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Karl Springer Tables

American, German, 1931-1991

The Berlin-born, New York–based designer Karl Springer brought a chic, high-fashion sensibility to his coffee tables, mirrors, Lucite lamps and other furnishings. During his heyday in the 1970s, Springer’s work was a favorite of the glamour set, who enjoyed the novelty of pieces finished in rich and striking materials that ranged from exotic hides and skins to lacquer and chromed metal.

In a sense, Springer was a pre-postmodernist. Much as the dull, safe, corporate sameness of late 20th-century modernism prompted Ettore Sottsass, Michael Graves and others to explore new and provocative structures and materials in design and architecture, so, too, was Springer driven to enliven his creations with fresh and alluring energy and sleekness.

Springer came to New York in the late 1950s and found work arranging window displays at the department store Lord & Taylor. He had studied bookbinding in Germany, and, using his meticulous skills, he began crafting desk accessories wrapped in leather as a sideline. These pieces were sold in luxury stores like Bergdorf Goodman and drew a sophisticated clientele that included the Duchess of Windsor.

By 1965, Springer had established his own Manhattan atelier. It was Pierre Scapula, decorator to Jackie and Aristotle Onassis, who spotted Springer's disco-era Onassis chairs — which didn't yet have a name — first commissioned for a private residence in Acapulco, on the floor of the designer’s East 61st Street showroom. Jackie ordered barstools for the couple’s yacht, the Christina O, and dining chairs for their house on the Greek mainland.

At the time of his death, Springer had showrooms as far afield as Los Angeles, Tokyo and Munich.

The chairs, tables, credenzas and other furniture forms Springer created are generally simple, but substantial, and often have robust, rounded lines. The appeal of his work lies in Springer's insistence on exacting construction and, above all, his eye for unusual materials and finishes.

Springer employed Lucite, brass, and gunmetal along with chromed and polished steel, and revived exquisite finishes rarely seen since the days of Art Deco masters such as Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann and Jean-Michel Frank: shagreen (a type of sharkskin), python, goatskin, bone, horn, and lacquered parchment, as well as fabrics that include batik prints. Made of such materials, Springer’s work is by its very nature flamboyant and eye-catching: a suite of pieces will astonish, and an artfully placed side table in exotic hide will add a surprising spark.

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

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Creator: Karl Springer
Karl Springer Batik Waterfall Console Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Karl Springer Batik Covered Waterfall Console Table Original Surface in Great condition African bark cloth influenced design A rare example Authenticated by Tom Langevin
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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Fabric

Karl Springer Mid - Century 1980's Lucite and Brass Smoked Glass Coffee Table.
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
1980's Large rectangle Lucite and smoked glass coffee table by Karl Springer. Four Lucite columns support the 3/4" thick piece of smoked glass which is held in position by polished b...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer Burlwood and Chrome Backgammon Table, 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer Burlwood and Chrome Backgammon Table, 1980’s. Measures 48” long 30” deep 29” tall
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Chrome

Karl Springer Lucite and Glass Top Coffee Table, Singed
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Karl Springer lucite and glass top coffee table circa 1970s, signed on one leg. The table legs can be sold without the glass top if a custom size is required. Inquire for shippin...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Glass, Lucite

Pair of Karl Springer Crocodile Leather Clad Parsons End Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare pair of Parsons end tables, each clad in emerald-green, crocodile-embossed, leather. Please contact us for alternative shipping options. Sto...
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Leather, Wood

Karl Springer Goatskin Freeform Desk, 1988
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Karl Springer Goatskin Freeform Desk with/1 drawer, 1988. Original beautiful condition. Very few of these Freeform Desk’s were made Measures 29.5” tall 76” wide 38” deep
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin

Karl Springer 1986 Python Snakeskin Telephone Table Signed & Dated
By Karl Springer
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Karl Springer two-tiered design is commonly referred to as a "Telephone Table" by Karl Springer, a design he produced in various skins and finishes. This particular table with snake...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer Signed Snake Skin Side Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
A snake skin covered 'telephone' side table on brass casters by Karl Springer, signed and dated. A second similar table available separately.
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1980s Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Animal Skin

Monumental Karl Springer “banker“ coffee table in embossed white leather
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a large scale “banker” coffee table by Karl Springer .executed in a fine printed cream white leather .extremely well built and large… It is 60“ x 40“ x 17“ tall… Wear is co...
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1980s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Leather, Glass

Karl Springer Sculptural End Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Astoria, NY
Karl Springer Sculptural End Table, with glass top and gilt and gunmetal-tone brass cylindrical base. 18.25" H x 24" W x 17" D. Provenance: From a 422 East 72nd Street Estate.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer Waterfall Desk in Tortoise Color Penshell, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
A Karl Springer desk in Tortoise color Pen-Shell with 3 recessed drawers. Signed with brass plaque.
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1970s Philippine Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Shell, Wood

Karl Springer Pagoda Dining Table in Goatskin
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
This Springer pagoda dining table, with a custom bullnose edge, was acquired from the estate of the original owner. The natural goatskin parchment is of ...
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Late 20th Century American Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin, Gesso, Wood

