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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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Chest of drawers model No. 1006 in mahogany with brass pulls and X stretcher between legs by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, American 1950’s (signed “The Calvin Group designed by Paul McCobb” on inside top left drawer)
H: 36 inches
W: 5 feet 6 inches
D: 20 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: chestofdrawers147
Fine and rare two-door credenza No. 140 in white lacquer with iconic brass hardware and inset white glass top by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American, 1950s.
H: 32 inches
W: 4 feet 11 inches
D: 20 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: credenza50
Beautifully outfitted wardrobes / chests of drawers in mahogany, doors with inset leather and brass accents, by Harvey Probber, American 1950's (label in drawer reads "designed by Harvey Probber"). Sold as a pair or individually.
W: 42 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 4 feet 6.5 inches
$15,000 for the pair
Condition: Excellent
Ref: chestofdrawers136
Chest/Cabinet in bleached oak with steel trim by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture, American 1980's (label in drawer reads "Century Jay Spectre"). The interior is beautifully outfitted. The dividers come out so it can be used as a bar or open cabinet.
W: 40 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 64 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: chestofdrawers109
Pair of rare His and Hers (or His and His and Hers and Hers) "Modern Morris Chairs", model Nos. 4731 and 4731A, one with adjustable back and one with fixed back, both with sculpted mahogany frames by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1940's. Newly upholstered by Lobel Modern. The continuous supports are joined with lightweight steel connecting rods. Wormley was a pioneer in the use of laminated woods in furniture and this chair is one of his most important chair designs.
H: 33 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
W: 27.5 inches
D: 34 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: loungechairs141
Custom commission square coffee table in black lacquer with a thick black granite top by Juan Montoya for the home of Elaine Heller, American 1981
W: 48 inches
D: 48 inches
H: 15 inches
$9,500
Condition: Excellent
Ref: coffeetable384
Two-door cabinet model No. 1073 in dark mahogany with inset black leather panels on doors with brass trim and sabots by Harvey Probber, American, 1950's. All drawers on right side have collapsible legs so they become serving tables. Both pull-out drawers on left are cork lined. This is a unique and special Harvey Probber design.
H: 35 inches
W: 42 inches
D: 18 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: cabinet42
Rare and early cabinet in mahogany with iconic splayed legs and hand made ceramic tiles by Alexandra Kasuba on doors by Vladimir Kagan, American, 1950. The interior is clad in white Formica and there is a light on the right hand side. This piece comes with an Letter of Authentication by Vladimir Kagan done in 2014.
Literature: The Complete Kagan: A Lifetime of Avant-Garde Design, Kagan, ppg. 56 illustrate other furniture of the period using Alexandra Kasuba tiles
H: 32 inches
W: 48 inches
D: 20 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: liquorcabinet4
Exceptional 4 door credenza in ivory lacquer with brass studs and iconic pulls on a dark mahogany base by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's (signed “Parzinger Originals” in drawer). This is a beautiful example of Parzinger's work.
H: 31.5 inches
W: 5 ft. 8 inches
D: 17 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: credenza50
"Radius Buffet," model 7615B, in teak with green lacquered door and aluminum trim by Vladimir Kagan, American, 1970s. (Signed “Vladimir Kagan” on inside drawer). Kagan, who recently died, is famous for exceptional craftsmanship and noteworthy designs.
H: 32.5 inches
W: 7 feet
D: 21 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: credenza52
Coffee table with four female nudes in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “Kelvin & Philip LaVerne” on top.)
H: 17 inches
W: 48 inches
D: 30 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: coffeetable387
Set of 4 "Onassis" chairs in a custom metallic gray lacquer with baseball stitched glove leather seats by Karl Springer, American, 1987. These chairs were made for an interior by Valarian Rybar which was published on page 99 in the April 1988 issue of Architectural Digest called "Composition in Gray" (see photo).
H: 30 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
W: 25 inches
D: 20 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: diningchairs171
Set of 6 dining chairs in polished chrome with new gray velvet upholstery by Milo Baughman, American 1960's. Lobel modern has reupholstered these chairs.
H: 38 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
W: 20 inches
D: 21 inches
SOLD
Condition: Very Good
Ref: diningchairs166
Set of 8 "Classic" dining chairs, model numbers 1055 and 1055A in ebonized mahogany with upholstered seats and back rests by Harvey Probber, American, 1950s. These chairs are newly finished and re-upholstered in black velvet with brass nail heads. This is considered one of Harvey Probber's most important chair designs. The gentle curve of the back makes these very form fitting and comfortable.
Arm Chairs:
H: 38 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
W: 23.5 inches
D: 23.5 inches
Side Chairs:
H: 38 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
W: 19.5 inches
D: 19.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: diningchairs150
Chair and ottoman with stainless steel frame and leather upholstery by R. Hersberger for The Pace Collection, American 1970's (see photo from catalog)
Chair Ottoman
H: 37 inches 18 inches
W: 28.5 inches 26 inches
D: 34 inches 21 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: chair&ottoman47
Sculptural lounge chair and ottoman with frame in dark walnut by Carlo de Carli for M. Singer & Sons, American 1950's. Newly refinished and reupholstered in gray velvet by Lobel Modern.
Chair Ottoman
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 17 inches 17 inches
W: 24.5 inches 24.5 inches
D: 33 inches 18 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: chair&ottoman53
Sculptural Boomerang rocker in teak, Model No. 97, by Soren Georg Jensen for Kubus, Denmark 1960's. Newly upholstered in a chic designer fabric.
H: 29.5 inches
W: 25 inches
D: 31 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: rocker2
Sculpture in stainless steel and brass on a polished marble base by Curtis Jere, American, 1970's
Diam at base: 6 inches
H: 30.5 inches
W: 20 inches
D: 26 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: sculpture93
"Making Love", an engraved painting in patinated bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne, by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed on front and gallery label on back).
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the section titled THE PAINTINGS on pages 232-269 showcases numerous similar paintings and explains their inspirations and techniques.
H: 39 inches
W: 25 inches
D: 1.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: sculpture82
Set of 8 lacquered dining chairs with upholstered seats in the manner of Billy Haines, American, 1970's. These chairs are beautifully crafted.
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
W: 20 inches
D: 20 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: diningchairs165
