Karl Springer Lucite Table Lamps
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Karl Springer Lucite table Lamps Polished Brass Lamp Hardware and fittings New Replaced shades If you want the shades,they will have to be shipped in a separate box.
Lucite
Karl Springer Style Lucite Lamp
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Superb and impressive large Karl Springer style Lucite table lamp Heavy and massive Without finial and harp: 27" H.
Lucite
Karl Springer Lucite Floor Lamp, 1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer Lucite floor lamp, circa 1970. Chrome base.
Lucite
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Karl Springer Lucite and Chrome Table Lamp
By Karl Springer
Located in Wayne, NJ
A stunning conversation table lamp designed by Karl Springer. It features a solid clear oval lucite block base.
Lucite
Lucite and Chrome Table Lamp by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s glamorous clear Lucite and polish chrome table lamp by renowned American designer Karl Springer.
Lucite
$1,120Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Solid Lucite Karl Springer Greek Column Table Lamp
By Karl Springer
Located in Doraville, GA
A solid lucite Greek column table lamp with chrome hardware designed by Karl Springer, probably from the mid 1980's.
Lucite
Vintage Circular Lucite Lamp by Karl Springer, 1970's
By Karl Springer
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Unique sculptural and large Karl Springer style desk or table lamp made of solid heavy lucite.
Lucite
Pair of Lucite & Chrome Table Lamps by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous pair of clear lucite and chrome table lamp by renowned designer Karl Springer.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Style Lucite Lamps, a Pair
By Karl Springer
Located in Wichita, KS
Stacked lucite table lamps in the style of Karl Springer, circa 1970s–1980s.
Metal
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Karl Springer Style Triangular Stacked Lucite Lamps, Mid-Century Modern
By Karl Springer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Large scale Karl Springer style triangular stacked lucite lamp.
Metal
Pair of Lucite and Chrome Floor Lamps by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautiful Lucite and chrome floor lamps designed and manufactured by Karl Springer in the early 1970s for a private home in NY.
Chrome
Large Karl Springer Style Table Lamp, Stacked Lucite Chrome, 1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large table light in the style of Karl Springer, manufactured in Mid-Century in 1970s. Oval shaped Lucite elements are stacked on a chromed hardware. The light takes two medium scr...
Chrome
Stunning Lucite Table Lamp in the Manner of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Highland, IN
An elegant and impressive lamp off or on. We do not have documentation on this piece, but it is nearly identical to known Karl Springer lamps.
Brass
Monumental Chrome, Brass and Lucite Torchiere Floor Lamp by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental chrome, brass and lucite Torchiere floor lamp by Karl Springer. Karl Springer (1931–1991) was a famed America designer known for blending Art Deco influences with modern,...
Brass, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Stacked Lucite Disc Table Lamp, Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
This striking table lamp features a sculptural, architectural base composed of alternating stacked acrylic discs. The transparent discs are arranged along a central chrome rod, creat...
Lucite
Karl Springer Lucite Floor Lamp, Brass Base, Modern Design, USA, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Lucite column floor lamp with a square brass base and double pull chain sockets, designed by Karl Springer.
Brass
Chunky Lucite Lamp attributed to Karl Springer Mid Century Modern Glamour
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Lucite Lamp, attributed to Karl Springer, unsigned, American, circa 1960s.
Metal, Chrome
Chunky Lucite Lamps attributed to Karl Springer Mid Century Modern Glamour
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Chunky Lucite Lamps, attributed to Karl Springer, unsigned, American, circa 1960s.
Metal, Chrome
Tall Helix Floor Lamp by Karl Springer, Frosted Lucite, Mid-Century
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Designed and produced by Karl Springer, featuring a one light socket, in good condition.
Glass, Lucite
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Karl Springer Mid-Century Modern Brass, Gunmetal & Lucite Floor Lamp America
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
6 feet tall amazing and rare floor lamp by Karl Springer made in American in the 1970s.
Brass, Steel
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Large-Scale Karl Springer Style Circular Lucite Lamp Hollywood Regency Modern
By Karl Springer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Large-scale heavy Lucite lamp in the style of Karl Springer. The lamp is truly magnificent in person and must weigh at least 40lbs.
Lucite
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
MCM Torchiere Frosted White Glass & Lucite Floor Lamp after Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid-Century Modern torchiere floor lamp inspired by the timeless designs of Karl Springer (German 1931-1961).
Glass, Lucite
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Large Lucite Disk Table Lamp in the Style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in San Diego, CA
Large lucite disk table lamp in the style of Karl Springer, circa 1970s.
