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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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Exceptionally crafted 2 tier side table with curved ends in tessellated penshell with brass inlays by Karl Springer, American 1980's (shown with original Karl Springer label on bottom). The artisanship of this Karl Springer table is absolutely superb.
W: 22 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 22 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Iconic large "Chan" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with colorful hand-painted enamels in blue, green, and orange with gold and copper leaf by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed “Philip. Kelvin. LaVerne” on top.) Faceted pedestal base has deep blue enamel cloisonne set beautifully against patinated bronze. The rich coloration of this table is absolutely superb.
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: 47 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of beautifully crafted rare 2-tier pedestals in steel and polished brass with inset antique mirror tops by Jansen, France 1940's (signed “JANSEN 9 RUE ROYALE” underneath top of each). These pedestals are absolutely stunning. Metals have been cleaned and polished.
Dimensions for Each:
W: 12 inches
D: 12 inches
H: 33 inches
Condition: Excellent - metals have been cleaned and polished. Few light scratches consistent with age.
SOLD
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Iconic coffee table model no. 1759 in walnut with tapering conical brass legs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's (signed with Widdicomb label on bottom). This table is super chic. It has been newly refinished.
Reference:
Widdicomb fold out paper catalog from the 1950’s, there is a drawing of this model with the caption “1759 Cocktail Table (W)” with “W” meaning walnut.
Dimensions:
W: 71 inches
D: 46 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent -Newly refinished.
SOLD
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Clean-line waterfall coffee table in polished chrome with thick glass panels by Leon Rosen for Pace Collection, American 1970's. This coffee table is beautifully made and very sleek. Chrome has been professionally polished and Lobel Modern has fabricated all new glass pieces.
W: 57 inches
D: 27.5 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent - Chrome has been professionally polished and Lobel Modern has fabricated all new glass pieces.
SOLD
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Elegant Parsons Style Coffee Table covered in ostrich skin with glass top by Karl Springer, American 1970's (signed with metal Karl Springer label on bottom). This table is a beautiful example of Springer’s superb craftsmanship.
W: 45 inches
D: 29.5 inches
H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of superb 2-tier side tables covered in blue and black snake skin with moiré silk on bottom of each tier by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals, American (label on bottom reads “Lobel Originals NYC”). These tables are new pieces; they are meticulously crafted and exquisite in person.
Dimensions for each:
W: 12 inches
D: 12 inches
H: 21.5 inches
$12,000 For the pair
Condition: New
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Rare and large "Romanesque" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with sculptured legs by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on top Philip + Kelvin LaVerne). The figural representations come from ancient figures engraved on Etruscan mirrors and are superb.
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 99 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series . The caption reads, “The ROMANESQUE coffee table dates from the 1960s. This table was inspired by ancient Etruscan figures engraved on bronze mirrors.” There is an in depth discussion of this design by Kelvin LaVerne in the introduction.
W: 69.5 inches
D: 33.5 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare and important "Danseurs De Ballet" table, hand-brazed in patinated bronze with green patina and glass top by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1980's (engraved “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on base). This table conveys an exquisite sense of movement. This can be used as a center table, end table, or a dining/game table with a larger glass top. We can help you fabricate a new glass top to spec.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this work is shown in the section on The Brazed Series on page 207 bottom with the caption,. “The DANSEURS DE BALLET table, hand-brazed in patinated bronze with a glass top, was created in the 1980s.”
Dimensions with glass as shown :
Diam: 36 inches
H: 29 inches
Base:
Diam: 28 inches
H: 28 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Beautifully crafted "Tray Top Side Table" with 2 tiers in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This table has clean lines and is very elegant. Cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD small paper catalog published in the 1970’s on page 84 is a photograph of the coffee table model of this design.
Dimensions:
W: 24 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 26 inches
Condition: Excellent - cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Rare and early open-sided table in oak with artisan ceramic tiles inset in top by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, American, c.1950 (signed on bottom “Kagan-Dreyfuss New York. A Vladimir Kagan Design”.) Kagan incorporated hand-made ceramic tiles by Alexandra Kasuba in some of his early designs. They are works of art and their collaboration was a great success.
