Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "T'ang Boucher" Coffee Table with Stunning Green Patina 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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Superb "T’ang Boucher” Coffee Table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with green patina and ribbon legs by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on table top with original paper gallery label on bottom). The rich hues and jewel tones of this table are magnificent. The green patina was added by the LaVernes to give the table a sense of antiquity.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this motif is shown in the section on Historical Civilizations on pages 67-69. The Boucher shape of this table is shown on pages 44-45 with the caption, “The French ribbon legs on this model make it a standout.”

W: 60.5 inches
D: 31.5 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: coffeetable524

Karl Springer "Pagoda Style Dining Table" in Lacquered Goatskin 1980s - SOLD

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"Pagoda Style Dining Table" in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This beautiful dining table is meticulously crafted and a wonderful example of Springer’s designs.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “conference & dining tables”, on page 2 there is a photo of this model with the title: “KARL SPRINGER LTD PAGODA STYLE DINING TABLE (page) 2”.

W: 96 inches
D: 48 inches
H: 29.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Beautifully Made Lacquered Bamboo Long Sofa with Cushions 1950s - SOLD

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Long sofa in white lacquered bamboo with upholstered seat and back cushions by Henry Olko for Willow & Reed, American 1950's. The head designer for Willow & Reed in the 1950’s was Tommi Parzinger. It is clear that his design style influenced Henry Olko who was the owner of the company and also made his own designs. This piece is very chic and very comfortable.

Dimensions:

W: 96 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 32 inches
SH: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Roberto Estevez Magnificent Kudu Sculpture with Malachite Eyes 1980s - SOLD

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Kudu sculpture in polished brass with malachite eyes on dark wood base by Robert Estevez, American 1980's. The radiant malachite eyes set against the shimmering brass are a sight to behold.

Roberto Estevez was an extremely 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.

W: 12.5 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 30.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Artisan French Mirror With Exquisite Engraving 1940s - SOLD

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Artisan mirror with elaborate and exquisite engravings with floral and circular motif, France 1940's. A beautiful hand made piece that adds elegance to any space.

W: 31.5 inches
D: 3 inches
H: 50 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Stunning "Curved-End Console Table" in Emu Skin 1993 (Signed) - SOLD

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“Curved-End Console Table” in ivory emu skin with gold overlay by Karl Springer, American 1993 (signed “Karl Springer 1993” on the underside of the console). The gold overlay beautifully accents the color of the skins. The materials and craftsmanship of this table are superb.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980's, section titled "desks & consoles", page 9 shows an image of this model with the page titled "KARL SPRINGER LTD CURVED-END CONSOLE (page) 9"

W: 60 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 35 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Exceptional Tapering Pedestal in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s - SOLD

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Elegant tapering pedestal in multicolor lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The coloration and artisanship of this pedestal are superb.

W: 13 inches
D: 13 inches
H: 42 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Sculpture Side Table in Tessellated Coral, Brass with Glass Top 1980s - SOLD

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"Sculpture Table" in tessellated coral with solid brass cover and thick cantilevered glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This table is meticulously crafted. Brass has been polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern.

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”.

Dimensions:
W: 26 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent - brass and been polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern. Few small scratches in glass.

SOLD

Ref: endtable254

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Unique 2 piece "Etruscan Spiral Dining Table" 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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Unique 2-piece "Etruscan Spiral Dining Table” in patinated bronze and pewter with engraved abstract design by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1960's (signed on both bases “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”). This dining table is composed of 2 square tables on bronze castors with original hardware on the undersides which latches them together to form a seamless single dining table. If you unlatch them you have 2 square dining/game tables. An ingenious design by two of the most inventive artists of the 20th century. These tables are magnificent.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, these tables are shown in the section on The Abstract Series on pages 126-7. The caption reads, “ The ETRUSCAN SPIRAL dining table, created in the 1960s, is composed of two square tables on casters which latch together. They can be used separately or as a single surface.”

W: 77 inches when together
W: 38.5 inches when separated
D: 38.5 inches
H: 30 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: diningtable199

Karl Springer Rare and Exceptional Pair of Lacquered Goatskin Bedside Tables 1985 - SOLD

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Pair of beautifully crafted bedside tables in lacquered goatskin, each with 2 doors and drawer, by Karl Springer, American 1985 (fabrication date stamped on back “7 19 85”). Lacquered goatskin was a material Springer used often on his artisan pieces. These have been cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern. New self-closing glides added to drawers by Lobel Modern.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “cabinets & etageres”, on page 5 of the section there is a photo of the 3 drawer version of this bedside table with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD THREE DRAWER NIGHT TABLE (page) 5”

Each:
W: 26 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 24 inches

Condition: Excellent - cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern. Glides on drawers have been replaced with self-closing glides by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

Ref: nightstands129

Design for Leisure Set of 3 Barstools in Stainless Steel with Gray Velvet 1970s - SOLD

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Set of 3 finely crafted bar stools in stainless steel with fluted bases and floating back rest by Design for Leisure, American 1970's. Metal has been professionally cleaned and polished. Seats have been newly reupholstered in gray velvet by Lobel Modern. These are very chic and very comfortable.

Dimensions for each:
W: 18.5 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 39 inches
Seat H: 31 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern in gray velvet. Metal cleaned and polished.

SOLD

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Artisan Crafted Coffee Table in Tessellated Brown Onyx 1970s - SOLD

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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

Ref: coffeetable545

Pair of Andy Warhol Fish Prints (F. & S. IIIA.39) 1983 - SOLD

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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

Ref: warhol4

Karl Springer Rare and Exceptional Coromandel Mirror 1980s - 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

Ref: mirror320

Chandelier In Chrome And Glass In The Style of Fontana Arte 1970s - 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

ref: chandelier259

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Important "Etruscan Spiral Extension Dining Table" 1960s (Signed) - 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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Donald Deskey Fireplace Screen and Mounted Tools 1950s - 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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Karl Springer Ming Writing Desk/Console in Embossed Crocodile 1970s - 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

ref: desk126

Limburg Iridized Glass Flush Mount Fixture 1960s - 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

ref: chandelier261

Donald Deskey Pair of Andirons in Wrought Iron and Brass 1950s (Signed) - 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

ref: fireplace85