Karl Springer "Dowelwood Armchairs"
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of large dowel wood armchairs made of cerused oak. Thick cow hide covered cushions. Great design by Karl Springer. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Cowhide, Oak
Karl Springer for Karl Springer, Ltd Dowelwood Sofa1980c.
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer for Karl Springer, Ltd. Dowelwood Sofa, 1980c Solid bleached oak frame with rattan panels and canvas webbing.
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
$6,500 / set
H 42 in W 24 in D 21 in
Pair of “Onassis” Barstools in Dowelwood & Boucle by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of glamorous 1980’s “Onassis”Barstools by Karl Springer. Constructed of whitewashed dowelwood and aged bronze footrests, the seats are newly recovered in Italian natural sheep ...
Bronze
Karl Springer Dowelwood Lounge Chair, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
"Dowelwood arm chair", a lounge chair in solid oak with seat and back cushions by Karl Springer, American 1980's.
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Karl Springer "Dowelwood Chaise", 1980's
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
"Dowelwood Chaise" in cerused oak with custom upholstered seat and back/head rest by Karl Springer, American 1980's.
Upholstery, Wood
Karl Springer Oversize Dowelwood Cocktail Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Impressive 54" X 54" dowelwood coffee table by Karl Springer. Oak frame with woven rawhide supports heavy glass top.
Oak, Glass
Karl Springer Leather-covered Dowelwood Arm Chair
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous "Dowelwood" Arm Chair designed by Karl Springer and dated to 1980s'.
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Karl Springer Pair of Exceptional "Dowelwood Armchairs" 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of meticulously crafted lounge chairs, "Dowelwood Armchairs", in solid ceruse oak with seat and back cushions in stitched ultrasuede by Karl Springer, American 1980's.
Ultrasuede, Oak
Karl Springer Pair of "Dowelwood Armchairs and Ottomans", 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of rare and exceptional "Dowelwood Armchairs and Ottomans" in ceruse oak with cow hide cushions by Karl Springer, American 1980's.
Cowhide, Upholstery, Oak
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H 34 in W 35 in L 34 in
Karl Springer, Rare "Dowelwood" Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, circa 1975, America
By Karl Springer
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rare "Dowelwood" lounge chairs. White-cerused oak. Designed by Karl Springer (1931-1991).
Bouclé, Oak
"Dowelwood Chaise" designed by Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large scale "Dowelwood Chaise" designed by Karl Springer, American 1980's This chaise is meticulously crafted
Pair of "Dowelwood Armchairs" by Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of large scale "Dowelwood Armchairs" designed by Karl Springer, American 1980's These chairs are meticulously crafted
"Dowelwood Arm Chair and Ottoman" by Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
"Dowelwood Arm Chair and Ottoman" by Karl Springer, American 1980's
Karl Springer Rare and Impressive Coffee Table with Woven Rattan 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare and large "Dowelwood Coffee Table" with woven rattan and a glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's.
Rattan, Glass, Wood
Karl Springer Dowelwood Armchairs and Ottomans
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Karl Springer Armchairs and Ottomans Oversized and comfortable. one of Karl Springers' best designs
Cane, Oak, Upholstery
Stunning "Dowelwood Chaise" by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
"Dowelwood Chaise" with woven leather straps on sides and back by Karl Springer, American, 1980s.
Karl Springer Dowelwood Sofa
By Karl Springer
Located in Providence, RI
"Dowelwood" sofa designed and manufactured by Karl Springer.
Maple, Rattan
Karl Springer Dowelwood Lounge Chair
By Karl Springer
Located in Providence, RI
"Dowelwood" lounge chair, designed and manufactured by Karl Springer.
Maple, Rattan
Fantastic Karl Springer "Dowelwood" Lounge
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic oversized lounge chair designed by Karl Springer. Massive oak frame with original woven rawhide. It's incredible scale and lines create a very big decorative presence. A ...
Oak, Upholstery
Karl Springer "Dowelwood" Oversized Cerused Armchair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A gorgeous chair of dark cerused wood, wrapped in rattan cording and finished off with soft, plush cushions. This chair is a must have for any great interior. It goes perfectly wit...
Karl Springer "Dowelwood" Oversized Cerused Chaise Longue
Located in Palm Springs, CA
If you have the space, this chaise longue is for you! At nearly the size of a Fiat, you and your loved one can lay in the lap of luxury, surrounded by plush cushions, subaqueous cer...
Pair of Rare Karl Springer 'Dowelwood' Lounge Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
a rare pair of vintage 'Dowelwood' lounge chairs by Karl Springer. exaggerated scale and proportions, raised on 6" diameter solid round wood legs, the arms and back with rattan cordi...
Wood, Rattan
Sold
H 33 in W 33 in D 33 in
Pair of Karl Springer "Dowelwood" Lounge Chairs, Circa 1980, *Free Shipping
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
DESIGNER & MANUFACTURER: Karl Springer (1931-1991); Karl Springer LTD.
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 27.5 in W 33 in D 33 in
Set of 4 Karl Springer "Dowelwood" Lounge Chairs, Circa 1980, *Free Shipping
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
MARKINGS: none COUNTRY OF ORIGIN & MATERIALS: USA; white oak, upholstery ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & CIRCA: Fine and rare matched set of "Dowelwood" lounge chairs by Karl Springer...
Upholstery
Pair of Dowelwood Chaise Longue Designed by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Springer "Dowelwood Chaise" with Willow back. Original Finish and Canvas Uhpholstery.
Wood
Pair of Dowelwood Chaise Lounges designed by Karl Springer
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A pair of vintage Dowelwood chaises with willow back and the original wood finish, designed by the ingenious Karl Springer.
Upholstery, Ash
Pair of Karl Springer Cerused Oak Dowelwood Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
One of Karl Springer's rarest and most desirable designs, this gorgeous pair of cerused oak "dowelwood" lounge chairs sport down-wrapped cushions newly upholstered in thick, natural ...
Silk, Oak
$1,872 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$2,106 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Brass Cabinet Modern Floating Brass Side Table Nightstand
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom nightstand, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a polished, slightly brushed, burnished, varnished brass finish. This exceptional piece is de...
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
$8,308 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
"Vigne Fleurie" is an exquisite limited edition fine art print that offers a modernist interpretation of a flowering vine set against a lush green colorfield. Each print is a view of...
Paper
$655Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$5,300 / set
H 17 in W 10.75 in D 6.5 in
Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Smoke Color, Modern Design, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
Murano Glass
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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