Lucite
Wonderful Pair Karl Springer Helix Mid Century Modern Spiral Lucite Floor Lamps
By Karl Springer
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Vintage Karl Springer Helix Style Mid Century Modern Spiral Lucite Floor Lamps
Lucite
$6,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Magnificent Pair Karl Springer Marbleized Blue Lacquer Lucite Table Lamps, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent and rare pair of Karl Springer marbleized blue lacquer and Lucite bubble table lamps, USA, 1970s.
Chrome
$11,000 / set
Pair of Sandblasted Lucite Torchere by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of monumental torchiere floor lamps. These oversized lamps were designed by Karl Springer for Karl Springer Ltd, circa 1970s for bespoken spacious interior as stateme...
Brass
Matching Pair of Karl Springer Modern Chrome & Lucite Torchiere Floor Lamps
By Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matching pair of Torchieres by Karl Springer circa 1980s. These feature mirror polished chrome with thick acrylic accents. Base diameter is 11.5 inches. Top shade Diameter is 16 in...
Chrome
Stacked Lucite / Acrylic Lamp w/ built in table attrib. to Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stacked Lucite / Acrylic Lamp w/ built in table attrib. to Karl Springer..
Glass, Lucite
Mid Century Modern Karl Springer Style Stacked Lucite Table Lamps, a Pair
By Karl Springer
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of stacked lucite table lamps. In the manner of Karl Springer.
Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Chrome Table / Desk Lamp, Karl Springer Style
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Chrome Table / Desk Lamp, Karl Springer Style Single table top lamp in the manner of Karl Springer.
Chrome
Monumental Pair of Stacked Lucite Lamps in the Style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Pasadena, CA
Impressive pair of stacked Lucite lamps, in the style of Karl Springer, 1980s.
Fabric, Lucite
$2,080Sale Price / set|20% Off
Karl Springer Style MCM Stacked Lucite Table Lamp "Grand Staircase", a Pair
By Karl Springer
Located in Plainview, NY
This captivating pair of Karl Springer style "Grand Staircase" table lamps is a stunning tribute to the avant-garde design sensibilities that defined mid-century modernism.
Lucite
$3,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Lucite Stacked Table Lamps Karl Springer Style Hollywood Regency Shades
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The most amazing pair of Lucite table lamps with original Lucite finials. Shades not included.
Lucite
$2,016Sale Price|30% Off
Pair of Karl Springer Style Stacked Lucite and Glass Table Lamps - Vintage
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of column table lamps in the style of Karl Springer. Base is a cute glass with stacked lucite with grooves.
Brass
Pair of Lucite and Brass Greek Column Table Lamps by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous pair of 1980s clear lucite and polished brass “Greek Column Table Lamps” by Karl Springer.
Brass
$975Sale Price|22% Off
Modernist Three Sided Lucite Table Lamp in the Style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in San Diego, CA
Super unique and rare modernist three sided Lucite table lamp in the style of Karl Springer, circa 1970s.
Lucite
Mid Century Modern Lucite Brass Column Table Desk Lamp after Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Solid Lucite or Acrylic and Brass Vintage Single Table Lamp in the manner of Karl Springer.
Brass
Modern Hollywood Regency Lucite & Brass Plate Lamps a Pair Style Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Topeka, KS
What a gorgeous pair of Lucite lamps!! Similar to styles by Karl Springer, these beautiful brass and Lucite lamps will have you in awe.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Karl Springer, Frosted Lucite, 1950s
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern German frosted acrylic Lucite table lamp with a white shade. The clear desk light was designed by Karl Springer, featuring a one light socket, in good co...
Acrylic, Glass
Karl Springer pair of table lamps in lucite and crome metal circa 1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and perfect pair of table lamps in lucite and crome metal by Karl Springer circa 1970.
Metal
Solid Acrylic Lucite Table Lamp with Chrome Cap and Hardware after Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular and very heavy, solid acrylic / lucite table lamp with Chrome cap, adjustable rod and two sockets. The center rod adjusts two inches taking the height to 36" without f...
Chrome
Pair Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps, Goatskin and Lucite, Manner Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps, Goatskin and lucite with Brass Mounts Pair of Karl Springer style goat skin decorated modern table lamps on thick lucite bases, height me...
Brass
$6,800 / set
Chunky Pair of Karl Springer Style Lamps
By Karl Springer
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
With a bold silhouette and unapologetic presence, these lamps are clearly in the spirit of Karl Springer and Charles Hollis Jones, but with even more visual weight and architectural ...
Nickel
$2,246Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Stacked Skyscraper Karl Springer Style Floor Table Lamp 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Vintage 1970s Stacked Skyscraper Karl Springer Style Floor Lamp with Side Table A Mid-Century Modern / Po...
Lucite
$2,900Sale Price / set|60% Off
Pair Lucite Acrylic Lamps by Karl Springer for Hansen
By Karl Springer, Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Fraser, MI
Pair Lucite and Chrome Lamps signed Hansen New York. Designed by Karl Springer.
