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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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Chic ceiling mount fixture in brass with glass shade and suspended crystal spheres by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, American 1950's
H: 8 inches
Diameter: 17 Inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare large "Eternal Forest" Coffee Table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand painted subtle enamels on a pedestal base by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1972 (signed on top). This is considered one of the LaVernes’ most elegant designs.
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: 53 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of bedside tables model no. 216 in mahogany with conical brass pulls by Harvey Probber, American 1950's (signed). Clean lines and meticulous craftsmanship make these nightstands both elegant and luxurious. These have been newly refinished by Lobel Modern.
W: 19 inches
D: 14 inches
H: 25.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare "Marriage Whirl" Coffee Table with scroll design in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's. Signed “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” on top. This table was bent into shape by hand and is a tour-de-force of design.
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 in an original ad on page 67 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series . The caption reads, “The MARRIAGE WHIRL coffee table, the star of a 1970s advertisement, is extraordinary. It was bent into shape by hand to obtain its unique scroll shape.”
W: 53 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Lounge chair No. 1427A with aluminum frame and diamond tufted seat and back by Harvey Probber, American 1960’s. Refinished and reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
This lounge chair 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: 27 inches
D: 27.5 inches
H: 28.5 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
$6,500
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Pair of upholstered club chairs model WMP with bases in walnut by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's. Frames refinished in high gloss. Chairs reupholstered in Pollock “Chock A Block” mohair. This is a timeless Robsjohn-Gibbings design.
W: 29.5 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 31 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Infinity" table lamp with bulb at top and endlessly reflecting small bulbs on one side, American 1970's.
W: 9 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 31.5 inches
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 13 inches
$1,500
Condition: Excellent
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Pair of solid lucite block table lamps with bronze hardware and brushed bronze shades by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed in lucite "Karl Springer").
Provenance: Private Collection Florida
W: 6 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 27.5 inches (adjustable)
Shade W: 15 inches
Shade D: 10.5 inches
Shade H: 11 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Hand-blown glass “Pavone” vase with colorful rod and murrhine by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1950's.
Reference:
Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Acanthus Press 2005, a general description of the Pavone series is on page 97 and examples are shown on page 98 through 112.
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: 6.5 inches
H: 15 inches
Condition: Excellent
$10,500
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Hand-carved “Tenero” sculpture in Vermont marble mounted on an ebonized wooden pedestal base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1960’s.
Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculptor who worked primarily in stone. She began sculpting in the 1940’s and became affiliated with artist group Studio 725 which was a consortium of woman artists working in Union Square NYC. She studied sculpture with Philip Darling, Jose De Creeft, and Lorrie Goulet at the New School, the Museum of Modern Art, the Art Students League, and the School of Visual Arts A relative late comer to the art world, Naomi Feinberg emerged as highly accomplished, multi-faceted artist who juggled architectural coherence with a preoccupation with the human form, to create works that are both experimental and primitive.
Provenance: The personal collection of the artist and then her family after her death. This piece is part of the Lobel Modern's exhibition: Naomi Feinberg: A Woman Sculpting in a Man's World.
W: 4.5 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 21 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of large hand-blown deep aqua glass table lamps by Seguso (Murano Italy) for Marbro Lighting, American 1950's.“Marbro Original” label located on neck. The lamp shades shown in photo are16 inches in diameter.
H: 48 inches
Diam: 8 inches
Shade Diam: 16 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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"Venetian Glass Wall Sconce" in amber glass with scavo finish and bronze detail by Seguso (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980’s (etched on bottom “KARL SPRINGER”).
W: 16.5 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 9 inches
$3,500
Condition: Excellent
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Rare and important 4 door credenza in high gloss black lacquer with exquisite brass hardware by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's. This is an incredibly chic design and the hardware design is extraordinary. Newly lacquered by Lobel Modern. Drawers on right side, shelves on left side.
Provenance: Private Collection, New York.
W: 73.5 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of Asian style table lamps in ceramic with rough glaze, artisan made, on stylized wood bases, American 1960’s.
W: 7 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 35.5 inches
Shade Diam: 17 inches
Shade H: 13 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500 for the pair
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Exceptional "Pergamon Credenza" in embossed lizard leather with diamond pulls and inset black glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The interior is fully lacquered to match. As with all Karl Springer pieces, this one is meticulously crafted with exceptional materials. We have included an original ad from ca 1990 which shows a 2 door Pergamon Cabinet print ad.
W: 78 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 44.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Square parsons style game table in lacquered diamond embossed leather by Karl Springer, American 1970's (signed with leather label on bottom). A classic and chic Karl Springer design.
W: 36 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare set of 12 hand-blown champagne coupe glasses, mezza filigrana on top and bottom with gold foil in the stems, attributed to Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano Italy, 1960's. These are extraordinary. There is a matching charger available. They were originally purchased together.
Reference
Venini Catalogue Raisonne 1921-1986 by Anna Venini Diaz de Santillana, published in 2000 by Skira editore, plate 142 shows 2 types of glasses similar to these by Tapio Wirkkala “Filigrane di Tapio” 1972
Diam: 5 inches
H: 7 inches
Condition: Excellent - no chips or wear
SOLD
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Set of 5 candle holders in brass with chrome accents, varying heights, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These candle holders are iconic and it’s rare to find such a large grouping. Dimensions are without candles.
Reference
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, Section “lighting”, page 4 entitled “KARL SPRINGER LTD...METAL CANDLESTICK (page) 18” shows this model in the top left photograph.
1 Large
Diam: 8 inches
H: 20 inches
2 Medium
Diam: 8 inches
H: 16 inches
2 Small
Diam: 8 inches
H: 13 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Fireplace tool set in chrome with upright post in Lucite by Danny Alessandro LTD, American 1980's. A very elegant design. Danny Alessandro, Ltd. was sold through Holly Hunt in the 1980’s. This model fireplace tool set was featured in an ad in Architectural Digest in 1983 (see photo).
W: 10 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 35 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Square end table in walnut with Klismos legs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1956 (Signed and dated on bottom). Robsjohn-Gibbings was inspired by ancient Greek furniture. This is an iconic Robsjohn-Gibbings design.
W: 24 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 20 inches
$5,500
Condition: Excellent
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