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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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Artisan crafted surfboard shaped coffee table in polished tessellated brown onyx, custom design, American 1970's. The onyx is continuous from the sides to the top. This design is very luxurious and chic.
W: 52 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 15.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Beautifully framed Fish (F. & S. IIIA.39) screen print in color, on wallpaper, with full margins by Andy Warhol, American 1983. This has been custom framed by Lobel Modern. There is a window on the back which shows all Warhol Estate stamps and initials.
Estate of Andy Warhol and the Visual Arts Foundation ink stamps on back, numbered and initialed in pencil on the reverse (there was no published edition), created as a backdrop for the exhibition Paintings for Children at Bruno Bischofberger Gallery, Zurich, 1984, framed.
Reference:
Frayda Feldman and Jörg Schellmann IIIA.39
Framed:
W: 37 inches
D: 1 inches
H: 49 inches
Unframed:
W: 30 inches
H: 42 inches
Condition: Excellent
$25,000
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Pair of framed Fish (F. & S. IIIA.39) screen prints in color, on wallpaper, with full margins by Andy Warhol, American 1983. These have been custom framed by Lobel Modern as a matched pair. There is a window on the back which shows all Warhol Estate stamps and initials. It is rare to have a matched pair.
With the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Visual Arts Foundation ink stamps on back, numbered and initialed in pencil on the reverse (there was no published edition), created as a backdrop for the exhibition Paintings for Children at Bruno Bischofberger Gallery, Zurich, 1984, framed.
Reference:
Frayda Feldman and Jörg Schellmann IIIA.39
Framed Each:
W: 37 inches
D: 1 inches
H: 49 inches
Unframed:
W: 30 inches
H: 42 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Rare "Coromandel Mirror" hand carved and hand decorated in black lacquer with channels painted in red lacquer and antiqued silver and gold leaf by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The glass mirror is beautifully beveled. The artisanship of this mirror is superb. This is considered one of Springer’s best designs.
Reference:
KARL SPRINGER LTD Red Binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “mirrors”, page 11 shows this model mirror, top of page reads “KARL SPRINGER LTD HALF ROUND MOLDING MIRROR, COROMANDEL (page) 11”.
Diam: 42 inches
D: 3 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Chandelier in chrome with light and dark green glass in the style of Fontana Arte, Italian 1970's.
Diam: 9.5 inches
H: 11 inches without chain and canopy
H: 29 inches with chain/drop. Can be customized
Condition: Very Good
SOLD
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One-of-a-kind "Etruscan Spiral Extension Dining Table" with extensions that fit on each end in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels and unique pierced bronze bases by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on side of tabletop with original paper labels on leaves). This table was made specially for Fred and Edith Horowitz, personal friends of the LaVernes. Their initials are incorporated into the bases as part of the design; “EH” on one base and “FH” on the other base. There are rods that come out from inside the table to support the leaves; they lock in place to give the leaves solid support. This table is exceptional in every way and represents the best of the LaVernes’ art and ingenuity. The abstract graphic design on the table top is simply stunning with beautiful coloration. The pattern is continuous from the table top onto the extensions. There is a felt lined wood case which the LaVernes made for the extensions.
Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the Etruscan Spiral motif is discussed in the introduction and this table is shown on page 125 in the section The Abstract Series. The caption reads, “The 1960s ETRUSCAN SPIRAL extension dining table has two leaves that attach to the outsides of its table. This table was made as a custom commission for Fred and Edith Horowitz, personal friends of the LaVernes.”
W: 76 inches without extensions
W: 112 inches with extensions
D: 42 inches
H: 29.5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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Fireplace screen with pulley system to open and close in wrought iron and brass with tools mounted at sides by Donald Deskey for Bennett, American 1950's. This is an unusual combination with the tools mounted right on the screen.
W: 50 inches
D: 8 inches
H: 36 inches
Condition: Very Good
SOLD
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Beautifully crafted Ming Writing Desk/Console in lacquered embossed crocodile leather with 3 drawers by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This was originally designed as a console which doubled as a writing desk but it is perfectly suited to be either. The glides on the drawers have been replaced with self-closing glides. Drawer bottoms covered in moire silk. Center drawer has a pencil holder. Springer’s lacquered leathers were typically done in a 2 tone lacquer and the colors here are white and ivory. 2 Tone lacquers give the leather incredible depth.
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 the coffee table model of this desk with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD CHINESE STYLE COFFEE TABLE (page) 9”.
W: 63 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 29 inches
Condition: Excellent - Piece has been fully restored and is in like new condition.
SOLD
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Flush mount ceiling fixture in cast iridized glass by Glashütte Limburg. Germany 1960's.
W: 9 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 5 inches
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
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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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