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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
Rare Karl Springer Reptile Skin Side Table With Pull Out Glass Writing Surface
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Karl Springer race track oval two tiered side table, wrapped in black lizard skin embossed leather. This hard to find table also features a pull out glass shelf for anything fro...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Leather, Glass, Wood

Karl Springer Zebra Wood Writing Table w/ Steel and Brass, USA c 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Norwalk, CT
Karl Springer, rose to world acclaim in the 1970s. He created custom furniture sought by the glitterati, famously utilizing exotic and unusual materials, and superior craftsmanship. ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Zebra Wood

Karl Springer Gametable
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer Reptile Skin -embossed Leather Game table Removable Steel -Edged top Original game Pieces,Doubling Cube, Dice and Dice Cups Signed with Leather Label
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1980s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Leather

Monumental Lacquered Parchment Cocktail Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer, Taller Maria Teresa Mendez
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental Karl Springer custom free-form pattern goatskin coffee table. The fantastically figured top is raised on a mirror polished stainless steel clad base that reflects whatever...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Stainless Steel

Mid Century Karl Springer Shagreen Covered Liquor Cart Bar Trolley
By Karl Springer
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Purchased from Karl Springer. We believe it is shagreen printed leather. Smoked glass shelves. 34 1/8" h x 33 7/8" w x 22" d. Condition Scratches. Minor scuffs and stains. Minor peel...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Steel

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

Karl Springer Exceptional Tapering Pedestal in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Elegant tapering pedestal in multicolor lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The coloration and artisanship of this pedestal are superb.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Monumental Karl Springer ‘Banker’ Coffee Table Polished Gunmetal Glass, 1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Vienna, AT
Monumental Karl Springer ‘Banker’ Coffee Table Polished Gunmetal Glass, 1970 Very desirable large coffee table by by Karl Springer, 1970 in very ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Late 20th Century Vintage Karl Springer Tessellated Stone and Brass Inlay Coffee
By Karl Springer
Located in west palm beach, FL
A spectacular vintage Boho coffee table. Made by the legendary Karl Springer and tagged on the bottom. A chic tessellated stone in a fabulous geometric shape. Brass inlay detail at t...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Karl Springer Tables

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Stone, Brass

Karl Springer Copper Rain Drum Table With Original Textured Glass Top
By Karl Springer
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the realm of timeless sophistication with this original Karl Springer Rain Drum Cocktail Table; a dazzling tribute to Southeastern As...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Copper

Rare Pair of Mid-Century Waterfall Side Tables in Python, Signed Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Curved Side Tables in Python are fabricated and signed by Karl Springer and originate from the United States, created in 1986. Featuring ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Python

Karl Springer, Mid-Century Modern, Square Coffee Table, Tessellated Stone, Brass
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Karl Springer, Mid-Century Modern, Square Coffee Table, Tessellated Stone, Brass Mid-century coffee table designed by renowned American designer, Karl Springer. This work is compris...
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1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Stone, Brass

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 Stunning "Curved-End Console Table" in Emu Skin 1993 (Signed)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
“Curved-End Console Table” in ivory emu skin with gold overlay by Karl Springer, American 1993 (signed “Karl Springer 1993” on the underside of the console). The gold overlay beautif...
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1990s American Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Animal Skin, Wood, Lacquer

Karl Springer "Triangular Leg Metal End Table" with Shagreen Top 1980s (Signed)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Triangular Leg Metal End Table" in brass with shagreen top by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed "Karl Springer" under top). This table is meticulously crafted and is a fine ex...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

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 20” high. Only gla...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

Lacquered goatskin two drawer desk
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Lacquered goatskin two drawer desk by Karl Springer.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin

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

Materials

Shagreen

Round Dining Center able with Stone Mosaic Surface by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glamorous circular dining table designed by Karl Springer circa 1980s. Supported by a pedestal in a large column shape, the thick tabletop features a rounded beveled edge and encir...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Stone

Deep blue lacquered goatskin console
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Deep blue lacquered goatskin console with brass details attributed to Karl Springer.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Style Modern Cantilevered Glass Cocktail Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer style modern cantilevered glass surface cocktail or coffee table, made in the 1980s. The piece consists of a slanted column with an oval glass top cantilevered into a w...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Glass

Karl Springer Exceptional "J.M.F. Side Table" in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Iconic "J.M.F. Side Table" in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The artisanship of this piece is superb. Marrying fine materials with sublime forms is what made...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Karl Springer "Art Moderne Game Table" in Gunmetal with Shagreen Top 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Stunning "Art Moderne Game Table" in polished gunmetal with polished chrome accents and tessellated pale plum shagreen top by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This table is a wonderf...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Elegant Gunmetal and Brass Center Table by Karl Springer w/ Glass Top
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare table, exquisitely crafted in the distinguished style reminiscent of Maison Jansen's "Table Royale," by the talented Karl Springer. ...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass, Metal

Vintage Lucite and Glass Coffee Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage lucite and glass coffee table designed by the iconic designer Karl Springer in the United States, circa 1980s. This coffee table has a unique design in which its co...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Glass, Lucite

Rare Karl Springer Goatskin, Leather and Brass Game Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Round Rock, TX
Rare angular leg backgammon table designed by Karl Springer. This beautiful table is wrapped in a lacquered beige goatskin with a leather backgammon board in brown, beige and coral. ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

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

Free Form Coffee Tables in Polished Stainless Steel with Black Glass Tops 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Free Form Coffee Tables in mirror polished stainless steel with inset black glass tops in the style of Karl Springer, custom design, American 1980's. These tables are beau...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Stainless Steel

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

Ivory Goatskin Parchment Coffee Table by Karl Springer with an Inlay Base
By Karl Springer
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This low coffee table by Karl Springer features an inlay lacquered base with a table top from goatskin parchment, finished with clear lacquer. Beveled edges and a plinth-like base ar...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin, Lacquer

