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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
Original Signed Karl Springer Large Wall Hanging Mirror in Tessellated Horn
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
This rare and signed large Karl Springer mirror in tessellated horn with deco style accents. It is very heavy and beveled mirror which makes this a wonderful and impressive scale mir...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Mirror, Horn

Karl Springer American Mid-Century Lemon Yellow Python Skin Jewelry Box
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Lemon Yellow Python Skin Jewelry Box (KARL SPRINGER)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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Animal Skin

Mid-Century Ivory Color Console Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-Modern ivory console table by Karl Springer. Long sculpted sturdy form, perfect for living room use. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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Acrylic

Karl Springer Stunning Box with Top in Alligator 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Box with base covered in black cobra and top covered in alligator with interior in red suede by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The combination of black and red is very sumptuous. Bo...
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1970s North American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Alligator, Suede, Wood

Karl Springer Tessellated Stone Box with Shagreen Interior
By Karl Springer
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a very handsome and iconic lidded box by Karl Springer. Made of tessellated stone, this example has brass accents and a shagreen interior. There's also a gorgeous wood trim d...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Stone, Brass

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

Karl Springer Set of 4 Candleholders in Gunmetal and Brass, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 candle holders in polished gunmetal with brass accents by Karl Springer, American 1980s. These iconic Springer candle holders are the epitome of chic. Reference Karl Sp...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Metal, Brass

3 Mid-Century Continental Karl Springer GoatSkin Pedestal End Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
3 Mid-Century American beige goat skin pedestal / end table bases) with a rounded front and flat back (PRICED EACH) (KARL SPRINGER) (1 identical in Florida showroom-REG4050A; similar...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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Animal Skin

Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Stacked Disc Lucite Table Lamp, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Impressive midcentury Lucite stacked disk table lamp by Karl Springer, 1970s Shade not included.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Lucite

Karl Springer American Mid-Century Light Brown Snakeskin Frame Wall Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century wall mirror with a rectangular form with curved top and bottom, framed in a light brown snakeskin veneer frame. (KARL SPRINGER) Condition: Good; Wear consistent...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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Animal Skin

Karl Springer "Oval Table Lamp" In Black Granite with Lavastone Finish 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
“Oval Table Lamp” in solid black granite with lavastone finish and chrome hardware by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This is a solid block of granite and it has been impeccably fini...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Granite, Chrome

Karl Springer Shagreen Pedestal/Stand
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully crafted shagreen pedestal stand with a squared stepped base with four rolled Art Deco style arms finishing in a circular top covered in shagreen H: 43 inches: W: 15 inc...
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1990s American Karl Springer Furniture

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Shagreen Stingray

Karl Springer Superbly Crafted End Table in Brass with Zebra Wood Top, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Triangular Leg Metal End Table" in mirror polished brass with double book matched zebra wood top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This table is meticulously crafted and is a fine ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass

Karl Springer Stunning Mirror in Python and Black Lizard, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted mirror with frame in black lizard with interior and exterior edges wrapped in python with beveled mirror by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This mirror exemplifie...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Mirror, Lizard, Python, Wood

Pair of Karl Springer American Clear Scavo Prototype Glass Candlesticks
By Karl Springer, Seguso
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Karl Springer Mid-Century Clear Scavo Glass Column Candlesticks with a frosted base (SEGUSO)
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Glass

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

Pair of Karl Springer Chrome & Brass Postmodern Candle Holders
By Karl Springer
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A rare pair of chrome and brass candlestick holders / candelabras by influential, important & renowned 20th Century German born American designer Karl Springer, circa 1985. Beautiful...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

Karl Springer American Mid-Century Lucite FLoor Lamp with Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century lucite square top table with a floor lamp center post (KARL SPRINGER)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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Lucite

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

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Brass, Steel

Pair of Three-Light Wall Sconces
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Three-Light Wall Sconces
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Metal

Karl Springer "Dorchester Coffee Table" in Figured Anigre, 1990s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Dorchester Coffee Table" in figured Anigre with Marquetry border inlay on top with gold leaf accents by Karl Springer, American, 1990s (signed with Springer label). This table is me...
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1990s American Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Karl Springer Pair of Hand-Blown Black Glass Candle Holders 1980s (Signed)
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of hand-blown black glass candle holders with scavo (rough) finish by Seguso Vetri d'Arte (Murano) for Karl Springer, American 1980's (Signed on bottom “Karl Springer”). T...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Art Glass

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

Vintage Embossed Leather Desk by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An elegant vintage leather desk designed by iconic designer Karl Springer in the United States in the 1970s. This desk stands out for its minimalist design. It has 2 large drawers that are great for storing documents and office supplies...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Karl Springer Artisan Hand-Blown Glass Vase with Antiqued Gold Leaf 1980s
By Karl Springer, Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Unique large artisan hand-blown glass vase with applied antiqued Italian gold leaf by Seguso (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980'...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Gold Leaf

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 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

Important Python Skin Covered Rectangular Mirror by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Montreal, QC
Important python skin covered rectangular mirror by Karl Springer , bearing painted brass manufacturer's label to reverse ‘Karl Springer’. With authentication from Tom Langevin, form...
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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Animal Skin

