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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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Beautifully crafted artisan mirror with double frame in polished brass with beveled mirror, custom design, American 1970's. This mirror is stunning. Great scale and materials.
W: 36 inches
D: 1 inch
H: 54.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Beautifully made "Onyx Coffee Table" in polished gold-tinted brass with beveled bronze glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. All elements of the metal base curve and thus cannot be made on a machine; they were all hand cut and welded by the foremost metal artisans. A rare and magnificent Springer design.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 10 of this section is a photo of this model titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD ONYX TABLE (page) 10”
Dimensions:
W: 37 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - Bases have been polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern.
$14,000
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Beautifully crafted Telephone Table in pale ivory embossed reptile leather with brass casters by Karl Springer, American 1988 (label on bottom reads “Karl Springer 1988”). As with all Karl Springer pieces, the attention to detail is exceptional.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 14 is a photo of this model table titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD TELEPHONE STYLE TABLE [page] 14”
W: 14.5 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Striking Telephone Style Coffee Table in beautifully figured zebrawood with frame in black lacquer and with brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The figured zebrawood is very luxurious. Like all Karl Springer pieces, this coffee table is beautifully made.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 14 is a photo of this model as a side table titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD TELEPHONE STYLE TABLE [page] 14”
W: 36 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly refinished by Lobel Modern.
$9,500
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Exceptional pair of floor lamps in high gloss black lacquer with polished brass inlays, base and hardware with original parchment shades by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These lamps have been completely restored - newly lacquered and brass has been polished and lacquered. They have also been rewired. The black lacquer together with polished brass is very chic.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD small paper catalog published in the 1970’s, on page 23 is a photo of this model lamp on the left hand side.
W: 9 inches at base
D: 9 inches at base
H: 61 inches (adjusts up to 63”)
Shade W: 23 inches
Shade D: 23 inches
Shade H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent condition. Completely restored and rewired.
SOLD
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Stunning chandelier in polished brass with stylized steel birds in 3 tiers and perforated bowl at bottom attributed to Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's. There are 3 bulbs. Newly rewired. Brass has been polished and lacquered. Height can be customized to spec.
Reference:
Parzinger Originals Inc paper catalog, published in the 1950s, this chandelier, model #20, is shown on page 7 with the description, “Ceiling fixture, polished brass, adjustable birds…”
Diam: 30 inches
H: 48.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - brass has been polished and lacquered, newly rewired
SOLD
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Rare and important hand-blown glass "Pezzato" table lamp with pink and white lattimo tessere by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Murano Italy 1950's. This lamp is a work of art.
Reference:
Murano '900 by Franco Deboni, published Bocca Editori - Milano in 1996, a vase numbered 46 in the section on Barovier & Toso is shown in this technique ("checkerboard pattern") on page 130.
Diam: 12 inches
H: 31 inches
Shade Diam: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000
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Rare Art Nouveau artisan writing desk with incredible botanical motif inlays on top and gently twisting legs by Louis Majorelle, France ca. 1900 (signed on top “L. Majorelle, Nancy” - see attached photo). This is a wonderful example of Majorelle’s superb craftsmanship. This is a historical work of art.
W: 48.5 inches
D: 27.5 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Excellent - refinished.
SOLD
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Pair of artisan hand-blown glass table lamps, with white scavo finish and green accents, by Cenedese, Murano Italy, 1970's. The forms and colors are beautiful.
Diam: 9 inches
H: 32 inches (adjustable to 36 inches)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of finely made fully upholstered benches/ottomans in a beautiful graphic velvet print in the manner of David Hicks, American 1970's. They have springs inside which goes to their high quality. These benches would be a beautiful accent in any room.
Dimensions for each:
W: 22 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Meticulously crafted Tray Top Coffee Table in lacquered goatskin with circular bone inlays by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The coloration of the goatskin is superb. The bone inlays on this table are exquisite. Another incredible Springer design.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD small paper catalog published in the 1970’s, on page 84 is a photograph of this model coffee table.
Dimensions:
W: 42 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Beautifully crafted "Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in two-tone beige lacquered linen by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The gently sculptured form and fine craftsmanship of this table are impressive.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 6 of this section there is a photo of this model with the heading “KARL SPRINGER LTD CHINESE CUBE STYLE COFFEE TABLE (page) 6.
W: 48 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Linen has been professionally cleaned and lacquered.
$12,000
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Elegant curved back lounge chair with solid brass legs, Italian 1950's. This has been newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern in a beautiful blue/gray fabric. It is extremely chic and comfortable.
W: 28 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Chandelier with 3 hanging pin-striped milk glass shades with walnut armature and brass accents by Lightolier, American 1950's. (Lightolier label on canopy). The drop can be modified to spec.
Diam: 20 inches
H: 46 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rolling serving/bar cart model no. FM164 with black lacquer base and walnut top with brass accents and castors by Paul M. Jones, American 1960's. This bar cart is beautifully made and very chic.
Reference:
Paul M Jones catalog published in the 1960’s shows an image of this model with model number.
W: 37 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 31.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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One-of-a-kind "Round Leg Coffee Table" in gunmetal and chrome with artisan glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on bottom stretcher “Karl Springer”). Hand-etched circular motifs on top by glass artist Joseph Spohr who collaborated with Springer on special pieces. This coffee table is unique and absolutely stunning.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 2 is a photo of this model coffee table with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD ROUND LEG TWO-TIER COFFEE TABLE (page) 2”.
W: 36 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Very good. Few scratches on glass and small spots in metal consistent with age and light use.
$15,000
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Rare and exceptional chest of drawers in lacquered goatskin, top drawers with artisan brass pulls, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This is one of the only known Karl Springer chest of drawers in lacquered goatskin made in this design. The craftsmanship is off the charts. It has been cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern. New self closing glides installed by Lobel Modern. Pulls have been cleaned, polished and relacquered by Lobel Modern.
W: 54 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 35 inches
Condition: Excellent - Piece has been professionally cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern. Drawer glides have been replaced with new self closing glides. Pulls have been newly polished and lacquered.
SOLD
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Exceptionally crafted "Ming Coffee Table" in black and white python by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The skins are in like-new condition. The craftsmanship of this table is superb.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “Coffee Tables and Bar Carts”, on page 9 there is a photo of a very similar coffee with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD CHINESE STYLE COFFEE TABLE (page) 9”
W: 40 inches
D: 34 inches
H: 17 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Magnificent cast solid bronze sculpture with glass top by Fred Brouard, France 1970's (signed “F. Brouard” on leg). Brouard was a French sculptor who made both functional sculptures like this table and free standing sculptures. The artisanship and complexity of the base is impressive — it is an absolute showstopper. The bronze base can accommodate any size glass top. We can help customize a glass top to spec for you.
Dimensions:
Base only:
Diam: 38 inches
H: 28 inches
Overall (With glass top as shown)
Diam: 48 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent - few small marks and minimal patina from age.
SOLD
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Rare and exceptional "Imperial Palace Coffee Table" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter subtle hand-painted enamels and curved ends and sculptural base by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (with original gallery label on bottom). This works is considered one of their best with an Asian motif. The form and design of the top and base are simply superb.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this important sculpture is shown on pages 72-73 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The IMPERIAL PALACE coffee table was created in the 1970s. The shape of the top is perfectly matched to the shape of the base. Because the sculptural form is the focal point of this design, the engraved top has only very subtle coloration.” It is shown with the original black and white ad.
W: 57 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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