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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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22 section "Non Stop Sofa" in leather by Ueli bergere, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland 1970s. This iconic sofa is in remarkable condition.
Provenance: US Editor of Wallpaper Magazine, New York City
W: 19 feet
D: 40 inches
H: 30 inches
Seat H: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - very little wear
SOLD
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Dining table model No 1287 with top in Brazilian rosewood and sculptural base in mahogany by Harvey Probber, American 1950's. Dining table comes with 3 leaves. This table has been completely refinished by hand.
W: 56 inches / with leaves: 104 inches
D: 42.5 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Large "Round Knife Edge Dining Table" in mirror lacquered antique silver leaf and black lacquer by Karl Springer, American 1993 (retains original invoice from the Karl Springer showroom shown in photo). This table is impressive and of the finest craftsmanship.
Diam: 78 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Elegant sofa with 4 back pillows and conical mahogany legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1950's.
W: 104 inches
D: 35 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Fabric is original and has staining. Lobel Modern to reupholster it COM as part of the price.
SOLD
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"Romanesque" coffee table in patinated bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's. Signed "Philip and Kelvin LaVerne" on bottom right of 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 Romanesque 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: 23.5 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Sculptural side table model no. 5425T with base in rosewood and top in travertine with brass accents by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1950's. Label on the bottom reads "Made By Dunbar Furn. Corporation, Berne, Indiana, No.5425T".
W: 25.5 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: Excellent - age and patina on brass commensurate with age
SOLD
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Tool set model #196-02 in steel and brass by Danny Alessandro and sold through Holly Hunt, American 1980's.
W: 11.5 inches
D: 5.5 inches
H: 30.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of sculpted bedside tables in white lacquer with lucite pulls, American 1970's.
W: 28 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 23.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Studio made ceramic table lamp with deep blue glaze and Chinese motifs, American 1950's.
W: 6 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 26 inches
Shade Diam: 14 inches
Condition: Excellent
$3,500
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Studio made sage green porcelain table lamp with hand painted blue flowers, on a gilded base, French 1950's.
W: 9 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 44 inches
Shade Diam: 14 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
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"Chinese Style Bench" with base in gray lacquered linen and upholstered seat by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Newly upholstered by Lobel Modern. This bench is beautifully crafted.
W: 48 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 20.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Iconic "Papa Bear Chair" (AP 19) with footrest (AP 29) by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, Denmark 1950's (signed on bottom with makers mark “Made in Denmark / Designer: Hans J. Wegner / A.P. Stolen. Copenhagen). Newly upholstered in a fine grey velvet by Lobel Modern. This is one of the most comfortable chairs.
Chair:
W: 35 inches
D: 35 inches
H: 38 inches
Ottoman:
W: 27.5 inches
D: 16.25 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Telephone Table" covered in brown cobra with moire silk on the bottom and brass casters by Karl Springer, American 1991 (label on bottom reads "Karl Springer 1991").
W: 14.5 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 10 dining arm chairs in rosewood with leather seats and backrests by Kurt Ostervig for Sibast, Denmark 1960's (labels on bottom "Sibast Furniture / Made in Denmark").
W: 24.5 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 31.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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4 Door clean line credenza in dark brown mahogany with brass accents by Harvey Probber, American 1950's. (Signed "Furniture Designed by Harvey Probber" interior top left drawer.)
W: 71 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 26 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 3 coffee tables model No 1145 in mahogany with hand fired white and blue "enamel on copper" tops by Harvey Probber, American 1950's. These studio made enamel tops were created by the noted artist Arpad Rosti. Probber often collaborated with artists to incorporate their works into his pieces.
These coffee tables were part of the retrospective at the New York School of Interior Design: “Making Connections: Harvey Probber Furniture 1945-85” which opened February 20, 2020. Evan Lobel was Associate Curator.
W: 16 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
$8,500 for the set
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Pair of elegant hand blown glass table lamps, sculptural forms and gilded bases, by Barovier & Toso, Murano Italy, 1950's.
Diam: 7.5 inches
Shade Diam: 14 inches
H: 37 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Sculptural table lamp with stacked lucite disk design, American 1970's. This would be ideal as a desk lamp.
W: 6 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 21 inches
Shade Diam: 13 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Custom lucite desk/vanity with tortoise shell lucite drawer and custom lucite chair, American 1970's.
Desk/Vanity:
W: 43 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Very good
Desk/Vanity SOLD
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Set of 6 dining chairs in polished chrome with angled back design covered in embossed lizard vinyl by Milo Baughman, American 1970's. This is an uncommon and very comfortable Baughman design.
W: 21 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 36 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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