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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 2-Tier Side Table in Lacquered Linen 2002 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Telephone Table style side table in Bisque lacquered linen on brass castors with drawer lined in moire silk by Karl Springer LTD, American 2002 (signed on bottom with metal label whi...
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Early 2000s American Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer Double JMF Goatskin Console, 1979
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer Double JMF Goatskin Console, 1979. Original paperwork shown in pictures. Measures 72” long 32” tall 16” deep
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin

Karl Springer Rare Pair of Monumental Illuminated "Athena Pedestals" 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of monumental illuminated "Athena Pedestals" in mirror polished stainless steel with inset sand-blasted glass tops with lights underneath by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Thes...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Stainless Steel

Karl Springer Freeform Coffee Table in Brass and Black Granite Top, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer for Karl Springer LTD exceptional free-form coffee table with polished brass base and black granite top, designed circa 1970. This iconic Springer low table design has ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Granite, Brass

Elegant Goatskin Table Design by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful table design by the iconic Karl Springer, made of goat skin, please check the pictures, it has some wearing, totally normal, the color and patina is allot nicer in person.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin, 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!
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Sandstone, 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

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Metal, Brass

Karl Springer Waterfall Side Table in Embossed Lizard Leather 1993 'Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Waterfall side table covered in embossed lizard leather with drawer and glass shelf by Karl Springer, American 1993, (label on bottom reads "Karl Springer 1993"). The quality of this...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Leather, Glass, Wood

Karl Springer Rare "Onyx Coffee Table" with Beveled Bronze Glass 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made "Onyx Coffee Table" in polished gold-tinted brass with beveled bronze glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. All elements of the metal base curve and thus cann...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

Shagreen and Gilt Stenciled Dining Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
A rare dining table, the top having inset shagreen panels, framed by a design of gilt stenciling and brass inlay. The whole on four square and concave legs similarly decorated. signe...
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20th Century Karl Springer Tables

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Brass, Gold Leaf

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...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer American Modern Polished Steel Dining Table Base
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, 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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Metal, Steel

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

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...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Python

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

Mid-Century Springer Lacquer Floating Coffee Table - Chrome Base
By Karl Springer, Steve Chase, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable coffee table by Karl Springer with a lacquered finish and chrome plinth base . Rare design. Circa 1970s. 41 inches by 15 inches tall. Good vintage condition with some ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Chrome

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

Materials

Acrylic

Karl Springer Style Modern Cantilevered Glass Cocktail Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Astoria, 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

Materials

Glass

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...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Acrylic

Signed Karl Springer Ostrich Embossed Leather Nightstand - Side Table
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
This iconic and rare waterfall design vintage side table by Karl Springer features a recessed drawer and 3/4 inch thick glass shelf (chip to glass on backside - not visible). Can be ...
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1980s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass

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.
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Goatskin, Smoked Glass, Wood

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

Materials

Brass

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass

Karl Springer Lucite, Glass and Gold Plated Over Brass Console, Desk or Table
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
This elegant vintage Karl Springer console table, writing desk, entry table or dining table has 4 arched lucite columns that rest on a 22 carat gold plated over brass angled plinth p...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Gold, Brass

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

Materials

Stone, Brass

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

Materials

Goatskin, Gesso, Wood

Karl Springer Exquisite "Chinese Style Game Table" in Lacquered Linen 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Superbly crafted "Chinese Style Game Table" in vanilla lacquered linen with pop up top to reveal a leather backgammon game board with black and cream points by Karl Springer, America...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Leather, Linen, Wood, Lacquer

Karl Springer Unique "Telephone Table" in Chestnut Snake Skin 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Unique prototype “Telephone Table” in chestnut color snake skin with round legs, brass castors, and moiré silk on bottom by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Telephone Tables were typi...
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1980s American Modern 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. This is one of Springer’s best console d...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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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 crafted in the finest materials....
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Linen, Silk, Wood, Lacquer

Karl Springer Signed 'Mark II" Lucite Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
A large scale lucite and glass 'Mark II' coffee table designed and signed by Karl Springer.
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1980s Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Lucite

Karl Springer Telephone Table Snakeskin and Brass, 1990
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Postmodern 'telephone' side or end table by designer Karl Springer, 1990. Table is covered in a beautiful authentic snakeskin in a medium brown and supported by small bra...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer Mark V Parchment Macassar Ebony & Gilt Iron Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Macassar ebony veneer, gilt iron and parchment coffee table by Karl Springer circa 1995. Signed on underside.
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Macassar, Parchment Paper

