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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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Pair of andirons in wrought iron with polished brass fins by Donald Deskey for Bennett, American 1950's (signed “Bennett” on shanks). Deskey, a legendary designer created beautiful andirons. These have been completely restored - brass polished and lacquered.
W: 9 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 6 masterfully crafted J.M.F. Dining Chairs in tessellated fossilized coral with bronze sabots by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This chair was designed with a curved seat which can take a seat cushion if desired. The artisanship of these chairs is off the charts. They are absolutely stunning.
Reference
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog, published in the 1980’s, section “Seating”, page 4, shows this model chair with the title “ KARL SPRINGER LTD. J.M.F. CHAIR, HARD OR UPHOLDTERED SEAT”.
Dimensions for each:
W: 17 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 35.5 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent - chairs have been professionally cleaned. No chips or cracks.
SOLD
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"Bullet" up light in gunmetal by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This comes with the original honeycomb diffuser. This up light is beautifully made.
Diam: 6 inches
H: 14 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Large tribal carved wood chairs with figural mask crests, curved back with breasts and geometric carved elements on front and back and solid seat rising on hewn legs, likely from Tanzania, East Africa 1960s. These chairs are beautifully made and would be chic in any interior.
Diam: 17.5 inches
H: 47 inches / 48 inches
Seat H: 14 inches
Provenance: Private Collection New York
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare elegant upholstered bench, model number 313, with base in mahogany and upholstered seat with signature elements that wrap around frame by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. Bench has been refinished and newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
Reference:
Parzinger Originals Catalog published in the 1960’s, there is an image of this bench with the model number written below.
Dimensions:
W: 42.5 inches
D: 12.5 inches
H: 16.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Bench has been refinished and newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Stunning and rare "Pagoda Lamp" in brown and black python with bronze base, trim, shade interior and lighting assembly by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Because the inside of the shade is bronze, it gives off a beautiful light. Bottom of lamp is covered in felt. The craftsmanship and design of this lamp are superb. Newly rewired by Lobel Modern.
Reference: Lobel Modern Archive - a Pagoda Lamp was professionally photographed by Karl Springer LTD for marketing material in the 1970’s. That photograph as well as others were purchased from an employee of Karl Springer by Lobel Modern in 2004.
W: 14 inches
D: 7 inches
H: 21 inches
Condition: Excellent - natural patina to bronze. Newly rewired by Lobel Modern.
$7,500
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Rare elegant floor lamp in black nickel with engraved brass accents by Jansen, France 1930's (engraved “Jansen 9 Rue Royale” on bottom). The lamp has three lights - 2 on the sides and one facing upwards. There are 2 switches - one is for the side lights and the other is for the up light. The floor lamp, like all Jansen pieces, is beautifully made. Metal has been restored and newly rewired with silk cord.
Dimensions:
H: 64 inches
Diam: 10 inches
Shade H: 12 inches
Shade Diam: 22 inches
Condition: Excellent - Metal has been restored and newly rewired with silk cord.
$9,500
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Elegant chest of drawers model no 5003 in walnut with spear pulls with tips in polished silver plate by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's (Label in drawer reads, “Widdicomb designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings”). The front of the cabinet takes an appealing curved form. The craftsmanship of this chest is superb. This chest has been newly refinished.
Reference:
Widdicomb fold out paper catalog from the 1950’s, there is a drawing of this model with the caption “5003 Drawer Unit (W)” with “W” meaning walnut. In the center of the foldout is a full page color photograph of this model used in a bedroom scene, with a description noting the images were taken from House Beautiful magazine.
Dimensions:
W: 67 inches
D: 21.5 inches
H: 30 inches
Condition: Excellent -Newly refinished.
$12,000
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Elegant "JMF Chair" covered in pale celadon embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1982 (signed, “Karl Springer 1982” on leather label on bottom).
Reference: Karl Springer red binder catalog, 1980’s, seating section, a full page photo of 2 chairs stating at top: “KARL SPRINGER LTD J.M.F. CHAIR, HARD OR UPHOLSTERED SEAT 4(page number)”
Dimensions:
W: 18 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 36 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Set of 10 elegant dining chairs models 109 & 109A in mahogany with signature fabric wrap around frame elements and upholstered seats and back cushions by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950’s. These are upholstered in stunning blue velvet with crisscrossing back design and iconic tapering legs. These are extremely refined. Newly refinished.
Reference:
Parzinger Originals Inc paper catalog from the 1960’s has a drawing of these chairs on the right side of the forth row of a page of seating models with the models “#109” and “#109A” written below.
Dimensions for each:
W: 20 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 34 inches
Seat H: 18 inches
Arm height of two armchairs: 24 inches
Condition: Excellent - newly refinished.
$20,000 for the set of 10
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Exquisite unique sculpture of a stylized bull composed of sea shells with etched brass elements and an ebonized base by Roberto Estevez, American 1980's (signed “ESTEVEZ” on plaque on base). The use of sea shells to compose parts of the bull is nothing short of genius.
