Karl Springer Mirrors
American, German, 1931-1991
The Berlin-born, New York–based designer Karl Springer brought a chic, high-fashion sensibility to his coffee tables, mirrors, Lucite lamps and other furnishings. During his heyday in the 1970s, Springer’s work was a favorite of the glamour set, who enjoyed the novelty of pieces finished in rich and striking materials that ranged from exotic hides and skins to lacquer and chromed metal.
In a sense, Springer was a pre-postmodernist. Much as the dull, safe, corporate sameness of late 20th-century modernism prompted Ettore Sottsass, Michael Graves and others to explore new and provocative structures and materials in design and architecture, so, too, was Springer driven to enliven his creations with fresh and alluring energy and sleekness.
Springer came to New York in the late 1950s and found work arranging window displays at the department store Lord & Taylor. He had studied bookbinding in Germany, and, using his meticulous skills, he began crafting desk accessories wrapped in leather as a sideline. These pieces were sold in luxury stores like Bergdorf Goodman and drew a sophisticated clientele that included the Duchess of Windsor.
By 1965, Springer had established his own Manhattan atelier. It was Pierre Scapula, decorator to Jackie and Aristotle Onassis, who spotted Springer's disco-era Onassis chairs — which didn't yet have a name — first commissioned for a private residence in Acapulco, on the floor of the designer’s East 61st Street showroom. Jackie ordered barstools for the couple’s yacht, the Christina O, and dining chairs for their house on the Greek mainland.
At the time of his death, Springer had showrooms as far afield as Los Angeles, Tokyo and Munich.
The chairs, tables, credenzas and other furniture forms Springer created are generally simple, but substantial, and often have robust, rounded lines. The appeal of his work lies in Springer's insistence on exacting construction and, above all, his eye for unusual materials and finishes.
Springer employed Lucite, brass, and gunmetal along with chromed and polished steel, and revived exquisite finishes rarely seen since the days of Art Deco masters such as Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann and Jean-Michel Frank: shagreen (a type of sharkskin), python, goatskin, bone, horn, and lacquered parchment, as well as fabrics that include batik prints. Made of such materials, Springer’s work is by its very nature flamboyant and eye-catching: a suite of pieces will astonish, and an artfully placed side table in exotic hide will add a surprising spark.
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Creator: Karl Springer
Karl Springer Rare and Exceptional Coromandel Mirror 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Coromandel Mirror" hand carved and hand decorated in black lacquer with channels painted in red lacquer and antiqued silver and gold leaf by Ka...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Karl Springer Gunmetal and Gold Mirror, USA c 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Norwalk, CT
This large mirror features what is perhaps Karl Springer's most iconic style: gunmetal with gold washed brass detail. Certainly his most luxurious combination. This vintage mirror ha...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Karl Springer Gold FInish Octagonal Mirror, USA c 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Norwalk, CT
This large scale octagonal mirror by designer Karl Springer features a dramatic custom distressed gold leaf finish over wood, detailed with silver gilt dividers. Crafted with Springe...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Kartl Springer Double Sided Gunmetal and Chrome Vanity Mirror 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted iconic double sided vanity mirror in polished gunmetal and chrome with magnifier on one side and regular mirror on the other by Karl Springer, American 1980's. I...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
Karl Springer Large "Saturn Mirror" with Peach Glass Ring 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large hand-crafted "Saturn Mirror" with large beveled panels, outside arced mirrors in peach glass, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This mirror was typi...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Glass
Karl Springer Saturn Mirror, 48", USA c1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Norwalk, CT
This impressive example of Karl Springer's "Saturn" mirror measures 48". The simple design is created by layering round and curved mirrors panels each with deep beveling. Very fine ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Karl Springer "Half Round Molding Mirror" in Lacquered Gold Leaf 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Stunning "Half Round Molding Mirror" in mirror lacquered gold leaf by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This mirror is the epitome of glamor. Hangs on a wire on the back. Mirror is ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Karl Springer Magnifying Vanity or Shaving Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chrome and Brass Magnifying Mirror, designed by Karl Springer, American, circa 1980s. Rare, hard to find Springer design. The only other two examples online are priced at $85...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Karl Springer Mid Century Modern Parchment Wall Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Karl Springer Mid Century Modern Parchment Wall Mirror
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Goatskin
Karl Springer Stunning Monumental "Dome Top Art Deco Mirror" 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Stunning monumental "Dome Top Art Deco Mirror" with front covered in artisan beveled mirrored panels by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This mirror is very impressive in person. Beau...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Lacquer, Mirror, Wood
Mid Century Modern Karl Springer Parchment Bullnose Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid Century Modern Karl Springer Parchment Bullnose Mirror
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Goatskin
Unique Colourful Lacquered Fabric Mirror by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Montreal, QC
Unique colourful lacquered fabric mirror by Karl Springer
Provenance: Property from the personal collection of Jeff Schuerholz of Fat Chance, the iconic Los Angeles store for the Ho...
