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.
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Creator: Karl Springer
Karl Springer Classic Parsons Side Table, 2000s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Classic Parsons Side Table" in lacquered linen with brass sabots by Karl Springer LTD, American early-2000's (signed on bottom). Beautifully crafte...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Brass
'Double JMF' Lacquered Goatskin Console by Karl Springer w COA & Stamped, c 1977
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a truly exquisite collectors item, and equally sought after by top interior designers, the 'Double JMF' console table in lacquered goatskin by Karl ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer Crocodile Leather 2 Drawer Console Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Alligator leather console by Karl Springer
2 drawers make this a useful form.
Karl Springer leather label below
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Leather
Karl Springer 2-Tier Side Table in Red Python with Horn Handles 1977, 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Unique 2-tier side table in red python with authentic horn handles with small brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1977 (label on bottom reads “Karl Springer 1977”). Fine materia...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Karl Springer Onyx and Brass Side Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of oval onyx and brass side tables by Karl Springer. Heavy brass table with an onyx beveled top.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Karl Springer "Ming Writing Desk" in Embossed Leather 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
“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...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Karl Springer Gray Shagreen and Leather Wrapped Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer shagreen and leather wrapped coffee table. Signed and dated. Gray tinted shagreen. Blue version available on separate listin...
Category
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Leather, Shagreen
Karl Springer Tulip Dining Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and dramatic dining table dates to the 1980s and was created by the iconinc German Amreican designer Karl Springer. The table is kno...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Karl Springer Blue Shagreen and Leather Wrapped Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer shagreen and leather wrapped coffee table. Signed and dated. Blue tinted shagreen. Gray version available on separate listin...
Category
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Leather, Shagreen
Karl Springer Lacquered Goatskin Mushroom Cocktail Coffee Table
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...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Goatskin
Karl Springer Pagoda Lacquered Dining Table, 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer Pagoda black lacquered dining table, 1980.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer "Bristol Side Table" in Black Cobra 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Artisan crafted "Bristol Side Table" in black cobra with drawer by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed with metal label in drawer "Karl Springer"). This table is meticulously craf...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Glass
Postmodern Chrome Glass and Lacquered Legs Karl Springer Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
From Le Shoppe Too in Michigan comes this simply stunning, this large scale coffee table by Karl Springer, a foremost name in postmodern and modern design. The table consists of a la...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Karl Springer Coffee Table with Lucite Legs and Unique Glass Top 1980s (Signed)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large one-of-a-kind round coffee table with 3 solid lucite legs and table top etched by glass artist Joseph Spohr for Karl Springer, American 1980’s (signed “Karl Springer” on lucite...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Art Glass, Lucite
Karl Springer Kyoto Box / Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rarely seen Karl Springer Kyoto Box
Original surface with minor touchups
Original suede interior.
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Wood
Karl Springer Shagreen, Stone and Anodized Aluminum Side Tables - a Pair
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare end tables by Karl Springer in shagreen, stone and anodized aluminum. Signed. Minor chips along the stone edges. Shagreen is in very good condition. Wear to the anodized finish ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Shagreen
Karl Springer "Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in Lacquered Linen, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Elegant “Chinese Cube Style Coffee Table" in Chinese red lacquered linen by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The subtle shape, color and craftsmanship of t...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Linen, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Karl Springer "Telephone Table" Style End Table in Leather and Shagreen, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Telephone Table style end table covered in brown leather with tops in dark brown shagreen on brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The bottom is covered in mat...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Spring Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Goat Skin Dining, Conference Table 70s
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
For Sale is this large almost round floating Karl Springer dining table on two half round pedestal bases, made in America in the 1970.
All wood core decorated with the Goat Skin an...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Karl Springer Pair of End Tables in Black Lacquer with Bone Inlays, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exceptional hexagonal side tables in black lacquer with bone inlays on the top, sides and bottom by Karl Springer, American 1970's. These end tables showcase the meticulous c...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Wood, Bone, Lacquer
Karl Springer Round Goatskin Center or Dining Table Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent dining or center table by Iconic mid century Designer Karl Springer. The table has been completely restored and is ready for use. The perfect compliment to any entry or...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
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").
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Set of Three Waterfall Nesting Tables in Python 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of 3 waterfall nesting tables in white python by Karl Springer, American 1980's (metal label reads “Karl Springer”). Largest table comes with a glass top.
These tab...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Python
Karl Springer Shagreen, Stone and Anodized Aluminum Occasional Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare occasional table by Karl Springer in shagreen, stone and anodized aluminum. Shagreen is in very good condition. Minor chips along stone edge. Wear to the anodized finish (please...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Stone
Vintage Karl Springer Acrylic & Glass Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage acrylic and glass coffee table by Karl Springer. Heavy cast acrylic, original green tint with 1/2" plate glass insert. Great sty...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Acrylic
Karl Springer "Parsons Style Side Table" in Embossed Lizard 1989 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally crafted “Parsons Style Side Table” in beige lacquered embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1989 (leather label on bottom reads “Karl Springer 1989...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Goatskin Coffee Table, 1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer Goatskin coffee table, 1970. Original.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Glass
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...
