$4,200 / set
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
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 dowelwood with an amber packer finish and aged bronze footrests, the seats are newly recovered in Itali...
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
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
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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
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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
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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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