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What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?
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The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
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Rare Four Panel “Coromandel Screen” by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An Incredible 1970 rare four panel “Coromandel” Screen by Karl Springer.
The front design is hand carved and painted with black and coral...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist "Molding" Mirror in White Python by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of luxurious elegance to your décor with this Mid-Century Modernist Karl Springer "Molding" Mirror in White Python, originating from the United States, Circa 1970. This s...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Python
Karl Springer Tortoise Style Brass and Penn Shell Coffee Cocktail Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Karl Springer coffee table. This table is stunning with great lines and proportions. The size is quite versatile as it is not too big or too small. No sharp corners.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Complimentary Pair Karl Springer Lucite and Gun Metal Torchiere Floor Lamps
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gunmetal mirror finish shade and base with clear Lucite stem set in bronze cuffs, circa 1970s, American. These are from two different production runs, ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Karl Springer Double JMF Goatskin Console, 1979
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer Double JMF Goatskin Console, 1979. Original paperwork shown in pictures.
Measures 72” long 32” tall 16” deep
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Goatskin
Karl Springer Game Table in Brass & Gunmetal with Lizard Leather 1980s (Signed)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Stunning "Round Leg Game Table" in polished brass and gunmetal with brown embossed lizard leather top by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer” on side). This table w...
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Game Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass