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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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Pair of Signed Karl Springer Goatskin JMF Chairs, 1986
By Karl Springer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of signed and dated iconic Karl Springer JMF chairs featuring a dark, rich parchment leather goatskin finish. Each chair has a si...
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20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Monumental Karl Spring Goat Skin Credenza
By Karl Springer
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A monumentally large Karl Springer custom angular credenza in a creamy, ultra-luxurious goatskin. The goat skin hides on the front have a wonderfully matched curved detail that makes...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Goatskin

Pair of Lucite & Gunmetal Torchieres w/ Brass Fittings, Signed Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This monumental pair of Torchieres are the work of Karl Springer, an American designer who studied sculpture at Syracuse University before moving to New York and becoming a mainstay ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass

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.
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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Karl Springer Polished Chrome Desk Lamp, 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural Karl Springer Polished Chrome Desk Lamp, 1980.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Unique Colourful Lacquered Fabric Mirror by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Montreal, QC
Unique colourful lacquered fabric mirror by Karl Springer Provenance: Property from the personal collection of Jeff Schuerholz of Fat Chance, the iconic Los Angeles store for the Ho...
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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Karl Springer Snakeskin Side/End Table, 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer Snakeskin Side/End Table 1980s. Original.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Animal Skin

Karl Springer Shagreen Side/End Table, 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer Shagreen Side/End Table, 1980. Original.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Shagreen, Lacquer

Pair of Karl Springer Chrome and Original Purple String Shade Ball Lamps, 1980s
By Leviton, Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This stunning and very rare pair of iconic midcentury "Ball" lamps was designed in the 1980s by illustrious American designer Karl Springer. This pair features two hemispheres of pol...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair Karl Springer Stacked Lucite Lamps, 1960
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Karl Springer Stacked Lucite Table Lamps, 1960 Shades included. FREE SHIPPING ANYWHERE IN THE United States
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Clear Lucite and Chrome Table Lamp by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s Clear acrylic and polish chrome table lamp by Karl Springer. Newly rewired and new shade. It takes two 75w Max Edison lightbulbs. Measurements: 17” Diameter, 6” Diamet...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Shagreen and Gilt Stenciled Dining Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A rare dining table, the top having inset shagreen panels, framed by a design of gilt stenciling and brass inlay. The whole on four square and concave legs similarly decorated. signe...
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20th Century Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

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...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Karl Springer "Sculpture Leg" Table in Coral, Brass and Glass, USA, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer iconic "Sculpture Table" in rare coral veneer with polished brass cap mounting thick cantilevered glass top. This chic architectural side table in coral veneer is a ver...
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Coral, Brass

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...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Leather and Brass Floor Lamps by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular pair of 1980’s polish brass and leather J.M.F. floor lamps by renowned American designer Karl Springer. The lamps are constructed of solid brass and wood that’s covered...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Beige Parchment Side / Dining Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
SET of 8 American Mid-Century Modern dining / side chairs with lacquered beige parchment veneers. (KARL SPRINGER)(PRICED AS SET)
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Parchment Paper

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. Constructed of solid acrylic and polish brass. Newly rewired and new shades....
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass

White Parsons Desk with Embossed Leather, Shagreen, by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York City, NY
A sleek desk covered in eye-catching embossed leather. In excellent condition.
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer, Shagreen Stingray

Pair of Poufs / Ottomans by Karl Springer, Original Tan / Taupe Fabric, Brass
By Karl Springer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Karl Springer Poufs / "Souffle Ottomans" / stools in the original silk fabric, solid seamlessly welded brass bases, and hidden casters. These work well in any environment inc...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass

Snake Skin Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Two-tier snakeskin side table by Karl Springer, Signed.
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970s Karl Springer Style Goatskin Extending Round Oval Dining Room Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Mid Century dining table you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Snake Skin Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Two-tier snakeskin side table by Karl Springer, signed.
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cabinets, Chests, Nightstands, Karl Springer Style
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cabinets, chests, nightstands, karl springer Style Pair of Nightstands or Chests in the Manner of Karl Springer, having a black lacquer and rattan finish. The base giving a floating chest...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Karl Springer Wall Mounted Console and Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Karl Springer wall mounted parchment console table and mirror. Console table is 34" high, 42" wide and 18" deep. Mirror is 48" high, 38.25' wide ...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Parchment Paper

Karl Springer Zebrawood Writing Desk with Stainless Steel and Brass Accents
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Karl Springer zebrawood writing desk with stainless steel and brass accents Offered for sale is a highly polished Karl Springer exotic zebrawood writing desk with a stainless stee...
Category

Late 20th Century American Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Karl Springer Mark V Parchment Macassar Ebony & Gilt Iron Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Macassar ebony veneer, gilt iron and parchment coffee table by Karl Springer circa 1995. Signed on underside.
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Macassar, Parchment Paper

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

Karl Springer Gilt Leather Tulip Armchair Lounge Chair, Signed, 1991, Gold, USA.
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Karl Springer Gilt Leather Tulip Armchair, Signed, 1991, USA. Gilt leather over wood tulip armchair. Signed with leather label, Karl Springer 1991.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Karl Springer Shagreen Side Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
Karl Springer side table with Shagreen top. Signature to bottom.
Category

