$4,650 / item
JMF Chair by Forsyth
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The seat and back is cushioned and covered in our signature wool and jute checkerboard. The JMF Chair looks amazing from all angles and could find a perfect home in the middle of a r...
Oak
Vintage Contemporary Lacquered Goatskin “jmf” Chair After Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Perfect for a living room, office, or as an accent chair, the “JMF” chair combines comfort with artistic appeal, offering a luxurious seating experience.
Wood, Driftwood, Paint
Signed Karl Springer Lizard Leather JMF Chair, 1984
By Karl Springer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish JMF Chair by Karl Springer featuring an amazing embossed lizard leather skin veneer.
Leather, Wood
Pair of Signed Karl Springer Goatskin JMF Chairs, 1986
By Karl Springer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of signed and dated iconic Karl Springer JMF chairs featuring a dark, rich parchment leather goatskin finish.
Leather, Wood
Karl Springer Attributed JMF Chair Lacquered Burlwood Patchwork
By Karl Springer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic Jean Michel Frank JMF chair attributed to Karl Springer featuring an ebonized wood frame covered with a rich burl patchwork.
Fabric, Wood, Burl
$21,000 / set
Set of 6 Karl Springer JMF Chairs, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Raleigh, NC
Set of six Karl Springer JMF dining chairs, restored using antique Japanese washi paper from the early 1900s.
Hardwood, Paper
Pair Of Signed Karl Springer 1987 JMF Lizard Print Leather Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Karl Springer Pair of JMF Chairs Signed 1987 Pair of Lizard Print Leather Arm Chairs Brown Tones with Abstract Patchwork Accents In overall Very Good Condition with some visibl...
Leather, Wood
Rare R&Y Augousti JMF Style Shagreen Chair
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Jean Miche Frank style chair fully covered in a natural color shagreen. This chairs was custom-made by R&Y Augousti from France. It measures 35.5"t x 16"w x 20"d with a ...
Shagreen, Wood
$4,900 / item
JMF Style Shagreen Custom Chairs
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Jean Miche Frank style chairs fully covered in a natural color shagreen. These chairs were custom-made by R&Y Augousti from France.
Shagreen
$16,500 / set
Vintage JMF Style Director Chairs, Set of 8
Located in North Miami, FL
All armchairs these Classic Director style chairs in bleached unfinished wood, keeping a rustic and beautiful natural look. Rustic copper finish joints. Overall a great grouping, sol...
Copper
6 Karl Springer 1986 JMF Lizard Print Leather Dining Chairs Minimalis Modern MCM
By Karl Springer
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of six iconic J.M.F. Chairs signed by Karl Springer, circa 1986. Features a minimalist design with embossed lizard print frame. The chair features a curved back and contoured s...
Leather, Hardwood
Set of Six Karl Springer JMF Silver Leaf Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular set of Karl Springer JMF dining chairs featuring an ethereal lacquered silver leaf square gilt finish.
Silver Leaf
Vintage Karl Springer JMF Armchair 'Gilt' by Enrique Garcel for Jimeco
By Karl Springer, Enrique Garcel
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful vintage Karl Springer style chair by Jimeco. Designed by Enrique Garcel. Applied gold leaf shows some loss as it stands right now.
Wood
Vintage Karl Springer JMF Armchair (Gilt) by Enrique Garcel for Jimeco
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Vintage Karl Springer style Chair by Jimeco. Designed by Enrique Garcel. Loss and damage to the Applied Gold Leaf . Will require some restoration. As well as the creation/u...
Wood
Karl Springer Faux Lizard JMF Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Karl Springer embossed leather JMF chair in white faux lizard.
Leather
Unavailable
H 35.5 in W 18 in D 19.5 in
Rare and Unique set of Six Karl Springer Fossilized Coral JMF Dining Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A very rare and perhaps unique set of six fossilized coral dining chairs by Karl Springer. These are the deluxe versions of the JMF chair with tessellated fossilized coral and brass ...
Set of 8 Goatskin "JMF" Dining Chairs, Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Hollywood, FL
The famous Jean Michel Frank Model in cream goatskin- superb condition.
Goatskin
Unavailable
H 29.25 in W 96 in D 48.5 in
Karl Springer Tessellated Fossilized Coral Dining Table with Brass Inlay
By Karl Springer
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Please see our other listings for more documented Karl Springer selections including a rare set of JMF dining chairs.
Coral, Brass
Karl Springer Lacquered Shell JMF Chair
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Karl Springer lacquered shell JMF chair, circa 1970s. This would make a great desk chair, as it looks great from every angle.
Upholstery, Wood, Shell
Karl Springer "JMF Chair" in Tessellated Fossil Stone, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
"JMF Chair" in tessellated beige fossil stone with brass sabots by Karl Springer, American 1970s.
