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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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Harvey Probber Set of 3 Coffee Tables with "Enamel on Copper" Tops 1950s

Evan Lobel

Set of 3 coffee tables model No 1145 in mahogany with hand fired white and blue "enamel on copper" tops by Harvey Probber, American 1950's. These studio made enamel tops were created by the noted artist Arpad Rosti. Probber often collaborated with artists to incorporate their works into his pieces.

These coffee tables were part of the retrospective at the New York School of Interior Design: “Making Connections: Harvey Probber Furniture 1945-85” . Evan Lobel was Associate Curator.

Dimensions for Each:
W: 16 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

$8,500 for the set

ref: coffeetable443

 

 

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tags COFFEE8, END / SIDE 7, OCCASIONAL, HARVEYPROBBER1

Bruno Capacci One-of-a-Kind Coffee Table with Surrealist Figures 1950s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Spectacular inlaid stone coffee table with ten captivating Surrealist figural motifs on top with black lacquer base by Bruno Capacci, Italy 1950's (Signed “Capacci” on top). Bruno Capacci (1906-1996) is a well known Italian artist found in museums worldwide such as NYC’s Museum of Modern Art. Each of the captivating surrealist motifs is beautifully refined. The amber elements shine like jewels against the white marble. This coffee table is a masterpiece.

Bruno Capacci was born in Venice in 1906 but spent his youth in Florence.  In 1930 he settled in Paris where he became a member of "Les Italiens de Paris" together with Chirico, Severini, Magni, Magnelli and Léonor Fini.
He was friends with surrealist poets Paul Eluard, Paul Colinet, Marcel Lecomte, Louis Scutenaire and Henri Bauchau and with André Breton, Marcel Duchamp, Jean Cocteau, Louise de Vilmorin, Federico Fellini, Jean Paulhan, actor Louis Jouvet and many others.

W: 48 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

$18,000

ref: coffeetable444

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tags COFFEE8

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Exquisite "Fragonard Pierced" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed) - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Exceptional and rare “Fragonard Pierced” Coffee Table in patinated, engraved and pierced bronze and pewter, intricately cut with colorful enamel cloisonne and gold and copper leaf with an inset glass top, by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American 1960’s (signed “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” on front). The coloration of this table is superb. The table top was cut entirely by Kelvin Laverne’s hand. The delicate fretwork is a marvel. This series always included Chinese figures with at least one animal. This one features two birds and two horses. An inset glass top is part of the design. It’s a masterpiece of artisanship.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this coffee table is shown on pages 85 in the section Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The 1960s FRAGONARD PIERCED coffee table is one of the most extraordinary designs in the Historical Civlization Series as it combines extremely difficult aspects of the LaVernes’ artisanship. The pierced bronze tabletops were cut by Kelvin’s hand. This process was time-consuming, very delicate and often with hand-applied gold and copper leaf over the competed floral filigree. The tops of this series always contain Asian figures and at least one animal colored with enamel cloisonne that added depth.”

W: 60 inches
D: 23.5 inches
H: 17.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$28,000

ref: coffeetable549

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tags Laverne 10, COFFEE8

Karl Springer Large "Mark II Coffee Table" in Embossed Lizard Leather 1986 (Signed & Dated)

Evan Lobel

Large and impressive "Mark II Coffee Table" in 2-tone chocolate lacquered embossed lizard leather with inset polished chrome trim and bronze glass top by Karl Springer, American 1986 (Signed “Karl Springer 1986” on original leather label on bottom). The monumental scale, fine materials, and exquisite craftsmanship of this table are each remarkable.

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: 59.5 inches
D: 59.5 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent - Few small scratches in original glass top.

$18,000

ref: coffeetable625

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tags KARLSPRINGER 19, COFFEE8

Karl Springer Magnificent "Bristol Coffee Table" in Lacquered Goatskin 1990 - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

"Bristol Coffee Table" with top in pie-cut lacquered goatskin with contrasting goatskin sabots by Karl Springer, American 1990 (Dated “8-8-90” on bottom). The scale, craftsmanship, and fine materials are each impressive. This coffee table was certainly a custom order - it is high and it was designed for a family room where games were played on it and it was the centerpiece of family activity. It could also be used as a side table. Newly refinished in high gloss lacquer by Lobel Modern.

W: 38 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 22 inches

Condition: Excellent. Newly refinished by Lobel Modern in high gloss lacquer.

$15,000

ref: coffeetable624

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tags COFFEE8, END / SIDE 7, KARLSPRINGER 19

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Classical Coffee Table" with Greek Muses 1960s (Signed) - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

"Classical Coffee Table" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter showing the muses of Dance, Poetry, Music and Drama with delicately hand-painted enamels in white, blue and green by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip K. LaVerne” on top). The LaVernes were often inspired by Greek mythology and the arts. This table is a marvel of execution.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, a Classical table is shown on page 110 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The 1960s CLASSICAL table has a top of patinated bronze with engraved scenes of the Muses of dance, poetry, music and drama. The engraving is enhanced with hand-painted enamels.”

