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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
Elegant wall hanging mirror with stylized gilded ribbon frame, American 1950's. This mirror is incredibly stylish and is beautifully made.
W: 32 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 49 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"J.M.F. Floor Lamp" with gently curving shaft in black lizard with polished brass base and hardware with black leather shade by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The matching shade is extremely chic with this lamp. The craftsmanship is absolutely stunning. Brass has been newly cleaned, polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern. Rewired by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, section titled “lighting”, on page 6 there is a photo of this model also with matching leather shade with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. FLOOR LAMP (page) 6”
Dimensions:
W: 7 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 62 inches (adjustable +3 inches)
Shade W: 23 inches
Shade D: 23 inches
Shade H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent - Brass has been newly cleaned, polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern. Also rewired by Lobel Modern.
$12,000
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Large and exceptional "Bolton Carved Mirror" in white rubbed oak by Luten-Clarey-Stern (LCS), American 1980's. This mirror is hand-crafted and the artisanship is stunning. It is extremely impressive in person.
H: 55 inches
W: 42 inches
D: 3 inches
$12,000
Condition: Excellent
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Pair of bedside tables / chests model no. 101 in walnut, chests with brushed nickel pulls, by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's (label in drawer). These bedside chests are extremely elegant.
Dimensions for Each:
W: 36 inches
D: 20.5 inches
H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Chic square coffee table in patinated bronze with bamboo motif, chamfered corners and inset glass top, American 1970's. The double stretcher design is very elegant. This table would work in any style interior.
W: 38 inches
D: 38 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
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One-of-a-kind sculpture game table in teak with book-matched Carpathian elm top with 2 drawers on opposite sides, each with a carved articulated hand over it, by Philip LaVerne, American 1966 (signed on top “Philip LaVerne”). The sculpted tapering legs are works of art. Philip LaVerne briefly experimented using wood as a medium in 1966 . These works from this series are extremely rare. The craftsmanship is simply superb with dovetail construction of the drawers and hand-sculpted joinery at the corners that is second to none. Even the bottom is completely finished. This is a tour de force of design and craftsmanship.
Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne.
W: 38 inches
D: 38 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Excellent - completely restored to like-new condition.
SOLD
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Rare and important pair of high back lounge chairs with wood frames and upholstered seats and backs by Gio Ponti and fabricated by Ariberto Colombo, Cantu, Italy 1940's. These chairs are beautifully made with exceptional attention paid to every detail. They are stunning.
Reference:
These come with Certificate of Authenticity (Expertise) from the Gio Pointi Archives, Numbered and Dated, showing images of these chairs and the ones published in Lo Stile alongside.
Reference:
This model chair was published in “Lo Stile” (The Style) in July 1946 and the photo is shown on the COA.
W: 30 inches
D: 31 inches
H: 44 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent - minor scratches in wood consistent with age.
SOLD
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Hinged “Molding Box” with multi-colored lacquer design and dark green suede interior by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Springer’s superb lacquer work and attention to detail make this box a little gem.
Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive, there is a photograph of this model box in the first Karl Springer NYC showroom in the 1970’s.
Lobel Modern Archive, there is an original invoice dated November 2, 1983 for this model box on file.
H: 5 inches
W: 16 inches
D: 10 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
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Rare and stunning dining/game/center table model PE-46 in welded and patinated steel with polychrome enamels and gilding by Paul Evans Studio for Directional Furniture, American 1960's (signed “Paul Evans” on base). This table has beautiful coloration and is truly a work of art. It can accommodate a larger glass top if needed.
Reference:
Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor by Jeffery Head published by Schiffer in 2012, the “Lamp Table” variation of this design is shown on page 74.
Diam glass top: 48 inches
Diam base: 22 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent - new glass top fabricated by Lobel Modern
SOLD
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Pair of large artisan sculptural table lamps in solid lucite with hand-spun brushed aluminum shades and hardware by Van Teal, American 1970's (signed “Van Teal” on bases). Lamps have been professionally cleaned, polished and rewired with silk cords by Lobel Modern. These lamps are very chic and have an impressive scale.
Dimensions for each:
W: 6 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 39.5 inches
Shade D: 14 inches Shade H: 8 inches
Condition: Excellent- Lamps has been professionally cleaned, polished and rewired with silk cords by Lobel Modern
SOLD
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Iconic and rare large chest of drawers in walnut with black lacquer and splayed legs by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House, American 1950's. This is one of Kagan’s most important and quintessential designs.