Stone, Brass
Karl Springer Pair of JMF Chairs in Lacquered Goatskin, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of "JMF Chairs" in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American, 1970s.
Goatskin, Wood
Pair of JMF Chairs in Scored Leather by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of "JMF Chairs" covered in off white scored leather by Karl Springer, American 1986 (leather label on bottom reads “Karl Springer 1986”)
Pair of JMF Chairs in White Scored Leather by Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of JMF chairs covered in white scored leather by Karl Springer, American 1986 (Karl Springer label on bottom)
Set of 4 Karl Springer Goatskin Jmf Chairs W Cheetah Seats
By Karl Springer
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 4 Karl Springer Goatskin Jmf Chairs W Cheetah Seats
Goatskin, Velvet, Wood
Karl Springer Pair of JMF Chairs in Lacquered Goatskin, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of "JMF Chairs" in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's.
Goatskin, Wood
Pair of JMF Chairs Covered in Black Python by Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of “JMF Chairs” covered in black python designed by Karl Springer, American 1970’s These chairs were inspired by a Jean Michel-Frank design and Springer named them after him
Pair of JMF Chairs covered in Blue Lizard by Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of “JMF Chairs” covered in deep blue lizard embossed leather designed by Karl Springer, American 1987 (label on bottom reads “Karl Springer 1987”) These chairs were inspired by...
Karl Springer Pair of Jmf Chairs in Ostrich Skin, 1982, 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of JMF chairs in ostrich skin by Karl Springer, American 1982 (signed “Karl Springer 1982” on leather label beneath seat).
Wood, Animal Skin
Sold
H 35.5 in W 18 in D 24 in
Karl Springer Rare JMF Chair in Shagreen with Bone Inlays 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
JMF chair in shagreen with bone inlays and sabots by Karl Springer, American, 1980s (signed on bottom with Karl Springer label).
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
Sold
H 35.5 in W 18 in D 24 in
Karl Springer Rare Pair of JMF Chairs in Shagreen with Bone Inlays, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of JMF chairs in shagreen with bone inlays and sabots by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on bottom with Karl Springer labels).
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
Karl Springer Goatskin JMF Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of JMF Springer wooden chairs covered in goatskin patchwork and lacquered in a rich gold/ sunflower tone.
Goatskin, Wood
Karl Springer Goatskin JMF Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 12 Karl Springer Goatskin JMF Dining Chairs Matte finish
Pair of Karl Springer Leather JMF Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of chairs covered in scored midnight blue leather price is for both chairs.
Wood
Backgammon Table and Two JMF Chairs by Karl Springer, Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a signed, exquisite two-tone taupe original lizard skin backgammon table by Karl Springer with two matching JMF chairs. The set includes 2 lizard skin cups, set in black and ...
Brass
Pair of Karl Springer White Lacquered Wood "JMF" Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
These pair of high gloss white lacquered wood KMF chairs by Karl Springer are simultaneously sculptural and linear with concave seats and backs. Surprisingly comfortable and very chi...
Wood, Lacquer
Chic Pair of Original Karl Springer JMF Chairs in Goatskin
By Karl Springer
Located in Jesteburg, DE
An original design by Karl Springer for Tura, this freeform chair exemplifies the modernist contemporary style of this designer with a sleek silhouette marked by a tall back and curv...
Goatskin
Pair of a Karl Springer Goat Skin Lacquered JMF Chairs
Located in Toronto, ON
A comfortable pair of classic JMF dinning/occasional chairs in a lacquered goat skin veneer.
Goatskin, Plywood
Sold
H 35.5 in W 18 in D 21.5 in
Karl Springer "JMF Chair" in Blue Shagreen with Bone Inlays 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
"J.M.F. Chair" covered in blue shagreen with bone inlays by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer” on brass label on seat bottom). The materials and craftsmanship of ...
Bone, Shagreen, Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 35.5 in W 18 in D 21.5 in
Karl Springer Set of 4 "JMF Chairs" in High Gloss Black Lacquer, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 4 "J.M.F. Chairs" in high gloss black lacquer by Karl Springer, American, 1980's. An iconic Springer design and super cool in black! Perfect for dining or a game table. Ref...
Wood, Lacquer
Set of JMF Lacquered Goatskin Chairs by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful set of eight JMF chairs by Karl Springer. Veneered in lacquered goatskin parchment, these chairs was named JMF due to their minimalism aesthetic inspired by Jean-Michel F...
Goatskin, Wood
Karl Springer Goatskin Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 4 JMF Chairs covered in Goatskin by Karl Springer
Karl Springer JMF Arm Chair in Lacquered Goat Skin
By Karl Springer
Located in Norwalk, CT
Springer, well known for outstanding quality and attention detail, produced the JMF chairs starting in 1980 in a number of custom finishes.
Goatskin, Lacquer
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