Karl Springer Prototype Box Table with Tray Top in Grasscloth 1976-1978

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Box Table with removable tray top covered in grass cloth inside and out by Karl Springer, American 1976-8. This was made as a prototype by one of Karl Springer’s premier artisans It’s a unique design. The top can sit as a tray or flip the other way and just cover the bottom.

Reference:
Purchased in 2024 from one of Karl Springer’s premier artisans.

Dimensions:
D: 20 inches
W: 20 inches
H: 20.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$7,500

Ref: endtable267

Karl Springer Pair of Goatskin Onassis Bar Stools 1980s - SOLD

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Pair of Onassis Bar Stools in lacquered goatskin with hand-stitched black leather seats and brass foot rails by Karl Springer, American 1980's

W: 24 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 39.5 inches
SH: 29 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: barstools28

Mies van der Rohe Chic Pair of BRNO Arm Chairs in Ostrich Leather 1990s - SOLD

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Pair of BRNO arm chairs, model 255, in polished chrome-plated flat bar steel with new white ostrich leather seats by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American 1990s. These have been newly reupholstered in high quality white ostrich embossed leather. These would make ideal desk chairs or game chairs.

Dimensions for each:
W: 23 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 31 inches
Seat H: 19.5 inches

Condition: Excellent. Small scratches in metal consistent with light use. Seats newly reupholstered in white ostrich leather.

SOLD

Ref: diningchairs228

Karl Springer Monumental Artisan Ceramic Urn 1981 (Signed) - SOLD

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Large hand-thrown ceramic urn, undulating form with horizontal channeled top, by ceramicist Plotsky for Karl Springer, American 1981 (signed and dated "Karl Springer 81" on the bottom with artist insignia on side). This artist made this model exclusively for Karl Springer. This work is very impressive and beautifully made.

Reference:
Authentication from Tom Langevin, Director of Production at Karl Springer Ltd in the 1970’s and 80’s will accompany this piece upon sale.

Diam: 16 inches
H: 22 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: ceramic51

Karl Springer Two Tier Side Table in Grasscloth 1976-1978

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Beautifully crafted petit side table in grasscloth with sculpted edges by Karl Springer, American 1976-78. This table was made as a prototype. It is very chic.

Reference:
Purchased in 2024 from one of Karl Springer’s premier artisans.

Dimensions:
D: 14 inches
W: 14 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

$5,500

Ref: endtable268

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Pair of Curved Leg Benches 1950s - SOLD

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Pair of elegant benches No. 2033 with iconic curved leg, lacquered white with upholstered seats, by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's

W:  19.5 inches
D:  19.5 inches
H:  19.5 inches

Condition:  Excellent

SOLD

ref:  benches30

Karl Springer "Sandstone Sculpture Table" with Cantilevered Glass Top 1980s - SOLD

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"Sandstone Sculpture Table" with base in cast composite stone with thick cantilevered glass top and polished chrome cap by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This series was only done for a few years. The forms and materials are sublime together.

Reference
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 11 is the smaller model of this table with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD 10” DIAMETER SCULPTURE TABLE (page) 11”.

W: 19 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent - few small scratches in glass (glass is relatively new)

SOLD

ref: endtable146

Sculptural Italian Lounge Chair with Chrome Base 1960s

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Sculptural lounge chair with chrome base and upholstered seat, back and arms, Italian 1960's. This chair has been newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern in a beautiful fabric. It is extremely comfortable.

Dimensions:
W: 28 inches
D: 32 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly upholstered by Lobel Modern.

$5,500

ref: loungechair116

Karl Springer "Chinese Curved Coffee Table" In Embossed Lizard Leather 1970s

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"Chinese Curved Coffee Table" in bisque lacquered embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The curvature of the table’s form and edges showcase Springer’s superb craftsmanship. This coffee table is very chic.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD brown paper catalog published in the 1970’s, a photo of this style table is shown as a console table on page 13.

Dimensions:
D: 18 inches
W: 46 inches
H: 14 inches

Condition: Excellent

$12,000

Ref: coffeetable593

Edgar O. Dale Graphic Painting on Canvas 1964 (signed) - SOLD

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Colorful and graphic painting on canvas, anatomical reference to a stylized eyeball, by Edgar O. Dale, American 1964 (signed). This painting has beautiful and balanced coloration.

W: 44 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 26 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: painting151

Stunning Danny Alessandro Fireplace Surround in Stainless Steel and Brass 1980s - SOLD

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Fireplace surround in polished stainless steel with polished brass keystone by Danny Alesandro Ltd, American 1980's. This artisan fireplace surround is beautifully made and in the style of Karl Springer. Danny Alesandro, Ltd. was sold through Holly Hunt in the 1980’s. This model fireplace surround was featured in an ad in Architectural Digest in 1983 (see photo).

