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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
Custom design desk/vanity chair in walnut on brass castors upholstered in fabric with geometric motif, American 1990's. This chair is beautifully made. Matching vanity also available for purchase in a separate listing (shown in photo).
W: 22 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 37 inches
Seat H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$3,500
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Rectangular "Chan” Coffee Table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with colorful hand-painted enamels on table top by Phlilip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip & Kelvin LaVerne” on top). The coloration of this table is spectacular.
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.”
W: 66 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Raised cabinet in mahogany with inset caned doors on brass legs with lower shelf by Harvey Probber, American 1950's. Signed with metal label that reads “Designed by Harvey Probber” located on top interior drawer on right side. The drawers are lacquered with offset pulls. A beautiful design.
This cabinet 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 inches
H: 44 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of hand-blown pink glass table lamps, iridized with controlled bubbles and silver foil inside the glass on beautiful nickel bases, by Barovier & Toso, Murano Italy, 1950’s. The craftsmanship involved in blowing these exquisite lamps is incredible. Bases are original / have been fully polished and restored. Rewired.
D: 6.5 inches at base
Shade Diam: 14 inches
H: 26 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Sputnik chandelier model N3001 in polished chrome with artisan glass rods by Venini (Murano Italy) for Camer Lighting, American 1970's. A timeless and chic design.
Diam: 28 inches
H: 30 inches (can customize to spec)
Reference:
Camer Glass Inc catalog from the 1970’s shows a photograph of this model chandelier above the description, “N 3001, 28” Diameter”. See photo.
Condition: Excellent - metal has been polished, glass has been cleaned.
$7,500
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Rare pair of folding chairs in polished brass with stitched leather seats and backs, by Gabriella Crespi, Italy 1970's (signed "Gabriella Crespi Italy"). These chairs are super chic and beautifully made.
W: 20 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 33 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Very good, light scratches consistent with light use.
SOLD
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Tapering pedestal covered in embossed ostrich foot leather by Karl Springer, American 1970's.
W: 17.5 inches
D: 17.5 inches
H: 46.5 inches
Condition: Very Good
$6,500
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8 Section "Non Stop Sofa", model DS600, armless in full grain leather by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland 1970’s. An iconic timeless design.
W: 77.5 inches
D: 41 inches
H: 28 inches
Seat H: 16 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent - leather has been professionally cleaned and polished.
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Pair of clean-line bedside tables in dark mahogany with lighter drawer and open space below by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1940's (original Dunbar paper label on the bottom). These are beautifully made.
W: 20 inches
D: 14.5 inches
H: 24 inches
Condition: Excellent - these have been refinished
SOLD
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Beautifully made "Triangular Leg Coffee Table" in lacquered goatskin designed by Karl Springer 1980s. Original Label on bottom reads "Karl Springer". This table is meticulously crafted.
W: 42 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"J.M.F. Floor Lamp" in gunmetal glazierite with polished brass base and hardware and parchment shade by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Glazierite was a type of resin that the craftsmen who worked for Springer created. It is unique to his pieces.
Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “lighting”, page 6 shows 2 examples of this lamp. The one on the left is in glazierite. Top of page reads “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. FLOOR LAMP (page) 6”.
W: 7 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 62 inches (adjustable)
Shade Diam: 24.5 inches
Shade H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
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Abstract painting "Olympus" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne with original incorporated picture light by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970 (signed on front “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). Engraved paintings by the LaVernes are important artworks by the artists.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this work is shown on page 261 in the section titled THE PAINTINGS. The caption reads, “OLYMPUS, an abstract painting in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne with an incorporated light, was created in 1970.”
W: 31.5 inches
D: 7.5 inches
H: 38.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of Sheep Benches in cast aluminum with white Mongolian lamb fur by David Barrett, American 1970's. These benches are super chic. The fur has been replaced with new fur. A great design.
Provenance:
A residence in New Jersey decorated by David Barrett in the 1970's
Each:
W: 32 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 22 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Athena Pedestal" in polished chrome with inset brass channel by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Springer loved to mix metals in luxurious ways. This pedestal exemplifies that.
W: 30 inches
D: 12 inches
H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
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Pair of artisan pearl white ceramic table lamps with craquele glaze on silver leaf bases with new nickel hardware (double sockets) and custom shades, American 1950's. These table lamps are very elegant.
Dimensions for each
Diam: 7.5 inches
Shade Diam: 16.5 inches
H: 27.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Illuminated "Trophy Cabinet" (Model #1156) in mahogany with Brazilian rosewood doors and glass shelves designed by Harvey Probber, American 1950’s. This architectural design is perfect to display art objects or books. Meticulous craftsmanship.
W: 52 inches
D: 13.5 inches
H: 81 inches
Condition: Excellent - refinished
SOLD
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Pair of elegant hand-blown table lamps, hourglass shape with channeled design and gilded bases, by Seguso, Murano Italy, 1950's.
Diam: 7.5 inches
H: 32 inches (adjustable)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 13 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of "Souffle Ottomans" with bases in gunmetal with hidden castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Newly upholstered by Lobel Modern.
W: 25 inches
D: 25 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 6 "Coronia Dining Chairs" with sculpted mahogany frames upholstered in purple claret leather by Donghia, American 1980's (labels on bottoms). The dining chairs are beautifully made.
W: 23 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 33 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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