold leaf overlay, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This lamp was in the Springer lighting line, but this variation is unique. Brass has been polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with new sockets and silk cord. This lamp is a work of art.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “lighting”, a page shows this model titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD MANDARIN TABLE LAMP…”
Dimensions:
Diam: 11 inches
H: 31.5 inches (adjustable to 34 inches)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 10.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly rewired with new brass socket assembly and silk cord.
SOLD
ref: tablelamp330
Rare hand-blown glass bird, Pulcini Series, green with red and blue murrhines with copper feet by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Murano Italy, ca 1963. Pulcini means chicks (baby chickens) in Italian. These birds are both delightful and serious works of art.
Reference:
20th Century Murano Glass, Heiremans, fig. 210 illustrates series Murano: Glass from the Olnick Spanu Collection, Olnick and Spanu, pls. 180-181 illustrate series.
W: 3 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: glass117
Impressive pair of rare large 3-arm sconces in polished brass with iconic engraved elements and adorned with faceted crystals by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. These incredible sconces were made by Parzinger as a custom commission for a residence in Montreal. They are beautifully crafted with refined and glamorous elements. Brass has been newly polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern. Newly rewired by Lobel Modern. New shades.
Dimensions for Each as Shown:
W: 20 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 29 inches
Shade Diam: 6 inches
Shade H: 8 inches
Condition: Excellent - Brass has been newly polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern. Newly rewired by Lobel Modern. New shades.
$18,000 For the Pair
ref: sconces56
Pair of candle holders in brass with chrome accents by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These iconic Karl Springer candle holders are both chic and beautifully made.
Reference
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, Section “lighting”, page 4 entitled “KARL SPRINGER LTD...METAL CANDLESTICK (page) 18” shows this model in the top left photograph.
Dimensions for Each
Diam: 6.5 inches
H Small: 13 inches / with candle shown 18 inches
H Large: 16 inches / with candle shown 21 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: accessory223
Unique large chandelier in patinated and textured bronze with 12 arms each with a globe with crackled glass by Paul Evans, American 1970's. Chandeliers by Paul Evans are rare. The scale of this one makes it incredible. It is Brutalism at its best. It was custom made for the Montefiore Synagogue in Lowell, MA which was built in 1969/70.
Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive retains a photograph of this chandelier hanging in Montefiore Synagogue in Lowell, Massachusetts (see image).
Dimensions:
Diam: 52 inches
H: 42 inches (can be customized to spec)
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: chandelier274
Petit waterfall coffee table covered in lacquered linen by Karl Springer, American 1970's. A beautiful jewel of a table. As with all Springer tables, this one is meticulously crafted.
W: 24 inches
D: 14 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent - this table has been cleaned and relacquered. Like new.
SOLD
ref: coffeetable510
Pair of chic benches in white wicker with curving sides and newly reupholstered seats in the style of Karl Springer, American 1970's. Newly reupholstered in linen by Lobel Modern. These are very comfortable.
W: 16.5 inches
D: 16.5 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
ref: benches40
