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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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"Swirl Table", model 2419, in polished chrome with inset star fire (non-green) custom glass top by Leon Rosen for Pace Collection, American 1970's.
Diam: 14 inches
H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Unique hand-brazed cube table in patinated bronze and pewter with engraved figural motif inspired by Michelangelo’s “ignudi” with enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on side). This rare artwork showcases the artistic talents of Philip & Kelvin LaVerne. The figures continuously wrap around the sculpture on all sides. The optional glass top complements the shape of the sculpture.
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 with another as a pair on page 93 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “This pair of sculptured cube tables on casters were inspired by the
”ignudi” in the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo. They were created in the 1970s, in hand-brazed bronze and pewter, engraved with enamel cloisonne.”
W: 14 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Art Deco Console Table" with drawer in lacquered chocolate brown and gray goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This is a wonderful example of Springer's meticulous craftsmanship. The color of the goatskin is sublime.
W: 50 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of exceptional “Telephone Style Tables” completely clad in mint shagreen with inset bone inlays around top and bottom shelves with brass castors by Karl Springer Ltd, American 2002 (signed on bottom with metal label which reads "Karl Springer"). Bottoms are clad in Macassar ebony.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 14 there is a photo of this model table with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD TELEPHONE STYLE TABLE (page) 14”.
W: 14 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Incredibly rare and important patinated welded steel base dining table with gray slate slab top by Paul Evans Studio, American 1960's. This is the only dining table of this design which we have seen. The scale and artisanship are truly superb It is a masterwork of one of the most important 20th century artists.
Reference:
Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism by Constance Kimmerly (Ed.) published by Arnoldsche Art Publishers in 2014, on pages 172 and 173 there are sculptures made with the same patinated patchwork technique.
Provenance:
Private Collection Boston.
Diam: 72 inches
H: 30 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Small dining table with base in wrought iron and custom made marble top in the style of Cleo Baldon, American 1960s. The custom top was recently made by a top NYC designer for this table. A beautiful sculptural design.
Diam: 47 inches
H: 28.5 inches
Condition: Excellent Condition
SOLD
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Fine “Parsons Style Coffee Table” in tessellated and lacquered pen shell by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on bottom with brass label which reads "Karl Springer"). The unique organic patterns of the tessellated pen shells make this table a work of art.
W: 36 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Hand-welded and colored sculptural coffee table, model PE-11 with thick glass top, by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1974 (signed and dated “P.E. 1974” on bottom corner). The coloration of this table is incredible and the gold points are beautiful.
This table can accommodate any size glass top. We can customize that for you.
Reference:
Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism by Constance Kimmerly (Ed.) published by Arnoldsche Art Publishers in 2014, on page 26 is a photo of this coffee table from the original catalog published in 1968.
Dimensions of glass as shown
W: 60 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 17 inches overall (glass top 1 inch)
Dimensions of base
W 37 inches
D: 15 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare and important entry/hall/dining table in bronze with large amethyst in jewelry setting mounted in center by Jacques Duval-Brasseur, France 1970's (signed with artist’s signature on base). Jacques Duval-Brasseur was a noted French sculptor and designer who incorporated precious and exotic materials into his pieces. This table is spectacular.
Provenance:
Private Collection New York
Diam: 60 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Condition: Very good. One dent on bottom of one arm.
SOLD
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Stunning “Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in lacquered platinum leaf by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The subtle shape, color and craftsmanship of this table are superb.
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
SOLD
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Rare and exceptional game table, model The WR Tric Trac, in polished chrome and brass with reversible top with brown suede and hand-set leather backgammon table by Willie Rizzo, Italian 1970's. This table has been professionally restored, brass and chrome has been polished and lacquered.
Reference:
Willy Rizzo Exhibition Catalog by Mallett from their NY show November 2-14 2009. There is a photo of this table in bronze on page 54. This table was purchased at that show by the previous owner and remained in his collection until now.
W: 32 inches
D: 32 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Condition: Excellent- Professionally restored, brass and chrome has been cleaned and polished.
SOLD
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Pair of beautifully made 2 door bedside tables in tessellated beveled mirrors with chrome accents attributed to Ello, American 1970's. This is a unique model - much more complex than their typical models. They are quite glamorous. We have the matching chest available for purchase (see photo).
W: 33 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 25 inches
Condition: Very good - some light scratches and patina under mirror consistent with age
SOLD
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Elegant tall Telephone Table style side table covered in exotic snake skin with moire silk on undersides of table by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals, 2022. Meticulously crafted, this table is a stunning accent in any room.
W: 14 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: New
SOLD
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Set of 3 "Rope Tables", model # 111, in plaster by John Dickinson, American 1980. These are rare and iconic. They are sold individually.
Provenance:
The Collection of Marianna and John Beachdell. Marianna worked directly with John Dickinson on his commercial line from 1977 until 1981. These were acquired from the Dickinson showroom in 1980. A Letter of Provenance accompanies these tables.
Diam: 18 inches
H: 19 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Pair of rare "Etruscan Tables", model 115, in white plaster by John Dickinson, American 1980 (signed "John Dickinson San Franscisco" on bottoms). These come with a Letter of Provenance as they come from an associate of John Dickinson.
Reference:
John Dickinson & Associates catalog, published in the 1970’s, shows an image of this table with the model number and dimensions.
W: 20.5 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 21.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare and exceptional “J.M.F. Sandstone Console” table in cast sandstone with bronze mirror top by Karl Springer American, 1980's. This console is a testament to Springers craftsmanship and mastery of materials. It’s a work of art.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “desks and consoles”, on page 6 there is a photo of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. SANDSTONE CONSOLE (page) 6”
W: 60 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare "Les Chinois” Cocktail Table with 4 legs engraved with Chinese scenes in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-painted colorful enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed in 3 places). This coffee table is very rare. Kelvin LaVerne states that only a few were made. The Chinese iconography and coloration on the legs are superb. The legs were bent into shape by hand.
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 pages 64-65 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption from the LaVerne catalog reads, “The LES CHINOIS coffee table was created in the 1970s. The LaVenes were constantly experimenting with different ways to showcase their artistic skills. Here, the engraved and hand-colored scenes are on the legs, which had to be bent into shape by hand. The tabletop shows the LaVerne patina which was obtained by burying it underground.”
W: 39.5 inches
D: 39.5 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Eternal Forest" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand painted enamels by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1972 (signed Philip + Kelvin LaVerne on top). This rare table is an incredible work of art with its organic repeating natural motif. It’s one of their most enchanting works 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, 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: 42.25
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Large unique coffee table with abstract “Turtle Table” top reminiscent of tortoise shell in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels and pedestal base by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed Philip + Kelvin LaVerne on the side). It is rare to see this abstract design done for a large coffee table 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 Turtle Table is shown on page 123 in the section titled The Abstract Series . Below the photo is an in depth discussion of this work by Kelvin LaVerne.
Diam: 47.5 inches
H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare and unique large coffee table with the "Marriage Whirl" motif in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand painted enamels on a hand-brazed bronze base by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on top). It’s a very unusual form and was done as a special order. The shape and scale are extraordinary.
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 pages 68-69 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series . The caption reads, “A unique variation of the MARRIAGE WHIRL coffee table dates from the 1970s. Its boomerang shape and large size display a wedding celebration.”
Provenance: Private Collection New York.
W: 83 inches
D: 62 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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