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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
Clean line console table in textured white leather with chrome stud design by Lobel Originals, American ca. 2010 (signed with metal label on bottom). This table is meticulously crafted.
W: 48 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 30.5 inches
Condition: Very good - some minor indentations in leather on top.
$7,500
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Rare pair of Cube Tables in hand-welded steel with beautiful polychrome enamels and gilding with inset cleft slate top by Paul Evans, American 1968 (signed “PE 68” on bottom corner). These iconic tables are extremely versatile and can be used as side tables or coffee tables. They are finished on all sides and each one is a unique work of art.
Reference:
Paul Evans Design & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, this model is shown on the top of page 72.
Provenance:
Purchased by Lobel Modern from original owners as part of a large collection of Paul Evans originally located in Los Angeles.
Each:
W: 14 inches
D: 14 inches
H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent - slate tops have been professionally cleaned.
SOLD
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Stunning 4 door credenza model PE-40A in hand-welded steel with hand-painted polychrome enamels and gilding featuring bi-fold doors with red colored interior and cleft slate tops by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1968 (signed “PE 68”). These artisan pieces by Paul Evans are pure art. Each one is unique in its own way.
Reference:
Paul Evans Design & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, the original ad for this cabinet is shown on page 75 and another example of this cabinet is shown on pages 77.
Provenance:
Purchased by Lobel Modern from original owners as part of a large collection of Paul Evans originally located in Los Angeles.
Dimensions:
W: 72 inches D: 20.5 inches H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of "Purcell Sconces" in polished brass with illuminating molded lucite inserts by Karl Springer, 1980's. These are beautifully made and the combination of materials is chic.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980s, in the section titled “lighting” there is a photo of this model scone with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PURCELL SCONCE”.
Dimensions for each:
W: 16.5 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare set of 14 "Regina Dining Chairs" with elegant curving frames in lacquered antique silver leaf with blue velvet upholstery by Karl Springer, American 1980's. It is very hard to find a set of Karl Springer dining chairs this large. The sumptuous design and the fine craftsmanship make these chairs a standout.
Reference
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “Seating”, section “A”, page 19, top of page reads “REGINA SIDE CHAIR” and shows an image of this model.
Dimensions for each:
Armchair W: 25 inches
Side Chair W: 21 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 36.5 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Arm H: 24 inches
Condition: Excellent - silver leaf has been cleaned and lacquered. Newly reupholstered.
$60,000 for the set of 14
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Incredible center/library/hall table with free edge design in black walnut with rosewood butterflies by Mira Nakashima, American 2007 (signed and dated on bottom “Mira Nakashima 8.9.07”). The free edge is on a sap edge and this slab itself is very expressive. A truly stunning work of art.
D: 37 inches
W: 52 inches
H: 25 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Large hand-blown glass vase, white scavo glass with coil around and decorative elements on sides, by Seguso (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on bottom “KARL SPRINGER”). This form is quite rare. The scale of Springer’s hand-blown glass vases makes them exceptional. On the back of this stunning vase is a small strip of amber glass, which was another color Springer used in his glass designs. The glass blowers incorporated it into this piece.
Seguso executed Karl Springer’s hand-blown Venetian glass pieces which were typically with a scavo finish.
D: 14 inches
H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of elegant floor lamps in brass with glass rods, each with 2 bulbs, by Hansen Lighting, American 1960's (Signed on bases “Hansen Lamps Inc. N.Y.”) The cords are embedded in the glass so when the cords are faced to the side of the lamp they disappear due to the curvature of the glass. A clever design. Brass has been polished and lacquered. Besides pull chains, each lamp has a foot switch.
Dimensions for Each:
W: 9 inches D: 9 inches
H: 56 inches ( adjustable to 60 inches)
Shade Diam: 17 inches Shade H: 14 inches
Condition: Excellent - brass has been polished and lacquered. Rewired with new foot switches installed by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Beautifully crafted console table in solid Lucite with sculptural vertical elements with brass accents, custom design, American 1970's. Impeccably crafted and highly detailed.
W: 44 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 27 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Saturn Mirror" with curved mirrored panels, all with beautifully beveled edges, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. It is difficult to bevel on a curve. This mirror is nothing but curved bevels and is a testament to Springer’s devotion to fine craftsmanship.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “mirrors”, on page 2 of that section there is a photograph of this model and it is titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD “SATURN” MIRROR (page) 2”
Diam: 42 inches
D: 2 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
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Flush mount ceiling fixture or wall sconce in lucite with glass rods all around by Lightolier, American 1970's. The light diffuses through the glass rods beautifully.