Karl Springer 'Banker' Coffee Table in Patinated Bronze and Lucite, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A commanding and sculptural 'Banker' bronze coffee table by celebrated American designer Karl Springer, dating to the 1970s. Known for his impeccable craftsmanship and bold materiali...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Bronze

Style of Karl Springer Natural Shagreen Waterfall Coffee Table, 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Style of Karl Springer Natural Shagreen Waterfall Coffee Table, 1980s. Original in great condition. Measures 43.25” long 26” deep 20.5...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Shagreen Stingray

Signed Karl Springer Tubular Brass Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Signed Karl Springer tubular brass coffee table with rectangular 3/4” thick glass. Each brass cylinder is 8” diameter by 18” high. Only gla...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

Custom Size Karl Springer Free Form Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A striking and rare example of Karl Springer's late-period work, this sculptural Free Form coffee table, circa 1991, exemplifies his mastery of luxurious materials and organic modern...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Marble, Brass

Signed Karl Springer Penshell Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Signed Karl Springer Penshell coffee table with glass insert. Glass top has some scuffs due to age and use but impossible to capture on camera.
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1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Shell

Karl Springer Sculpture Leg Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pewter finish cylinder with brass screw cap. Original Pie-shaped glass. Engraved signature Extremely heavy weighted cylinder counter balances the cantilever glass and anything placed on top of it. one of Karl Springer best...
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1970s North American Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Metal

1980s Sculptural Karl Springer Coffee Table in Glass and Stainless Steel
By Karl Springer
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Modern Karl Springer Monumental Coffee Table with heavy stainless steel leg supports and thick tempered glass top is of the sort that anchors any room - here is where we gather. Chic. Sexy. Timeless. Aptly named by Karl Springer as the Sculpture Leg Table...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Stainless Steel

Karl Springer Lucite Glass and Bronze Coffee Cocktail Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic coffee table by Karl Springer, showcasing the designer’s signature mastery of luxurious materials and sculptural form. The table features a thick glass top and massive archite...
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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Bronze

Karl Springer Red Goatskin Console Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning example From Karl Springer Beautiful Red Goatskin A simple Modern Form
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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin

Karl Springer Goatskin Coffee/Cocktail Table, 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer Goatskin Coffee/Cocktail Table, 1980s. Original with no label Measures 16.75” tall 42” x 42”
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin, Lacquer

Karl Springer Sandstone Glass Console Table
By Karl Springer
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Sandstone Sculpture Console with base in cast composite stone with thick glass top and polished chrome caps by Karl Springer. , American 1980's. The ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Sandstone, Chrome

Snake Skin Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Two-tier snakeskin side table by Karl Springer, signed.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Bronze

Original Snake Skin Side Table by Karl Springer, Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Two-tier snakeskin side table by Karl Springer, Signed.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer Lacquered Goatskin Oval Dinning Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval ivory-colored goatskin and lacquer dinning table designed by Karl Springer featuring thick rounded table legs. Karl Springer developed bold proportions and often used exotic fi...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Lacquer, Goatskin

Karl Springer Chic Coffee Table in Embossed Lizard Leather 1994 (Signed & Dated)
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stunning "Mark II Coffee Table" in midnight blue lacquered embossed lizard leather with inset polished chrome trim and smoke glass top by Karl Springer, American 1994 (Signed “Karl S...
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1990s American Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Chrome

Karl Springer "Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in Lacquered Chinese Red 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese cube style coffee table by Karl Spring in Lacquered Chinese red. As seen in the Karl Springer LTD catalog "Karl Springer LTD Chinese Cube Style Co...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Karl Springer Tessellated Bone and Goatskin Coffee Table, 1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer Tessellated Bone and Goatskin Coffee Table, 1970’s. Original beautiful condition. Measures 16.5” tall 53” long 37” deep
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Bone, Goat Hair

Monumental Coffee Table in Tessellated Stone & Brass by Karl Springer, Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your living space with this exquisite Monumental Coffee Table in Tessellated Stone & Brass by renowned designer Karl Springer. This signed piece exudes sophistication and ele...
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1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Stone, Brass

Karl Springer Shagreen End Table With Drawer
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer Shagreen Table with Drawer Shagreen covered surface Mahogany drawer interior Brass signature tag Original Heavy glass shelf Oversized
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1980s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Shagreen

Karl Springer Sculpture Leg Side Table Polished Gunmetal Brass Glass, 1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Vienna, AT
Karl Springer Sculpture Leg Side Table Polished Gunmetal Brass Glass, 1970 Very desirable side table by Karl Springer, 1970 in very good condit...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Exceptional Karl Springer Free Form Table Set, 1980's
By Karl Springer
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have an increasingly rare and sought after set of Karl Springer Free Form Coffee Tables. These tables are a...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

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 Tables

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Parchment Paper

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

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Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Shagreen desk
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Shagreen desk by Karl Springer. Signed.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Shagreen

1980s White Lizard & Chrome Games Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Southampton, NY
1980s White Lizard & Chrome Games Table, By Karl Springer White lizard wrapped over wood with chrome detailing under apron and around each leg. A classic design which looks as chic t...
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20th Century American Karl Springer Tables

