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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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Anzolo Fuga Hand-Blown Glass Vase with Murrhines and Vertical Rods 1959-60

Evan Lobel

Hand-blown glass vase from the Murrine Incatenate Series in opaline glass with red and yellow murrhines and light blue rods by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.) Murano Italy, 1959-60. Fuga created unique works of art that are timeless and captivating.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of this series is on page 122 with the title "MURRINE INCATENATE 1959-60.” Photographs of similar models in this series can be found on pages 123-160.

Arte Vetraria Muranese - Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans, published by Arnolsche in 2020, a photograph of a model from this series is on page 112 with a caption that reads, “Anzolo Fuga Murrine incatente, c. 1959.”

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

Dimensions:
Diam: 7 inches
H: 12 inches

Condition: Excellent

$8,500

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Mahogany Coffee Table with Inset Glass Top by Pace Collection 1980s - SOLD

Eric McNatt

Round coffee table in mahogany with X base and beveled glass top by Adam Tihany for Pace Collection, Venezia Series, American 1980's

H: 17.5 inches
Diam: 4 ft. 3 inches

SOLD

Condition:  Excellent

Ref: coffeetable278

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Paul Frankl Set of 4 Plunging Neckline Dining/Game Chairs 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Set of 4 "Plunging Neckline" dining/game chairs by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, American 1950's. Refinished and newly upholstered in white leather. These chairs are both very chic and comfortable.

W: 21 inches
D:  19.5 inches
H:  36 inches
Seat H: 20 inches

Condition: Excellent - refinished and newly reupholstered.

SOLD

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Superb "Tao" Coffee Table on Pedestal Base 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

"Tao" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels and gold and copper leaf on a faceted pedestal base with enamel cloisonne by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” on top). The coloration of this table 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, the TAO motif is shown on pages 56-59 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series . The caption reads, “Here, the LaVernes were showing Tao philosophy that was primarily concerned with the importance of man in relation to his surroundings and architecture.”

Diam: 36 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Rare Jansen Style Dining Table in Polished Gunmetal and Brass 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and exceptional "Hexagonal Jansen Style Table" in polished gunmetal and brass with thick glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The meticulous craftsmanship and beautiful materials are the hallmarks of Karl Springer’s designs. This table can be used as a dining table with a large glass top (as shown) or a center table with a top fitted to the base. It is very versatile and was designed to be such. The metal has been completely restored and the table is in excellent condition. We will fabricate a new glass top to spec for the purchaser. It can take a larger glass top if desired.

Reference
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980s, in section “tables” on page 5 there is a photo of of this model with the heading “KARL SPRINGER LTD  HEXAGONAL-JANSEN STYLE DINING TABLE BASE (page) 5”.  

Glass Top Diam: 60 inches
Base W: 39 inches
Base D: 39 inches
H: 29.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - metal has been newly polished and lacquered.

SOLD

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Giulio Radi Stunning Hand-Blown Glass Vase with Silver Foil Ca. 1950

Evan Lobel

Hand-blown glass vase with silver foil and blue and red murrhines, from the Reazione Policrome Series by Giulio Radi for AVEM, Murano Italy, ca 1950. The coloration of this little jewel is superb.

Reference:
AVEM Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans published by Arnoldsche in 2020, pages 48 through 55 show similar pieces by Giulio Radi with the same technique.

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

Diam: 5 inches
H: 11 inches

Condition: Excellent

$8,500

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Anzolo Fuga Important and Iconic Hand-Blown Glass Vase Ca. 1960

Evan Lobel

Rare and important hand-blown glass vase from the “Windows (Finestre) Series” incorporating multicolor rods, lattimo (white glass) and murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.) Murano Italy, circa 1960. This Fuga design was not only extremely difficult to execute, it was avante garde and still stands out as a testament to his creativity and artisanship. This work is superb.

Reference:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press 2005, this model is shown on page 162 with the caption, “Windows vase, ca 1960.” A general description of the Windows series (1960) is on page 161.

Arte Vetraria Muranese - Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans, a photograph of this model is used on the book cover. On page 123 is the same color photograph with a caption that reads, “Anzolo Fuga Finestre series, c. 1960.”

Dimensions:
Diam: 6.5 inches
H: 14.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$12,000

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Karl Springer Rare Coffee Table with Legs in Embossed Lizard Leather 1980s

Evan Lobel

Exceptional and rare large "Sculpture Leg Coffee Table" with legs in bone embossed lizard leather with polished chrome elements and thick glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The scale, craftsmanship, and fine materials are equally impressive. This table was typically done with metal legs; this is a rare variation in embossed lizard leather.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 1 is a picture of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD 8” DIAMETER, COFFEE TABLE WITH SCULPTURE LEG (page) 1”.

Dimensions:
W: 63.5 inches
D: 39.5 inches
H: 16 inches
Glass: 60 inches x 36 inches x 1 inch thick

Condition: Excellent

$15,000

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Karl Springer Large Artisan Hand Etched Glass Vase 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Large artisan glass vase with abstract etched design by artist Joseph Spohr for Karl Springer, American 1980's. Spohr was a master glass etcher, not only engraving glass but giving it superb variation and depth. He made a handful of special pieces for Karl Springer’s showroom.

D: 9 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Paul Evans Rare Tension Floor Lamp in Welded Steel and Gold Leaf 1965 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Unique tension floor lamp in torch-cut welded and enameled steel and gold leaf with original pleated fabric shade by Paul Evans Studio, American 1965. Adjustable screws at top and bottom allow the lamp to stand up using the tension between the floor and ceiling. This piece exemplifies the exceptional artisanship and ingenuity of Paul Evans.

Dimensions as Shown:
W: 6 inches at base
D: 6 inches at base
H: 98 inches (Adjustable to 122 inches)
Shade Diam: 12 inches
Shade H: 22 inches

Condition: Lamp is in excellent - original shade has some marks and small tears

SOLD

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Guido Gambone 33 Piece Ceramic Coffee and Espresso Set 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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33 Piece hand-thrown ceramic coffee and espresso service set with iconic yellow and blue colors and salt glaze by Guido Gambone, Italy 1950’s (signed on the bottom on all pieces with donkey). This is a rare large set by Guido Gambone.

1 Coffee Pot with Cover (9"w x 6"d x 10"h)
1 Coffee Creamer
1 Espresso Creamer
1 Coffee Sugar Bowl with Cover
1 Espresso Sugar Bowl with Cover
6 Coffee Cups
6 Espresso Cups
6 Coffee Cup Saucers
6 Espresso Cup Saucers
1 Espresso Creamer Saucer

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer One-Of-A-Kind Console Table in Zebra Skin 1988 (Signed & Dated) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Extraordinary one-of-a-kind console table in zebra skin by Karl Springer, American 1988 (original leather label on underside reads “Karl Springer 1988”). The craftsmanship and the materials of this table are incredible.

W: 54 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 32.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer "Ming Coffee Table" in Navy Blue Embossed Reptile Leather 1988 (Signed and Dated) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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

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Karl Springer Exceptional Box Table In Leather 1976-1978 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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

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Fontana Arte Elegant 4-Light Glass and Brass Chandelier 1940s

Evan Lobel

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

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Karl Springer "Sculpture Bench" in Scored Leather 1980s

Evan Lobel

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

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Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Giacometti's Soul" Sculpture 1980s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

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

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Les Prismatiques Zig Zag Table Lamp in Solid Lucite 1970s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

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

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Milo Baughman Architectural Desk Chair in Polished Chrome 1970s

Evan Lobel

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

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Karl Springer Pair of "Free Form Coffee Tables" in Polished Brass 1980s

Evan Lobel

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

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