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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.

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Creator: Karl Springer
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

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Metal, Brass

20th Century German Vintage Frosted Lucite Table, Desk Lamp by Karl Springer
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 on...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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Glass, Acrylic

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.
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1970s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Karl Springer Amoeba Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer Amoeba table. Bronze patinated brass and black glass top.
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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

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

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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

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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.
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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....
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1970s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Onyx, Brass

Karl Springer Bronze Floor Lamp
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A bronze floor lamp from Karl springer Original surface Copy of a Giacometti design, Very Heavy.
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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Karl Springer Rare "Regency Armchair" Desk Chair 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare and beautifully made "Regency Armchair" desk chair in polished stainless steel and brass with upholstered seat by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The quality and materials used ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass, Steel

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

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Leather

Karl Springer Rectangular Coffee Table in Lacquered Goatskin, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional coffee table in lacquered goatskin, rectangular with chamfered corners, by Karl Springer, 1980's. This table is meticulously crafted and an iconic Springer form. Reference: Copy of original Karl Springer invoice dated 1985 with the description, “Di-Gerlando Style Coffee Table 54...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Karl Springer Vanity Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Karl Springer vanity mirror Vintage wear and patina as shown. As Found Condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Karl Springer Stunning Molded Bullseye Mirror in Egyptian Porphyry Lacquer 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Stunning wall-hanging molded "Bullseye Mirror" with frame in Egyptian porphyry lacquer by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Springer’s artisans mastered this complex and subtle lacquer...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Mirror, Lacquer, Wood

Large Murano Green Glass Vase Designed by Karl Springer, Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in Doraville, GA
A beautiful, vintage, large green Murano glass vase designed by Karl Springer in the 1980's. "Karl Springer" is etched on the bottom of the vase. The vase stands approximately 21 1...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Murano Glass

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.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Karl Springer Custom Marble Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Round side table in polished stainless steel. Beautiful dark green marble top Authenticated by Tom Langevin.  
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1970s North American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

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...
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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 Pair of Candle Holders in Brass with Chrome Accents, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of candle holders in brass with chrome accents by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These iconic Karl Springer candle holders are both chic and beautifully made. Reference Ka...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Karl Springer Rare Jansen Style Console Table in Polished Chrome and Brass 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Jansen Style Console Table" in polished chrome and gold-tinted brass with inset glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The sides of this table taper in towards the front....
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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

Karl Springer "Lucite Leg Coffee Table" with Thick Glass Top 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
“Lucite Leg Coffee Table” with beautifully made solid lucite legs and thick glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This can be configured with legs at the corners or one on eac...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Pair of Karl Springer Snake Skin Two Tier Side Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Karl Springer snake skin two tier side tables on wheels. Signed and dated.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Animal Skin

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.
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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Original Vintage Karl Springer Executive Black Lacquered Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in East Hampton, NY
This large scale executive desk belonged to the late fashion designer, Geoffrey Beene. Sourced from his Estate in Oyster Bay, NY, it is in good vintage condition, 4 invisible drawer...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 Brass and Nickel Vanity Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Karl Springer brass and Nickel Vanity mirror.
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Karl Springer Rare Credenza in Taupe Leather and Brass 1985 'Signed and Dated'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional "three door, three drawer cabinet" covered in taupe leather with brass accents by Karl Springer, American 1985 (Signed “Karl Springer 1985...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Karl Springer Stunning Octagonal Mirror in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Octagonal wall-hanging mirror in lacquered goatskin with darker lacquered goatskin edge by Karl Springer, American 1970's (Karl Springer leather label on back reads “Karl Springer LT...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Goatskin, Lacquer, Mirror, Wood

Karl Springer Pair of Octagonal Solid Lucite Table Lamps 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of solid lucite table lamps with octagonal sections separated by cylindrical sections with chrome hardware by Karl Springer, American 1970's. As with all Springer’s pieces, thes...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Karl Springer Classic Parsons Side Table, 2000s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Classic Parsons Side Table" in lacquered linen with brass sabots by Karl Springer LTD, American early-2000's (signed on bottom). Beautifully crafte...
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Early 2000s American Modern Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Original Karl Springer Chairs, Stainless Steel and Brass
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
One of Karl Springer’s most popular and versatile designs, the Regency Arm Chair features a slightly tilted back for maximum comfort. The frame is mirror polished stainless steel wit...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass, 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...
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1980s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

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...
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1980s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Steel and Brass Tulip Bases for Dining or Console tables by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of metal tulip table bases designed and manufactured by Karl Springer, Ltd circa 1970-80s. The bases are currently configured as a pair of conso...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Karl Springer "Metal Ball Lamp" in Polished Chrome 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Metal Ball Lamp" in polished chrome with pleated silver shade by Karl Springer, American 1980's This artisan lamp is impeccably crafted. Reference: K...
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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...
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1980s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

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Chrome

Karl Springer Petit Coffee Table in Lacquered Linen 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Petit waterfall coffee table covered in lacquered linen by Karl Springer, American 1970's. A beautiful jewel of a table. As with all Springer tables,...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Linen, Wood, Lacquer

Karl Springer Pair of "JMF Barstools" in Black Lizard Leather 1986 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of “JMF Barstools” in black embossed lizard leather with brass footrests by Karl Springer, American 1986 (signed and dated on bottom “Karl Springer 1986”). The embossed leather is very luxurious and these are fine examples of Springer’s superb craftsmanship. Reference: Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 21...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass

Large Dining Table with Stone Mosaic Surface by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glamorous dining table designed and retailed by Karl Springer, circa 1980s. The iconic shape features a beveled horse track-shape top with ro...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Stone

Embossed Leather Cocktail Tables by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Wood, embossed leather and chromed metal. 2 cocktail tables of cream-colored leather, embossed with lizard pattern & chromed metal feet. Label affixed to the bottom of each table.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

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Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

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...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Karl Springer Rare Wall-Mounted Mirror in Polished Chrome and Brass 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare wall-mount retractable finely crafted make up/shaving mirror in heavy gauge polished chrome and brass by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship of this mirror is off ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

Pair, Karl Springer Lucite Swivel Function Bar Stools Mid-Century Modern
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Karl Springer Mid-Century Modern frosted and clear Lucite Bar Stools made in America in the early 1980. They have a smooth swivel and tilt Function and come with the origina...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Lucite, Faux Leather

Karl Springer "Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in Platinum Leaf 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Stunning “Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in lacquered platinum leaf by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The subtle shape, color and craftsmanship of this...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Platinum

Lacquered Goatskin Parchment Credenza by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s goatskin parchment lacquered credenza by Karl Springer. In amazing vintage condition shows minor wear consistent with age. Constructed of wood covered with a grayish tan g...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Parchment Paper

Karl Springer "Souffle Ottoman" with Polished Steel Base, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Souffle Ottoman" with artisan decorated fabric and base in polished stainless steel with hidden castors, by Karl Springer, American 1980s. As with all of Karl Springer’s designs, th...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

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...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass

Karl Springer Large Dining Table in Goatskin with Brass Bases 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Racetrack dining table with top in lacquered goatskin with 2 half-moon brass bases by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The goatskin finish is both luxurious and stunning. The custom b...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass

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 ...
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1990s American Art Deco Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Steel

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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