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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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Large architectural chandelier with interlocking geometric brushed-steel panels with brass fittings by Robert Sonneman, American 1970's. This chandelier is beautifully made and the combination of steel and brass is timeless.
W: 15.5 inches
D: 14 inches
H: 15 inches
H: 35 inches with drop. Can be customized
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Iconic "Rope Table", model # 111, in plaster by John Dickinson, American 1980. This piece is a rare masterwork by one of the best designers of the 20th century.
Reference:
John Dickinson catalog published in the 1970’s, there is a photo of this table with a description and model number on the back of the page.
Provenance:
The Collection of Marianna and John Beachdell. Marianna worked directly with John Dickinson on his commercial line from 1977 until 1981. This was acquired from the Dickinson showroom in 1980. A Letter of Provenance accompanies this table.
Diam: 18 inches
H: 19 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Hand-thrown ceramic table lamp, each side concave with pastoral figural motif, in light blue, brown and white salt glaze by C.A.S. Vietri, Italy 1950's. This lamp is absolutely stunning. The best of Italian ceramics from the 1950’s.
Diam: 8 inches
H: 32 inches
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
$5,500
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Beautifully crafted Klismos chair in blue/gray shagreen with polished brass sabots by Maitland Smith, Philippines 1980's. The sensual form and exceptional materials and craftsmanship make this chair a standout. Brass has been polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern.
W: 20.5 inches
D: 24.5 inches
H: 34.5 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Brass has been polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern.
$8,500
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Large wall-hanging mirror with frame gilded in lacquered 24 karat gold leaf and ring at top with etched mirror design in the style of Tommi Parzinger, by D. Milch & Sons, American 1940's. This mirror is extremely refined and elegant. We have completely redone the 24 karat gold leaf and lacquer by the finest artisans. This mirror is a gem.
W: 37 inches
D: 2.5 inches
H: 53.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"The Passion", a unique Impressionist painting on patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with blue enamels, intricate design and stepped bronze framing by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970 (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” in metal with original gallery label on back). The LaVernes were very adept at painting and sculpting the human body. The gallery label on the back is from the Seymour Gallery which was where the LaVernes showed their finest artworks.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this engraved painting is shown on pages 254-255 in the section titled The Paintings. The caption reads, “THE PASSION, dating from the 1970s, was created in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with muted enamel cloisonne and a unique pebbled finish. This totally modern work has its roots in the historical painting of The Rebirth of Venus by Alexandre Cabanel from 1863. It is a celebration of female sensuality.”
Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne.
W: 39.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 25 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare and important hand-welded and patinated bronze sculpture dining table “Symphony” with glass top by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970’s (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). According to Kelvin LaVerne, only 3 were made. Philip and Kelvin LaVerne often used the arts as their inspiration; and music served as inspiration for several of their works. It was inspired by a symphony by Beethoven. This piece has a physical harmony and balance which is extraordinary. This table is a LaVerne masterpiece. This table can accommodate almost any size glass top.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this table is shown on pages 192-193 in the section titled The Brazed Series. The caption reads, “The SYMPHONY dining table, hand-brazed in patinated bronze with green patina and a with glass top, was created in the 1970s. The base of this important sculpture was inspired by a curved line drawn by Beethoven on the manuscript for Eroica after he removed its dedication to Napoleon Bonaparte. It was originally dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte as Beethoven was an admirer until Napoleon declared himself emperor.”
Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne.
Dimensions:
Base:
W: 72 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 29 inches
Glass Top as shown / can take any size glass top
W: 96 inches
D: 48 inches
H: 0.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Fireplace tool set in chrome with upright post in Lucite by Danny Alessandro LTD, American 1980's. A very elegant design. Danny Alessandro, Ltd. was sold through Holly Hunt in the 1980’s. This model fireplace tool set was featured in an ad in Architectural Digest in 1983 (see photo).
W: 10 inches
D: 8.5 inches
H: 35 inches
Condition: Excellent
$4,500
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Rare refined and visually stunning 64 piece set of service ware, fine porcelain in white, black and gold by Richard Ginori, Italy 1950's (signed). The black and gold set together are extremely rich and luxurious. There are no chips or cracks. This set was rarely if ever used.
12 Dinner Plates Diam: 10.5 inches
12 Salad Plates Diam: 8 inches
12 Bread Plates Diam: 6.5 inches
14 Saucers Diam: 5.5 inches
14 Cups Diam: 3.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of luxurious bedside tables in Carpathian elm and brass, each with 2 doors, by William Doezema for Mastercraft, American 1960's. These are beautifully crafted.