Karl Springer Rare Adjustable Magnifying Lens in Polished Chrome 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare adjustable magnifying lens with beautifully crafted mount in polished chrome by Karl Springer, American 1980's.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Set 3 Karl Springer LTD Polished Brass Nesting Pillar Candlesticks Holders 1985
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
These 3 graduated Karl Springer LTD polished Brass Candlesticks are designed by Karl Springer circa 1985 in America. Each features a concave base and a convex top connected by a cyli...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass

Karl Springer Set of 3 Candle Holders in Brass with Chrome Accents 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 candle holders in polished brass with chrome accents by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Beautifully made, these iconic Springer candle holders would complement any interior...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Continental Karl Springer GoatSkin Pedestal End Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American beige goat skin pedestal / end table base) with a rounded front and flat back (KARL SPRINGER) (3 identical REG4050 and similar oval...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

Late 20th Century Vintage Contemporary Signed Karl Springer Waterfall Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in west palm beach, FL
An incredible vintage Contemporary Writing desk. Made by the iconic Karl Springer and Signed and dated 1986 on the bottom. Wrapped I’m black leather on a chic waterfall shape. Acquir...
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Late 20th Century American Karl Springer Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Rare Karl Springer Signed Faux Crocodile Desk or Dining Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous signed Karl Springer dining table of white faux crocodile leather with chrome accents. Bearing wood Karl Springer Ltd plaque on underside. Provenance: From a private Tex...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Nickel

Polish Stainless Steel Wastebasket by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous 1980’s solid polish stainless steel wastebasket by Karl Springer. Out of a Steve Chase designed estate. We also have one available in pol...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Stainless Steel

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

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Stainless Steel

Karl Springer Large Wall Hanging Mirror in Cobra and Hippo Suede 1987 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive artisan wall hanging mirror in brown cobra trimmed with hippopotamus suede edges with beveled mirror by Karl Springer, American 1987 (signed with label on back t...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Animal Skin, Mirror, Wood

Set of Five (5) Karl Springer Grey Lacquered Goatskin Bar Stools
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
Karl Springer set of five JMF grey goatskin lacquers clad bar stools, 1980s. In original preserved condition. Lacquered Goat Skin Clad over Wood. Not signed. Stored 20+ years in a...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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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

Pair of Karl Springer Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Karl Springer (American, 1931-1989); Karl Springer Ltd. (USA) Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent Materials: leather, brass Dimensions (H, W, D):...
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20th Century Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass

Black Faux Shagreen Square Coffee / Cocktail Table (manner of Karl Springer)
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, 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) Stains and damage to sh...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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Wood, Shagreen

Gunmetal and Chrome Floor Lamp by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous 1970s gunmetal and chrome floor lamp by American renowned designer Karl Springer. The lamp has been newly rewired and has a new chocolate brown faux lizard shade. Overal...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Karl Springer Freeform Coffee Table in Brass and Black Granite Top, 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

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Granite, Brass

Clear Murano Glass Candleholder by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980s hand blown Murano glass candleholder designed by Karl Springer. Hand signed by Karl Springer (see detail photos). Measuremen...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Karl Springer "Bullet Up Light" in Polished Chrome 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Bullet Up Light" in polished chrome with honeycomb diffuser by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This is a meticulously crafted accent light.
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1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Pair Of Signed Karl Springer 1987 JMF Lizard Print Leather Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Karl Springer Pair of JMF Chairs Signed 1987 Pair of Lizard Print Leather Arm Chairs Brown Tones with Abstract Patchwork Accents In overall Very Good Condition with some visibl...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Leather, Wood

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

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Goatskin, Wood

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

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Chrome

Set of Three Gold Leaf Brass and Chrome Candlesticks by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous set of three gold leaf brass and chrome candlesticks design by renowned American designer Karl Springer in the 1980s. The gold leaf brass finish is very unusual as they a...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

Karl Springer, Chinese Curved Back Chair, USA, c. 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
This documented rare chair by Karl Springer, found in his catalogue of original creations, is made of chrome-plated steel, brass and lucite. The seat cushion is upholstered in a fine...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass, Stainless Steel

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...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Coral, Brass

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

Pair of Karl Springer Ottoman with Grey Faux Shagreen Upholstery
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of Karl Springer ottomans, embodying the designer's signature blend of luxury and playful sophistication. These ottomans feature ...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass

Set of 6 American Post-War Geometric Side Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 American Post-War Design (1980s) all parchment veneer side chairs with a simple geometric form (att: KARL SPRINGER)
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1980s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Parchment Paper, Wood

Rare Large Karl Springer Bronzed Dressing Table/ Vanity Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
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

Pair of Karl Springer "Sculpture" Side Tables in Sandstone
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a rare pair of "Sculpture" tables in sandstone, bronze and glass, 12 inch diameter base By Karl Springer.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Sandstone, Bronze

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

Large Copper Vase by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Art Deco inspired large, substantial copper vase on three solid brass disc feet. Designed by Karl Springer in the 1980s.
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Copper

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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