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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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"Polaris Arm Chair" with tea glazed silver leaf frame and newly upholstered in Scalamandre blue mohair by Karl Springer, American ca 1985. This chair is extremely luxurious.
W: 22.5 inches
D: 25 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Arm H: 26 inches
H: 35 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Large ceiling mount chandelier in brass with stylized radiating arm design, Italian 1950's. This design is both elegant and sculptural.
H: 10.5 inches
Diam: 47.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Very good - minor wear and patina consistent with age
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Chic chandelier with 6 arms in brushed brass with textured glass diffusers under smoked glass shades by Lightolier, American 1950's (Lightolier label present). The combination of brushed brass and smoked glass is luxurious.
H: 32 inches
Diam: 34.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Elegant 4 door credenza, lacquered pale blue on ebonized block legs with polished nickel pulls, by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's (signed “Parzinger Originals” in drawer). This piece has been meticulously restored by Lobel Modern.
W: 66 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 31.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent - relacquered and hardware polished
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Low credenza in smoke lacquer over Carpathian elm with stylized brass decoration on every door and brass trim by Mastercraft, American 1960's. This credenza is beautifully crafted and brass details are exceptional.
W: 78 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 30 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Pair of stylish ceramic table lamps with impressed geometric motif, American 1980’s.
Diam: 19 inches
H: 28.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Large rare and important "Deep Relief Credenza" with hand-welded polychromed doors and 3 inset slate slab tops by Paul Evans for Directional, American 1970. (signed and dated ”Paul Evans 70”)
This piece is an iconic work of art.
W: 96 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 31 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Chan #142 Coffee Table" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on top “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne”). This iconic LaVerne table is sophisticated work of art.
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: 36 inches
H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of meticulously crafted "Triangular Leg End Tables" in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1984 (date stamped on bottom). These tables are beautifully made and extremely luxurious.
W: 24 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Chinese Parsons Style Desk" in lacquered goatskin with chrome inlays by Karl Springer, American 1985 (dated on bottom). This desk is both luxurious and beautifully made.
W: 44 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of swiveling and tilting lounge chairs with polished stainless steel bases by Phillip Enfield, American 1970's. Newly upholstered in faux fur by Lobel Modern. These chairs are extremely comfortable and the tilting mechanism is unique.
W: 29 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 33 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Round side table in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This coloration on this table is beautiful.
Diam: 24 inches
H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Triangular Leg" Coffee/End Table in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970’s. This stunning table is beautifully crafted and very chic.
W: 24 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 19.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Sculptural "Poliedri" floor lamp in brass, black lacquered steel, and artisan tinted glass by Venini, Italy 1958. This sculptural floor lamp is rare.
W: 20.5 inches
D: 10.5 inches
H: 72.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of matched low coffee tables in Brazilian rosewood and mahogany by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co, American 1940's. These tables are both sculptural and elegant.
W: 72 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 14 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of sculptural lounge chairs model no. 849 (prototype or rare variation) in walnut with upholstered seats and back by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1956. These chairs are beautifully crafted and remarkably comfortable.
W: 32.5 inches
D: 28.5 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 14.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of rare and exceptional solid lucite block table lamps with gunmetal shades by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed in lucite "Karl Springer"). These are considered one of the finest lamps Springer made and the original shades in gunmetal are incredible. The shades are seamlessly welded and polished.
W: 15 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 30 inches (adjustable)
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Four Door, Four Drawer Cabinet" all clad in stainless steel with black granite top by Karl Springer, American ca 1982.
This exceptional cabinet is meticulously crafted out of the finest materials. The drawers are lined with moire.
Reference:
Karl Springer Ltd catalog, red binder published in the 1980’s, section “Cabinets & Etageres”, page 4 shows a black and white photo of the 3 door version of this cabinet, titled “THREE DOOR, THREE DRAWER CABINET”.
W: 84.5 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 32.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Sputnik-style flush mount chandelier with solid glass rods made in Murano Italy, 1960's. This chandelier is really great!
H: 11.5 inches
Diameter: 22 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of sculptural bar stools in lucite with splayed legs and chrome footrest with upholstered seats by Hill Manufacturing, American 1970's. These bar stools are both beautiful and architectural.
W: 17 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 38.5 inches
Seat H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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