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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 Red Leather Coffee Table, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Square red leather clad coffee table with brass feet by Karl Springer from the 1980s. This piece has been professionally restored. Brass feet can be polished but left with slight pat...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Leather

Pair of Karl Springer Rain Drum Occasional Tables in Bronze, Slate Tops, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Karl Springer "Rain Drum" occasional tables from the 1970s. This is a rare pair with bronze bases and original textured knife edge slate tops. In great vintage condition with...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Slate, Bronze

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

Pair of Karl Springer Parchment Polyhedron Occasional Tables, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Karl Springer goatskin over wood polyhedron side tables from the 1980s. These are rare polyhedron end tables with 14 sides consisting of triangles and squares. In great vinta...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin, Wood, Parchment Paper

Karl Springer Raffia Clad White Lacquer Coffee Cocktail Table
By Karl Springer
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Karl Springer Raffia Clad White Lacquer Coffee Cocktail Table
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Raffia, Glass, Wood

Karl Springer Coffee Table in Embossed Reptile Leather 1988 (Signed & Dated)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large and exceptional “Ming Coffee Table” in two-tone navy blue embossed reptile leather by Karl Springer, American 1988 (Signed “Karl Springer 1988” on leather label underneath tabl...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Boho Karl Springer Shagreen Wrapped Writing Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in west palm beach, FL
This vintage Boho Karl Springer writing desk, wrapped in luxurious shagreen, combines sleek lines with exotic texture. A sophisticated and s...
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Late 20th Century American Karl Springer Tables

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Shagreen, Wood

Karl Springer Game Table Wrapped in an Ivory Crocodile Embossed Leather
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning square Chinoiserie from game table by Karl Springer. The table is wrapped in an ivory (or a very light tan) embossed leather that simulates crocodile. The table is stunnin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Leather, Wood

Karl Springer Batik Waterfall Console Table, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer waterfall console table. Wrapped in a floral batik fabric and clear lacquered. American, 1970s. In excellent vintag...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Fabric, Wood

Karl Springer Lacquered Goat Skin Cocktail Table, USA c 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Norwalk, CT
Karl Springer's lacquered goat skin pieces are amongst his most impressive. Springer, well known for outstanding quality and attention detail, produced sought after pieces featuring ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin

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

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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Metal

Karl Springer Elegant Tapering Pedestal in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s (Signed)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted pedestal in lacquered goatskin with chamfered corners by Karl Springer, American 1970's (signed with early leather “KARL SPRINGER LTD”...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin, Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Karl Springer Modern Oval Top & Dual Demilune Base Parchment Dining Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, 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

Karl Springer Interlocking Parchment / Goatskin "Atlas" Low / Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American "Atlas" monumental low table comprised of two movable overlapping pieces, one finished in black free form goatskin / parchment, the other in a textured gray, st...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Wood

Karl Springer American Contemporary Biomorphic "Royale" Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American biomorphic "Royale" coffee table with a uniquely-shaped top painted in blue and finished in a high sheen lacquer, resting on three substantial cylindrical stain...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Continental Karl Springer Oval GoatSkin Pedestal End Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American beige oval goat skin oval pedestal / end table base) (KARL SPRINGER) (similar to 3 of REG4050: oval front, flat back)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Animal Skin

Pair of American Mid-Century Karl Springer Green Embossed Side Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century square green painted canvas cloth end / side tables with an Asian influenced design having a shaped bottom to the apron and legs (KARL SPRINGER) (PRICED ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Paint

Karl Springer Contemporary American Lucite Dining Table Base
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American dining / conference table base constructed from a circular piece of clear lucite with three wide flared legs. (KARL SPRINGE...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Glass

American Mid-Century Karl Springer Extention Dining Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century extension dining table with a lime green stained oak finish having a top raised above a beige/yellow base of 4 curved supports connected with a round black disc ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Oak

Pair of Karl Springer Modern Brass & Ebonized Metal End / Side Table Frames
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century American Modern (1970s) square form end / side table frames comprised of 4 cylindrical ebonized metal legs with brass caps and anchored by 4 horizontal ebonized m...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer American Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Dining Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century lacquered burl wood veneer dining table with a large rectangular top resting on two solid rectangular pedestal bases with a black lacquered central decorative sp...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Wood

American Mid-Century Modern "Goatskin" Occasional Table, Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Modern "Goatskin" Occasional Table, Karl Springer Condition: Good; Minor losses
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin

Karl Springer American Mid-Century Lucite FLoor Lamp with Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, 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 Tables