Pair of lacquered Shagreen Side Tables by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of lacquered shagreen side tables by Karl Springer
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1980s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Parchment Paper

Karl Springer Rare Coffee Table with Legs in Embossed Lizard Leather 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare large "Sculpture Leg Coffee Table" with legs in bone embossed lizard leather with polished chrome elements and thick glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's....
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Chrome

Karl Springer Unique "Telephone Table" in Camel Ostrich Skin 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Unique prototype “Telephone Table” in camel ostrich skin with gently tapering legs and brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Telephone Tables were typically made with non-...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

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

Materials

Bronze

Karl Springer Meticulously Crafted Coffee Table with Lucite Legs 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Round Leg Lucite coffee table" with brass stretchers and inset glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's (Signed “Karl Springer” on brass stretcher). This table is beautifully mad...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Brass

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

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Leather, Wood

Wall-Mounted "Round Leg Console Table" by Karl Springer (signed)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Round leg console table", wall-mounted in copper and gunmetal with inset smoked glass top, by Karl Springer, American, 1980s (signed on side "...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Copper

Karl Springer American Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Dining Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, 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

Materials

Wood

Karl Springer "Ming Coffee Table" in Canary Python, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Ming Coffee Table" covered in canary python skin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The design flourishes and the stunning material make for a wonderful Springer table. Referenc...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint, Python

Karl Springer Rare "Telephone Table" in Brown Pony Skin 1980s (Signed)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted "Telephone Table" in brown pony skin with leather on bottom and brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's (label on bottom reads “Karl Springer”). It is rar...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Console Table in Embossed Lizard Leather with Chrome Drawers 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"T-Style Console Table" in charcoal gray embossed lizard leather with 2 drawers with fronts in polished chrome by Karl Springer, American 1970’s. This is a classic Karl Springer desi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Chrome

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

Materials

Bone, Goat Hair

LUCITE AND GLASS COFFEE TABLE BY KARL SPRINGER, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in PARIS, FR
Mid-century modern octagonal coffee table attributed to designer Karl Springer, dating from the 1970s. It features four prismatic Lucite legs supporting a thick glass top. The combin...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Gun Metal Coffee Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Montreal, QC
Solid brass and gun metal by Karl Springer. Signed etched to one of the legs: "Karl Springer"
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1980s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Parchment Paper

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

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

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   
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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Leather

Karl Springer Grasscloth Nightstand/Side/End Table, 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer Black Grasscloth Nightstand/Side/End Table, 1980s. Original. Measures 24.25” tall 20” deep 26” long
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Grasscloth

Mid-Century Chrome and Glass Cantilever Cocktail Table by Karl Springer, 1970s.
By Karl Springer
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A striking Karl Springer-style cocktail table featuring a cylindrical polished chrome base paired with a thick, racetrack-shaped glass top. The table’s sculptural form blends functio...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Chrome

Karl Springer Sculpture Table Sandstone Cantilever 1980s Glass Brass Modern
By Karl Springer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Karl Springer "Sculpture" table in sandstone. This table will have a new glass-the one picture has a large chip.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Sandstone

Karl Springer Coffee Table in Walnut with Macassar Ebony & Gold Leaf 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously crafted "Dorchester Coffee Table" in French walnut with macassar ebony inlays on top with gold leaf accents by Karl Springer, American late 1980's. The border inlays and...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Karl Springer Coffee Table in Figured Zebrawood and Black Lacquer 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Striking Telephone Style Coffee Table in beautifully figured zebrawood with frame in black lacquer and with brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The figured zebrawood is ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair Rare Karl Springer Onyx Top and Brass End Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare oval onyx brass side tables by Karl Springer. Heavy brass tables with an onyx beveled insert top. One table is slightly taller and wider. Taller: 17.75H x 17.25W x 15D....
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1970s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Karl Springer Waterfall Side Table in Python with Stainless Steel Drawer 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional waterfall side table covered in python with stainless steel drawer and thick glass shelf by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This table exemplifies the meticulous craftsma...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Materials

Brass

Black Faux Shagreen Square Coffee / Cocktail Table (manner of Karl Springer)
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century black faux shagreen wrapped coffee table with a square profile and rounded corners on an inSet platform base. (manner of Karl Springer) Stains and damage to sh...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Wood, Shagreen

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

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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