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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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Meticulously crafted waste basket in tessellated travertine with gilded accents and solid brass feet by Maitland Smith for Karl Springer, American 1980's (bottom lined in fabric). Tag on bottom reads “KS-56”.
W: 10.75 inches
D: 10.75 inches
H: 11 inches
Provenance
From the Collection of a Former Karl Springer Employee
Condition: Excellent
$5,500
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Large studio made table lamp clad in quartz crystals with gilded base and original crystal finial by Carole Stupell, American 1950's.
W: 12 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 43 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 8 clean line dining chairs model 778 in cereuse oak with Holly Hunt Sexy Platinum silk mohair upholster by The Bright Group, American 2000's. These chairs are beautifully made and the fabric is fantastic.
W: 19 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 33 inches
Seat H: 18.5 inches
Arm H: 25 inches
Condition: Excellent - no wear to chairs or fabric
SOLD
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Exceptional "Chan" dining table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand painted colorful enamels by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, 1960's (signed on table top "PHILIP KELVIN LAVERNE"). The beautiful pedestal bases are done in patinated bronze and pewter with rich enamel cloisonne. The coloration and condition are extraordinary. This is a 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, this table is shown on page 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.”
Provenance:
Private Collection Long Island, New York
W: 76 inches
D: 44 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Large sectional sofa, upholstered with lucite bases, by Vladimir Kagan, Omnibus Collection, American 1975. This sofa is completely modular with 1 Corner with extension unit, 1 High-Low unit, and 1 Love seat with extension unit which slides under the High-Low. The lucite bases give the impression that the sofa is floating above the ground. An iconic Kagan design.
Dimensions:
Corner with extension (model 7072):
W: 90.5 inches
D: 72 inches
H: 27.5 inches
Seat D: 22 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches
High Low (model 7070):
W: 33 inches
D: 73.5 inches
H: 37 inches
Lower Seat H: 16.5 inches
Higher Seat H: 27.5 inches
Love seat with extension and curved end (model 7074C):
W: 86 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 27.5 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Very Good - wear to fabric consistent with age and use. Lucite is in excellent condition.
SOLD
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Exquisite and rare pair of "Pagoda Table Lamps" covered in python with chrome base and hardware by Karl Springer, American 1980s (signed in shade with metal label with Karl Springer signature). The meticulous craftsmanship and superb materials make these works of art.
W: 15 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 26 inches (adjustable)
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare game table in tessellated walnut burl and chrome with removeable chess / checkers board on top by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1970's (signed on leg). Under the board is black felt for playing cards. This was a special order table and is the only one we have seen.
W: 36 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Excellent. Light scratches on chrome consistent with age.
SOLD
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Fine fluted bronze column table lamp with ebonized wood base and custom shade, American 1940's. This lamp is beautifully made and very chic.
Dimensions:
W: 7 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 30 inches
Shade W: 16 inches
Shade D: 11.5 inches
Shade H: 14 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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L-shaped 2 piece sectional sofa in box-stitched and tufted brown leather with molded seat and back design by Michel Ducaroy for Lignet Roset, France 1980's (signed). This sofa is quite rare and extremely comfortable in great condition.
Dimensions:
As shown
L: 126 inches long side
L: 73 inches short side
D: 37 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
Condition: Very Good - almost no wear at all.. Leather has been cleaned and polished.
SOLD
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Stunning 4 Door credenza in beached ash burl with chrome base and exquisite chrome hardware by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's. The combination of materials and elegance is classic Parzinger.
W: 69 inches
D: 17.5 inches
H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of "Eternal Forest" coffee tables in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with subtle hand painted enamels by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1972 (both signed Philip + Kelvin LaVerne on top). These rare tables are incredible works of art with their elegant organic repeating motifs.
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.”
Each:
Diam: 42.25
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of "Onda (Wave) Lounge Chairs" with frames in stainless steel by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy 1970's (signed on bases, “saporiti italia”). Newly upholstered by Lobel Modern.
W: 31.5 inches
D: 33.5 inches
H: 33.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of rare "Lighthouse Table Lamps" clad in blue/gray shagreen with polished brass bases and shades by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The color of the shagreen is exquisite with the brass.