W: 32 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 24 inches
SOLD
Condition: Excellent
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Beautifully made wall-hanging round mirror with impressive looped and woven rattan frame, Italian 1960's. This mirror is very chic and would enhance any interior.
Diam: 28 inches
D: 4.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Iconic and rare 4 door credenza model TP 18 with hand-tooled black leather doors and iconic etched brass pulls on ebonized mahogany base by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American 1940's (signed on back “Charak Modern”). The hand-tooling is done in gold. Pulls have been newly plated, polished and lacquered. Base has been refinished. Leather has been cleaned and polished. This is one of Parzinger’s most stunning designs.
Reference:
Charak Modern 1940’s catalog, Folio No 6-Modern, there is a catalog sheet with a photograph of this credenza with the description: “CHARAK MODERN TP 18 COMMODE…”
W: 66 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 32.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Pulls have been newly plated, polished and lacquered. Base has been refinished. Leather has been cleaned and polished.
SOLD
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Pair of hand-blown crystal table lamps, organic forms with quadriped bases, by Baccarat, France 1970's (etched “Baccarat France” with logo on bases). These delightful lamps have been rewired with new sockets and cords. These come with new custom shades.
Dimensions for each:
W: 7 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 20 inches
Shade W: 12 inches
Shade D: 8 inches
Shade H: 9.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - rewired with new sockets and cords and new custom shades.
SOLD
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Large hand-blown glass vase, white with scavo (rough) finish, 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.
Seguso executed Karl Springer’s hand-blown Venetian glass pieces which were typically with a scavo finish.
W: 14 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 13 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Large "H Console Table" in tete-de-negre (2-tone black) alligator embossed leather by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The scale of this console is impressive. And the embossed crocodile leather is stunning.
Reference:
KARL SPRINGER LTD brown paper catalog published in the 1970’s, on page 56 is a photo of this model in bench form.
W: 78 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 36 inches
Table H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of beautifully made swing-arm wall lamps in polished chrome and brass, each with 2 bulbs, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Each comes with a back mounting plate. The craftsmanship on these is off the charts. These have been cleaned, polished and newly rewired by Lobel Modern.
Dimensions for each:
W: 14.5 inches
D: 15 inches
H: 16 inches
Wall mount:
W: 6 inches
D: 0.5 inches
H: 6 inches
Condition: Excellent - professionally polished and lacquered. Newly rewired
SOLD
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Rare and important “Repose” or “Brooding Woman” coffee table with cast bronze female nude on a patinated base with bronze tones, welded cords and glass top by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970s (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on base). This work was based on a model who posed for the LaVernes who was having a stressful day. So they captured her emotions for this sculpture. This sculpture was designed with the glass integral to the weightiness of the emotions of the model.
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 page 159 in the section titled The Cast Series. On the same page is an in depth discussion of this work by Kelvin LaVerne. This work is also discussed in the introduction to the book.
Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne.
Dimensions for base:
W: 43 inches
D: 25 inches
H: 16 inches
Dimensions for top:
W: 55.5 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 0.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - new glass top fabricated to same specs as original
$55,000
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Elegant 2-tier console table in hand-made artisan glass with brass tapering legs, Italian 1950's. This chic console is simply stunning.
W: 29 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 31 inches
Condition: Excellent - patina to brass from age makes it look bronze
SOLD
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Rare “Hellenic” side table in patinated bronze and pewter with engraved classical Greek female nude motif with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on top). The patination is stunning on this table and the engraved female nudes are sublime. Striations in base are meant to resemble a wood pedestal.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this table is shown on page 101 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The HELLENIC table, from the 1970s, in patinated bronze and pewter, has been engraved with hand-painted enamels.”
Diam: 19 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pair of meticulously crafted swing-arm wall lamps in satin brass, each with 2 bulbs, by Ron Seff, American 1980's. Ron Seff worked for Karl Springer for years before going off on his own. Each comes with a back mounting plate. The craftsmanship on these is superb. These have been cleaned, polished and newly rewired by Lobel Modern.
Dimensions for each:
Fully Retracted:
W: 4.5 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 12 inches
Half-Extended:
W: 14 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 12 inches
Fully Extended:
W: 4.5 inches
D: 34 inches
H: 12 inches
Wall mount:
W: 4 inches
D: 0.75 inches
H: 4 inches
Condition: Excellent - professionally cleaned and lacquered. Newly rewired.
SOLD
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