Karl Springer parchment dining table, USA/Germany, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in London, GB
This parchment table attributed to Karl Springer, is monolithic with grand proportions, seating up to 12. A designer of luxury furniture and objects, Springer (born Berlin, 1931) cut...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Parchment Paper

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

Mid-Century Free Form Cocktail Table in Gunmetal & Vitrolite by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This minimal, organic and elegant Mid-Century Modernist "Free Form" Cocktail Table by the esteemed designer Karl Springer is a highly rare and sought after piece, originating from t...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Vitrolite

Gun Metal and Brass Coffee Table with Glass Top, Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a striking 1970s Karl Springer coffee table. The size works well in a large or intimate space. The dark smoky glass is inset, surrounded by a .25" brass border. The border ex...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Metal, Brass

Karl Springer Exotic Leather and Patinated Brass Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Karl Springer coffee table in what appears to be sea snake leather with Patinated brass accents. Lovely simplistic form with nods of elegance through the reversed arched sides. Brass...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer Faux Malachite Polyhedron Occasional Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare faceted table consisting of triangles and squares, the surface is beautifully hand-lacquered in a faux-malachite pattern. Originally used with a glass top as a coffee table, the...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Hardwood, Lacquer

Karl Springer rain drum table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great example of this table… With brass base with no dings, dents or scratches… The top black, volcanic like stone… Carved and etched… diameter 26 inches and height 18 inches… Very...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Stone, Brass

Mid-Century Continental Karl Springer GoatSkin Pedestal End Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, 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 Tables

Karl Springer Sculpture End Table in Tessellated Coral Brass and Glass Top 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Sculpture Table" in tessellated coral with solid brass cover and thick cantilevered glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This table is meticulously crafted. Brass has been...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Coral, Brass

Karl Springer Large "Coffee Table with Sculpture Leg" in Tessellated Coral 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large and exceptionally crafted "Coffee Table with Sculpture Leg" with cylindrical legs in tessellated coral with solid brass tops and thick glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Coral, Metal, Brass

Karl Springer Rare Backgammon/Games Table in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional "Parsons Style Backgammon Table" in lacquered goatskin with brass trim, backgammon board with inset gray and ox blo...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer American Modern Polished Steel Dining Table Base
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
American Modern dining table with a fluted polished steel pedestal base. (KARL SPRINGER)
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20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Steel, Metal

Karl Springer Ming Writing Desk/Console in Embossed Crocodile 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted Ming Writing Desk/Console in lacquered embossed crocodile leather with 3 drawers by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This was originally designed as a console whi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Metal

Monumental Karl Springer Chrome & Brass 'Sculpture' Cocktail Table, Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'Sculpture' cocktail is a monumentally sized version of the standard 'Sculpture Leg' table by Karl Springer. Each of the four hefty sculpture legs are much wider in diameter tha...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Karl Springer "Kyoto" Box on Stand In Faux Wood Design
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
The Kyoto Box on stand is a striking example of Karl Springers lacquer work. Produced most likely at the height of production in the1980's. A variation ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Hardwood

Karl Spinger "Tray Top Side Table" In Lacquered Goatskin 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted "Tray Top Side Table" with 2 tiers in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This table has clean lines and is very elegant. Cleaned and polished...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

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

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Animal Skin

Karl Springer Pair of Large Tessellated Penshell End Tables 1980s (Signed)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally crafted pair of large 2 tier end tables with curved ends in tessellated penshell by Karl Springer, American 1980's (shown with original Karl Springer label on bottom). ...
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1980s Philippine Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Shell, Wood

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

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Shagreen, Lacquer

Karl Springer Rare Pair of "Onyx Tables" with Beveled Bronze Glass, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of "Onyx Tables" in polished gold-tinted brass with beveled bronze glass tops by Karl Springer, American 1980's. All elements of the metal base curve and thus cannot be mad...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer Tortoise Style Brass and Penn Shell Coffee Cocktail Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Karl Springer coffee table. This table is stunning with great lines and proportions. The size is quite versatile as it is not too big or too small. No sharp corners.
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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer Exceptional Lacquered Goatskin Console Table 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional console table in lacquered goatskin with 3 drawers, each with an artisan brass pull, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

Huge Karl Springer Mid-Century Modern Pig Skin Parchment Wall Mounted Console
By Karl Springer
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Karl Springer Mid-Century Modern Pig Skin Parchment Wall Mounted Console.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Lacquer

Karl Springer Exceptional Game Table in Embossed Lizard 1986 'Signed and Dated'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional "Parsons Style Game Table" in dark gray embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1986 (signed and dated on bottom “Karl Springer 1986”). The craftsmanship of th...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Lacquered Goatskin Parchment Console Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Spectacular 1986 goatskin console table with two drawers designed by Karl Springer. Constructed of wood covered with goatskin and finish with clear lacquer. Shows minor wear consis...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin, Wood

Karl Springer Classic Waterfall Coffee Table in Lacquered Goatskin, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Iconic petit coffee table with waterfall design in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1980s. The quality of the materials and craftsmanship are superb. Expect nothing else...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Karl Springer Exceptional 2 Tier Tessellated Penshell Table 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally crafted 2 tier side table with curved ends in tessellated penshell with brass inlays by Karl Springer, American 1980's (shown with original Karl Springer label on botto...
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1980s Philippine Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Rare Pair of Cantilevered "Mushroom Tables" 1990 Signed and Dated
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of “Mushroom Tables”, cantilevered with black oval leather tops on solid tubular brass bases which fit snugly over heavy lead weights by Karl Springer, American 1990 (both ...
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1990s American Modern Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

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.

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