Diam: 10 inches
H: 24 inches
Condition: Excellent - Metal has been fully restored (polished and lacquered). Rewired.
SOLD
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Rare and important long credenza, case with parchment color lacquer and accordion doors in unique Beka resin in a volcanic bronze finish with chic brass pulls on glass bases with brass sabots, by Raphael (Raphael Raffel), France 1960s. Keys at bottom lock the doors. Documented pieces by this extraordinary French interior designer and furniture designer are rare. His refined modernist works are among the best.
Reference:
Raphael decorateur by Guy Bloch-Champfort and published by Les Editions de l’Amateur in 2002, this piece is shown on page 148 with the caption “Endfilade aux portes en accordeon, laque de Beka acaille et laque arrachee, pieds in verre Securit, debut des annes 60. (Galarie L’Art de vivre, New York).
Provenance:
Purchased by the last owner at Galerie L’Art de Vivre in the 1990’s and remained in her Park Ave NYC apartment until purchase by Lobel Modern. Original folder with L’Art de Vivre logo with historical material comes with piece.
W: 112 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 36 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Important and rare “Sculpture Top Coffee Table” in welded and patinated steel, color pigments, 24 karat gold leaf with glass top by Paul Evans, American 1973 (signed “Paul Evans 73’ on side). This was custom made to be a coffee table—it is extremely rare. Most of these welded panels were designed for cabinets or wall hanging flat sculpture panels. An extraordinary example of Paul Evans’ artistic genius.
Documentation:
Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism by Constance Kimmerle, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, 2014, similar examples are shown on pages 160 and 161.
Base Dimensions:
W: 42 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 16 inches
Glass top currently fits top however a larger pieces of glass can be made for larger specs.
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Parsons Style Backgammon Table" in 2-tone embossed lizard leather with backgammon table under lift-off cover with game pieces by Karl Springer, American 1990 (leather label on bottom reads “Karl Springer 1990”). This table is meticulously crafted in the finest materials.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “game & backgammon tables”, page 3 shows the rectangular version of this table with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PARSON STYLE BACKGAMMON TABLE (page) 3”.
W: 36 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of sculptural table lamps with solid lucite blocks and chrome banding, American 1970's. These lamps are quite heavy and beautifully made.
W: 8 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 28 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of rare and exceptional "Dowelwood Armchairs and Ottomans" in ceruse oak with cow hide cushions by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The scale and meticulous craftsmanship of these chairs is simply incredible.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “seating” on page 17 there is a photo of this model chair and sofa with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD DOWELWOOD SOFA & ARMCHAIR (page) 17”
Chairs
W: 31.5 inches
D: 31.5 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches
Ottomans
W: 28 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 15.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare 4 door liquor cabinet model no. P5 with hand-lacquered doors, interior light, and architectural chrome base by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's (signed with Parzinger Originals signature under drawer). According to Donald Cameron (Tommi Parzinger’s partner) before he passed away, this was a custom order with 4 doors. This model is shown in the catalog and was typically made in a 2 door version. The workmanship is incredible.
Reference:
Parzinger Originals paper catalog published in the 1960’s with sketches of each piece by Tommi Parzinger. On page 4 there is a sketch of the 2 door version of this cabinet with the notation “#P5” under it.
W: 67 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 78 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare and exceptional black lacquer 4 door cabinet with curved front, splayed legs and hand-set Venetian glass tiles by Vladimir Kagan, American 1953. This cabinet is an extraordinary example of Kagan’s ability to combine graceful design with the finest craftsmanship and materials.
Reference
The Complete Kagan by Vladimir Kagan (forward by Tom Ford), published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2004, on page 106 there is a photo of this piece with a matching dining table stating “Subtle curves characterized a c. 1953 dining room designed for this Manhattan apartment. The graceful shape of the dining table top complemented the bowed front of the buffet, while the almond shape of the inset Venetian mosaics in both were mimicked by the custom-made chandelier above.”
W: 66 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent - newly relacquered - in like-new condition
SOLD
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