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Fabric
Karl Springer Signed Cognac Suede Leather Octagonal Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Karl Springer Signed Cognac Color Suede and Nickel Mirror, American, circa 1980s. Beautiful contrast of the cognac color suede and the matte finish chrome trim. Signed with branded K...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Goatskin Mirror by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Pasadena, CA
Modern, yet classic, round mirror finished in gray goatskin by Karl Springer. From the estate of Frank Gehry. Mint condition.
Category
1980s American Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Goatskin, Mirror
Karl Springer Octagonal Mirror with Superb Artisan Marble Lacquer, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Octagonal wall hanging mirror in superb artisan marble lacquer with bronze accents and beveled mirror by Karl Springer, American 1980s. Springer worked with artists who could accompl...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Karl Springer Large Vanity Mirror in Brass and Chrome, USA, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer large modernist vanity or table mirror in polished brass and chrome with one side a magnifying mirror and the other side a standard mirror...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Karl Springer Stunning "Saturn Mirror", 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Saturn Mirror" with curved mirrored panels, all with beautifully beveled edges, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. It is difficult to bevel on a curve. This mirror is nothing but cu...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Karl Springer Rare Large Illuminating Vanity Magnifying Mirror, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously crafted extra large adjustable illuminating magnifying mirror in polished steel and brass by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This mirror...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Steel
Karl Springer Alligator Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer embossed leather mirror.
Original surface.
Distinct Alligator pattern.
Leather label present.
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Leather
Vintage Karl Springer Vanity Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Karl Springer vanity mirror
Vintage wear and patina as shown. As Found Condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Brass
"Signed" Karl Springer Large Brass & Tessellated Stone Wall Mounted Mirror 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, large, tall and very rare 'signed' domed or curved top Mid-Century brass and tessellated stone wall-mounted / hung vanity or hallway bevelled edged mirror by legendary Germ...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Stone, Brass
Karl Springer Brass and Nickel Vanity Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Nice mirror. Vanity or shaving.Brass and nickel. It swivels and one side is magnifying.
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Karl Springer Extra Large Vanity Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer Extra Large Vanity mirror. Includes a standard, circular mirror and a convex, magnified mirror on the other side. Has a polished steel ...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Steel
Karl Springer Stunning Molded Bullseye Mirror in Egyptian Porphyry Lacquer 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Stunning wall-hanging molded "Bullseye Mirror" with frame in Egyptian porphyry lacquer by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Springer’s artisans mastered this complex and subtle lacquer...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer Large Swivel Magnifying Round Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Largest size this mirror was executed by Karl Springer. One side is 1:1 and the other side is magnifying.
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Karl Springer Brass and Nickel Vanity Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Karl Springer brass and Nickel Vanity mirror.
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Karl Springer Stunning Octagonal Mirror in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Octagonal wall-hanging mirror in lacquered goatskin with darker lacquered goatskin edge by Karl Springer, American 1970's (Karl Springer leather label on back reads “Karl Springer LT...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Goatskin, Lacquer, Mirror, Wood
Karl Springer Rare Wall-Mounted Mirror in Polished Chrome and Brass 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare wall-mount retractable finely crafted make up/shaving mirror in heavy gauge polished chrome and brass by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship of this mirror is off ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Karl Springer Large Lacquered Goatskin Beveled Wall Mirror, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer large exquisite rectangular wall mirror with lacquered goatskin frame and beveled mirror, USA, 1970s. This exquisite mirror has a simpl...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Karl Springer Large Double Table Mirror, Brass and Nickel 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular mirror by Karl Springer. Substantial yet graceful design, achieved by the use of sumptuous and modern materials, an icon by any standard. The double mirror can be tilted....
Category
1980s American Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Karl Springer Rare Illuminating Glass and Bronze Vanity Mirror, 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare 3-part illuminating vanity mirror in hand blown green glass with artisan bronze fittings by Seguso (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer, American, 1980s (etched “KAR...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Karl Springer Stunning Mirror in Python and Black Lizard, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted mirror with frame in black lizard with interior and exterior edges wrapped in python with beveled mirror by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This mirror exemplifie...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Python, Lizard
Karl Springer "Marmol Style Mirror" in Black Leather and Bronze 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large "Marmol Style Mirror" with frame covered in black leather with bronze accents by Karl Springer, American 1980's (Karl Springer label on back). This mirror is beautifully made a...
Category
1980s North American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Karl Springer Stunning "Dome Top Mirror" in Black Shagreen 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large and exceptional “Dome Top Mirror” with frame in black shagreen and beveled mirror by Karl Springer, American 1980's (metal label on back reads "K...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Mirror
Karl Springer Octagonal Mirror in Lacquered Goatskin, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Wall hanging mirror, octagonal with lacquered light goatskin in front of darker lacquered goatskin edge, with beveled mirror inside, by Karl Springer, American, 1970’s. The combinati...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Goatskin, Glass, Wood
Karl Springer Large "Molding Mirror" Covered in Black Cobra, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large "Molding Mirror" in black cobra by Karl Springer, American, 1970's. Mirror is beveled. This piece is meticulously crafted in the finest materials.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Glass, Animal Skin
Karl Springer Large Wall Hanging Mirror in Python, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large "Half Round Molding Mirror" covered in python with beveled mirror by Karl Springer, American 1970s. This mirror is a superb example of Karl Springer’s craftsmanship.
