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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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Stunning Italian Credenza with Fontana Arte Glass Elements 1950s

Evan Lobel

Beautifully crafted credenza in Italian walnut with vertical glass slab supports and glass handles by Fontana Arte on the bookmatched burl doors with brass accents, Italian 1950's. There is antique mirror trim around the doors. This piece is absolutely stunning and would be a show stopper in any interior.

Reference:
Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand by Franco Deboni and published by Allemandi & C. in 2012, there is glass shown with similar attributed to the pulls shown in plate 314, which states the light "made of two thick sheets of profiled and cut glass, with satin finish central parts, c.1960."

W: 79 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 37.5 inches

Condition: Very good - minimal signs of wear commensurate with age. Some spots in wood commensurate with age. Can refinish if preferred.

$25,000

ref: credenza123

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categories CASE PIECES
tags CREDENZAS

Cedric Hartman Iconic Reading Lamp in Polished Brass 1980s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Elegant reading lamp in polished brass with lucite light switch by Cedric Hartman, American 1980's (signed on bottom “Cedric Hartman”). This sculptural lamp could not be sexier, nor could it be more refined. It has been completely restored - professionally cleaned, polished and rewired.

Dimensions as shown:
W: 11 inches
D: 13.5 inches
H: 35.5 inches (adjustable to 40.5 inches)

SOLD

Condition: Excellent - Newly cleaned, polished, and rewired by Lobel Modern,

Ref: floorlamp134

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 12

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

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

SOLD

ref: mirror273

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

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Engraved "Creation of Man" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

"The Creation of Man,” a coffee table in patinated bronze and pewter with engraved tribute to the iconic painting by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Phillip-Kelvin LaVerne after Michelangelo” on top). This is an early LaVerne work. The relief set against patinated bronze is simply magnificent.

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 on page 111 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “THE CREATION OF MAN coffee table dating from the 1960s, has an engraved representation of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel created by Michelangelo where God gives breath to Adam by touching his hand.”

W: 65 inches
D: 23.5 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: coffeetable589

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 7, sold tables 24

Anzolo Fuga Exquisite Hand-Blown Glass Cat with Fish Bones Inside 1950s

Evan Lobel

Rare and important hand-blown glass cat with fish bones shown in its stomach by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.) Murano Italy 1950’s. This work has an acid finish except where the glass is cut away in the front to reveal the fish bones. Fuga created unique and highly creative works for A.V.E.M. during his time there. This cat exemplifies his superb creativity and the fine artisanship of the glass blowers there.

Reference:
AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans, published by Arnoldsche in 2020, on page 227 is a black and white photograph of this model from the AVEM Archives with the caption, “Anzolo Fuga”.

W: 4 inches
D: 4.5 inches
H: 14 inches

Condition: Excellent

$15,000

ref: fuga60

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categories ART
tags GLASS 5, SCULPTURES 4, ANZOLOFUGA 2

Pair of Clean Line Bedside Tables in Walnut 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of beautifully tailored bedside tables in walnut with gently splayed legs and elegant handle design with bronze ball elements on each handle, American 1960's. Each has two drawers. The pair have clean lines and are beautiful from every angle.

Dimensions for each:
W: 22 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 24 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: nightstands137

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categories TABLES
tags sold tables 24

Aldo Nason Hand-Blown Vase in Amber Glass with Vibrant Murrhines and Silver Foil 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Beautifully executed hand-blown glass vase in amber glass over white with multicolor murrhines and silver foil by Aldo Nason for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, 1950's. The shape of this piece and the colors make it a gem.

Reference:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s.

Diam: 7 inches
H: 7.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories ART
tags sold Art 9

Karl Springer Finely Crafted Vanity Mirror in Polished Steel and Brass 1980s

Evan Lobel

Superb iconic vanity/dressing table mirror in polished steel and brass with magnifier on one side and mirror on the other by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This mirror has been completely restored by Lobel Modern - polished and lacquered.

W: 21 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 15 inches

Condition: Excellent. Newly cleaned, polished, and lacquered by Lobel Modern.

$7,500

ref: mirror171

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categories BED / MIRRORS
tags KARLSPRINGER 19, VANITYMIRROR1

Anzolo Fuga Hand-Blown Glass Vase From The "Pavone" Series 1957-60 - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Handblown glass vase from the Pavone Series with red, blue, white, and green transparent color decoration around and yellow rim by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1957-60.

Reference:
Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M., Acanthus Press 2005, section titled "Pavone" (“Peacock”) starts with a description of the series on page 97 with multiple examples on pages 98-112. 

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

W: 11 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 8 inches

Condition: Excellent

$7,500

Ref: fuga109

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categories ART
tags ANZOLOFUGA 2, GLASS 5

Anzolo Fuga Hand-Blown Glass Vase From The "Pavone" Series 1957-60

Evan Lobel

Handblown glass vase from the Pavone Series with deep red, yellow, and blue transparent color decoration around and deep red rim by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1957-60.

Reference:
Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M., Acanthus Press 2005, section titled "Pavone" (“Peacock”) starts with a description of the series on page 97 with multiple examples on pages 98-112. 

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

W: 9 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 9 inches

Condition: Excellent

$7,500

Ref: fuga109

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categories ART
tags GLASS 5

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Arabesque Sculpture in Bronze 1970s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Unique cast and patinated bronze sculpture of a woman's torso in an arabesque pose on a black lacquer wood base by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “PK LaVerne” on back of leg). The human form is one of the hardest to sculpt and cast. This work is inspired by dance and ballet. The LaVernes took an interest in all art forms and enjoyed sculpting the human body. It’s a stunning piece.