Chrome
Karl Springer Rare "Sculpture Reading Lamp" in Gunmetal and Brass 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Iconic "Sculpture Reading Lamp" in polished gunmetal and brass with reading light on top and two additional lights at bottom with thick solid lucite covers by Karl Springer, American...
Metal, Brass
$746Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of 70's Karl Springer Style Torchier Table Lamps
By Karl Springer
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Pair of 70's Karl Springer Style Lucite Brass Glass Torchiere Table Lamps Features footed Lucite bas...
Brass
$340Sale Price / set|71% Off
Mid-Century Tessellated Table Lamps, Karl Springer Style-A Pair
By Karl Springer
Located in Trenton, NJ
The elegant matching pair are perfect for home or office seating areas, bedside arrangements, or otherwise. Unique Karl Springer style makes this pair of mid-century modern pair of l...
Bone, Lacquer, Lucite
Tall Octagonal Grasscloth Table Lamp Inspired by Karl Springer, 1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Circa 1970 Tall Octagonal Grasscloth Table Lamp with Lucite Crystals and Black enamel details, in the manner of Karl Springer.
Nickel
Pair of Springer Style Stacked Triangular Block Lamps of Lucite
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage lamps, of Lucite, in the style of Karl Springer.
Lucite
Mid- Century Modern Springer Style Brass & Lucite Bauer Floor Lamps - Pair
By Karl Springer
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century modern Karl Springer style brass and lucite floor lamps.
Composition, Brass
Pair Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp with String Shade by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Toledo, OH
A fantastic pair table lamps by Karl Springer. These great lamps feature three round plaster compressed spheres separated by two Lucite spacers.
Lucite
$1,200
Lucite Floor Lamp
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lucite and lacqured base decorative floor lamp. No shade.
$650 / set
1970s Nickel and Lucite Table Lamp
By Karl Springer
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Nickeland Lucite Table Lamp Very well made. Good quality Solid Lucite Height to top of finial: 26.5" Two sockets Needs Rewiring
Chrome
Lucite Stacked Block Floor Lamp with Side Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Hanover, MA
Chrome fittings. Stepped three tier lucite slab base. In the style of Karl Springer.
Lucite
$600Sale Price|25% Off
Table Lamp in Faux Lizard with Lucite Details
By Karl Springer
Located in Highland, IN
This table lamp is in the manner of Karl Springer with a hexagonal base covered in faux lizard skin and topped with lucite.
Wood, Lucite, Linen
1950s Lucite Mirrored Chrome Lamp
By Karl Springer
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful polished mirrored chrome large Lucite square disk column standing lamp, circa 1950 all original.
Mid-20th Century American Made Stacked Lucite Table Lamps
By Karl Springer
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A chic pair of Mid-Century Modernist stacked Lucite lamps, realised in the manner of Karl Springer.
Steel
Wonderful Hollywood Regency Mid Century Modern Sculpted Lucite Floor Lamp Shade
By Karl Springer
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Hollywood Regency Large Mid Century Modern Sculpted Lucite Floor Lamp With Black Painted Tole / Metal Shade And Fitted With 2 Edison Sockets, In The Style / Manor Of Karl...
Metal
Vintage Karl Springer Table Lamps, Brass & Lucite, 20th Century
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This stunning pair of vintage table lamps showcases the iconic design aesthetic of Karl Springer made of solid brass, with nice clear lucite made , new brass electrical socket , thes...
Brass
Column Lucite Lamp by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning column lamp by Karl Springer, thick lucite with a center chrome stem.
Chrome
Karl Springer Greek Column Lucite Table Lamp
By Karl Springer
Located in Lake Success, NY
Karl Springer Greek column solid Lucite table lamp, American, 1980s.
Lucite
Stacked Lucite Table Lamp by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Karl Springer in the 1970s, this striking table lamp alternates stacked discs and wedges of Lucite along a chrome rod from which extend two light sockets.
Chrome
Unavailable
Powerful Karl Springer Lucite Table Lamp
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Karl Springer lucite table lamp. This piece is a shining example of superb quality & design.
Unavailable
Pair Mint Karl Springer Lucite Table Lamps
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Karl Springer stacked lucite table lamps featuring original lucite fenial & lacquered base.
Silk
Pair of American Modern Stacked Lucite Lamps, Karl Springer,
By Karl Springer
Located in Hollywood, FL
American modern stacked lucite lamps by Karl Springer. Stacked vertical shapes of lucite in staggered patterns sitting upon a lucite base.
Lucite
Lucite and Brass "Bouilotte" Lamp by Karl Springer, circa 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A Lucite and brass "Bouilotte" lamp made by Karl Springer in the 1980s.