1980s Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Shagreen

Karl Springer Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Coffee Table, Gunmetal, Brass 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Signed Karl Springer Rectangular Coffee / Cocktail Table. Guaranteed. Karl Springer "Round Leg Coffee Table" in Gunmetal and Brass. Chic mid-century low profile t...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Karl Springer Freeform Coffee Table in Brass and Granite, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer for Karl Springer LTD exceptional free-form coffee table with polished brass base and black granite top, designed circa 1970. This iconic Springer low table design has ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Granite, Brass

"Signed" Karl Springer Large Brass & Tessellated Stone Wall Mounted Mirror 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, large, tall and very rare 'signed' domed or curved top Mid-Century brass and tessellated stone wall-mounted / hung vanity or hallway bevelled edged mirror by legendary Germ...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Stone, Brass

Mid-Century Set of 4 Onassis Bar Stools by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 "Onassis Bar Stools" in a goat skin frame and saddle brown calf skin cushions with a brass foot rail. Designed by Karl Springer. Made in Ame...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer, Mid-Century Modern, Large Coffee Table, Gunmetal, Brass, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Signed Large Midcentury Karl Springer Coffee / Cocktail Table, Gunmetal, Brass Priced well below site and market value comes this Large and Impressive Glass top Coffee or Cocktail ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Karl Springer Brass and Onyx Top Side Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare oval onyx brass side table by Karl Springer. Heavy brass table with an onyx beveled insert top.
Category

1970s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Karl Springer Goatskin Dining Table With Custom Chrome Drum Base
By Karl Springer
Located in Culver City, CA
This dining table is simply stunning. A goatskin dining table designed by Karl Springer from the 1980s features a creamy goatskin top with hides that are both tan and nude in color with slight color variations in the hides that only come with real goatskin pieces. This large goatskin top rests on a circular chrome drum base that is a custom base for the table. This stunning table came out of a prominent home in Century City and the provenance is available upon request. The dining table top still has the original Karl Springer paper label which was included in the original wrapping of the piece / order tag, which has been affixed to the bottom by the original owner for provenance. This wrapping tag has significantly faded with time, but you can still make out the name Karl Springer at the top (especially if you snap a photo and bump up the contrast). This dining table, as photographed, looks incredible with the Guido Faleschini for Pace Collection dining chairs -- which is the exact combination the family had been using since the 1980's. With the striking chrome base, this dining table would look great with Milo Baughman thinline...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Karl Springer Leather and Metal Stool
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Karl Springer leather and metal stool. Has a red leather seat and metal base.
Category

1970s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair Rare Karl Springer Onyx Top and Brass End Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare oval onyx brass side tables by Karl Springer. Heavy brass tables with an onyx beveled insert top. One table is slightly taller and wider. Taller: 17.75H x 17.25W x 15D....
Category

1970s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Karl Springer Reptile Embossed Leather Cocktail Table, Signed and Dated 1983
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous Karl Springer (signed) reptile embossed leather coffee table is signed and dated 1983, the same year that brought us Risky Business, Scarface, National Lampoon...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Leather

Black Faux Shagreen Square Coffee / Cocktail Table (manner of Karl Springer)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century black faux shagreen wrapped coffee table with a square profile and rounded corners on an inset platform base. (manner of Karl Springer)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Wood, Shagreen

Karl Springer "Heavy Parsons Table"in Penshell w/Brass Inlay Coffee Table 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer "Heavy Parsons Table"in Penshell with Brass Inlay Coffee Table 1980. Brown tessellated and lacquered penshell with brass inlay.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass

White Acrylic and Chrome Table Lamp by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s White acrylic and polish chrome table lamp by Karl Springer. Newly rewired and new shade. It takes two 75w max Edison light bulbs.
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Chrome

JMF Dining Chairs by Karl Springer, Set of 6
By Karl Springer
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning restored set of Jean-Michel Frank Chairs by Karl Springer. These have reptile skin stamped leather, newly refinished with a matte black l...
Category

1970s Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Lucite Lamp with Original Metal Shade Karl Springer, 1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Lucite lamp with original metal shade Karl Springer, 1970.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Metal

Karl Springer American Mid-Century Blue Velvet and Steel Souffle Ottoman
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century 'Souffle' ottoman with blue velvet upholstery with a square gilt steel base. (Karl Springer)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery

Karl Springer, Mid-Century Modern, Large Coffee Table, Chrome, Glass, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Signed Chrome Coffee, Cocktail Table, Glass Top Karl Springer Chrome Coffee, Cocktail Table, Glass Top. Base having the impressed signature. A l...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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.
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1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Karl Springer Brass and Nickel Vanity Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Nice mirror. Vanity or shaving.Brass and nickel. It swivels and one side is magnifying.
Category

1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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 ...
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1980s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Karl Springer Large Swivel Magnifying Round Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Largest size this mirror was executed by Karl Springer. One side is 1:1 and the other side is magnifying.
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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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...
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1980s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Karl Springer Onassis Bar Stools
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Karl Springer Onassis bar stools. The stools' frame is lacquered wood with fabric covered cushioned seats. The stools have a nice, lacquered...
Category

1980s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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 ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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 pat...
Category

1980s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pair of Karl Springer Goatskin Onassis Chairs with Leather Upholstered Seats
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of original Karl Springer Onassis chairs in lacquered goatskin. The pair have been in a one user household and are in great vintage condition. We have six of the same chair in...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Karl Springer Tufted Bench in Lucite & Brass, 1970's
By Karl Springer
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Karl Springer lucite and brass upholstered bench, stool, circa 1980. Featuring a braced rectangular polished brass cross bar frame, four solid cylindrical lucite legs with tufted, luxe woven upholstery...
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass

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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