Reference
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this sculpture is shown on page 172 in the section titled The Cast Series. The caption reads, “ARABESQUE, a cast sculpture of a nude female torso in patinated bronze with gold tones and set on an ebonized wood base, was created in the 1970s.”

Provenance
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

W: 26.5 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 20 inches

Condition: Excellent - Base has been newly lacquered.

$35,000

Ref: sculpture171

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categories ART
tags Laverne 5, SCULPTURES 4

Palme & Walter Stunning Illuminating Mirror with Faceted Crystals 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Wall mounted illuminating circular mirror model No. 2349 in 24 karat gold-plated brass with faceted crystals around the perimeter by Palme & Walter, Germany 1960's. The beautifully placed crystals are mesmerizing. This is a superbly crafted little gem. Rewired by Lobel Modern.

Diam: 14.5 inches
D: 3.5 inch

Condition: Excellent - few light scratches. Newly rewired by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

Ref: mirror310

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categories BED / MIRRORS, LIGHTING
tags Sold Beds / Mirrors 4, sold lighting 12

Giulio Radi Rare Red Glass Vase with Gold Foil ca 1950 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Hand-blown red glass vase with gold foil from the Reazione Policrome Series, Balloton, by Giulio Radi for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, ca 1950. This vase is exquisite like a jewel.

Reference:
AVEM Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans published by Arnoldsche in 2020, pages 52 thru 54 show similar pieces by Giulio Radi with the same technique.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this pieces directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s.

Diam: 5 inches
H: 9.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: radi13

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categories ART
tags sold Art 9

Giulio Radi Amber Glass Vase with Gold Foil and Murrhines 1950 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Hand-blown amber glass vase with gold foil and murrhines, from the Reazione Policrome Series, Ad Anelli by Giulio Radi for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, ca 1950.

Reference:
AVEM Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans published by Arnoldsche in 2020, pages 48 and 49 show similar pieces by Radi with the same murrhines.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this pieces directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s.

Diam: 7 inches
H: 11 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: radi13

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categories ART
tags sold Art 9

Giulio Radi Hand Blown Glass Vase with Gold Foil And Murrhines Ca 1950 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Hand-blown green glass vase model 80 with gold foil and murrhines, from the Reazione Policrome Series, A perle (or Leopoardo) by Giulio Radi for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, ca 1950. These rare pieces are like jewels.

Reference:
AVEM Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans published by Arnoldsche in 2020, pages 48 and 49 show the original drawing of this piece along with a similar example.

Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this pieces directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s.

Diam: 6 inches
H: 10 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: radi1

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categories ART
tags sold Art 9

Karl Springer "Mark II Coffee Table" in Embossed Lizard Leather 1994 (Signed & Dated)

Evan Lobel

Stunning "Mark II Coffee Table" in midnight blue lacquered embossed lizard leather with inset polished chrome trim and smoke glass top by Karl Springer, American 1994 (Signed “Karl Springer 1994” on bottom). This table is incredibly chic. The materials and craftsmanship are remarkable. The Springer showroom closed in 1993 and any open orders were completed in 1994. This is the last year that Karl Springer pieces were made.

Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “coffee, end tables and bar carts”, page 7 shows a photograph of this model coffee table with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD MARK II COFFEE TABLE (page) 7”.

W: 60 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent - a few light scratches in original glass.

$15,000

ref: coffeetable627

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER 19, COFFEE8

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Persephone Enslaved" Sculpture Coffee Table 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Important and rare “Persephone Enslaved” cast sculpture in patinated bronze with green patina and hand-painted enamels in green and blue with welded chain elements on a patinated bronze base with customized thick glass top by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American 1970's (signed “Philip LaVerne” on base).  The form of the welded chains and the fantastic sense of the figure’s movement make this table dynamic. Cast sculptures by the LaVernes were only done in small editions for a few years in the early 1970’s as they were laborious and expensive to produce.

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 page 160 in the section titled The Cast Series. On the same page is an in depth discussion of this work by Kelvin LaVerne. This work is also discussed in the introduction to the book.

W:  36 inches
D:  24 inches
H:  18 inches

Condition:  Excellent

SOLD

ref: coffeetable312

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 9, sold tables 24

Exquisite Klismos Chair in Blue/Gray Shagreen with Brass Sabots 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Beautifully crafted Klismos chair in blue/gray shagreen with polished brass sabots by Maitland Smith, Philippines 1980's. The sensual form and exceptional materials and craftsmanship make this chair a standout. Brass has been polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern.

W: 20.5 inches
D: 24.5 inches
H: 34.5 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - Brass has been polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

ref: chair26

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categories SEATING
tags sold seating 15

Karl Springer Chic "Tulip Chair" with Unique Lacquer Finish 1980s

Evan Lobel

Rare and very chic “Tulip Chair” in hand-applied antiqued ivory bone lacquer with leather seat by Karl Springer, American 1980’s. This chair is a superb example of Springer’s fine craftsmanship. Seat newly upholstered in black leather by Lobel Modern.

W: 24 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 30 inches
Seat H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent. Seat newly upholstered in black leather by Lobel Modern.

$7,500

ref: chair28

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categories SEATING
tags DESK CHAIRS, LOUNGE / CLUB 2

Tommi Parzinger Attributed Elegant 10 Arm Chandelier with Crystals 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Magnificent ten arm chandelier in brass and black enamel with extensive decoration with strings of  crystals attributed to Tommi Parzinger, American 1950's.  This came from a home on Long Island that was decorated by Tommi Parzinger. This chandelier is very chic.

 
Diam: 35 inches
H: 36 inches overall
H: 28 inches body only
Can customize drop to spec.

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: chandelier272

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categories LIGHTING
tags PARZINGER 4, sold lighting 12