Outer Dimensions:
W: 70 inches
D: 12 inches
H: 47 inches

Inner Dimensions:
W: 60 inches
D: 12 inches
H: 39 inches

Condition: Excellent - few light scratches

SOLD

ref: fireplace64

Danny Alessandro Fireplace Tool Set in Lucite and Brass 1980s - SOLD

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Fireplace tool set with upright post in lucite and tools in brass with black resin handles by Danny Alessandro LTD, American 1980's. This iconic tool set is both useful and very chic. 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 inches
H: 35 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent- brass has been professionally cleaned, polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern

Ref: fireplace86

Karl Springer Chic Waste Basket in Ostrich Skin 1976-1978

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Chic waste basket in ostrich skin on the outside and inside by Karl Springer, American 1976-78. The bottom is covered in silk moiré. The craftsmanship of all Springer skin work is exceptional.

Reference:
Purchased in 2024 from one of Karl Springer’s premier artisans.

Dimensions:
D: 9 inches
W: 9 inches
H: 14 inches

Condition: Excellent

$3,500

Ref: accessory253

Karl Springer Pair of Sumptuous Leather Swivel Chairs 1980s - SOLD

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Pair of beautifully crafted swivel chairs with channeled solid mahogany bases by Karl Springer, American late-1980s. These chairs were reupholstered in taupe lambskin. They are nicely proportioned and very comfortable.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “seating”, page 13 shows this model chair with a brass base under the title “SWIVEL CHAIR.”

Dimensions for each:
W: 29 inches
D: 31 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Seat H: 17 inches

Condition: Very Good- Recently reupholstered in taupe lambskin by the previous owner. A few small spots and scratches.

SOLD

ref: loungechairs217

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Unique Sculpture Dining/Game Table with Glass Top 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

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Sculpture dining/game table with hand-welded pewter base finished in bronze tones with negative space and thick glass top by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed on top “PK LaVerne”). This is a unique sculpture which can take a larger glass top. We can customize for you. It’s a magnificent sculpture by the LaVernes.

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 187 in the section The Brazed Series. The caption reads, “This 1970s work is a unique hand-brazed sculpture incorporating negative space finished in bronze tones with a glass top.”

Dimensions as shown with glass:
Diam: 48 inches
H: 28.5 inches

Base:
Diam: 21 inches
H: 27.5 inches

Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: diningtable205

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Unique Collage "Hellenic Memories" 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

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Large wall-hanging framed collage “Hellenic Memories” in patinated and engraved metals with hand-painted enamels with partial figural elements by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed “Philip & Kelvin LaVerne”). There are partial Greek figures engraved on both the left and right sides of this work. This work is unique.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this painting is shown in the section The Paintings on pages 246. The caption reads, “HELLENIC MEMORIES, a unique collage in patinated and engraved bronze, copper and pewter, was created in the 1970s…Kelvin LaVerne commented: “We wanted to evoke the feeling of an archeological find, a piece of something perhaps broken and shaped by time, capturing time past: history.”

Provenance:
From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne.

W: 40.5 inches
D: 1.5 inches
H: 46.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: painting163

Karl Springer End Table in Lacquered Linen on Castors ca. 2005 (signed) - SOLD

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2-Tier Telephone Table style end table with raised molded edge in chocolate brown lacquered linen by Karl Springer LTD, American ca 2005 (signed “Karl Springer” on bottom). This table would make a beautiful addition to any room with its superb craftsmanship.

W: 28 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 22 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Pair of Table Lamps In Bronze With Black Cobra ca 1972 - SOLD

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Pair of meticulously crafted table lamps with black cobra on all sides with bronze fittings and bone accents on tops by Karl Springer, American ca 1972. Springer was a master at  using the most exotic materials to make his pieces unique works of art.

W: 5 inches
D: 5 inches
H: 28.5 inches

Shade Diam: 15 inches
Shade H: 10.5 inches

SOLD

Condition: Excellent

Ref: tablelamps381

Karl Springer "Bristol Coffee Table" with Shagreen Top and Bone Inlays 1989 (Signed) - SOLD

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Rare "Bristol Coffee Table" in white leather with inset shagreen on top with bone inlays by Karl Springer, American 1989 (signed and dated with leather label on bottom). This table perfectly exemplifies the superb craftsmanship that defines Karl Springer. This table has been completely restored - leather has been relacquered and shagreen has been professionally cleaned.

W: 44 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent, Leather has been relacquered and Shagreen has been professionally cleaned.

SOLD

Ref: coffeetable554

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Generation" Sculpture 1970s (Signed)

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Rare and important sculpture "Generation" with cast bronze figures and table top in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1970’s (signed, “Phillip K. Laverne” on table top.) Retains original showroom label with the title, “Admiration” - this was the original title of this work and the LaVernes decided that Generation was a better descriptive title so they changed it. There is support under the table top so that this piece can also serve as a coffee table or bench. The pieces from the Cast Series are among the LaVernes’ most important.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this sculpture is shown on pages 150-151 in the section The Cast Series. The caption reads, “The 1970s GENERATION is a bronze sculpture with a tabletop in patinated bronze and pewter with engraving and enamel cloisonne. Kelvin LaVerne notes on this work: “ The two children supporting the top symbolize the next generation, as well as every man and woman, the child we have been. The cat represents the family pet. Although freestanding, Philip designed a very unique sculptured top and platform for the piece, to create a more contemporary version as well as uniting the figures visually. ”

W: 70 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 36 inches
Table H: 18.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$48,000

ref: sculpture207