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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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Monumental hand-blown glass table lamp, light blue with footed with channeled body, by Barovier & Toso, Murano Italy, 1950's. The scale of this hand-blown lamp is truly stunning. As is the color.
Diam: 9.25 inches
H: 56 inches
Shade Diam: 20 inches
Shade H: 18 inches
$6,500
Condition: Excellent
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Rare and exceptional coffee table No. 1322 with engraved pewter top on a mahogany base by Harvey Probber, American 1950's. This coffee table was only in production for a short time; it is shown in the catalog from the 1950’s. The engraved metal top was made by artist Arpad Rosti with whom Probber collaborated on several designs. The intricate pattern on the top is stunning.
This coffee table was part of the retrospective at the New York School of Interior Design: “Making Connections: Harvey Probber Furniture 1945-85” which opened February 20, 2020. Evan Lobel was Associate Curator.
W: 55 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 14 inches
Condition: Excellent - base has been refinished.
$12,000
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"Triangular Leg Metal End Table" in mirror polished brass with double book matched zebra wood top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This table is meticulously crafted and is a fine example of Springer’s devotion to quality.
Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, sectional titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, page 19 titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD TRIANGULAR LEG METAL END TABLE” shows this model.
Dimensions:
W: 24 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 27.5 inches
Condition: Very Good- few spots on brass base consistent with age.
$15,000
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Unique side/center/dining table titled "Surprise" in patinated hand-brazed bronze with inset pewter medallions, square form with concave sides engraved with green patina, by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on top “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne”). This is a unique work of art and it’s extremely impressive in person. This base can take a square or round glass top if you want to make it a dining table.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, Hand-brazed sculptures are discussed in the introduction and similar works are shown in the section titled The Brazed Series.
Provenance: Private Collection New Jersey
Dimensions of base:
W: 40 inches
D: 40 inches
H: 28 inches
Shown with 78 inch diameter top in photo.
Condition: Excellent
$55,000
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Chic center / game table model 701 with tessellated birch wood top and polished chrome base by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1970's. The artisan tessellated top makes a beautiful pie-shape pattern. The chrome base is designed to make it look like the table top is floating.
Reference
Parzinger Originals Inc paper catalog published in the 1960’s shows a drawing of this table with the model “#701” written below.
Diam: 38 inches
H: 27 inches
Condition: Excellent
$12,000
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Extraordinary hand carved “Fractured Planet” sculpture in Italian Red Levanto marble on an ebonized wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1960’s.
Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculptor who worked primarily in stone. She began sculpting in the 1940’s and became affiliated with artist group Studio 725 which was a consortium of woman artists working in Union Square NYC. She studied sculpture with Philip Darling, Jose De Creeft, and Lorrie Goulet at the New School, the Museum of Modern Art, the Art Students League, and the School of Visual Arts A relative late comer to the art world, Naomi Feinberg emerged as highly accomplished, multi-faceted artist who juggled architectural coherence with a preoccupation with the human form, to create works that are both experimental and primitive.
Provenance: The personal collection of the artist and then her family after her death. This piece is part of the Lobel Modern's exhibition: Naomi Feinberg: A Woman Sculpting in a Man's World currently on exhibition in our Exhibit Gallery across the hall from our showroom.
W: 13 inches
D: 10 inches
H: 14 inches
Condition: Excellent
$7,500
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"Special Madame Pompadour", a coffee table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American 1960's (signed on top “Philip Kelvin Laverne”). The coloration of this table is exquisite. Has the original gallery labeling on the bottom. It’s a gem. The enamel cloisonne enhances the depth of the colors.
Reference:
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Sculpture III catalog published in the 1970’s on page 20 there is a photo of this table on the right and the description in the back reads, “Recreating the splendor of 18th century France, enamel cloisonne heightens motifs of flowers, birds, and beasts. Allegorical trophies representing the Arts and the Sciences form additional designs. The hand formed bronze base is decorated with cast bronze leaves.”