Brass
Lucite and Chrome Table Lamp by Karl Springer, c. 1970's
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern lucite lamp comprised of stacked and beveled blocks of solid lucite. Fitted with chrome metal stem with two lights and two pull chains. Includes linen drum shade ...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 26 in W 4 in D 4 in
Pair of Stacked Lucite Lamps in the Style of Karl Springer, Ca. 1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pair of Stacked Lucite Lamps in the style of Karl Springer, ca. 1970.
Lucite
1970's Skyscraper Lamp in Gold Lucite in the Style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern Skyscraper style lamp in solid Lucite with golden amber undertones. The architectural lamp has a slanted asymmetrical column with a thick square base. The lamp is ...
Steel
Unavailable
H 15 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Glam Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Style Stacked Lucite Table Lamps
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
You are looking at a very versatile pair of Chuncky clear Lucite table lamps. These lamps would work in many decor styles. They are vintage and are in good overall condition with exp...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 30 in W 7 in D 7 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Stack Thick Lucite Lamps Springer Hollis Jones Style
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of thick clear and frosted stacked Lucite geometric lamps with chrome accents. Wiring is original and in working order. Shades not included. Finial is clear Lucite. Uses regular...
Chrome
1970s Parchment and Lucite Hexagonal Lamp
By Karl Springer
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Hexagonal form wrapped in parchment set upon a Lucite base. There is a single line that subtly dances through the form from the front through the top to the back. Shade not included.
Lucite
1970s Architectural Geometric Lucite Lamp in Yellow
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern sculptural lamp with slanted column design. Comprised of a solid lucite cylinder with geometric design and slanted ends. lucite has amber or golden yellow underton...
Steel
Pair of Lucite Table Lamps by Karl Springer
Located in Pasadena, CA
This pair of Lucite table lamps reflects the bold aesthetic of 1970s decorative design. Each lamp features a columnar base crafted from solid Lucite, tapering upward in a form remini...
Lucite
Pair of Modernist Sculptural Stacked Lucite Table Lamps
By Karl Springer
Located in Denver, CO
Substantial pair of thick Lucite hexagonal lamps with vintage cloth shades and the original Lucite finials.
Lucite
Lucite Table Lamp in Karl Springer Style
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular deco-disco design from the 1970s. A massive table lamp, made of nine vertical piers of shimmering clear Acrylic Lucite, held together with chromed steel bolts. The centra...
Chrome, Steel
Unavailable
H 34 in W 10 in D 10 in
SALE! SALE!SALE! Karl Springer Style, Huge Lucite Lamps, Vintage, Chunky Lucite
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
These lamps can be taller, with a longer harp. Measures: 10" in width is without the shade, it is the base. lampshades are for display only, can support larger shade would suggest la...
Lucite
1960s MCM Bauer Swing-Arm Pr. Pharmacy Floor Lamp-Karl Springer Style
By Bauer Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Mid Century Modern Luxe Dimmable Lucite designer floor lamps, made to Impress! Fabulous designer quality lamps by Bauer in the manner of Karl Springer.
Brass
Unavailable
H 66 in W 6 in D 6 in
Karl Springer, Hollis Jones Style Mid Century Modern Stacked Lucite Floor Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
This hi-end beautiful floor lamp dates back to the late 1970s-early 1980s. It's in excellent condition and its construction consists of clear, frosted and black spiraling stacked Luc...
Lucite
One of 4 Kalmar Brass Lucite Tears Pendant Lamps, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Karl Springer
Located in Vienna, AT
One of 4 Kalmar brass lucite tears pendant lamps, Austria 1970s.
Brass
A Karl Springer Lucite Lamp with Brass Shade
By Karl Springer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A fantastic and rare Karl Springer lucite lamp with original, heavy, polished brass base.
Brass
Karl Springer Lucite Lamp
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
KARL SPRINGER (1930-1991) Oval lucite lamp with brass fittings.
Brass
Massive Karl Springer Lucite Lamp
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
A large solid lucite lamp by Karl Springer. Nickel hardware. Base is 16.5" tall.
Karl Springer Lucite Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Signed Karl Springer Lucite Sculptural Table Lamp with Original Finial.
Pair of Karl Springer Lucite Lamps with Custom Shades
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A large scale pair of Lucite and chrome mounted oblong form table lamps by Karl Springer.
Lucite
Karl Springer Lamps
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large (35"H x9.5"W) Karl Springer Lucite lamps with the original chrome shades (12"H x17"W).
Chrome
A Pair of Lucite Table Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Karl Springer Lucite Lamps 6"W x 6"D x 25.75"H $3,995
Lucite
Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.
From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.
When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.
Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.
Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
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