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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.

Find a collection of vintage Karl Springer furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Karl Springer
Karl Springer Pair of End Tables in Black Lacquer with Bone Inlays, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exceptional hexagonal side tables in black lacquer with bone inlays on the top, sides and bottom by Karl Springer, American 1970's. These end tables showcase the meticulous c...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Wood, Bone, Lacquer

Karl Springer Shagreen, Stone and Anodized Aluminum Occasional Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare occasional table by Karl Springer in shagreen, stone and anodized aluminum. Shagreen is in very good condition. Minor chips along stone edge. Wear to the anodized finish (please...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Stone

Karl Springer "Telephone Table" Style End Table in Leather and Shagreen, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Telephone Table style end table covered in brown leather with tops in dark brown shagreen on brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The bottom is covered in mat...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass

Karl Springer Rare Sea Shell Mirror, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare wall-hanging mirror covered with sea shells arranged in a beautiful arc top pattern by Karl Springer, American 1970's. As with all Springer pieces, this is meticulously crafted ...
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1970s North American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Shell, Wood

Modern Sculptural Bench Clad in Scored Brown Leather by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern sculptural bench clad in brown scored leather by Karl Springer. Very good condition. Dimensions: 18" depth x 44" W x 22" H, seat height 16.5".
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20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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Leather

1980 Karl Springer Knife Edge Oval Dining Table Lacquered Cream Goatskin
By Karl Springer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Karl Springer Ltd 1980 cream lacquered goatskin knife edge dining table. Dramatic double pedestal base. 28.75 H 47.25 D x 94.5 L inches Maker label present. Original preowned vinta...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Goatskin, Lacquer

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...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Mirror, Wood, Python

Lacquered Goatskin Parchment Console Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Spectacular 1986 goatskin console table with two drawers designed by Karl Springer. Constructed of wood covered with goatskin and finish with clear lacquer. Shows minor wear consis...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Goatskin, Wood

Karl Springer "T-Style Console Table" in Lacquered Linen, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"T-Style Console Table" covered in two-tone lacquered linen with 3 drawers by Karl Springer, American 1970’s. A classic Springer design, meticulously made in the finest materials. D...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Linen, Wood, Lacquer

Karl Springer Octagonal Mirror in Lacquered Goatskin, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Wall hanging mirror, octagonal with lacquered light goatskin in front of darker lacquered goatskin edge, with beveled mirror inside, by Karl Springer, American, 1970’s. The combinati...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Goatskin, Glass, Wood

Pair of Karl Springer Soufflé Ottomans or Poufs
By Karl Springer
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Karl Springer Soufflé ottomans or poufs Note: Polished steel bases on castors - showing reflection of floor on bases.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Carved Horn Inlay Console / Sofa Table by Karl Springer, Ltd. USA, c. 1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Karl Springer console / sofa / entry table. Sculptural form in tessellated horn inlay. Expertly restored and in very good to excellent condition. Sold with a digital certificate of a...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Horn, Wood

Karl Springer Lamp
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exuberant example of Karl Springers' lighting
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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass

Karl Springer Polyhedron Goat Skin Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer design… Rare polyhedron tables covered in natural goat skin… 14 sides consisting of triangles and squares… Included in the photos is the original Maquet and mock up...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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Goatskin, Wood

Karl Springer Round Goatskin Center or Dining Table Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent dining or center table by Iconic mid century Designer Karl Springer. The table has been completely restored and is ready for use. The perfect compliment to any entry or...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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Goatskin, Wood

Karl Springer Lacquered Goatskin Mushroom Cocktail Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Karl Springer, a rare and wonderful mushroom cocktail table in lacquered goatskin. The sexy shape and size are perfectly suited for a space requiring a smaller table... t...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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Goatskin

Karl Springer "Bristol Coffee Table" in Lacquered Goatskin circa 1990 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Bristol Coffee Table" in dark brown lacquered goatskin with ivory goatskin sabots by Karl Springer, American circa 1990 (signed on bottom). This ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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Goatskin, Wood

Karl Springer Pair of Candle Holders in Tessellated Coral 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of artisan candle holders in tessellated coral with bronze bases by Karl Springer, American 1980s. Sculptural forms in beautiful materials. Measures: W: 3.5 inch...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Coral, Bronze