Reference:
The Complete Kagan, Vladimir Kagan, A Lifetime of Avant-Garde Design with forward by Tom Ford published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2004, on page 99 is a photo of the smaller version of this same chest.
W: 80 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 31 inches
Condition: Excellent - Piece has been fully restored to like-new condition.
SOLD
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Elegant side table in mahogany with satinwood inlays on top and sabots by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American, 1960's
W: 30 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 26 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Stunning "Half Round Molding Mirror" in mirror lacquered gold leaf by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This mirror is the epitome of glamor. Hangs on a wire on the back. Mirror is beveled. A beautiful Karl Springer design.
Reference:
Karl Springer Ltd Red Binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “mirrors”, page 4 shows this model mirror , top of page reads “KARL SPRINGER LTD HALF ROUND MOLDING MIRROR (page) 4”.
Diam: 48 inches
D: 3.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$12,000
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Pair of rare and exceptional handblown glass table lamps with red and black murrhines by Fratelli Toso, Murano Italy, 1950's. Thick lucite bases added by Lobel Modern
Diam: 7 inches
Shade Diam: 16 inches
H: 37.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent / rewired
Ref: tablelamps287
Rare and stunning "Fantasia Coffee Table" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter in a repeating abstract motif with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on top of table). The Fantasia design is one of the LaVernes’ most modern. This table is a gem.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the Fantasia motif is discussed in the introduction and is shown on pages 117-119 in the section The Abstract Series. The caption reads, “Hand inlaid bronze forming a weave of geometric symmetry - ever refracting light…”
W: 44 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Superbly crafted high chest of drawers in mahogany with engraved brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's (signed "Parzinger Originals” on inside of drawer). The restrained elegance of this piece is classic Parzinger. Refinished by Lobel Modern and brass pulls have been newly polished and lacquered.
W: 51 inches
D: 17.5 inches
H: 54 inches
Condition: Excellent - Piece has been professionally refinished by Lobel Modern. Pulls have been newly polished and lacquered. In like new condition.
$15,000
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Pair of impressive custom order 6 panel screens (12 panels total) with continuous scene, black lacquer with carved Chinese scene with opulent gold and multicolor enamels with brass sabots and hinges, sold through the Karl Springer NYC showroom, 1980's. Backs of screens are beautifully executed with bamboo and flower imagery. The quality of execution of these screens is incredible. Karl Springer sold Chinese screens in his showrooms (photos in the Lobel Modern archive). This pair of screens is the best we have ever seen.
Dimensions:
W: 215 inches
D: 1 inches
H: 95 inches
Dimensions of each:
W: 107.5 inches
D: 1 inches
H: 95 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exceptional "Chan Boucher" coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” on table top with original paper gallery label on bottom). This table is extremely sophisticated and the coloration is superb.
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 this table is shown on pages 44-45 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “CHAN BOUCHER coffee table was created in the 1960s, as part of the Chan table series that was among the most popular of the LaVernes’ designs. Made in various shapes, the tables were easy to place in interiors of any style. The French ribbon legs on this model make it a standout.”
W: 54 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Artisan hand-forged table lamp, tapering square form with matching shade, in patinated copper, American 1970's. This lamp came from a home with lots of Paul Evans and other artists. Though we are unsure who made it, it’s incredible.
W: 8 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 30 inches
Shade Diam: 20 inches
Shade H: 11 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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One of a kind custom design raised 4 door bar cabinet with doors in white ash burl with satinwood inlays with etched polished brass pulls and base in solid ash by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's. There is an illuminated bar on left side with interior in antiqued glass. On the right is storage with pull out ice bucket tray in antiqued glass. The illuminated bar on the left side has doors that slide into the case so that it can be left open during parties. Drawer glides have been replaced with new self closing glides by Lobel Modern. Drawers lined with cork. This impressive piece is an absolute show stopper!!! The meticulous construction, fine materials, and attention to detail are superb. This cabinet comes apart into 2 pieces (top and base) for shipping. The grid inlays on the front are in excellent condition - any variations are due to the lighting.
W: 96 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 71 inches
Condition: Excellent - Piece has been cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern. New antiqued glass, LED light inside the bar compartment and new self closing glides on drawers by Lobel Modern.
$45,000
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