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Chrome

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 Tables

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Leather

Karl Springer 1977 Goatskin Backgammon Game Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Karl Springer - Authenticated 1977 Extremely Rare Goatskin Backgammon Game Table Parsons Style Backgammon Table with Cover Bakelite Game Pieces All Original Condition Beautiful...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin, Leather, Bakelite, Wood

Huge Karl Springer Stainless Steel Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A huge Karl Springer Stainless Steel Coffee Table Probably a Custom Design Authenticated by Tom Langevin
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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Karl Springer Goatskin Coffee Table, 1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin, Glass

Karl Springer Freeform Coffee Table, circa 1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Astoria, NY
Karl Springer Stainless Steel and Black Glass Freeform Coffee Table, circa 1970. 18.5" H x 31.75" W x 26" D. Provenance: From a 422 East 72nd Street Estate.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Stainless Steel

Karl Springer Python Console on Brass Base, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking console table designed and produced by Karl Springer in the mid-1970s. The top is covered in Python and the base is made of solid polished brass. Authentication by Tom Lange...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer Asian Inspired Parchment Covered Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Karl Springer Asian inspired parchment covered coffee table in original lacquered finish. Very large square shaped coffee table with the perfect amount of surface space to display yo...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Wood, Parchment Paper

Karl Springer Goatskin Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Karl Springer Lacquered Goatskin Parchment Coffee Table In Original Condition with some small imperfections as shown in photos 1970s
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Elegant Chrome Tulip Table Possibly by Karl Springer.
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous 1980's polished chrome Tulip table possibly by Karl Springer. The beautifully constructed heavy polished chrome base has 3 channeled Tulip style leaf supports which hold ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Chrome

Pair of Shagreen and Tessellated Side Tables by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Shagreen and Tessellated Side Tables by Karl Springer. Signed: Karl Springer
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1980s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Shagreen

Karl Springer Green Crackle Lacquer and Brass Coffee Table, 1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer Green Crackle Lacquer and Brass Coffee Table, 1970’s. Measures 16.25” tall 40.25” x 40.25”
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer Python Skin Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This can be used as either a bench or a table. A classic Michael Frank 1940s design reimagined by Karl Springer, Label below
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Late 20th Century American Karl Springer Tables

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Leather

Karl Springer 1991 Snakeskin Telephone Table Signed & Dated
By Karl Springer
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Karl Springer two-tiered design is commonly referred to as a "Telephone Table", a design he produced in various skins and finishes. This particular table with snakeskin fin...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer Modern Oval Top & Dual Demilune Base Parchment Dining Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
American Modern (1980s) dining / conference table with an oval top resting on two demilune bases, finished in a beige parchment / goatskin veneer. (KARL SPRINGER) (Similar piece: REG...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Wood

Patinated Karl Springer JMF Goatskin Console Table, Signed, 1970's
By Karl Springer
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now I have an incredible JMF Table by the legendary Karl Springer. A piece that oozes sophistication and charisma, perfect for that trendsett...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin

Karl Springer Two Tier Side Table in Grasscloth 1976-1978
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Beautifully crafted petit side table in grasscloth with sculpted edges by Karl Springer, American 1976-78. This table was made as a prototype. It is very chic. Reference: Purchas...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Grasscloth, Wood

Karl Springer Mark II Leather Coffee Table, 1974
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer Mark II Leather and Brass Coffee Table, 1974. Original condition Measures 76" long 48" deep 15.5" tall
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer Mark II White Leather w/Gunmetal Inlay Coffee Table, 1986
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer Mark II White Leather with Gunmetal Inlay Coffee Table. Smooth white leather lacquered in white shiny finish with clear glass top. Original paperwork shown in pictures...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Metal

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 Tables

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Stainless Steel

Karl Springer Goatskin Center Table
By Karl Springer
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Round, sculptural, center or dining table by Karl Springer. Clad in Ivory colored goatskin, with high gloss lacquer finish.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin

Karl Springer Gunmetal and Gold Cocktail Table, USA c 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Norwalk, CT
The metal finishes developed by Karl Springer elevate his furniture to fine jewelry status. Springer was renowned for his use of exotic materials and proprietary finish techniques in...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Metal

Karl Springer "Ming Writing Desk" in Embossed Leather 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
“Ming Desk” in color embossed textured leather with 2 drawers by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship and materials are superb and this is a wonderful example of Karl Springer’s work. This is a pared down version of the Chinese Style Series which preceded it. Reference: Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “Coffee Tables and Bar Carts”, on page 9 there is a photo of the coffee table model of this desk with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD CHINESE STYLE COFFEE TABLE...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Leather, Wood

Karl Springer Prototype Box Table with Tray Top in Grasscloth 1976-1978
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Box Table with removable tray top covered in grass cloth inside and out by Karl Springer, American 1976-8. This was made as a prototype by one of Karl Springer’s premier artisans. It...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Grasscloth, Wood

Karl Springer tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Karl Springer tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 237 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original tables 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 tables by Charles Hollis Jones, Vladimir Kagan, and Paul Evans. Prices for Karl Springer tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,450 and can go as high as $75,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,000.