Karl Springer Unique "Telephone Table" in Camel Ostrich Skin 1980s - SOLD

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Unique prototype “Telephone Table” in camel ostrich skin with gently tapering legs and brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Telephone Tables were typically made with non-tapering legs. This was a prototype created for Karl Springer in the 1980s by one of Springer’s master artisans and never put into production. The fine materials and impressive craftsmanship of this table are classic Springer. This table comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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 the later version of this model table titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD TELEPHONE STYLE TABLE [page] 14”

W: 16 inches
D: 11 inches
H: 17.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: occasionaltable178

Karl Springer Unique "Telephone Table" in Chestnut Snake Skin 1980s - SOLD

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Unique prototype “Telephone Table” in chestnut color snake skin with round legs, brass castors, and moiré silk on bottom by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Telephone Tables were typically made with square legs. A small number of prototypes were created for Karl Springer in the 1980s by one of Springer’s master artisans but were never put into production. The fine materials and impressive craftsmanship of this table are classic Springer. This table comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from the artisan.

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 the later version of this model table titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD TELEPHONE STYLE TABLE [page] 14”

W: 15 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 18.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: occasionaltable179

Karl Springer Yellow Cobra Telephone Table with Brass Castors 1985 (Signed) - SOLD

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"Telephone Table" covered in yellow cobra with moire silk on the bottom in brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1985 (leather label on bottom reads "Karl Springer 1985"). An iconic Springer design in a mesmerizing color!

W: 12.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 13.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Rare "Telephone Table" in Brown Pony Skin 1980s (Signed) - SOLD

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Beautifully crafted "Telephone Table" in brown pony skin with leather on bottom and brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's (label on bottom reads “Karl Springer”). It is rare to see a Telephone Table in pony skin. According to the artisan who made these for Springer only a couple were ever done in pony skin.

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 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 15 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: occasionaltable163

Romeo Rega Pair of Architectural Table Lamps in Lucite and Brass 1970s - SOLD

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Stunning and rare pair of table lamps in brass and lucite with original encased lucite shades and brass trim by Romeo Rega, Italy 1970's. These lamps have striking details at every angle. They are architectural and beautifully crafted. The brass has patina’d over time to have a bronzy appearance.

Dimensions for each:
W: 16 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 33.5 inches

Condition: Good - Brass has natural patina which makes it appear bronze. Some spotting to brass. Small chip to lucite on one shade under brass trim not visible from the outside.

SOLD

Ref: tablelamps462

Pair of Elegant Slipper Chairs in The Manner of Billy Haines 1940s - SOLD

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Pair of elegant slipper chairs, tufted backs with gently curving legs, in the manner of Billy Haines, American 1940's. These chairs have beautiful scale and are very comfortable. These have been newly reupholstered and refinished by Lobel Modern.

W:  31 inches
D:   36 inches
H:  28 inches
SH: 15.5 inches

SOLD

Condition:  Excellent

Ref:  slipperchairs43

Karl Springer Rare "Royal Palm 4 Door Cabinet" in Lacquered Goatskin ca. 1990 - SOLD

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"Royal Palm 4 Door Cabinet" in olive/beige color lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American ca. 1990. Interior is finished in green lacquer. This cabinet exemplifies Karl Springer’s superb craftsmanship and fine materials which are unsurpassed. Only a handful of these were made. They are rare.

W: 84 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 34 inches

Provenance: From the collection of a Karl Springer employee who worked in the NYC showroom.

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Standing Buddha Sculpture in Gilt Bronze 19th Century

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Beautifully made large 19th century Siam standing Buddha sculpture in gilt bronze sold through the Karl Springer showroom on custom ebonized wood tapering plinth base by Karl Springer, American 1980s. The figure’s hands are in the the Varada mudra (hand gesture), which represents generosity and granting blessings. The hands can be reversed upwards to the Abhaya mudra which conveys fearlessness. Karl Springer had antiquities experts who traveled the world collection special pieces that Springer would sell in his gallery.

Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive retains period photographs from 1980-93 which show similar pieces in the Karl Springer gallery.

W: 9 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 50 inches

Condition: Excellent original condition.

$7,500

ref: sculpture211

Saporiti Large and Impressive Credenza in Dark Lacquered Goatskin with Glass Top 1980s - SOLD

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Impressive and large 4-door credenza in luxurious lacquered dark brown goatskin and bronze with floating bronze glass top by Saporiti, Italian 1980's. Interior is lacquered black. The side compartments hold shelves and a drawer and the middle compartment holds two shelves. The craftsmanship of this piece is superb. The floating glass top makes it perfect as a server.

W: 84 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 32 inches

Condition: Excellent - Goatskin has been cleaned and polished. New glass top fabricated by Lobel Modern. Few small spots in bronze.

SOLD

ref: credenza114

Karl Springer Stunning 2-Tier Coffee Table in Embossed Lizard Leather 1993 (Signed and Dated) - SOLD

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Beautifully made "Triangular Leg Coffee Table" in 2-tone brown and caramel embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1993 (original leather label on bottom reads "Karl Springer 1993"). This table is meticulously crafted and a wonderful example of Springer’s devotion to quality in every detail.

Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “coffee, end tables and bar carts”, page 8 is titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD TRIANGULAR LEG COFFEE TABLE 8” and shows a photo of this model coffee table.