Roberto Estevez was a superbly talented jewelry designer and sculptor. He designed jewelry for Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels as well as Tiffany. Roberto Estevez was Karl Springer’s life partner until his death in the 1980s. Estevez’s sophisticated and elegant designs in beautiful and often exotic materials fit in perfectly with Karl’s own aesthetic and many of Roberto’s sculptures were sold through Karl Springer’s showrooms. His ingenious animal sculptures are considered some of his best work.
W: 12.5 inches
D: 3.5 inches
H: 9 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Large artisan table lamp in translucent glass with hand-painted bird motif in gold and black with ebonized wood base and top and brass hardware, American 1960's. The scale and artistic design make this lamp a standout. Ebonized base and top have been newly re-lacquered. Brass has been polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with new sockets and silk cord.
Dimensions:
W: 9 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 36 inches
Shade Diam: 15.5 inches
Shade H: 11 inches
Condition: Excellent - Ebonized base and top have been newly re-lacquered. Brass has been polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with new sockets and silk cord.
$5,500
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Pair of elegant lounge chairs, ebonized wrap-around frames with new upholstery and brass sabots, by Roberto and Mito Block, Mexico, 1950's. French-born brothers Roberto and Mito Block worked in Mexico City from the 1930’s through the 1970’s. Their work was sold out of their Mexico City showroom, Rob Block & Cia, and featured their restrained modern interpretations of classical forms.
W: 25.5 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 36.5 inches
Seat H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent - refinished and reupholstered.
SOLD
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Rare and important "Bone Cigarette Table" in lacquered hand-carved wood with exquisite detailing by John Dickinson, American 1977. The lacquer is in the original matte bone color. The craftsmanship of this table is extraordinary. As is true of all John Dickinson pieces, this table could not be more stylish.
Reference:
This model table is in the permanent collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, acquired in 1979. It can be viewed in their collection here.
Dimensions:
Diam: 21 inches
H: 20 inches
Condition: Excellent - Newly relacquered by Lobel Modern.
$18,000
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Pair of rare and elegant benches in walnut with iconic curved legs and upholstered seats by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's. These benches are the epidemy of refined. Bases have been newly refinished by Lobel Modern. Seats have been reupholstered in a magnificent boucle by Lobel Modern.
Dimensions for each:
W: 19 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 19.5 inches
Condition: Excellent - Bases have been refinished and seats have been newly upholstered by Lobel Modern.
SOLD
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Rare and important hand-blown glass bird on a branch with wings open, model 13884, by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy c. 1957. The work is done with sommerso technique and the colors and execution of the wings are nothing short of extraordinary. It retains the original AVEM paper stickers. This is a Fuga masterpiece.
Reference:
AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-1972 by Marc Heiremans and published by Arnoldsche 2020, this piece is on page 111; on page 110 is a black and white photograph of this piece when it was first executed from the AVEM Archives. The caption reads, “Anzolo Fuga, Uccello su ramo, ali aperti, c.1957, model 13884, H. 45cm. AVEM factory archives, Murano (IT).”
Diam: 5 inches
H: 19 inches
Condition: Excellent
$18,000
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"The Untrammeled Mood of the Artist at Work", a rare figural wall sculpture in solid pewter by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed on front “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). The LaVernes did a small series of cast wall sculptures incorporating nude figures set in a painter’s studio in both solid bronze or pewter in the 1960’s. These hung in the original LaVerne Gallery. This is a rare collectors work of art and includes the original gallery label.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, other works from this series are shown in the section The Cast Series on pages 174-175 with the caption,. “THE UNTRAMMELED MOOD OF THE ARTIST AT WORK, a cast wall hanging sculpture with male and female nudes dates from the 1970s. This small work explores the relationship between artist and model. When a model poses nude, there is a general inequality as she or he is undressed and vulnerable. This work strips away that inequality and puts them on equal footing.”
W: 11 inches
D: 0.5 inches
H: 15 inches
Condition: Excellent
$9,500
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Beautifully hand-carved figural wood side table or stool by the Bamileke, Cameroon Africa, 1960's. The craftsmanship is exquisite and the table is very stylish.
Provenance: Private Collection New York
Dimensions:
Diam: 17 inches
H: 13 inches
Condition: Excellent
$3,500
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Rare and exceptional "Parsons Style Backgammon Table" in lacquered goatskin with brass trim, backgammon board with inset gray and ox blood leather points, with flip up storage compartments and original game pieces and cups by Karl Springer, American 1970s. On the underside of the top which covers the backgammon table is a checker/chess board. Very few of these tables were made in lacquered goatskin. It is superbly crafted and very luxurious.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “game & backgammon tables”, page 3 shows this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PARSON STYLE BACKGAMMON TABLE (page) 3”.
W (Closed): 50 inches
W (with trays extended): 66 inches
D: 25 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Large "Tower of Babel" painting in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne and bamboo motif frame by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1960's (signed “Phillip. Kelvin LaVerne” on front). Large engraved paintings by the LaVernes are captivating. The color and depth of the enamel cloisonne is stunning.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this work is shown on page 91 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “TOWER OF BABEL plaque, top right, a group of brilliantly clothed figures in costumes of enamel cloisonne engaging in a popular sport with a bronze frame sculptured to resemble bamboo.”
W: 34 inches
H: 36 inches
D: 1.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
$18,000
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