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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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"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
"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
Set of 10 elegant dining chairs in thick clear solid lucite with upholstered seats by Geoffrey Bradfield for Royale, a showroom that was located in the D&D Building, American 2001. Each chair has a rounded backrest with stunning details and tapering legs. These chairs are beautifully made and very glamorous. There is no cloudiness in the lucite.
Dimensions for each:
W: 20.5 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 34.5 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent - few light scratches. Small repair to bottom of one chair. Remarkable condition given the age.
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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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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Pair of X benches with tubular chrome bases and upholstered seats attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1970's. These benches are beautifully made.
W: 22.5 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 20 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: benches39
Set of 6 elegant dining chairs model no. 4632S in mahogany with cane backs and upholstered seats by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1940's. These iconic Dunbar chairs are very comfortable. Newly refinished and newly reupholstered in textured chenille by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
The Dunbar Black and White Book published by the Dunbar Furniture Corporation in 1956, there is a photograph of this model chair on the bottom of page 61 with the title “4632S Side Chair”. Index in back reads, “ Cane back… mahogany frame.”
Dimensions for each:
W: 19 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 19 inches with seat cushion shown
Condition: Excellent - Newly refinished and newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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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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Pair of chic benches in white wicker with curving sides and newly reupholstered seats in the style of Karl Springer, American 1970's. Newly reupholstered in linen by Lobel Modern. These are very comfortable.
W: 16.5 inches
D: 16.5 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Pair of masterfully crafted lounge chairs model 5480 in laminated ash with caned back and brass sabots by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1954. These chairs are a tour de force of design. One of the first pieces made of laminated wood, this design stretched the mechanical capabilities of the master woodworkers making Wormley’s pieces. The tapering legs and brass sabot make them incredibly sexy.
Reference:
Dunbar Black and White Book published in 1956, this model is shown on page 44 as “5480 Chair” with technical specs on page 183.
Dimensions for each:
W: 24.5 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 32.5 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Arm H: 25.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - newly reupholstered.
SOLD
Ref: loungechairs216
Pair of hand-crafted and chic Chinese style lounge chairs in tessellated horn by Enrique Garcez, Colombia 1970's for the American market. Seats newly reupholstered in luxurious custom fabric. These stunning chairs would work in any style interior.
W: 24 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 32 inches
SH: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of “J.M.F. chairs” in two tone ivory lacquered embossed lizard leather with custom leather seat cushions by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship of these chairs is superb.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 4 is a photo of the same model chair titled, “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. CHAIR (page) 4”
Dimensions for each:
W: 18 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: chairs31
Long slipper sofa in box tufted silver satin hernatite vinyl with chrome base by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1970's. Clean design makes this piece both chic end elegant. It’s extremely comfortable.
W:98 inches
D: 31 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches
H: 31 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of rare sculptural “J.M.F. Benches” in oxblood lacquered goatskin with seat cushions by Karl Springer, American 1970's. These exquisite benches are stunning in every way. Newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD brown paper catalog published in the 1970’s, on page 50 is a photo of this model with a seat cushion.
Dimensions for each:
W: 22 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 24 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent - New custom cushions fabricated by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Set of 4 “J.M.F".” game/dining chairs in custom color lacquered goatskin, gray with green highlights, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The subtle green tone of the goatskin is stunning. These chairs are exquisitely crafted and exceptionally chic. They are shown with a Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Etruscan Spiral game table and they go perfectly with it.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 4 is a photo of the same model chair titled, “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. CHAIR (page) 4”
Dimensions for each:
W: 18 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: chairs33
Pair of stylish wingback chairs with fluted wood bases in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italian 1950's. These chairs are both beautiful and comfortable. Bases have been newly refinished. These were recently reupholstered.
W: 33.5 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 43 inches
SH: 19 inches
Condition: Bases in excellent condition - newly refinished by Lobel Modern. Few small spots in fabric.
SOLD
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Pair of beautifully crafted “J.M.F. Chairs” in deep two tone chocolate embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1983 (signed with label on bottom "Karl Springer 1983"). Every detail of these chairs is absolutely stunning.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 4 is a photo of the same model chair titled, “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. CHAIR (page) 4”
Dimensions for each:
W: 18 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 35.5 inches
Seat H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: chairs32
Pair of “J.M.F. Chairs” in ostrich skin by Karl Springer, American 1982 (signed “Karl Springer 1982” on leather label beneath seat). These chairs are exquisitely crafted.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 4 is a photo of the same model chair titled, “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. CHAIR (page) 4”
Dimensions
W: 18 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 35.5 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Iconic "Non Stop Sofa", model DS600, with 17 sections in full grain leather, by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland 1970’s. The length can be adjusted by zipping sections in or out of the sofa. It’s both extremely chic and comfortable.
W: 163 inches as shown
D: 41 inches
H: 28 inches
SH: 16 inches
Provenance: The NYC Residence of Actress Julianne Moore
Condition: Very good - some wrinkles and very minor wear. Leather has been cleaned and polished.
SOLD
Ref: sofa102
Set of 8 beautifully made dining chairs model 4208 in walnut with new dark blue leather upholstery by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's. The beautiful gentle curve of the legs and backs along with fine craftsmanship are hallmarks of Robjohn-Gibbings’ superior design methodology. These have been refinished and reupholstered in fine blue leather.
Reference:
Widdicomb fold out paper catalog published in the 1950’s, there is a drawing of this model side chair and arm chair with model numbers “4208 side chair (W)” and 4208 arm chair (W) below. W mean walnut.
Dimensions for each:
W: 22 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Arm H: 25 inches
Condition: Excellent - refinished and newly reupholstered in fine blue leather.
SOLD
Ref: diningchairs230