Reference:
The Complete Kagan: A Lifetime of Avant-Garde Design, Kagan by Vladimir Kagan with forward by Tom Ford, pg. 56 illustrates other Kagan pieces of the same period with Alexandra Kasuba hand-made ceramic tiles.
W: 30 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 22 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Kuan Su" side table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with floral motif and vibrant blue enamels by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed twice - on front “Philip Kelvin Laverne”. On top “PK LaVerne”.) The table base is architectural and masterful. The condition and the coloration of this table are exceptional.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this model table is shown on page 81 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The floral design, a theme the LaVernes came back to over and over, is engraved along with the intricate Kuan motif (interlocking circles), which is meant to evoke Chinoiserie decor from the 18th century.“
W: 18 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent original condition
SOLD
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Stunning coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with Chinese figures on each leg, vibrant enamel cloisonne, decorative geometric motif on all sides and on backs of legs and thick inset glass top by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed 4 times: “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on side and “Philip K LaVerne” on three legs). This is one of the only coffee table designs by the LaVernes with an inset glass top.
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 89 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series . The caption reads, “this table from the 1970s is made of patinated bronze and pewter, engraved with enamel cloisonne and has an inset glass top. The sides are engraved with a decorative motif.”
W: 48.5 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent / new thick glass top fabricated to original specs by Lobel Modern
$25,000
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Sculptural coffee table, with hoof motif, in brass and brushed steel with glass top, American 1960's
W: 42 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 18.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Iconic "J.M.F. Side Table" in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The artisanship of this piece is superb. Marrying fine materials with sublime forms is what made Karl Springer famous.
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 the console table version of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. SANDSTONE CONSOLE (page) 6”
W: 30 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 24.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - this table has been cleaned and polished.
SOLD
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Stunning "Lo Ta Hexagonal Cube" table, with sides in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with colorful hand-painted enamels in red, orange, yellow, blue, and green by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on side). Retains original Philip LaVerne Collection paper tag on bottom. The top has a torched bronze effect. This table is a superb example with vibrant colors.
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 the section on Historical Civilizations on page 71. The caption reads, “ The LO TA HEXAGONAL CUBES date from the 1960s. The unusually shaped tables with engraved scenes and colorful hand-painted enamels on the sides are considered sculptures. The tops are burnished bronze…”
D: 10 inches
H: 16 inches
W: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare extension dining table with hand-forged bronze base with engraved brass accents and top in mahogany with satinwood inlays by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950s. The base for this dining table was a custom order and the design is magnificent. This dining table has 2 leaves. It has been refinished.
Dimensions as shown:
W: 84 inches / 126 inches with both extensions
D: 48 inches
H: 28.5 inches
Reference:
The top of this table can be found in the Parzinger Originals Inc paper catalog from the 1960’s with a drawing of this top on the left side of the second row of a page of various furniture models with the model “#161” written underneath. Hand forged bronze table base was a custom order and is not located in a catalog of production pieces.
Condition: Excellent - top has been refinished. Patina to bronze consistent with age.
SOLD
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"Bristol Coffee Table" in dark brown lacquered goatskin with ivory goatskin sabots by Karl Springer, American ca 1990 (signed on bottom). This coffee table is beautifully made and very elegant.
W: 42 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exceptional "Parsons Style Game Table" in dark gray embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1986 (signed and dated on bottom “Karl Springer 1986”). The craftsmanship of this table is superb. With its clean lines and beautiful color, this table is very elegant.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “game & backgammon tables”, page 3 shows the rectangular version of this table with a backgammon board with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PARSON STYLE BACKGAMMON TABLE (page) 3”.
W: 36 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly re-lacquered by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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"Flaminia Console Table" in polished chrome with brass accents and original smoke glass top and bottom shelf by Willy Rizzo, France 1970's (signed "Willy Rizzo" on front). This iconic Rizzo design is a classic. Metals have been cleaned, polished and lacquered.
Reference:
Willy Rizzo , Published 2009 by Mallett to accompany exhibitions in London and New York, pages 58-59 show this design as a pair of end tables under the title “THE FLAMINIA END TABLES".
Dimensions:
D: 12 inches
W: 43.5 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Excellent - Metals have been cleaned, polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern. Few small scratches.
SOLD
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