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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
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

Karl Springer Pair of "JMF Chairs" in Lacquered Raffia 1993 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of J.M.F. Chairs in lacquered raffia by Karl Springer, American 1993 (signature on bottom reads "Karl Springer 1993"). These are very elegant and the raffia is quite beautiful. ...
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1990s American Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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Raffia, Wood, Lacquer

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 & Lynn Shelton, Coffee Table, Painted Paper, Wood, America, c 1980
By Karl Springer, Lynn Shelton
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 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

Karl Springer Set of 3 Unique Candle Holders in Lucite, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Unique set of 3 artisan candle holders in tinted and textured lucite designed to look like hand-blown scavo glass by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These were done as prototypes. ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Lucite

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

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Stainless Steel

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

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

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Rare Karl Springer Signed Prototype JMF Bench with Tooled Leather
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is the original prototype for Karl Springers JMF bench. Executed in fabulous tooled leather with abstract design, gold leaf brass legs and gold leaf ste...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass, 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

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Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

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

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

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 Custom Dining Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer round custom dining table. Polished Stainless Steel with a Oxblood Red Glasurite Top. Glasurite is a Stone compound developed by Ka...
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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Black Lacquer Lamps with Faux Lapis Inlays by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A beautiful pair of lamps a classic Karl Springer design. the lacquer bodies are in very fine condition and the faux details of lapis and gold is a wonderful detail. The shades are o...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer "J.M.F. Chair" in Embossed Lizard Leather 1982 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Elegant "JMF Chair" covered in pale celadon embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1982 (signed, “Karl Springer 1982” on leather label on bottom). Reference: Karl Spri...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Karl Spring Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Goat Skin Dining, Conference Table 70s
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
For Sale is this large almost round floating Karl Springer dining table on two half round pedestal bases, made in America in the 1970. All wood core decorated with the Goat Skin an...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

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 Hinged Box in Brown and Black Cobra, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Hinged box covered in brown and black cobra with interior covered in moiré silk by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are superb.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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 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

Materials

Brass

Elegant Goatskin Table Design by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful table design by the iconic Karl Springer, made of goat skin, please check the pictures, it has some wearing, totally normal, the color and patina is allot nicer in person.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

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

Materials

Goatskin, Lacquer

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

Materials

Lucite, Faux Leather

Karl Springer "Bullet Up Light" in Gold-Tinted Brass 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Bullet Up Light" in gold-tinted brass with honeycomb diffuser by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This accent light is a chic additional to any room. ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Karl Springer style Etagere
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A Karl Springer Etagere with polished nickel support, brass hardware and adjustable glass shelves. Provenance: An interior at River House desig...
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20th Century Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Karl Springer Set of 4 Swiveling "Onassis Bar Stools" in Suede 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of 4 swiveling "Onassis Bar Stools" covered in calf skin suede with brass footrail by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The Onassis Barstool was...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass

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

Materials

Horn, Wood

Karl Springer 6-Arm Hand-Blown Glass Chandelier with Scavo Finish 1980s
By Karl Springer, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown 6 arm glass chandelier with scavo finish by Seguso (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980's. Seguso executed all of Karl Springer’s hand-blown glass pieces and Karl’s preferred finish was scavo which means “dug up” and imitates ancient objects...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Large Lacquered Goatskin or Parchment Beveled Wall Mirror, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer large exquisite rectangular wall mirror with lacquered goatskin frame and beveled mirror, USA, 1970s. This exquisite mirror has a simpl...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Karl Springer "Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in Lacquered Linen, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Elegant “Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in Chinese red lacquered linen by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The subtle shape, color and craftsmanship of t...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Linen, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

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

Materials

Bronze

Karl Springer Pair of Jmf Chairs in Ostrich Skin, 1982, 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of JMF chairs in ostrich skin by Karl Springer, American 1982 (signed “Karl Springer 1982” on leather label beneath seat). These chairs are exquisitely crafted. Reference: Ka...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Wood, Animal Skin

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Karl Springer Dowelwood Lounge Chair, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Dowelwood arm chair", a lounge chair in solid oak with seat and back cushions by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This chair is impressive and beautifully crafted. Reference: Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “seating” on page 17...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Karl Springer Waterfall Side Table in Python with Stainless Steel Drawer 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional waterfall side table covered in python with stainless steel drawer and thick glass shelf by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This table exemplifies the meticulous craftsma...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Original Karl Springer Television Cabinet 1989 Goatskin
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Cabinet covered in goatskin with clear finish. Two doors with stainless steel pulls, cabinet has black interior.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Vintage Karl Springer Onyx and Brass Side Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of oval onyx and brass side tables by Karl Springer. Heavy brass table with an onyx beveled top.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Brass

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...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Lucite

Karl Springer Rare Mounted Magnifying Lens, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare adjustable magnifying lens with beautifully crafted mount in polished chrome and brass by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The mixed metal gives it a truly bespoke look.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Set of Three Lacquered and Emerald Green Mohair Barstools by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of three 1980’s off white lacquered ‘Onassis Barstools’ by Karl Springer for Steve Chase. Out of a Steve Chase Design Estate in Rancho Mirage CA. ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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...
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1970s Philippine Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Bone, Mirror

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 Pagoda Lacquered Dining Table, 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer Pagoda black lacquered dining table, 1980.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Karl Springer 2-Tier Side Table in Red Python with Horn Handles 1977, 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Unique 2-tier side table in red python with authentic horn handles with small brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1977 (label on bottom reads “Karl Springer 1977”). Fine materia...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass

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   
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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Leather

Female Torso in Cast Stone Karl Springer Ltd
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This cast stone female torso was purchased in 1983 from the Karl Springer showroom in 1983. We have the original receipt for the purchase which where the torso was displayed in Honol...
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1980s American Classical Roman Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

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

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Brass, Steel

Karl Springer Mid-Century Modern Brass, Gunmetal & Lucite Floor Lamp America
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
6 feet tall amazing and rare floor lamp by Karl Springer made in American in the 1970s. The Bronze Finish gunmetal stem is covered in Lucite with Brass De...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Karl Springer Leather Bar Stools
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A matched pair of Karl Springer barstools. embossed Snakeskin leather and brass. Karl Springer Label below.  
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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Leather

Sleek Karl Springer Style Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Waterfall coffee table with a faux marble finish.
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1960s Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Marble

Karl Springer Kyoto Box / Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rarely seen Karl Springer Kyoto Box Original surface with minor touchups Original suede interior.
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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Wood

Karl Springer "Bristol Side Table" in Black Cobra 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Artisan crafted "Bristol Side Table" in black cobra with drawer by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed with metal label in drawer "Karl Springer"). This table is meticulously craf...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood, Glass

Karl Springer Shagreen, Stone and Anodized Aluminum Side Tables - a Pair
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare end tables by Karl Springer in shagreen, stone and anodized aluminum. Signed. Minor chips along the stone edges. Shagreen is in very good condition. Wear to the anodized finish ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Shagreen

Karl Springer Blue Shagreen and Leather Wrapped Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer shagreen and leather wrapped coffee table. Signed and dated. Blue tinted shagreen. Gray version available on separate listin...
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Leather, Shagreen

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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