Signed Karl Springer Goatskin and Smoked Glass Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
Elegant Parson's style coffee table by Karl Springer in matte-finished, pale bleached goatskin with contrasting smoked glass top, circa 1980. Leather maker's label.
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Goatskin, Smoked Glass, Wood

Karl Springer Octagonal Mirror in Shagreen Lacquer with Brass Accents, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional wall hanging mirror, octagonal with artisan shagreen lacquer with brass accents, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Mirror is beveled. Reference: Karl Springer LTD pa...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass

Karl Springer Tapering Pedestal in Embossed Ostrich Foot Leather, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Tapering pedestal covered in embossed ostrich foot leather by Karl Springer, American 1970s. Provenance: Purchased from a former employee of Karl Sprin...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Ostrich Leather, Wood

Karl Springer Rare Pair of Large Waterfall Side Tables in Black Lizard Leather
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer rare pair of large waterfall side or end tables covered in black lizard embossed leather with brass drawers and original thick glass shelves below. These exquisite pair of side tables are the larger scaled model...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass

Karl Springer Box
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Painted goatskin box Immaculate detail and manufacture.
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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Goatskin

Karl Springer "Half Round Molding Mirror" in Hippo Suede 1977 'Signed and Dated'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large wall-hanging "Half Round Molding Mirror" covered in hippopotamus suede by Karl Springer, American 1977 (signed on back “Karl Springer 1977”). Mirror is beveled. It is one of th...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Animal Skin, Glass, Wood

Karl Springer "J.M.F. Floor Lamp" in Gunmetal Glazierite, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"J.M.F. Floor Lamp" in gunmetal glazierite with polished brass base and hardware and parchment shade by Karl Springer, American, 1970s. Glazierite was a type of resin that the crafts...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass

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...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Karl Springer Gunmetal Brass, Glass End Table
By Karl Springer
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
End table by Karl Springer in gunmetal, brass, glass and enameled wood. Crafted in New York circa 1980. This lovely piece has some light oxidation to the gunmetal and brass that is c...
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1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass

Karl Springer Rectangular Coffee Table in Batik with Recessed Lighting 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Faceted rectangular coffee table in black batik fabric with bone inlays, over pedestal base with recessed lighting, by Karl Springer, American 1970's...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Wire

Karl Springer & Lynn Shelton, Coffee Table, Painted Paper, Wood, America, c 1980
By Lynn Shelton , Karl Springer
Located in High Point, NC
An organic / biomorphic coffee / cocktail table, designed and produced by Karl Springer, painted by Lynn Shelton in beige / yellow tones, c. 1980. Signed Lynn Shelton 11/80' along lo...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Plywood, Paper

Karl Springer Large "Molding Mirror" Covered in Black Cobra, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large "Molding Mirror" in black cobra by Karl Springer, American, 1970's. Mirror is beveled. This piece is meticulously crafted in the finest materials.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Wood, Glass, Animal Skin

Karl Springer Lacquered Goatskin Square Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square ivory-colored goatskin and lacquer coffee table designed by Karl Springer featuring thick rounded table legs and rounded corners. Karl Springe...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Lacquer, Goatskin

Mid Century Modern Python Skin Table Lamp by Karl Springer 1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous original python skin table lamp by Karl Springer C1970. Original shade which should be updated. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Brass fittings and hardware...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass

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...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Murano Glass

Rare Pair of Karl Springer Vintage Travertine & Rattan Candle Holder's
By Karl Springer
Located in Bellport, NY
Rare pair of candle holders in tessellated stalactite travertine, pencil reed rattan, and brass. This set is meticulously made in beautiful materials for Karl Springer circa 1980's.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Travertine, Brass

Karl Springer Rare Illuminating Glass and Bronze Vanity Mirror, 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare 3-part illuminating vanity mirror in hand blown green glass with artisan bronze fittings by Seguso (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer, American, 1980s (etched “KAR...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Bronze

20th Century American Tall Frosted Lucite Helix Floor Lamp by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A tall vintage Mid-Century Modern American stacked helix spiral staircase floor lamp made of hand crafted clear frosted lucite glass with a new white shade. Designed and produced by ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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Lucite, Glass

Karl Springer Molding Mirror Covered in Black Cobra 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Molding Mirror" in black cobra by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This mirror is meticulously crafted.
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1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Glass, Python, Wood

