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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.

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

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Brass, Chrome

Karl Springer Red Goatskin Console Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning example From Karl Springer Beautiful Red Goatskin A simple Modern Form
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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Goatskin

Karl Springer, Mid-Century Modern, Large Coffee Table, Gunmetal, Brass, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Manhasset, NY
Signed Large Midcentury Karl Springer Coffee / Cocktail Table, Gunmetal, Brass Priced well below site and market value comes this Large and Impressive Glass top Coffee or Cocktail ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Metal, Brass

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.
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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Wood

Karl Springer Reptile Embossed Leather Cocktail Table, Signed and Dated 1983
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous Karl Springer (signed) reptile embossed leather coffee table is signed and dated 1983, the same year that brought us Risky Business, Scarface, National Lampoon...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Leather

Karl Springer Amoeba Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer Amoeba table. Bronze patinated brass and black glass top.
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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Sculpture Leg Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pewter finish cylinder with brass screw cap. Original Pie-shaped glass. Engraved signature Extremely heavy weighted cylinder counter balances the cantilever glass and anything placed on top of it. one of Karl Springer best...
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1970s North American Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Metal

Karl Springer Python Console on Brass Base, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking console table designed and produced by Karl Springer in the mid-1970s. The top is covered in Python and the base is made of solid polished brass. Authentication by Tom Lange...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer Lucite Sculpture Leg Coffee Table, 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Lucite sculpture leg coffee table by Karl Springer with glass top.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Original Vintage Karl Springer Executive Black Lacquered Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
This large scale executive desk belonged to the late fashion designer, Geoffrey Beene. Sourced from his Estate in Oyster Bay, NY, it is in good vintage condition, 4 invisible drawer...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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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

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Copper

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

1980s White Lizard & Chrome Games Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Southampton, NY
1980s White Lizard & Chrome Games Table, By Karl Springer White lizard wrapped over wood with chrome detailing under apron and around each leg. A classic design which looks as chic t...
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20th Century American Karl Springer Tables

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Chrome

Karl Springer Sculptural Lucite Cocktail Table Base with Brass Caps Vintage
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful angled and sculptural Karl Springer lucite table base has brass caps.There is no glass provided for this great base. One...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Table in Tessellated Stone Signed, USA, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Karl Springer Table in Tessellated Stone Signed, USA, 1980s Two-Tier Table with Drawer signed Karl Springer. Gorgeous, seldom-seen two-tier table in tessellated stone with brass inla...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Stone, Brass

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Signed Karl Springer Penshell Coffee Table
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1980s Sculptural Karl Springer Coffee Table in Glass and Stainless Steel
By Karl Springer
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Modern Karl Springer Monumental Coffee Table with heavy stainless steel leg supports and thick tempered glass top is of the sort that anchors any room - here is where we gather. Chic. Sexy. Timeless. Aptly named by Karl Springer as the Sculpture Leg Table...
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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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Karl Springer Classic Waterfall Coffee Table in Lacquered Goatskin, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
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Karl Springer "Chinese Curved Coffee Table" In Embossed Lizard Leather 1970s
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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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Karl Springer Goatskin Coffee/Cocktail Table, 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
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Cantilevered Faux Goatskin Glass Hall Sofa Console Table Karl Springer Brueton
By Karl Springer, Brueton
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A cantilevered faux goatskin and glass console table in the style of Karl Springer and Brueton. The glass section of the table is H 29.5” W 41.75 x D16” and is .75” thick.
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Scroll Console Table in the Manner of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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Patinated Karl Springer JMF Goatskin Console Table, Signed, 1970's
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Patinated Karl Springer JMF Goatskin Console Table, Signed, 1970's
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By Karl Springer
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Signed Karl Springer Lacquered Goatskin & Brown Leather Game Table, Card Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
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Karl Springer Mid Century Signed Python Skin Coffee Table
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Located in Countryside, IL
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Embossed Leather Maroon Coffee Table by Karl Springer, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
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Karl Springer Two Tier Leather Duchess Low Telephone Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage two tier small leather telephone table by Karl Springer on brass wheels. Unsigned. Verified by Karl Springer LTD.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables

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Leather, Wood

Karl Springer Snakeskin Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A tall Hexagon side table. Covered in Snakeskin Leather. Label below
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1980s North American Vintage Karl Springer Tables

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Leather

Karl Springer Snakeskin Table
Karl Springer Snakeskin Table
H 23.5 in W 15 in D 12 in
Exceptional Vintage Lucite and Glass Coffee Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Karl Springer tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Karl Springer tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Pace Collection, Charles Hollis Jones, and Lion in Frost.

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