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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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Karl Springer Exceptional Petrified Wood Coffee Table 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Exceptional and rare coffee table with polished petrified wood top on a circular ivory lacquered base by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Springer loved fossils and other natural historical artifacts. Petrified wood is ancient wood that has been fossilized - it has the same qualities as stone but retains it’s original organic depth and complexity. Each piece is totally unique. This table is a work of art.

W: 37 inches
D: 35 inches
H: 18 inches
Diam of base: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent.- Base has been relacquered and, stone professionally cleaned and polished.

SOLD

Ref: coffeetable574

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER14, sold tables 16

Karl Springer Pair of "Candlestick Lamps" in Solid Lucite and Brass 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Pair of "Candlestick Lamps" in solid lucite with brass trim and hardware by Karl Springer, American 1970's. These are superbly crafted.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “lighting”, on page 21 of the section there is a photo of this model lamp with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD CANDLESTICK LAMP (page) 21”.

For Each:
D: 8 inches
H: 27.5 inches (adjustable with riser)
Shade Diam: 14 inches
Shade H: 7 inches

Condition: Excellent - lucite has been cleaned and polished. Brass has been polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with new lampshades. In like new condition.

SOLD

ref: tablelamps433

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categories LIGHTING
tags KARLSPRINGER10, sold lighting 10

Pair of Large Artisan Terracotta Table Lamps 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Pair of large artisan made terracotta table lamps, American 1970's. It is rare to see terra cotta lamps in this quality and scale. These came from a published 1970’s interior.

Lamp Diam: 18 inches
Shade Diam: 27 inches
H: 34 inches

Condition: Excellent - minor wear consistent with age

SOLD

ref: tablelamps359

 

 

 

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 10

Vladimir Kagan Rare "Lotus Desk Chair" in Molded Lucite 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare "Lotus Desk Chair" model 7003 in molded curved lucite with upholstered seat and back with chrome base incorporating a tilt and swivel mechanism by Vladimir Kagan, American 1970's. Polished chrome fittings on the exterior of the lucite shell. This desk chair is super chic and very comfortable.

Reference:
Vladimir Kagan catalog published in the 1970’s shows this desk chair with the description: “Contoured plexiglass shell with oval padded back rest. Seat of polyfoam and dacron over rubber webbing. Tilt-swivel pedestal with four prong castor base available in chrome, satin brass or antique brass.”

W: 20.5 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 19 inches

Condition: Very good - few light scratches in lucite. Few small spots in fabric at front edge.

SOLD

ref: deskchair41

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categories SEATING
tags VLADIMIRKAGAN2, sold seating12

Silas Seandel Incredible Artisan Brazed Brass and Steel Dining Table 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Unique artisan dining table with sculptural hand-welded steel and textured brass base with thick floating glass top by Silas Seandel, American 1970's. (signed “Silas Seandel” on side of top). The artisanship of this table is off the charts. Super chic and unique, this table is exquisitely crafted. We have never seen another like it.

W: 78 inches
D: 42 inches
H: 30.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: diningtable97

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categories TABLES
tags sold tables 16

Tommi Parzinger Chic Pair of Swiveling Upholstered Lounge Chairs 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare pair of swiveling upholstered barrel back lounge chairs model no. 177 with hand-turned wood accents and cross stretchers by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960s These chairs are extremely chic and comfortable.

Reference:
PARZINGER ORIGINALS INC paper catalog published in the 1960’s, a drawing of this model chair is shown with “#177” written below. This model was typically made with a stationary base. These were customized with the same swivel base with cross stretchers shown with model #211 shown underneath it.

Dimensions for each:
W: 26 inches
D: 26.5 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Seat H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent - wood has been refinished.

SOLD

Ref: loungechairs215

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categories SEATING
tags TOMMIPARZINGER3, sold seating12

Karl Springer "Parsons Style Game Table" in Embossed Lizard 1986 (Signed and Dated) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Exceptional "Parsons Style Game Table" in black embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1986 (signed and dated on bottom “Karl Springer 1986”). The craftsmanship of this table is superb. With its clean lines and beautiful color, this table is very elegant.

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 a backgammon board with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PARSON STYLE BACKGAMMON TABLE (page) 3”.

W: 36 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly re-lacquered by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

ref: gametable87

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categories TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER15, sold tables 16

Elegant Gilded Ribbon-Frame Mirror 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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

ref: mirror294

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categories BED / MIRRORS
tags Sold Beds / Mirrors 3

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Pair of Bedside Tables / Chests in Walnut 1950s (signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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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

ref: nightstands117

 

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categories TABLES
tags sold tables 16

Philip LaVerne One-Of-A-Kind Sculpture Game Table with Carved Hands 1966 (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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

ref: gametable84

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 5, sold tables 16

Gio Ponti Rare and Important Pair of Lounge Chairs 1940s (COA from Ponti Archive) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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

Ref: loungechairs212

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categories SEATING
tags sold seating12

Paul Evans Rare Sculptural Dining/Game/Center Table in Welded Steel 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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

ref: diningtable196

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categories TABLES
tags PAULEVANS2, sold tables 16

Van Teal Pair of Large Sculptural Lucite Lamps with Aluminum Shades 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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

ref: tablelamps440

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 10

Vladimir Kagan Rare and Iconic Large Chest of Drawers in Walnut 1950s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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

ref: chestofdrawers173

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categories CASE PIECES
tags VLADIMIRKAGAN2, sold case pieces 6

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Side Table with Inlays 1960s - SOLD

Eric McNatt

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

Ref: endtable154

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categories TABLES
tags TOMMIPARZINGER, sold tables 16

Fratelli Toso Pair of Handblown Glass Table Lamps 1950s - SOLD

Eric McNatt

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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

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 10

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Fantasia" coffee table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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

ref: coffeetable569

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 5, sold tables 16

Pair of Superb 6 Panel Chinese Screens Sold Through Karl Springer 1980s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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

ref: screen24

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categories OTHER ITEMS
tags KARLSPRINGER8, Sold Other Items 3

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Chan Boucher" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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

ref: coffeetable101

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categories TABLES
tags Laverne 4, sold tables 16

Artisan Patinated Copper Table Lamp 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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

ref: tablelamp315

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categories LIGHTING
tags sold lighting 10