Harvey Probber Large Rectangular Mirror with Brass Frame 1950s - SOLD
Evan Lobel
Large rectangular mirror with brass frame by Harvey Probber, American 1950's.
W: 24 inches
D: 0.5 inches
H: 48 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: mirror234
212-242-9075
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
Large rectangular mirror with brass frame by Harvey Probber, American 1950's.
W: 24 inches
D: 0.5 inches
H: 48 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: mirror234
Tall chest model no. 865B in mahogany with blue leather doors and brass trim and pulls, beautifully outfitted, by Harvey Probber, American 1950's. Metal label inside top right drawer reads “Furniture Designed by Harvey Probber / Fall River, Massachusetts”. The combination of blue with the brass and mahogany is very chic. This piece is meticulously crafted.
This chest of drawers was 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: 42 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 54.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: chestofdrawers159
Pair of telescopic sculptural floor lamps, model Club 1195, in enameled steel with sand blasted lenses by Arteluce, Italy 1983 (labels on bases read “Arteluce Club 1195 MADE IN ITALY”). The height of these lamps is adjustable and the lights can be adjusted directionally. They give off a beautiful light.
Dimensions for each
Diam: 9 inches
H: 50.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Elegant chaise model no. 5018 with mahogany legs and brass stretchers by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, American 1950's.
W: 51 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 31 inches
Seat H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Chandelier with sculptural hand-blown pulegoso glass (with air bubbles) horns, Murano Italy, 1970's. This chandelier is very striking.
Diam: 24 inches
H: 17 inches (glass portion only)/chain can be adjusted to any height
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 14 Queen Anne Chairs including 2 black captains chairs by Robert Venturi for Knoll International USA, circa 1984. 12 in colorful “Grandmother Pattern” by Denise Scott Brown. Label on underside reads “Knoll International”.
These chairs explored new manufacturing techniques. It is extremely rare to find such a large set in this condition.
Reference: Out of the Ordinary, Robert Venturi, Denise Scott Brown and Associates: Architecture, Urbanism, Design, Brown Lee, De Long, Hiesinger, pg. 209.
Dimensions for Each:
W: 23.5 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 38.5 inches
Seat 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 and has “Philip LaVerne Galleries LTD” on underside). This rare table is an incredible work of art with its organic repeating natural motif.
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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Pair of large bedside tables in lacquered tessellated bone with floating glass tops Colombian 1970's. These tables are beautifully made.
Dimensions for Each:
W: 32 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 22.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Large hand-blown vase in pulegoso glass with yellow and red murrhines by Arte Vetraria
Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1950's.
Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased these pieces directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.
Diam: 7.5 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
$8,500
ref: avem22
Rare sculptural "Turtle Table" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's. The top has an abstract tortoise shell-like finish. The base was inspired by the concept of yin and yang.
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 123 in the section titled The Abstract Series . Below the photo is an in depth discussion of this work by Kelvin LaVerne.
W: 29.5 inches
D: 22.5 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: endtable163
Elegant desk in figured teak with brass pulls and bookshelf space on the back, Denmark 1950's.
W: 66.5 inches
D: 28.5 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Hand blown glass vase from the "Murrine Incatante" Series, pale amethyst glass with green and yellow murrhines and red and blue rods, by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Murano, Italy, 1960.
Reference:
Literature: Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press, a variation on this piece appears on page 151.
Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this piece directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1950’s and 60’s.
Diam: 11 inches
H: 11 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Elegant credenza model no. 4005 in dark walnut with 3 doors by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's. Label reads “Widdicomb designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings” inside middle drawer). The interior is beautifully outfitted. This buffet has been newly refinished by Lobel Modern and will compliment any interior,.
W: 72 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 31 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: commode45
Large wall hanging rectangular 8 sided mirror with beveled mirrored panels all around, custom design, American 1960's.
W: 36 inches
D: 0.5 inches
H: 48 inches
Condition: Excellent
$5,500
ref: mirror233
Fireplace tool set in pewter by Danny Allessandro and sold through Holly Hunt, American 1980's.
W: 9.5 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 33.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
fireplace72
End/Side table covered in snake skin with brass banding at base by Ron Seff, American, 1970's. This table has a drawer and a glass shelf. Ron Seff worked for Karl Springer and then went out on his own. Some of his designs were inspired by Karl Springer's designs.
W: 30 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 25.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: endtable50
Pair of skyscraper table lamps in chrome on lacquered bases, American 1970's.
Dimensions for Each:
W: 7 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 35 inches
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500 for the pair
ref: tablelamps375
Pair of beautifully made ceramic table lamps with gunmetal glaze, American 1970's.
Dimensions for Each:
Diam: 12 inches
Shade Diam: 16 inches
H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: tablelamps261
Long chest model No. 6423 in mahogany with drawer fronts in French walnut with brass ring pulls by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1964 (Brass label in left interior drawer reads “Dunbar, Berne, Indiana” and paper label on the back reads “Dunbar Furniture Corporation”. This chest is beautifully crafted.
W: 69 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: chestofdrawers137
4 Door credenza in bronze glass with peach glass accents on corners by Rougier, Canada 1970's (metal label on left side reads “Rougier”). This piece is beautifully made.
W: 72 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: credenza76