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Lucite

Karl Springer 1976 Lacquered Goatskin Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Karl Springer - Authenticated 11/06/1976 Extremely Rare Lacquered Goatskin Desk Features Angular Legs 2 Drawers (one with Pencil Rail) All Original Condition Beautiful Brown & ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin, Leather, Wood

Important Karl Springer Polished Stainless Freeform Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Important Karl Springer Polished Stainless Freeform Coffee Table
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Metal

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

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Animal Skin

Important Karl Springer Polished Stainless Freeform Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Important Karl Springer Polished Stainless Freeform Coffee Table
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Metal

Karl Springer, Coffee Table, Wood, USA, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in High Point, NC
A lacquered wood coffee or cocktail table designed and produced by Karl Springer, USA, c. 1980s. Dimensions: 15.25"H x 46.375"W x 29.125"D
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1980s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Wood

Karl Springer Mirror Polish Brass and Glass Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Sculpture leg Coffee table by Karl Springer.
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1980s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Large Square Karl Springer "Chinese Style Coffee Table" in Red Goatskin, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large square Karl Springer "Chinese Style Coffee Table" in red goatskin from the 1980s. High gloss finish in excellent like new restored condition.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin, Wood

Free Form Side Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Free Form Side Table by Karl Springer with in mirror polished stainless steel on adjustable feet. Unsigned Karl Springer (1931–1991) was a German-born American furniture designer r...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Steel

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

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Glass Coffee Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This beautiful rectangular coffee table is designed by the iconic designer Karl Springer. This table has a unique design in which its construction materials and the shape of its desi...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Glass, Acrylic, Lucite

Large Karl Springer Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, US
This amazing parsons style coffee table is wrapped in parchment and painted in a luxurious tortoise shell finish. The brass inlay has a nice patina and the table is in beautiful cond...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Parchment Paper

Karl Springer Free Form Coffee Table in Goatskin 1980s amoeba
By Karl Springer
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An exceedingly rare free form coffee table designed by Karl Springer. This table executed in a clear lacquered goat skin in a beautiful natural color way. Purchased from the origina...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin, Plywood, Lacquer

Karl Springer Cobra Telephone Table with Brass Castors 1988 'Signed and Dated'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Telephone Table" covered in beige cobra with moire silk on the bottom in brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1988 (label on bottom reads "Karl Springer 1988").
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer Telephone Table in Chestnut Snake Skin 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted Telephone Table in chestnut snakeskin with black accents and brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The bottoms are covered in moiré silk. As with all K...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer Exceptional "Art Moderne Coffee Table" in Satin Bronze 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional "Art Moderne Coffee Table" in satin bronze with polished brass inlays and an inset glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The Art Moderne series is one of Springer’...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Karl Springer "Chinese Curved Coffee Table" In Embossed Lizard Leather 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Chinese Curved Coffee Table" in bisque lacquered embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The curvature of the table’s form and edges showcase Springer’s superb cr...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Wood, Lacquer, Lizard

Karl Springer Two Tier Side Table in Grasscloth 1976-1978
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
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 Prototype Box Table with Tray Top in Grasscloth 1976-1978
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
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

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 Rare and Impressive Coffee Table with Woven Rattan 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare and large "Dowelwood Coffee Table" with woven rattan and a glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The scale of this table is quite impressive. Excellent craftsmanship went...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Rattan, Glass, Wood

Karl Springer Exceptional Box Table In Leather 1976-1978
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Box Table with brown leather on the outside and inside by Karl Springer, American 1976-78. The bottom is covered in silk moiré. This was made as a prototype. The skin w...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Leather, Wood

Karl Springer Prototype "Cathedral Table" in Leather 1976-1978
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Cathedral Table" with both base and top covered in contrasting leathers by Karl Springer, American 1976-78. This table was made as a prototype. The ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Leather, Wood

Karl Springer "Bauhaus Dining Table" in Lacquered Gray Goatskin 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Bauhaus Dining Table" in lacquered gray goatskin in a boxed pattern by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This is one of Springer’s most beautiful table designs. The craftsmanship is...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

A Unique and Superb Bronze and Granite Dining Table, by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A Superb and Unique Bronze and Granite Dining Table. The custom bronze table having a doré bronze top with granite inserts over a steel frame. The whole resting on a patinated and do...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Granite, Bronze

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

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

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 from writing to drink placement. The curved sides are a classic design feature seen on many Springer pieces. This piece is apparently unsigned, like many Springer pieces. It comes with a colorful and valuable provenance. This Karl Springer reptile...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Leather, Glass, Wood

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

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

Late 20th Century Vintage Karl Springer Tessellated Stone&Brass Coffee Table
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

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

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

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 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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