Karl Springer Side 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 Exceptional End Tables in Shagreen with Bone Inlays 1980s (Signed)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exceptional and rare Parsons Style End Tables in gray/blue shagreen with bone inlays on top and bone sabots by Karl Springer, American 1980's (label on bottom reads “Made in ...
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1980s Philippine Modern Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
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 Side Tables
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
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 of this piece can be seen...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
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...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
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...
Category
1980s Philippine Modern Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer "Sculpture Leg" Table in Coral, Brass and Glass, USA, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer iconic "Sculpture Table" in rare coral veneer with polished brass cap mounting thick cantilevered glass top. This chic architectural side table in coral veneer is a ver...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Coral, Brass
Karl Springer Chic Side Table in Embossed Crocodile Leather, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made side table in two tone chocolate brown embossed crocodile leather by Karl Springer, American 1980s. We can customize it to a lower height if desired. The artisanship...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer Iconic "Freeform Table" in Polished Stainless Steel, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Iconic "freeform Table", kidney shaped in seamlessly welded polished stainless steel on recessed castors by Karl Springer, American 1980s. This table is the epitome of superb craftsm...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Metal
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
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...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Side Tables
Materials
Sandstone
Snake Skin Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Two-tier snakeskin side table by Karl Springer, Signed.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Snake Skin Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Two-tier snakeskin side table by Karl Springer, signed.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Two Karl Springer Crocodile Leather Clad Parsons Side Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Uncommon early pair of Karl Springer's iconic crocodile printed leather Parson's side or occasional tables. Identical in size, one is clad in a fun hot fuchsia while the other is a m...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Leather
Karl Springer Shagreen Side Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
Karl Springer side table with Shagreen top. Signature to bottom.
Category
1980s Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Shagreen
Karl Springer Brass and Onyx Top Side Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare oval onyx brass side table by Karl Springer. Heavy brass table with an onyx beveled insert top.
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Karl Springer Freeform Coffee Table in Brass and Granite, 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 ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Granite, Brass
Karl Springer Python Side Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Karl Springer end tables
Python skin over wood
Diminutive size and classic form.
Category
1980s Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Python
Karl Springer Telephone Table in Yellow Cobra with Brass Castors 1985, 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Telephone Table" covered in yellow cobra with moire silk on the bottom in brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1985 (leather label on bottom reads "Karl Springer 1985...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Karl Springer Snake Skin Two Tier Side Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Karl Springer snake skin two tier side tables on wheels. Signed and dated.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Animal Skin
Karl Springer Superbly Crafted End Table in Brass with Zebra Wood Top, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Triangular Leg Metal End Table" in mirror polished brass with double book matched zebra wood top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This table is meticulously crafted and is a fine ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Side 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 Side Tables
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Karl Springer Telephone Drinks Table in Red Cobra Skin
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer telephone table, drinks table wrapped in authentic red cobra skin. Supported by four bronze casters. Signed with metal Tag "Karl ...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Animal Skin
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 Side Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
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 Side Tables
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Glass
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 Side Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer "Classic Parsons Side Tables" in Lacquered Linen Early 2003
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Classic Parsons Side Tables" in beige/sand lacquered linen with brass sabots by Karl Springer LTD, American early-2000's (signed on bottom). Beautifully crafted with clean lines, th...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
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 Side Tables
Materials
Sandstone, Brass
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 Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer "Regency Side Table" in Lacquered Goatskin, 1993
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
“Regency Side Table” in rich chocolate brown lacquered goatskin with pie-cut top, gold leaf overlay on pedestal section of base, and gilded feet by Karl Springer, American 1993. This...
Category
1990s North American Modern Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
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 Side Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Side Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Side 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 Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Karl Springer Lucite Side Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in Sausalito, CA
Pair of stunning lucite and chrome occasional tables. Brass details on corners add sophistication and charm. Glass top set into chrome frame. Thick square lucite legs.
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
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 1980s (signed "Karl Springer" under top). This table is meticulously crafted and is a fine exam...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Important Karl Springer Design Leather Clad Side Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Provenance, from the estate of the late Steve Fossett comes
this magnificent pair of alligator embossed leather clad side tables designed by Karl Springer.
Signed Karl Springer and dated.
These were purchased directly from Mr. Fossett's estate in Beaver Creek...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Snake Skin Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Two-tier snakeskin side table by Karl Springer, Signed.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Animal Skin
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...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass, 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 Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass
Signed Karl Springer Side Table with Cantilevered Glass Top
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
A gunmetal and glass cantilevered cocktail table designed by Karl Springer. Singed at foot of base.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Karl Springer Snake Skin Two-Tier Side Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Karl Springer snake skin two-tier side tables. One with embossed leather label "Karl Springer 1983".
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Animal Skin
Two-Tier Table with Drawer signed Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Two-Tier Table with Drawer signed Karl Springer. Gorgeous, seldom-seen two-tier table in tessellated stone with brass inlays. Karl Springer label in single mahogany drawer, American,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Karl Springer Hand Lacquered Kyoto Box 1984
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Kyoto Box" in double glaze faux mushroom shagreen lacquer with faux ivory inlay detail on matching Stand by Karl Springer, American, 1984. (Shown with original Karl Springer showroo...
Category
1980s North American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Modernist Lacquered Parchment Side Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Montreal, QC
Unusual pair of lacquered parchment side tables by Karl Springer with interlocking glass top.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Glass
Pair of Karl Springer "Sculpture" Side Tables in Sandstone
By Karl Springer
Located in East Hampton, NY
This is a rare pair of "Sculpture" tables in sandstone, bronze and glass, 12 inch diameter base By Karl Springer.
Category
1980s American Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Sandstone, Bronze
Signed Karl Springer Ostrich Embossed Leather Side Table
By Karl Springer
Located in East Hampton, NY
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 ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass
Karl Springer Ltd, Lacquered Column Goatskin Column Side Tables, USA
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
In traditional Karl Springer style, the classically simple Column Side Table is elevated by the use of freeform inlayed goat skin that is heavily lacquered for a sleek, unique finish...
Category
2010s American Karl Springer Side Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Lacquer
Karl Springer Red And Black Custom Striped Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Westport, CT
Karl Springer Rare and unusual Custom red and black striped Table one of a kind,with original Label and customers name
Circa 1960's (Karl Springer 1931...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Side Tables
Karl Springer side tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Karl Springer side tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of animal skin and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Karl Springer side tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 52 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original side 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 side tables by John Dickinson, and Kindel Furniture. Prices for Karl Springer side tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £2,314 and can go as high as £19,230, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £6,771.
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