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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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Telephone Table on brass castors in brown cobra skin by Lobel Originals NYC, American 2024 (Signed “LOBEL ORIGINALS NYC”). We make this table to order. Identical to the original Karl Springer Telephone Table, we can make it in any color and size. Bottom covered in moire silk.
W: 14 inches
D: 9.5 inches
H: 23.25 inches
Condition: New
$5,500
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Large and exceptional "Ming Coffee Table" in mirror polished chestnut-color lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1987 (dated “8-21-87” on bottom). The scale and color of this table are extraordinary. In his signature material, this table exemplifies the superb craftsmanship for which Karl Springer is famous. This table has been cleaned and polished.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “Coffee Tables and Bar Carts”, on page 9 there is a photo of a very similar coffee table with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD CHINESE STYLE COFFEE TABLE (page) 9”
W: 60 inches
D: 30 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent - Table has been professionally cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Exceptional handblown glass vase with glass fragments at top, rods at bottom and murrhines around the center by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1960’s. This series utilizing glass fragments is rare.
Literature: Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "GLASS FRAGMENTS, RODS, AND MURRINE 1958-1968", pages 113 through 118, a similar piece is shown on page 116.
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 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.
H: 11.5 inches
Diam: 7 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Exceptional and rare 3-part illuminating vanity mirror in hand-blown green glass with artisan bronze fittings by Seguso (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980's (etched “KARL SPRINGER” in glass). Very few of these were made and the craftsmanship is incredible.
Dimensions as shown:
W: 34.5 inches
D: 12 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
$12,000
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Pair of sculptural lucite table lamps with alternating frosted and clear pieces, American 1970's. These are very chic.
Dimensions for each as shown:
W: 5.5 inches
D: 5.5 inches
H: 28 inches
Shade Diam: 14 inches
Shade H: 10 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500 for the pair
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Hand-blown vase with vertical rods by Anzolo Fuga for AVEM (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Murano Italy, 1955-6. The colorful rods interspersed among the white rods creates a very striking design.
Literature:
Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "VERTICAL RODS 1955-56", this model is shown on page 68.
AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, an archival photo of this model is shown at the top right corner of page 221. The original drawing for this piece is shown on page 314, bottom center.
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: 6.5 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 12 inches
$10,000
Condition: Excellent
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Beautifully made “Round Leg Lucite Bench” with polished chrome stretchers and upholstered seat by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Seat newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern. These benches were typically made in small sizes. This one is large and stunning.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, in the section titled “seating”, this model is shown on page 11, titled “KARL SPRINGER ROUND LEG LUCITE BENCH (page) 11”
W: 48.5 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent - Seat newly reupholstered in a luxurious new fabric by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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"Mark II Coffee Table" in 2 tone brown embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1983 (label on the bottom reads "Karl Springer 1983"). This table showcases the superb artisanship which made Karl Springer famous.
Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive contains a photograph of this model coffee table in the Karl Springer NYC showroom in the 1980’s.
H: 16.5 inches
W: 37 inches
D: 26.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exceptional handblown glass vase with glass fragments, rods and murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1960’s. The pieces with glass fragments are rare and were difficult to execute. This piece has white glass behind the color rods which makes it visually stunning.
Reference: Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "GLASS FRAGMENTS, RODS, AND MURRINE 1958-1968", pages 113 through 118, a similar piece is shown on page 116.
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 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.
H: 12 inches
Diam: 7 inches
$12,000
Condition: Excellent
Ref: fuga89e
Exceptional handblown glass vase with glass fragments, rods and murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1960’s. The pieces with glass fragments are rare and were difficult to execute. They are stunning.
Reference: Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "GLASS FRAGMENTS, RODS, AND MURRINE 1958-1968", pages 113 through 118, a similar piece is shown on page 116.
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 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.
H: 11.5 inches
Diam: 8 inches
$12,000
Condition: Excellent
Ref: fuga89d
Exceptional hand-painted porcelain table lamp with flowers, medallions and geometric decoration with brass base and custom fittings, China 1960's
Diam: 8 inches
H: 31 inches as shown (Height adjustable from 28 inches to 38 inches)
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 12 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Hand-blown glass vase with glass fragments, rods with aventurine and murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy 1960’s.
Reference:
Literature: Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Acanthus Press, 2005, section titled "GLASS FRAGMENTS, RODS, ANDMURRINE 1958-1968", pages 113 through 118 show pieces done with the same technique.
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 1940’s, 1950’s and 60’s.
Diam: 8 inches
H: 11 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Handblown "Transennati" (Barriers) vase, model 15116, with multicolor rods and murrhines designed by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, ca. 1962.
Reference:
Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Acanthus Press, section titled “Transennati”, a similar piece is illustrated on page 178.
AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnolsche in 2020, Archival photos for this series with model numbers are shown on page 229, bottom..
Provenance: These pieces were purchased 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.
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
Ref: fuga60
Pair of clean line club chairs with wrap around polished chrome frames by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1970's. Newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern in gray ultrasuede. This is a chic and timeless Baughman design.
W: 30 inches
D: 32 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 17 inches
Condition: Very good - Chairs have been fully reupholstered in ultrasuede and chrome has been professionally polished. Small scratches in chrome consistent with light use.
$12,000 for the pair
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Rare and exceptional "Imperial Palace Coffee Table" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter subtle hand-painted enamels and curved ends and sculptural base by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (with original gallery label on bottom). This works is considered one of their best with an Asian motif. The form and design of the top and base are simply superb.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this important sculpture is shown on pages 72-73 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The IMPERIAL PALACE coffee table was created in the 1970s. The shape of the top is perfectly matched to the shape of the base. Because the sculptural form is the focal point of this design, the engraved top has only very subtle coloration.” It is shown with the original black and white ad.
W: 57 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent
$35,000
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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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