Karl Springer Red Leather Art Deco Sculptural Waterfall Bench Mid-Century Modern
By Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Karl Springer Red Leather Art Deco sculptural waterfall bench Mid-Century Modern. Item features red burnished leather wrapped frame, sleek waterfa...
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1980s North American Art Deco Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Karl Springer "Sculpture Desk Lamp" in Polished Chrome 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Sculpture Desk Lamp" in polished chrome with brass accents and 2 bulbs by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed "Karl Springer" on side). This lamp is a tribute to Springer’s metic...
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1980s North American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

Mastercraft Style Asian Inspired Brass Coffee Table
By Mastercraft, Karl Springer
Located in Esperance, NY
Mastercraft style Asian inspired brass coffee table
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass

Karl Springer Octagonal Mirror in Ivory Lacquer with Chrome Accents, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
8 Sided mirror with custom artisan ivory lacquer and polished chrome accents by Karl Springer, American, 1970s. The mirror is beveled. A classic Springer design. Reference: Karl ...
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1970s North American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Chrome

Karl Springer Lucite, Glass and Gold Plated Over Brass Console, Desk or Table
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
This elegant vintage Karl Springer console table, writing desk, entry table or dining table has 4 arched lucite columns that rest on a 22 carat gold plated over brass angled plinth p...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Gold, Brass

Karl Springer Brass End Table with Beveled Black Glass Top 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Triangular Leg Metal End Table" in polished brass with beveled black glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This table is meticulously crafted and is a fine example of Springe...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass

Karl Springer Embossed Leather Square Game Dining Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern embossed leather square game dining table by Karl Springer.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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Leather

Karl Springer Tulip Armchair
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer Tulip armchair. The chair is gilt leather over wood. Signed underneath.
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Wood, Leather

Karl Springer Elegant Black Scavo Glass Torchere, 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer, Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Glass Torchere in hand blown black glass with scavo finish by Seguso (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer, American, 1980's (retains original Seguso paper label). These art pieces were h...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Murano Glass

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!
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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Sandstone, Brass

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,...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Karl Springer Floor Lamps
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A matched pair of Karl Springer floor lamps executed in the style of Maison Jansen.
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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer "Spun Shaped Torchere" in Gunmetal and Brass, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare artisan made "Spun Shaped Torchere" in gunmetal and gold-tinted brass by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The quality of the craftsmanship is off the charts. Reference: Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s in the section “lighting” on page 11...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Gold, Brass, Nickel

Roberto Estevez Monumental Stylized Torso in Glazierite 1980s
By Karl Springer, Roberto Estevez 1
Located in New York, NY
Large stylized torso in glazierite by Roberto Estevez for Karl Springer, American 1980's. Glazierite was a resin composite created by Karl Springer’s artisans. This model was also ca...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Resin

Karl Springer Set of 4 Candle Holders in Travertine and Brass 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of 4 candle holders in tessellated stalactite travertine and polished brass by Karl Springer, American 1980's (retains original showroom labels on bottoms). This set ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Travertine, Brass

Karl Springer Stainless Steel & Leather Bench, 1980’s
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer stainless steel and leather bench, circa 1980’s. All original.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Stainless Steel

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. Newly rewired and new oatmeal linen shade. The acrylic shows some crazing from ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Lucite

Karl Springer Rare "Giacometti Style Table Lamp" 1980s 'signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Giacometti Style Table Lamp” in patinated bronze by Karl Springer, American 1980's (Karl Springer label on bottom). This artisan table lamp is superbly made. Measures: Shade ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Bronze

Karl Springer Rare and Monumental Shagreen Pair of Table Lamps
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of exquisite lamps by Karl Springer. The large spheres are solid wood meticulously covered in shagreen, the Pyramid shades are also wood covered in shagreen. Reportedly just a...
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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Shagreen

Karl Springer Python Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Versatile table 30“ x 30“ x 23“ tall…Covered in a faux python parchment.. shades of brown and black … a Classic design..Excellent condition signed.
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Wood

Karl Springer Mid Century Lacquered Goat Skin Side End Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Countryside, IL
Karl Springer Mid Century lacquered goat skin side end table Table measures: 36.5 wide x 24.5 deep x 25.75 inches high This piece is available in what we call restored vintage condi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Goatskin

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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