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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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Kidney shaped coffee table with lacquered cork top and canted mahogany slab legs by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, American 1950's (John Stuart label on bottom). This is an iconic Paul Frankl table.
W: 72.5 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 14.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Sculptural pedestal dining table in figured black marble with large round glass top, Italian 1970's. This would also work as an entry or hall table. It's a beautiful and elegant design.
Diam: 60 inches
H: 28 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Elegant coffee table in brass with bamboo motif with cross stretchers and inset glass top, American 1950's. This coffee table is very elegant.
W: 46 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 17 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Rare large "Eternal Forest" Coffee Table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand painted subtle enamels on a pedestal base by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1972 (signed on top). This is considered one of the LaVernes’ most elegant designs.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, Eternal Forest tables are shown on pages 120-121 in the section titled The Abstract Series . The caption reads, “Created in the 1960s, the ETERNAL FOREST table is described in the Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Sculpture III catalog, published in the 1970s: ”Symbol of the continuity of life and growth, a peaceful unending forest stands before us. Hand-sculptured of bronze and pewter, with delicate tones of natural patinas.”
Diam: 53 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of bedside tables model no. 216 in mahogany with conical brass pulls by Harvey Probber, American 1950's (signed). Clean lines and meticulous craftsmanship make these nightstands both elegant and luxurious. These have been newly refinished by Lobel Modern.
W: 19 inches
D: 14 inches
H: 25.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare "Marriage Whirl" Coffee Table with scroll design in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's. Signed “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” on top. This table was bent into shape by hand and is a tour-de-force of design.
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 in an original ad on page 67 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series . The caption reads, “The MARRIAGE WHIRL coffee table, the star of a 1970s advertisement, is extraordinary. It was bent into shape by hand to obtain its unique scroll shape.”
W: 53 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Square parsons style game table in lacquered diamond embossed leather by Karl Springer, American 1970's (signed with leather label on bottom). A classic and chic Karl Springer design.
W: 36 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Telephone Table" covered in two tone cognac color embossed ostrich leather by Karl Springer LTD, American ca 2001.
W: 14 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Large and impressive “Mark II Coffee Table” in leather with brass trim and inset bronze glass top by Karl Springer, American 1983 (label on bottom reads "Karl Springer 1983"). This table is meticulously crafted.
W: 59 inches
D: 39 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exceptional pair of bedside tables covered in embossed emu leather with thick bronze glass tops by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These bedside tables are very chic and the craftsmanship is unsurpassed.
Dimensions for Each:
W: 30 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 24 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exceptional “Parsons Style Backgammon Table” in embossed beige lizard leather and inset chrome with interior backgammon board including game pieces and matching pair of “Onassis Chairs” with upholstered seats by Karl Springer, American 1994 (signed and dated on both chairs and table “Karl Springer 1994”). Backgammon board is made of leather. These came from a private collection in New York.
Reference
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “seating”, “ONASSIS CHAIR” is shown on pages 7 and 8. Section “game and backgammon tables”, “PARSONS STYLE BACKGAMMON TABLE” is shown on page 3.
Backgammon Table:
W:44 inches
D: 26.5 inches
H: 29 inches
Pair of Chairs - Each:
W: 24 inches
D: 19 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Arm H: 26 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Chan #142 Coffee Table" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on top “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne”). This iconic LaVerne table is sophisticated 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 Chan Series is discussed at length in the introduction and tables are shown on pages 44-49 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption from the LaVerne catalog reads, “Chinese artistry at its peak under the Chan Dynasty is recreated in this intricately carved design. We see peasants carrying a sacred gift to the Emperor’s child. Delicately wrought leaves and figures, combine with a rich variety of multicolored patinas to create the Chinoiserie top. The design is credited as inspiring and evoking French and English periods of furniture design.”
Diam: 36 inches
H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of meticulously crafted "Triangular Leg End Tables" in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1984 (date stamped on bottom). These tables are beautifully made and extremely luxurious.
W: 24 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Round side table in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This coloration on this table is beautiful.
Diam: 24 inches
H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Triangular Leg" Coffee/End Table in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970’s. This stunning table is beautifully crafted and very chic.
W: 24 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 19.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of matched low coffee tables in Brazilian rosewood and mahogany by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co, American 1940's. These tables are both sculptural and elegant.
W: 72 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 14 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare and important 3 Legged African End Table, model 101-A, in plaster over rebar by John Dickinson, American ca. 1980. This is a wonderful example of John Dickinson's iconic design. This piece is shown in the John Dickinson 1970’s catalog.
Diam: 22.5 inches
H: 26.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Sculptural side table in plaster with 24 karat gold leaf and inset glass top by Lawrence De Martino, American 2000. Not many furniture designers worked in plaster and De Martino’s pieces are exceptionally jubilant.
W: 31.5 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 22.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Marriage Whirl" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, 1970s (signed "Philip & Kelvin LaVerne" on top).
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the Marriage Whirl motif is shown ion pages 67-69 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series .
W: 30 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 16 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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End table in chrome with lacquered book matched burl wood top in the style of Pace Furniture, Mexico 1970's. The combination of polished chrome and the burl wood is very striking.
W: 30 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 22 inches
Condition: Excellent
$5,500
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