W: 48 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

$18,000

Ref: coffeetable584

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tags Laverne 10, COFFEE8

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Chan Floral" Coffee Table 1950s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Rare and early “Chan Floral” coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted blue enamels and lovely botanical motif by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1958-9 (Signed “Phillip K. LaVerne” on top). This table retains its original gallery label which shows Gem Stone Arts, the company where the LaVernes were experimenting with prototypes before the opening of the Philip LaVerne Gallery on East 57th Street in NYC in 1960. We have never seen another one of these tables. The climbing botanical motif is intricate and beautifully hand-colored. The LaVernes experimented with botanical subject matter throughout their collaboration.

W: 54 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 17.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$25,000

ref: coffeetable623

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tags COFFEE8, Laverne 10

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Magnificent "Odyssey" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed) - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and important "Odyssey” Coffee Table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant hand-painted enamels and gold and copper leaf atop a Greek column pedestal base by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Kelvin. Philip LaVerne” on top). This table is based on ancient Greek architecture and mythology. In the 1960’s Kelvin went to Greece to sketch ruins. On the left side of the scene is an artist sitting and sketching on the steps of the Erechtheion ruins. Kelvin LaVerne drew himself into the scene for posterity. On the right side is the Parthenon, and Muses stand in the foreground. Kelvin LaVerne wrote a long recollection and description about this piece featured in the book below.

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 discussed in the introduction with commentary by Kelvin LaVerne and it is shown on page 95 in an ad from the 1960s in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “An advertisement for the 1960s ODYSSEY coffee table points out its hand-carving in bronze and pewter and its classical figures depicted by the Parthenon and the Erechtheion.”

Diam: 47 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

$35,000

ref: coffeetable585

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tags COFFEE8, Laverne 10

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Stunning "Etruscan Spiral" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Large “Etruscan Spiral” coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels in pale blue and green on bronze bamboo legs by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed “Philip & Kelvin LaVerne” on side with original gallery label on bottom.) The repeating abstract pattern on top is mesmerizing and has beautiful coloration. This is a LaVerne work of art.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the Etruscan Spiral motif is shown on pages 124-127 in the section titled The Abstract Series. It is discussed in the introduction to the book.

Diam: 48 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

$35,000

ref: coffeetable580

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tags COFFEE8, Laverne 10

Karl Springer Rare "Onyx Coffee Table" with Beveled Bronze Glass 1980s

Evan Lobel

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

Ref: coffeetable575

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tags COFFEE8, KARLSPRINGER 19

Karl Springer Coffee Table in Figured Zebrawood and Black Lacquer 1980s

Evan Lobel

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

ref: coffeetable616

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tags KARLSPRINGER 19, COFFEE8

Paul Evans Large and Impressive Patchwork Coffee Table Ca. 1969 - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

Superbly crafted Patchwork Coffee Table in welded and patinated pewter, copper, steel, and bronze with inset lacquered wood top top by Paul Evans, American, circa 1969. This table was typically made with a slate top. The variation in texture, tone, and form of the metals is captivating. This is a Paul Evans work of art.

Reference:
Paul Evans: Designer & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, a photograph of this model from the Directional Furniture catalog is shown on page 68 with the caption, “Directional Catalog page, c. 1969. Patchwork Parson-type cocktail table. Steel, bronze, copper, and pewter.”

W: 68 inches
D: 32 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent - top has been newly relacquered.

$8,500

ref: coffeetable369

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tags PAULEVANS3, COFFEE8

Karl Springer Chic "Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in Beige Lacquered Linen 1980s

Evan Lobel

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

ref: coffeetable534

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tags COFFEE8, KARLSPRINGER 19

Karl Springer Unique "Round Leg Coffee Table" with Artisan Glass Top 1980s (Signed) - ON HOLD

Evan Lobel

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

ref: coffeetable499

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER 19, COFFEE8

Karl Springer Rare and Exceptional Set of 3 "Free Form Coffee Tables" 1980s

Evan Lobel

Exceptional and early complete set of 3 "Free Form Coffee Tables" in polished stainless steel on hidden casters by Karl Springer, American early-1980’s.  It is rare to see a complete set in polished stainless steel.  These are seamlessly welded and meticulously crafted.  They are considered one of Springer's best designs. Later Springer added thick black glass tops to this series.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “coffee, end tables and bar carts”, there is a photograph of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD FREE FORM COFFEE TABLES (page) 4”.

Dimensions of each (largest to smallest): 
H: 17 inches
W: 48 inches
D: 33.5 inches

H: 19 inches
W: 45.5 inches
D: 29 inches

H: 21 inches
W: 33 inches
D: 23.5 inches

$95,000 for the set of 3

Condition: Excellent - These have been professionally polished. Few small scratches.

ref: coffeetable262

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tags KARLSPRINGER 19, COFFEE8