On the Wall: On the Ceiling:
W: 7 inches 11 inches
D: 5 inches 7 inches
H: 11 inches 5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare torchere in antique gold leaf with lucite accents at top and bottom by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Newly rewired by Lobel Modern with brown silk cord and new foot switch. The combination of antique gold leaf and lucite is very chic.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD paper catalog published in the 1970’s, section “floor lamps, lamps, wall sconces” on page 22 on the left hand side is a photo of this model.
Diam at top: 16 inches
Diam of base: 12 inches
H: 69.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - newly rewired with silk cord and new foot switch. Lucite has been cleaned and polished.
$9,500
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Rare monumental “Regency Extension Dining Table” with 2 matching leaves, top in book-matched Brazilian rosewood with satinwood inlay in high gloss finish with knife edge design, with 2 pedestal bases and solid brass feet by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This table is a testament to the extraordinary artisanship of Karl Springer. It is very large with both leaves in. It is absolutely magnificent.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “Conference & Dining Tables, page 1 shows the round version of this model table with the title, “REGENCY DINING TABLE”.
W: 144 inches / with 2 additional 36 inch leaves to extend the table to 216 inches with leaves inserted
D: 54 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent - refinished by Lobel Modern with high gloss. In like-new condition.
$75,000
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“Lucite Leg Coffee Table” with 4 sand blasted solid lucite legs and thick glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed "Karl Springer" on leg). The legs and be placed at the 4 corners, or 2 on each side, or 1 on each side. This design is very versatile. We can customize the glass top any size. These 4 lucite legs can support any size glass top. This table is very chic and a rare Springer design.
As Shown:
W: 50.5 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 19 inches
Table top H 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Stunning side table with 6 sided welded steel base with sections which are textured and gilded along with a thick cleft slate top by Paul Evans, American 1968. This table is extremely rare and the artisanship is superb.
Provenance:
Purchased by Lobel Modern from original owners as part of a large collection of Paul Evans originally located in Los Angeles.
Diam of Base: 14.5 inches Diam of Slate Top: 28 inches Height: 21 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Umbrella stand covered in lacquered goatskin with lithographically printed and hand-colored Renaissance scene and brass hardware by Aldo Tura, Italy, 1970's (signed on bottom).
W: 14.5 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 22 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Finely crafted and elegant 3 door credenza from the "Voltaire" series in Macassar ebony with artisan brass medallion, brass sabots and trim by De Coene Freres, Belgium 1950's (signed with metal label inside door). This piece comes with keys. Interior has adjustable shelves. This piece is very refined and the craftsmanship is superb.
Reference:
Les Ateliers D’Art De Courtai De Coene Freres published by Le Livre Timperman, see page 189 for model reference.
W: 79.5 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 38.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Completely restored - wood has been refinished and brass has been polished and lacquered.
SOLD
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"Greek Column Table Lamp" in solid lucite with brass hardware by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The cord is embedded into the side of the lamp, so it is invisible when looking from the front. Lucite has been cleaned and polished. Brass has been newly polished and lacquered. Lamp has been rewired. Springer was inspired by Classicism and this refined lamp would go in any interior.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “lighting”, there is a photo of this model on page 5 with the title, “KARL SPRINGER LTD GREEK COLUMN TABLE LAMP (page) 5”.
W: 6 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 28 inches
Shade Diam: 13 inches
Shade H: 10 inches
Condition: Excellent- Lucite has been professionally cleaned, and polished. Brass has been newly polished and lacquered. Lamp has been rewired.
$4,500
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Monumental "Half Round Molding Mirror with Step Down Detail" in lacquered goatskin with beveled mirror by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This mirror is very impressive in scale and the goatskin is luxurious.
Reference:
Karl Springer Ltd red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “mirrors”, page 6 shows this model mirror in lacquered goatskin, top of page reads “KARL SPRINGER LTD HALF ROUND MOLDING MIRROR WITH STEP DOWN DETAIL (page) 6”.
W: 72 inches
D: 3.5 inches
H: 54 inches
Condition: Excellent
$12,000
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Coffee table with organic shape base in cast solid resin to resemble concrete with thick glass top by Silas Seandel, American 1970's (signed “Silas Seandel (C)” on base). This series in cast resin was made for a special collection shown at Bloomingdales in their Home Department in the 1970’s. Seandel’s novel use of resin to make a functional sculpture makes this coffee table a standout. New glass top fabricated by Lobel Modern.
Overall Dimensions:
W: 60 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 16 inches
Dimensions of Base:
W: 47 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 15 inches
Condition: Excellent Original Condition - New glass top fabricated by Lobel Modern.
$8,500
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