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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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"Cathedral Table" with both base and top covered in contrasting leathers by Karl Springer, American 1976-78. This table was made as a prototype. The arch details are absolutely stunning.
Reference:
Purchased in 2024 from one of Karl Springer’s premier artisans.
Dimensions:
D: 18.5 inches
W: 16.5 inches
H: 21 inches
Condition: Excellent
$6,500
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Beautifully crafted 6 arm chandelier model no 1 in brass with suspended crystal beads by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. Includes original shades. Brass has been professionally polished and lacquered. Newly rewired. This chandelier is the epitome of elegance.
Reference:
Parzinger Originals Inc paper catalog from the 1960’s has a drawing of this chandelier on the top right section of the lighting page with the model “#1” written below it.
Diam: 18 inches
H: 43 inches (can customize to spec)
Condition: Excellent - Brass has been polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern. Newly rewired. Original shades have minor discoloration and creases consistent with age.
$8,500
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Large and exceptional Art Deco urn in bronze with applied copper leaf and blue enamel with disc feet by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The scale and opulent colors make this urn a stand out. It’s absolutely magnificent.
Reference:
LOBEL MODERN ARCHIVE, There is a photograph of a pair of these urns shown on a Bauhaus Dining Table in the Karl Springer showroom in the 1980s.
Diam: 15 inches
H: 25 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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"Classical Coffee Table" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels showing the muses of Dance, Poetry Music and Drama by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed). The LaVernes were often inspired by mythology and the arts. The lighter areas on the outside of the table top are meant to give the ethereal feeling of clouds.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, a Classical table is shown on page 110 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The 1960s CLASSICAL table has a top of patinated bronze with engraved scenes of the Muses of dance, poetry, music and drama. The engraving is enhanced with hand-painted enamels.”
W: 60 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Very Good - some light scratches on top consistent with age and light use.
SOLD
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Pair of elegant floor lamps in chrome with glass rods, each with 3 bulbs, by Hansen Lighting, American 1960's (Signed on bases “Hansen Lamps Inc. N.Y.”) The cords are embedded in the glass so when the cords are faced to the side of the lamp they disappear due to the curvature of the glass. A clever design. Chrome has been cleaned and polished. Besides pull chains, each lamp has a foot switch.
Dimensions for Each:
Base Diam: 10 inches
H: 60 inches ( adjustable to 63 inches)
Shade Diam: 16 inches Shade H: 13 inches
Condition: Excellent - Chrome has been cleaned and polished. Foot switches added by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Set of 6 sculptural dining chairs, 2 arm chairs and 4 sides, models 1048 & 1048A, in ebonized mahogany with upholstered seats and back by Harvey Probber, American 1950's. This is an iconic Harvey Probber design. Refinished and reupholstered in a luxurious gray velvet by Lobel Modern. The curvature of the back makes these extremely comfortable.
Reference:
”Furniture Designed by Harvey Probber” catalog published in the 1950’s, section Dining, Photo 170 shows this model with the description “SIDE CHAIR 1048A…MAHOGANY FRAME…SAME WITH ARMS 1048”
W: 18 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 38.5 inches
SH: 20 inches
Arm H: 24.5 inches
Armchair W: 19.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Refinished and reupholstered in gray velvet by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Pair of chic hand-made Brutalist coffee tables with organic free forms in patinated bronze and pewter by Silas Seandel, American 1970's (signed on top “Silas Seandel”). These tables are on hidden castors. The texture of the bronze and pewter together is stunning.
Dimensions:
Large:
W: 32 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 16 inches
Small:
W: 31 inches
D: 23.5 inches
H: 16 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Exquisitely crafted table lamp in bronze with mounted polished agate specimen, Belgium 1970's. The coloration of the agate, with black, beige and amber, is very chic. This lamp has been newly rewired and comes with a silk shade with a diffuser at the top. Bottom is felted.
Dimensions:
W: 13.5 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 24 inches
Shade W: 19 inches
Shade D: 10.5 inches
Shade H: 10 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly rewired.
$6,500
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Sculptural desk chair in teak with upholstered seat and back by Finn Juhl (Denmark) for Baker & Co, American 1950's. This desk chair is extremely comfortable.
W: 22 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 32.5 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent - Completely refinished and reupholstered in gray ultrasuede.