W: 54 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 16.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: coffeetable446

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Unique Collage "Broken Heart" 1970s (Signed) - ON HOLD

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Unique artwork "Broken Heart", an abstract collage in patinated bronze and pewter with eye in resin and vibrant hand-painted enamels with sculptured frame by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970s (Signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on front). The extraordinary abstracted central figure has a pierced heart with an arrow going through it. This intricately pieced-together figure is captivating and gives beautiful depth to the collage.

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 268 in the section titled THE PAINTINGS. The caption reads, “BROKEN HEART is a collage in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels, eye in resin with hand-painted colors, and a hand-brazed sculptured frame.”

W: 21 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 34 inches

Condition: Excellent

$25,000

ref: sculpture210

Tommi Parzinger Rare 4 Poster Queen Size Bed 1950s - SOLD

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4 Poster queen size bed model No. 185 in lacquered mahogany with silver leaf flowers at tops of posts by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. These Parzinger beds are rare and this one is a beauty. The lacquer color is a rich dark brown.

Reference: Parzinger Originals paper catalog published in the 1960’s shows a drawing of this model with “#185” written below.

External Dimensions:
W: 65.5 inches
D: 85 inches
H: 81 inches
Headboard H: 30 inches
Footboard H: 10 inches

Internal Dimensions:
W: 63 inches
D: 83 inches

SOLD

Condition:  Excellent

Ref: bed10

Karl Springer Pair of Unique Artisan Lucite Candle Holders 1980s

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Superbly crafted pair of prototype candle holders in artisan lucite made to look like hand-blown amber scavo glass with frosted solid lucite shafts by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These are unique pieces and we have never seen another pair.

Provenance:
The Property of a Karl Springer Employee

Dimensions for each:
Diam: 8 inches at base
H Small: 14 inches/19 inches with candle as shown
H Large: 18 inches/24 inches with candle as shown

Condition: Excellent

$3,500 for the pair

ref: accessory210

Pair of Sculptural Alternating Frosted and Clear Lucite Table Lamps 1970s - SOLD

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Pair of sculptural lucite table lamps with alternating frosted and clear pieces, American 1970's. These are very chic.

Dimensions for each as shown:
W: 5.5 inches
D: 5.5 inches
H: 28 inches
Shade Diam: 14 inches
Shade H: 10 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: tablelamps371

Karl Springer Striking Hinged Box in Mottled Lacquer with Silver Foil 1970s - SOLD

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Stunning hinged box in mottled red and yellow lacquer with applied silver foil by Karl Springer, American 1970s. This is an early Springer design. The interior is lined in red suede, and the bottom is covered in black felt. The craftsmanship of this box is superb.

H: 8.5 inches
W: 10.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Octagonal Mirror in Ivory Lacquer with Chrome Accents 1970s - SOLD

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8 Sided mirror with custom artisan ivory lacquer and polished chrome accents by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The mirror is beveled. A classic Springer design.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD paper catalog published in the 1970’s, section titled “mirrors”, there is a photo of this model mirror.

W: 36 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 48 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Pair of Artisan Table Lamps in White Marble and Chrome 1970s - SOLD

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Pair of beautifully made table lamps with alternating horizontal bands of chrome and white marble, American 1970's. The clean lines and fine materials make these lamps very chic.

Dimensions for each as shown:
W: 7 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 28 inches (adjustable to 32.5 inches)
Shade Diam: 17 inches
Shade H: 12 inches

Condition: Very Good - Small amount of patina to chrome consistent with age. Few small spots on original lampshades.

SOLD

Ref: tablelamps461

Roberto Estevez Monumental Stylized Torso in Glazierite 1980s - SOLD

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Large stylized torso in glazierite by Roberto Estevez for Karl Springer, American 1980's. Glazierite was a resin composite created by Karl Springer’s artisans. This model was also cast in bronze and can be seen in an Architectural Digest interior photographed in the 1980’s (see below and photo.)

Roberto Estevez was an extremely talented jewelry designer and sculptor. He designed jewelry for Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels as well as Tiffany. He had extraordinary talent in creating whimsical sculptures of animals and insects incorporating sea shells, ostrich eggs and other organic materials. He also created more serious works in small editions, mostly in bronze and brass, including those of monkeys and the human form, both male and female. Roberto Estevez was Karl Springer’s life partner until his death in the 1980’s. Estevez’s sophisticated and elegant designs fit in perfectly with Karl’s own aesthetic and Karl sold many of Roberto’s pieces through his showrooms.

Provenance:
Purchased from an employee of New York City Karl Springer showroom.

Reference:
Architectural Digest, July 1985, page 100 shows an image of this sculpture in Donald and Ivanka Trump's penthouse apartment with a description on the opposite page "...The bronze torso sculpture is by Roberto Estevez..."

W: 21 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 37.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: sculpture38

Karl Springer "Dowelwood Arm Chair" with Woven Rattan Straps 1970s - SOLD

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"Dowelwood Arm Chair", a lounge chair with woven rattan straps and upholstered seat and back by Karl Springer, American 1980's.  This chair is impressive and incredibly crafted.

H:  32 inches
W: 34 inches
D:  36 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: loungechair93

Karl Springer Dowelwood Lounge Chair 1980s - SOLD

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"Dowelwood Arm Chair", a lounge chair in solid oak with seat and back cushions by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This chair is impressive and beautifully crafted.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “seating” on page 17 there is a photo of this model chair and sofa with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD DOWELWOOD SOFA & ARMCHAIR (page) 17”

D: 35 inches
W: 33 inches
H: 29.5 inches
SH: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: loungechair110