Karl Springer Furniture
American, German, 1931-1991
The Berlin-born, New York–based designer Karl Springer brought a chic, high-fashion sensibility to his coffee tables, mirrors, Lucite lamps and other furnishings. During his heyday in the 1970s, Springer’s work was a favorite of the glamour set, who enjoyed the novelty of pieces finished in rich and striking materials that ranged from exotic hides and skins to lacquer and chromed metal.
In a sense, Springer was a pre-postmodernist. Much as the dull, safe, corporate sameness of late 20th-century modernism prompted Ettore Sottsass, Michael Graves and others to explore new and provocative structures and materials in design and architecture, so, too, was Springer driven to enliven his creations with fresh and alluring energy and sleekness.
Springer came to New York in the late 1950s and found work arranging window displays at the department store Lord & Taylor. He had studied bookbinding in Germany, and, using his meticulous skills, he began crafting desk accessories wrapped in leather as a sideline. These pieces were sold in luxury stores like Bergdorf Goodman and drew a sophisticated clientele that included the Duchess of Windsor.
By 1965, Springer had established his own Manhattan atelier. It was Pierre Scapula, decorator to Jackie and Aristotle Onassis, who spotted Springer's disco-era Onassis chairs — which didn't yet have a name — first commissioned for a private residence in Acapulco, on the floor of the designer’s East 61st Street showroom. Jackie ordered barstools for the couple’s yacht, the Christina O, and dining chairs for their house on the Greek mainland.
At the time of his death, Springer had showrooms as far afield as Los Angeles, Tokyo and Munich.
The chairs, tables, credenzas and other furniture forms Springer created are generally simple, but substantial, and often have robust, rounded lines. The appeal of his work lies in Springer's insistence on exacting construction and, above all, his eye for unusual materials and finishes.
Springer employed Lucite, brass, and gunmetal along with chromed and polished steel, and revived exquisite finishes rarely seen since the days of Art Deco masters such as Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann and Jean-Michel Frank: shagreen (a type of sharkskin), python, goatskin, bone, horn, and lacquered parchment, as well as fabrics that include batik prints. Made of such materials, Springer’s work is by its very nature flamboyant and eye-catching: a suite of pieces will astonish, and an artfully placed side table in exotic hide will add a surprising spark.
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Karl Springer Sculpture Table Sandstone Cantilever 1980s Glass Brass Modern
By Karl Springer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Karl Springer "Sculpture" table in sandstone. This table will have a new glass-the one picture has a large chip.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Goatskin Mirror by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Pasadena, CA
Modern, yet classic, round mirror finished in gray goatskin by Karl Springer. From the estate of Frank Gehry. Mint condition.
Category
1980s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Mirror
Karl Springer Gunmetal and Gold Mirror, USA c 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Norwalk, CT
This large mirror features what is perhaps Karl Springer's most iconic style: gunmetal with gold washed brass detail. Certainly his most luxurious combination. This vintage mirror ha...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970s Enrique Garcel Armchair Tessellated Bone Inlay Colombia
By Enrique Garcel, Karl Springer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Enrique Garcel (in the style of Karl Springer + Maitland Smith)
Armchair in tessellated bone
Fabulous sculptural profile
Original vintage preowned condition with new upholstery...
Category
1970s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Bone, Fabric
Karl Springer Shagreen & Chrome Executive Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in Denton, TX
Extremely Rare Karl Springer Shagreen & chrome executive desk. Each corner has brass accents to compliment the chrome. Dark Shagreen top and draw...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
1980s Sculptural Karl Springer Coffee Table in Glass and Stainless Steel
By Karl Springer
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Modern Karl Springer Monumental Coffee Table with heavy stainless steel leg supports and thick tempered glass top is of the sort that anchors any room - here is where we gather. Chic. Sexy. Timeless. Aptly named by Karl Springer as the Sculpture Leg Table...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of 1970s Gunmetal Candelabras with Brass details by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This pair of candleholders in gunmetal feature an ornately detailed brass stand, offering a perfect balance of both refinement and warmth to any table. Springer was a prevalent Germa...
Category
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Karl Springer American Modern Polished Steel Dining Table Base
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
American Modern dining table with a fluted polished steel pedestal base. (KARL SPRINGER)
Category
20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Steel, Metal
Monumental Karl Springer Chrome & Brass 'Sculpture' Cocktail Table, Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'Sculpture' cocktail is a monumentally sized version of the standard 'Sculpture Leg' table by Karl Springer. Each of the four hefty sculpture legs are much wider in diameter tha...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
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
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Extra Large Vanity Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer Extra Large Vanity mirror. Includes a standard, circular mirror and a convex, magnified mirror on the other side. Has a polished steel ...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Karl Springer Modern Chrome & Brass Etagere
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer (German/American, 1931-1991) Modern chrome and brass etagere with thick glass shelving.
Dimensions: 82" H x 63" W x 14" D.
