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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.
Lobel Modern
King-size "Canopy Headboard PE-204" in chrome with recessed lights and storage compartments by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, Cityscape Collection, American 1970's
H: 7 feet 0.5 inches
W: 8 feet 8.5 inches
D: 18 inches
$12,000
Condition: Very good - light scratches and some dings consistent with age
Ref: headboard13
Wall hanging mirror with oak frame and brushed steel circle within a square design by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture, American 1970's
W: 38.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 38.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: mirror161
Elegant and rare 4 poster queen size bed model No. 185 in lacquered mahogany with silver leaf flower accents by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's.
H: 7 feet 1 inches
W: 6 feet 11 inches
D: 5 feet 5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: bed10
Large bookcase / etagere in African avodire with thick glass shelves by Karl Springer, American, 1970's. Like all of Springer's designs, this is meticulously crafted.
H: 7 feet
W: 5 feet
D: 14.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: etagere4
Etagere in gilded brass with bamboo motif and glass shelves, American 1970's
H: 6 feet 3 inches
W: 32 inches
D: 11.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: etagere10
"Radius Leg Writing Desk" in lacquered goatskin with two drawers by Karl Springer, American, 1970's
H: 30 inches
W: 4 feet 6 inches
D: 27 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: desk82
"Chinese Parsons Style Desk" covered in burgundy embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1985 (label on bottom reads "Karl Springer 1985")
H: 29.5 inches
W: 44 inches
D: 27 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: desk80
Large unique custom made curved desk covered in lacquered abalone with brass pulls, 1970's. Drawers are felt lined. This piece is beautiful and meticulously crafted.
H: 30.5 inches
W: 6 feet 4 inches
D: 36 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: desk72
Long chest of drawers in dark walnut with brass buckle pulls and sabots by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, American 1950's (branded in drawer “Johnson Furniture”)
W: 72 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 32 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: chestofdrawers52
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
