Kalmar Tulipan Flush Mount Chandelier 1960s (Signed) - SOLD
Evan Lobel
Flush mount "Tulipan" chandelier with shapely glass pieces (made in Murano) for Kalmar, Austria 1960's.
Diam: 22 inches
H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: chandelier260
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
Flush mount "Tulipan" chandelier with shapely glass pieces (made in Murano) for Kalmar, Austria 1960's.
Diam: 22 inches
H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: chandelier260
Lift-top bar unit in burled olive wood with brass banding and pulls by Pierre Cardin, American 1970's (signed "Pierre Cardin" on right side). Top lifts for ice bucket and glasses with mirrored inside top.
W: 4 feet 8 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 30 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: bar5
Rare and important large sculpted bronze wall cabinet with enameled steel elements and 3 cleft slate top pieces by Paul Evans Studio for Direction Furniture, 1969 (signed “PE 69” on bottom). The gray steel elements set into the bronze resin are an incredible color combination. Bronze resin was created from a mixture of epoxy resin and sand applied to a plywood base and sculpted into various swirls, drips and other patterns. Once hardened, the piece was sandblasted, sprayed with an atomized bronze finish, varnished, blown with a torch to provide a smoky look, polished, and then varnished again. The resulting work has a metallic sheen but is lightweight compared with something made of cast bronze. (Photo shows wall cabinet with matching mirror, also available)
Reference:
Paul Evans: Designer & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head and published in 2012, this model is shown on page 52.
W: 96 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: cabinet59
Large "Sculpture Leg Coffee Table" in gunmetal and brass with a thick glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This is a classic Karl Springer design.
W: 62 inches
D: 43 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Custom designed lift-top illuminating vanity in mahogany and birds eye maple with brass inlays, American 1990's. This piece is beautifully made. Matching chair also available for purchase in a separate listing. The chair is in walnut and is on brass castors.
Vanity:
W: 47 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 32.5 inches
Chair:
W: 22 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 37 inches
Seat H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exceptional floor lamp in steel with interconnected hexagonal textured pulegoso glass pieces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano Italy, 1970's. This lamp is very chic.
H: 57 inches
Diam: 12 inches
Condition: Very good - small scratches on base. Few small flea bites on glass pieces.
SOLD
ref: floorlamp191
Large and important wall hanging mirror with frame in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-painted multicolor enamels and corners engraved with WAVES motif by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). This is one of the largest and best LaVerne mirrors we have seen. Both elegant and artisan, it's a true work of art. This mirror can hang horizontally or vertically.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, a WAVES mirror is shown on page 132 in the section titled The Abstract Series. Below the mirror is a discussion of the WAVES design by Kelvin LaVerne.
W: 47 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 37 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: mirror273
Hand-blown vase with multicolor rods by Anzolo Fuga for AVEM (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Murano Italy, ca 1955. This is one of Fuga’s most recognized designs. As the master stained glass designer on Murano, he used multicolor rods against white glass to create windows around his pieces.
Literature:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "MULTICOLOR RODS, OR MURRINE, OR RODS AND MURRINE, ON A LATTIMO BASE 1955-60", this vase is shown on page 46.
AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, this model is shown on page 88.
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.
W: 7 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 18 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: fuga60
Handblown glass vase from "Bands" series, model 15183, with zanfirico and dimples by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, ca. 1960.
Reference:
Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press, similar pieces are illustrated on page 86 and 87.
AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, a photo of this model vase is shown on page 135 and an archival photo of this series is shown on page 230, bottom.
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.
H: 16 inches
Diam: 6 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: fuga60
Hand-blown glass vases from the “Murrine Incatenate” series, model 14283, with multicolor murrhines and zanfirico designed by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, c.1959.
Literature: Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press, this set of vases is illustrated on page 129.
AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, There is a photo of this model with the original drawing showing the model number on page 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.
H: 16.5 inches
Diam: 5.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: fuga60
Pair of bar stools in polished chrome with cantilevered seats upholstered in new metallic gray leather by Milo Baughman, American 1970's
W: 16.5 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 31 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: barstools32
Sculptural bench in lucite with python seat, American 1970's. This bench is perfect for a vanity or accent piece.
W: 21.5 inches
D: 13 inches
H: 18.5 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: bench78
"Ming #131" tables in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed). This pair comprises the complete set. The coloration on these is exceptional.
Reference:
Sculpture, Bronze and Pewter Tables, The Art of Philip LaVerne catalog published in the 1960’s, page 8 shows a photo of these tables. In the back of the catalog is a description which reads: “MING #131 PAIR:
The extraordinary artistry of the Ming Period is superbly captured in both detail and color in this pair of tables. The traditional Ming warrior holding the invincible sword is carved of bronze and pewter with soft patina accents of red, blue and green.”
W: 18 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare large 8 arm chandelier in polished brass with stylized etched leaf motif and down light by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950’s. This chandelier exemplifies the elegance and refinement that made Parzinger famous.
Diam: 24 inches
H: 39 inches
Condition: Excellent - completely restored: polished, lacquered and rewired with new shades.
SOLD
ref: chandelier227
Pair of round side tables, tops with musical instruments motif and bases in brushed brass, by Piero Fornasetti, Italy 1950's (labels on bottom read “Fornasetti-Milano”). Bases have been cleaned and polished.
Each:
Diam: 23.5 inches
H: 21.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: endtables77F
Pair of table top candelabra in polished brass, each one like a flower holding 6 candles, with incised radiating lines in the bobeches, by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, American 1950’s. These forms with 6 candles are rare.
Diam: 15.5 inches
H: 7.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - polished and lacquered
SOLD
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Set of 6 rare and exceptional "Patchwork" dining chairs in copper, pewter and bronze with hand-welded and decorated steel bases by Paul Evans, Paul Evans Studio 1967 - each chair signed “Paul Evans 67”. These have been newly upholstered in high quality gray leather.
Reference:
Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, there is a photo of a set of these chairs on page 69 with the caption "Patchwork chairs with castors, c. 1970. Bronze, copper, pewter, and steel...
"Paul Evans, Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism" published by Arnoldsche Art Publishers in 2014, there are multiple photos of Patchwork pieces on pages 154, 155 and 156.
W: 25 inches
D: 26.5 inches
H: 33 inches
Seat H: 18.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$85,000 for the set
ref: diningchairs170
Exceptional coffee table in book-matched Italian burled walnut with sculptural legs and brass fittings by Ico Parisi (Italy) for M. Singer & Sons, American 1950's. This table is a tour-de-force of design.
W: 59 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
ref: coffeetable497F
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
ref: accessory215
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
ref: tablelamp181