Referen...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Python
Karl Springer "Half Round Molding Mirror" in Vibrant Gray Python, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Half Round Molding Mirror" in vibrant gray python with beveled mirror by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Exceptional materials and craftsmanship are the h...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Python
Karl Springer Octagonal Mirror in Shagreen Lacquer with Brass Accents, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional wall hanging mirror, octagonal with artisan shagreen lacquer with brass accents, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Mirror is beveled.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD pa...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Molding Mirror Covered in Black Cobra 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Molding Mirror" in black cobra by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This mirror is meticulously crafted.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood, Python
Karl Springer Rare Sea Shell Mirror, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare wall-hanging mirror covered with sea shells arranged in a beautiful arc top pattern by Karl Springer, American 1970's. As with all Springer pieces, this is meticulously crafted ...
Category
1970s North American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Shell, Wood
Rare Large Karl Springer Bronzed Dressing Table/ Vanity Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in East Hampton, NY
This iconic large Karl Springer Art Deco inspired vanity make-up mirror dates to the 1970s-1980s. Made from stainless steel and bronzed finish brass,...
Category
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Steel
Karl Springer "Half Round Molding Mirror" in Hippo Suede 1977 'Signed and Dated'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large wall-hanging "Half Round Molding Mirror" covered in hippopotamus suede by Karl Springer, American 1977 (signed on back “Karl Springer 1977”). Mirror is beveled. It is one of th...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Animal Skin, Glass, Wood
Karl Springer Octagonal Mirror in Ivory Lacquer with Chrome Accents, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
8 Sided mirror with custom artisan ivory lacquer and polished chrome accents by Karl Springer, American, 1970s. The mirror is beveled. A classic Springer design.
Reference:
Karl ...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Chrome
Large and Important Signed Karl Springer Mirror with Lacquered Goatskin Frame
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
A large and important signed Karl Springer mirror with lacquered goatskin frame in tortoise color with beveled glass mirror and silvered brass tone insets around the frame. Mirror ha...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Goatskin
Karl Springer Large Wall Hanging Mirror in Cobra and Hippo Suede 1987 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive artisan wall hanging mirror in brown cobra trimmed with hippopotamus suede edges with beveled mirror by Karl Springer, American 1987 (signed with label on back t...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Animal Skin, Mirror, Wood
Original Signed Karl Springer Large Wall Hanging Mirror in Tessellated Horn
By Karl Springer
Located in East Hampton, NY
This rare and signed large Karl Springer mirror in tessellated horn with deco style accents. It is very heavy and beveled mirror which makes this a wonderful and impressive scale mir...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Horn
Extra Large Goatskin Beveled Mirror by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular extra large half round molding beveled mirror with step down detail. The mirror was designed by Karl Springer LTD in the 1980s. The mirror is covered with goatskin and ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Goatskin
Karl Springer Tessellated Stone Mirror Labeled
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful Karl Springer tessellated stone mirror with a nice bevel. The mirror is quite substantial with a deep angle as it is almost 3 inch...
Category
1970s Philippine Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Bone, Mirror
Karl Springer Octagonal Chrome and Marbelized Lacquer Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer octagonal mirror with 1" bevel, framed in a butterscotch yellow veined lacquer that resembles marble at much less weight. Polis...
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Chrome
Monumental "Saturn" Mirror by Karl Springer, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Pasadena, CA
Enormous "Saturn" mirror in bevelled glass by Karl Springer, 1980s. Minor age appropriate wear (see photos) that in no way detracts from the striking and impressive quality of this m...
Category
1980s American Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Swing Arm Vanity / Shaving Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Swing arm chrome and brass vanity / shaving mirror by Karl Springer. Measured as shown. Mirror 13.5" diameter.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Karl Springer Monumental "Half Round Molding Mirror" in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Monumental "Half Round Molding Mirror with Step Down Detail" in lacquered goatskin with beveled mirror by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This mirror is very impressive in scale and the goatskin is luxurious.
Reference:
Karl Springer Ltd red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “mirrors...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Lacquer, Goatskin
Karl Springer Optic Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is one of our favorite Karl Springer mirrors.
Wood trim is dark blue.
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Lacquer, Mirror
Karl Springer Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A vintage Karl Springer mirror in laquered frame.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Karl Springer Rare and Exceptional Large Sea Shell Mirror 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare large and exceptional wall-hanging arc top mirror covered with sea shells arranged in a beautiful concentric pattern by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This piece is meticulous...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Shell, Mirror, Wood
Pink Lacquered Goatskin Mirror by Karl Springer, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
Monumental pink mirror by Karl Springer made in the 70s. The frame is constructed out of lacquered goatskin and is finished with a large brass accent on top. A very unusual and spect...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
Karl Springer mirrors are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Karl Springer mirrors, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original mirrors by Karl Springer were created in the modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider mirrors by Milo Baughman, and Pace Collection. Prices for Karl Springer mirrors can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,400 and can go as high as $18,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,500.
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