Dealer: S138XX.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Karl Springer Large Vanity Mirror in Brass and Chrome, USA, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer large modernist vanity or table mirror in polished brass and chrome with one side a magnifying mirror and the other side a standard mirror...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Karl Springer Large Double Table Mirror, Brass and Nickel 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular mirror by Karl Springer. Substantial yet graceful design, achieved by the use of sumptuous and modern materials, an icon by any standard. The double mirror can be tilted....
Category
1980s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Karl Springer Two-Tiered Gun Metal and Brass Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer two-tiered gun metal and brass table, unsigned. Original smoked glass shows signs of wear/wear to gun metal finish (please refer to photos).
Would work well in a va...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chrome and Lucite with Snakeskin Leather Bench by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980’s clear acrylic and polish chrome with Italian snakeskin embossed leather bench
By renowned designer Karl Springer (1931 - 1991).
Newly recovered.
The bench has ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Karl Springer Rare Adjustable Magnifying Lens in Polished Chrome 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare adjustable magnifying lens with beautifully crafted mount in polished chrome by Karl Springer, American 1980's.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Karl Springer Snake-Textured Leather and Bronze Regency Modern Cocktail Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Karl Springer Snake-textured leather (or leatherette) and bronze Regency modern cocktail table. This is an original Karl Springer piece and retains...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Glass
Karl Springer, Freeform Coffee Table, United States, 1994
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer's voracious appetite for design knowledge can be seen in his work, which is influenced by a wide variety of aesthetics, from the more contemporary Bauhaus, to those of ...
Category
1990s American Art Deco Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Steel
Karl Springer Pair of Souffle Ottomans
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Karl Springer Souffle Ottomans / Poufs. The bases of the ottomans are brushed steel and upholstered in satin with a hand-painted abstract patt...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Steel
Karl Springer Rare Pair of Monumental Illuminated "Athena Pedestals" 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of monumental illuminated "Athena Pedestals" in mirror polished stainless steel with inset sand-blasted glass tops with lights underneath by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Thes...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Karl Springer Stainless Steel Coffee Table with Brass and Glass Top
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Karl Springer stainless steel coffee table with brass and glass top
Offered for sale is a 1980s Karl Springer stainless steel coffee t...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Karl Springer Coffee Table with Lucite Legs and Unique Glass Top 1980s (Signed)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large one-of-a-kind round coffee table with 3 solid lucite legs and table top etched by glass artist Joseph Spohr for Karl Springer, American 1980’s (signed “Karl Springer” on lucite...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Lucite
Karl Springer Tulip Dining Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and dramatic dining table dates to the 1980s and was created by the iconinc German Amreican designer Karl Springer. The table is kno...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Sleek Karl Springer Style Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Waterfall coffee table with a faux marble finish.
Category
1960s Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Marble
Karl Springer Crocodile Leather 2 Drawer Console Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Alligator leather console by Karl Springer
2 drawers make this a useful form.
Karl Springer leather label below
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vintage Karl Springer Acrylic & Glass Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage acrylic and glass coffee table by Karl Springer. Heavy cast acrylic, original green tint with 1/2" plate glass insert. Great sty...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Karl Springer Set of Three Waterfall Nesting Tables in Python 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of 3 waterfall nesting tables in white python by Karl Springer, American 1980's (metal label reads “Karl Springer”). Largest table comes with a glass top.
These tab...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Python
Pair of Polished Steel Nightstands or End Tables Karl Springer 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Pair of polished steel nightstands or end tables Karl Springer 1980s. Polished mirror stainless steel over wood. Glass tops. Single drawer. 2...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large and Important Signed Karl Springer Mirror with Lacquered Goatskin Frame
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
A large and important signed Karl Springer mirror with lacquered goatskin frame in tortoise color with beveled glass mirror and silvered brass tone insets around the frame. Mirror ha...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin
2 Karl Springer Crystal Bowls
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Retailed thru the Karl Springer Showroom, The pair of bowls was probably made by Seguso
Minor chip to the foot of 1 bowl.
Category
1970s North American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Karl Springer "Half Round Molding Mirror" in Vibrant Gray Python, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Half Round Molding Mirror" in vibrant gray python with beveled mirror by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Exceptional materials and craftsmanship are the h...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Python
Karl Springer "Athena Pedestal" in Chrome with Brass, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Athena Pedestal" in polished chrome with inset brass channel by Karl Springer, American, 1980s. Springer loved to mix metals in luxurious ways. This pedestal exemplifies that.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Italian Scavo Murano Glass Candlestick by Karl Springer for Seguso
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s glamorous Italian Scavo Murano glass candlestick designed by Karl Springer for Seguso.
Constructed of rough texture amber and clear M...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Large Karl Springer Bronzed Dressing Table/ Vanity Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in East Hampton, NY
This iconic large Karl Springer Art Deco inspired vanity make-up mirror dates to the 1970s-1980s. Made from stainless steel and bronzed finish brass,...