SOLD
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"Souffle Ottoman" newly reupholstered with bronze base and hidden castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Newly upholstered by Lobel Modern. Bronze has been cleaned and polished. Last photo shows ottoman with original fabric.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 14 is a photo of a Souffle Ottoman titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD SOUFFLE OTTOMAN (page) 14”
W: 24 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - Ottoman has been newly reupholstered and the bronze base was professionally cleaned, polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Beautifully made “Round Leg Lucite Bench” with polished brass stretchers and upholstered seat by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer” on front of stretcher). Brass has been polished and lacquered and newly reupholstered in gray ultrasuede by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 11 is a photo of this model bench titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD ROUND LEG LUCITE BENCH [page] 11”
W: 35 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - Brass has been polished and lacquered and seat newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Pair of rare "Lighthouse Table Lamps" in exquisite blue-gray shagreen with polished nickel bases and shades by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Karl Springer only worked with the most luxurious materials. The color of the shagreen is stunning.
Diam of Base: 5 inches
H: 23.5 inches
Diam of shade: 10 inches
Shade H: 3.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Metal has been replated in nickel and lacquered, and the lamps have been rewired with new silk cords. All restoration done by Lobel Modern.
$12,000 for the pair
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Beautifully made wall-hanging rectangular mirror with impressive looped and woven rattan frame, Italian 1960's. This mirror is very chic and would enhance any interior. This mirror can hang vertically (as shown) or horizontally.
W: 28 inches
D: 4.5 inches
H: 39.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 8 elegant upholstered dining chairs model (2 arm chairs model No. 4196 and 6 side chairs model No. 4195), legs and arms in dark Pacific walnut with beautifully curved backs, by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, Paldao Group, American 1940's. The front legs are conical and taper. The back legs have a gentle curve. These are the best of Rohde and are extremely comfortable. They have been completely redone by Lobel Modern - wood has been refinished; newly upholstered in a gorgeous textured velvet.
Reference:
Gilbert Rohde Modern Furniture Design, Herman Miller 1940 Catalog & Supplement published by Schiffer in 1998, both side chair and arm chair models are shown on page 122.
Dimensions for each:
Armchair W: 24 inches
Side Chair W: 22 inches
D: 23 inches
H: 31 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Arm H: 25 inches
Condition: Excellent - refinished and newly reupholstered in textured velvet.
SOLD
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Pair of stunning side/bedside cabinets, one with the “Fantasia” motif and the other with the “Etruscan Spiral” motif in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with two doors each and interiors in orange velvet. by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970s (Signed “Philip K LaVerne” on side of both.) These cabinets were usually done with a Chinese motif. This pair with their complementary abstract designs is extremely rare.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, works with the ETRUSCAN SPIRAL motif are shown on pages 124-127 in the section on The Abstract Series. This series is discussed in the introduction to the book. the FANTASIA motif is also 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…”
Dimensions for each:
W: 20 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Beautifully crafted chest of drawers with sliding vanity compartment on the left and lift up storage compartment on the right in walnut with dark palmwood bases and bronze pulls by De Coene Frères , Belgium 1960's. The vanity compartment is pulled forward so that a chair can be used with it. When the top is lifted, a mirror is revealed. The matching bedside tables and a large armoire are also available. The armoire has the De Coene Frères label. This has been newly refinished.
Dimensions:
W: 55.5 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 29.5 inches closed / 48 inches open
Condition: Excellent - newly refinished.
$25,000
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Beautifully crafted "Polaris Desk Chair" in celadon, gold and red fabric with floral motif and mahogany legs by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This chair is very elegant and extremely comfortable.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 20 is a photo of this model titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD POLARIS…CHAIR (page) 20”.
W: 20 inches
D: 23.5 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Pedestal model 6302A in natural olive burl with hinged door and interior cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1963. Comes with original D key. Original paper label on bottom reads “Dunbar Furniture Corporation” with original pedigree details.
Diam: 16 inches
H: 32 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Unique wall sculpture in Hydro Stone plaster with bronze frame depicting the myth of Leda and the Swan by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “PK LaVerne” on frame). Leda and the Swan is a Greek myth which the LaVernes revisited with several different works. In the myth, Zeus transforms himself into a beautiful swan and seduces Leda who he is in love with. This work is loosely based on a painting done by Michelangelo in 1530. The LaVernes were very knowledgeable about art history and had a deep fascination with historical cultures. It’s a stunning work of art.
Reference: Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this artwork is shown in the section OTHER MATERIALS on page 229. The caption reads, “THE LEDA AND THE SWAN wall sculpture was crafted in the 1970s in patinated Hyrdo Stone plaster with a patinated bronze frame. This work is based pm Michelangelo’s painting of Leda and the Swan from 1530.”
Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne
W: 21.5 inches
D: 2 inches
H: 17 inches
Condition: Excellent - new felt and wire hanger on back
SOLD
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Rolling desk chair with in lucite with newly upholstered seat and sculptural aluminum base, American 1970's. Seat has been newly upholstered in a beautiful textured gray velvet. Lucite has been cleaned and polished. This chair is both comfortable and very chic.
W: 17 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 32 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly reupholstered. A few light scratches on base.
SOLD
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