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Karl Springer 1970s Midcentury Octagonal Bar Cart with Red Snakeskin Finish
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Karl Springer octagonal bar cart from the mid 20th century, with red snakeskin and casters. Made by renowned designer Karl Springer in the 1970s, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Brass
Glamorous Vintage Karl Springer Grasscloth Dining Table
By Karl Springer
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Fabulous vintage Karl Springer grasscloth dining table restored and refinished in a beautiful teal-black lacquer. Square top with bullnose edge a...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Metal
Mastercraft Style Asian Inspired Brass Coffee Table
By Mastercraft, Karl Springer
Located in Esperance, NY
Mastercraft style Asian inspired brass coffee table
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Polished Steel Nightstands or End Tables Karl Springer 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Pair of polished steel nightstands or end tables Karl Springer 1980s. Polished mirror stainless steel over wood. Glass tops. Single drawer. 2...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Karl Springer Rare Pair of Large Waterfall Side Tables in Black Lizard Leather
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer rare pair of large waterfall side or end tables covered in black lizard embossed leather with brass drawers and original thick glass shelves below. These exquisite pair of side tables are the larger scaled model...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Gunmetal Brass, Glass End Table
By Karl Springer
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
End table by Karl Springer in gunmetal, brass, glass and enameled wood. Crafted in New York circa 1980. This lovely piece has some light oxidation to the gunmetal and brass that is c...
Category
1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Brass
1980 Karl Springer Knife Edge Oval Dining Table Lacquered Cream Goatskin
By Karl Springer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Karl Springer Ltd 1980 cream lacquered goatskin knife edge dining table.
Dramatic double pedestal base.
28.75 H 47.25 D x 94.5 L inches
Maker label present.
Original preowned vinta...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Lacquer
Karl Springer Burl Olivewood Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer burl olivewood coffee table. The table has cylindrical shaped legs with polished chrome mounts.
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Chrome
Carved Horn Inlay Console / Sofa Table by Karl Springer, Ltd. USA, c. 1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Karl Springer console / sofa / entry table. Sculptural form in tessellated horn inlay. Expertly restored and in very good to excellent condition. Sold with a digital certificate of a...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Horn, Wood
Mark II Game Table in Leather with 4 Chairs by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is an original Mark II Game table by Karl Springer. It is covered in the original brownish taupe leather with an inset glass top. The four chairs are in the original matching le...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Goatskin
Karl Springer Stainless Steel Coffee Table with Brass and Glass Top
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Karl Springer stainless steel coffee table with brass and glass top
Offered for sale is a 1980s Karl Springer stainless steel coffee t...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Acrylic
Karl Springer Tray Top End Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1980's tray top two tier end tables with a single drawer by Karl Springer, well made with beautiful craftsmanship, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina d...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Parchment Paper
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...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Brass
Signed Karl Springer Goatskin and Smoked Glass Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
Elegant Parson's style coffee table by Karl Springer in matte-finished, pale bleached goatskin with contrasting smoked glass top, circa 1980. Leather maker's label.
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Smoked Glass, Wood
Karl Springer & Lynn Shelton, Coffee Table, Painted Paper, Wood, America, c 1980
By Karl Springer, Lynn Shelton
Located in High Point, NC
An organic / biomorphic coffee / cocktail table, designed and produced by Karl Springer, painted by Lynn Shelton in beige / yellow tones, c. 1980. Signed Lynn Shelton 11/80' along lo...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Plywood, Paper
Karl Springer Embossed Leather Square Game Dining Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern embossed leather square game dining table by Karl Springer.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Ostrich Leather, 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...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Gold, Brass
Karl Springer "T-Style Console Table" in Lacquered Linen, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"T-Style Console Table" covered in two-tone lacquered linen with 3 drawers by Karl Springer, American 1970’s. A classic Springer design, meticulously made in the finest materials. D...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Linen, Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer Python Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Versatile table 30“ x 30“ x 23“ tall…Covered in a faux python parchment.. shades of brown and black … a Classic design..Excellent condition signed.
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Wood
Karl Springer "Sculpture Table" in Sandstone and Brass, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
"Sculpture" table by Karl Springer in sandstone, brass screw cap and 1" thick glass, 12 inch diameter base By Karl Springer. This table is very heavy at over 200 lbs!
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Sandstone, Brass
Karl Springer Rectangular Coffee Table in Batik with Recessed Lighting 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Faceted rectangular coffee table in black batik fabric with bone inlays, over pedestal base with recessed lighting, by Karl Springer, American 1970's...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Wire
Karl Springer Mid Century Lacquered Goat Skin Side End Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Countryside, IL
Karl Springer Mid Century lacquered goat skin side end table
Table measures: 36.5 wide x 24.5 deep x 25.75 inches high
This piece is available in what we call restored vintage condi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Goatskin
Karl Springer "Athena Pedestal" in Chrome with Brass, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Athena Pedestal" in polished chrome with inset brass channel by Karl Springer, American, 1980s. Springer loved to mix metals in luxurious ways. This pedestal exemplifies that.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Karl Springer "Tray Top Side Table" in Embossed Lizard Leather 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
2-tier "Tray Top Side Table" covered in embossed lizard leather with drawer by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on drawer with metal label which reads "Karl Springer"). This ta...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Karl Springer Snake-Textured Leather and Bronze Regency Modern Cocktail Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Karl Springer Snake-textured leather (or leatherette) and bronze Regency modern cocktail table. This is an original Karl Springer piece and retains...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass
Karl Springer "Bristol Coffee Table" in Lacquered Goatskin circa 1990 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Bristol Coffee Table" in dark brown lacquered goatskin with ivory goatskin sabots by Karl Springer, American circa 1990 (signed on bottom). This ...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Goatskin, 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.
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