Category
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Karl Springer "Sculpture Table" in Sandstone and Brass, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
"Sculpture" table by Karl Springer in sandstone, brass screw cap and 1" thick glass, 12 inch diameter base By Karl Springer. This table is very heavy at over 200 lbs!
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Sandstone, Brass
Polish Stainless Steel Wastebasket by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous 1980’s solid polish stainless steel wastebasket by Karl Springer.
Out of a Steve Chase designed estate. We also have one available in pol...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dark Brown Scored Leather Bench by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970s H dark brown scored leather bench by renowned designer Karl Springer.
The bench is constructed of wood covered in dark brown scored leather.
Newly restored. Shows minor wear consistent with age.
Sheep rug...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Leather
Karl Springer Lucite Sculpture Leg Coffee Table, 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Lucite sculpture leg coffee table by Karl Springer with glass top.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Original Signed Karl Springer Large Wall Hanging Mirror in Tessellated Horn
By Karl Springer
Located in East Hampton, NY
This rare and signed large Karl Springer mirror in tessellated horn with deco style accents. It is very heavy and beveled mirror which makes this a wonderful and impressive scale mir...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Horn
Clear Murano Glass Candleholder by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980s hand blown Murano glass candleholder designed by Karl Springer. Hand signed by Karl Springer (see detail photos).
Measuremen...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Karl Springer White Scored Leather Bench
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Karl Springer white leather bench
Original surface
Leather label.
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Leather
Karl Springer Sculptural Lucite Cocktail Table Base with Brass Caps Vintage
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful angled and sculptural Karl Springer lucite table base has brass caps.There is no glass provided for this great base. One...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Console Dining Table Authenticated
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of authenticated tulip table bases designed and manufactured by Karl Springer, Ltd. The bases are currently configured as a pair of console tables with glass tops, but they can ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Extra Large Goatskin Beveled Mirror by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular extra large half round molding beveled mirror with step down detail. The mirror was designed by Karl Springer LTD in the 1980s. The mirror is covered with goatskin and ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin
Signed Karl Springer Side Table with Cantilevered Glass Top
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
A gunmetal and glass cantilevered cocktail table designed by Karl Springer. Singed at foot of base.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Metal
Karl Springer Tessellated Stone Mirror Labeled
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful Karl Springer tessellated stone mirror with a nice bevel. The mirror is quite substantial with a deep angle as it is almost 3 inch...
Category
1970s Philippine Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Bone, Mirror
Swing Arm Vanity / Shaving Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Swing arm chrome and brass vanity / shaving mirror by Karl Springer. Measured as shown. Mirror 13.5" diameter.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Monumental "Saturn" Mirror by Karl Springer, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Pasadena, CA
Enormous "Saturn" mirror in bevelled glass by Karl Springer, 1980s. Minor age appropriate wear (see photos) that in no way detracts from the striking and impressive quality of this m...
Category
1980s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Signed Karl Springer Ostrich Embossed Leather Side Table
By Karl Springer
Located in East Hampton, NY
This iconic and rare waterfall design vintage side table by Karl Springer features a recessed drawer and 3/4 inch thick glass shelf (chip to glass on backside - not visible). Can be ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Glass
Set of Eight "Regency" Armchairs by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful set of eight "Regency" armchairs designed by Karl Springer in original lacquered lacewood.
Category
1980s Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Karl Springer Polished Steel and Brass Bench
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Original circa 1970s Karl Springer polished stainless steel X-frame bench, with brass details and new black kid glove leather upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Steel
Karl Springer Jansen Style Dining or Center Table 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Karl Springer Jansen Style Dining or Center Table 1980s
Wagon wheel spoked design, sold in USA 1980s through Karl Springer Workshop and retailer Lorin Marsh.
Karl Springer Jansen style dining table...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Karl Springer White Lacquered Crocodile Leather Coffee Table 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table covered in white embossed crocodile leather by Karl Springer, American, 1970s. A beautiful and luxurious Karl Springer design.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A vintage Karl Springer mirror in laquered frame.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Karl Springer Octagonal Chrome and Marbelized Lacquer Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer octagonal mirror with 1" bevel, framed in a butterscotch yellow veined lacquer that resembles marble at much less weight. Polis...
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Rare Karl Springer Signed Faux Crocodile Desk or Dining Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous signed Karl Springer dining table of white faux crocodile leather with chrome accents. Bearing wood Karl Springer Ltd plaque on underside.
Provenance: From a private Tex...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Karl Springer Optic Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is one of our favorite Karl Springer mirrors.
Wood trim is dark blue.
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Mirror
Karl Springer furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Karl Springer furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Karl Springer furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 596 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 7 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Karl Springer were created in the modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Charles Hollis Jones, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, and Widdicomb Furniture Co.. Prices for Karl Springer furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $428 and can go as high as $75,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,500.
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