W: 30 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
$15,000
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Pair of Pyramidal pedestals in black lacquered linen, custom design, American 1970's.
W: 16 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 45 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of large and exceptional andirons in polished brass and wrought-iron, American 1970's. These andirons are beautifully made and would add a touch of elegance to any fireplace.
W: 12 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 23 inches
Condition: Excellent
$5,500 for the pair
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"S Andirons" in polished steel and brass with wrought-iron posts by Danny Alessandro and sold through Holly Hunt, American 1984. These are meticulously crafted and very luxurious.
W: 5.5 inches
D: 13 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
$5,500 for the pair
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Pair of flame andirons in polished chrome, American 1960's. These andirons are very chic. The flames of a fire would reflect beautifully off the gently curving surfaces of the andirons.
H: 25.5 inches
W: 8 inches
D: 6 inches
$3,500 for the pair
Condition: Excellent
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Pair of Chinese style Modernist andirons in hammered brass, American 1950's. These andirons are very chic.
H: 16.5 inches
W: 10.5 inches
D: 17 inches
$3,500
Condition: Excellent
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Pair of large andirons in wrought iron with brass orbs on top by Stover, American 1970's (signed “STOVER MFG. CO.” on base of andiron). These andirons are beautifully made.
W: 14 inches
D: 25 inches
H: 23.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$5,500 for the pair
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Pair of loop andirons, brass with stylized flowers, American 1950's. These andirons would lend a touch of elegance to any fireplace.
W: 14.5 inches
D: 3.5 inches
H: 10 inches
Condition: Good. Light scratches consistent with age.
$3,500 for the pair
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Meticulously crafted large coffee table in brushed stainless steel and gold tinted brass with inset glass top by Ron Seff, American 1980's. Ron Seff was an acolyte of Karl Springer. This coffee table is very refined and crafted to the highest standards.
W: 54 inches
D: 38 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent - metal has been professionally polished and lacquered.
$15,000
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"Triangular Leg Metal End Table" in brass with shagreen top by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed "Karl Springer" under top). This table is meticulously crafted and is a fine example of Springer’s work.
Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, sectional titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, page 19 titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD TRIANGULAR LEG METAL END TABLE” shows this table with a black glass top. Page 18 shows a coffee table version of this table with a shagreen top.
W: 23 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 22 inches
Condition: Very good - a few minor age spots in shagreen, a few small spots in brass. Presents overall beautifully.
$12,000
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Coffee table model 1020 covered in 2-tone lacquered linen (as shown) with lower shelf and inset Starfire glass top by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals. The craftsmanship is impeccable.
W: 48 inches
D: 48 inches
H: 18.5 inches
SOLD
Condition: New
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Exceptional and luxurious "Heavy Parsons Style Coffee Table" in dark chocolate 2-tone embossed crocodile leather by Karl Springer, American 1989 (signed and dated on bottom). This table is superbly crafted in the finest materials. A timeless Karl Springer design.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “Coffee Tables and Bar Carts”, on page 13 there is a photo of the same model in metal with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD HEAVY PARSON STYLE…COFFEE TABLE”
W: 42 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Hand-blown glass vase, green glass with gold foil and red and blue murrhines, by Giulio Radi for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy ca 1950. This vase is a like a jewel.
Reference:
AVEM Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans published by Arnoldsche in 2020, pages 48 thru 55 show similar pieces by Radi with the same technique.
Provenance:
Evan Lobel purchased this pieces directly from A.V.E.M. in 2001 as part of a large collection of pieces stored there from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s.
Diam: 5.5 inches
H: 9.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Hand-thrown ceramic vase in Chinese red glaze with applied gold decorative motif by Gary McCloy, American 1970's (signed on the bottom). This vase is impressive and has a lot of visual depth. The combination of Chinese red with gold overlaid is magnificent.
Diam: 13 inches
H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
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