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Karl Springer Furniture

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 Backgammon Table
Karl Springer Backgammon Table

Karl Springer Backgammon Table

By Karl Springer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Karl Springer Backgammon Table Lizard impressed Leather and Polished Steel Produced in 1988, Karl Springer label present A fine example comple...

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1980s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Leather

Light Beige Seguso Scavo Murano Glass Lamps
Light Beige Seguso Scavo Murano Glass Lamps

Light Beige Seguso Scavo Murano Glass Lamps

By Karl Springer, Archimede Seguso

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Seguso scavo Murano glass lamps with a grecian influence. The textured urn bodies are fitted with bronze hardware and sit on gilded bases. Sold thru Karl Springer, c. 80s.

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Bronze

Original Snake Skin Side Table by Karl Springer, Signed
Original Snake Skin Side Table by Karl Springer, Signed

Original Snake Skin Side Table by Karl Springer, Signed

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 Furniture

Materials

Brass

Goatskin and Suede Flip Top Game Table, Karl Springer, 1970's, W/ COA
Goatskin and Suede Flip Top Game Table, Karl Springer, 1970's, W/ COA

Goatskin and Suede Flip Top Game Table, Karl Springer, 1970's, W/ COA

By Karl Springer

Located in Culver City, CA

Some tables hold a drink. Some hold a vase. This one holds grudges ~ and the receipts to back them up. Welcome the Karl Springer Backgammon Game Table, the only piece of furniture th...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Goatskin, Suede, Lacquer

6 Karl Springer 1986 JMF Lizard Print Leather Dining Chairs Minimalis Modern MCM
6 Karl Springer 1986 JMF Lizard Print Leather Dining Chairs Minimalis Modern MCM

6 Karl Springer 1986 JMF Lizard Print Leather Dining Chairs Minimalis Modern MCM

By Karl Springer

Located in Dayton, OH

Set of six iconic J.M.F. Chairs signed by Karl Springer, circa 1986. Features a minimalist design with embossed lizard print frame. The chair features a curved back and contoured s...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Large Karl Springer Lucite Leg Coffee Table, Glass, 1980s
Large Karl Springer Lucite Leg Coffee Table, Glass, 1980s

Large Karl Springer Lucite Leg Coffee Table, Glass, 1980s

By Karl Springer

Located in Miami, FL

Large Karl Springer Lucite Leg Coffee Table, glass top is 0.75 thick. Glass top without legs is 53.75" by 65.50". The height of the top 16" and the height legs is 18"

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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Stunning Signed Karl Springer Ivory Goatskin Knife Edge Dining Table or Desk
Stunning Signed Karl Springer Ivory Goatskin Knife Edge Dining Table or Desk

Stunning Signed Karl Springer Ivory Goatskin Knife Edge Dining Table or Desk

By Karl Springer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stunning Signed Karl Springer Ivory Goatskin Knife Edge Dining Table or Desk A rare and iconic Karl Springer oval dining table or executive desk, executed in his signature ivory lacquered goatskin/parchment-style finish. This table exemplifies Springer’s mastery of luxurious materials and sculptural form, showcasing the refined glamour that made him one of the most sought-after designers of the late 20th century. The oval top is meticulously veneered in hand-laid panels, treated and lacquered to emulate the subtle textures and patterning of natural parchment. Multiple coats of high-gloss lacquer create a luminous ivory surface with soft organic variations, enhanced by Springer’s celebrated knife-edge profile that lends the design its strikingly light appearance. The sculptural twin pedestal bases mirror the top’s curvature, grounding the composition with geometric balance and architectural clarity. Signed with its original Karl Springer label (“To E. Singer 2057, Oval Table Shiny Ivory”), this work speaks to Springer’s bespoke, commission-based production for elite clients. It dates to the late 1970s–1980s, the height of his international acclaim. Measuring 77.5” W x 42” D x 29.5” H, the table comfortably seats six to eight when used for dining but is equally compelling as a statement executive desk or conference table. Its timeless neutral palette integrates seamlessly with both modernist and traditional interiors. A true collector’s piece, this Karl Springer oval table...

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20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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Wood

Karl Springer Lamp
Karl Springer Lamp

Karl Springer Lamp

By Karl Springer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exuberant example of Karl Springers' lighting

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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Lucite Bullet-Form Supports & Glass Coffee Table by Karl Springer
Mid-Century Lucite Bullet-Form Supports & Glass Coffee Table by Karl Springer

Mid-Century Lucite Bullet-Form Supports & Glass Coffee Table by Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

This elegant Mid-Century Lucite Bullet-Form Supports & Glass Coffee Table by Karl Springer originated in the United States, circa 1980. The design pairs a single rectangular glas...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Glass, Lucite

Pair of Mid-Century Brass & Lucite "Spun Shaped Wall Sconces" by Karl Springer
Pair of Mid-Century Brass & Lucite "Spun Shaped Wall Sconces" by Karl Springer

Pair of Mid-Century Brass & Lucite "Spun Shaped Wall Sconces" by Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

This gleaming and bold Pair of Mid-Century Modernist "Spun Shaped Wall Sconces" in Brass and Frosted Lucite are by the esteemed artist and designer Karl Springer and originate from t...

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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass

Exceptional Karl Springer Free Form Table Set, 1980's
Exceptional Karl Springer Free Form Table Set, 1980's

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 Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Karl Springer Soufflé Ottomans or Poufs
Pair of Karl Springer Soufflé Ottomans or Poufs

Pair of Karl Springer Soufflé Ottomans or Poufs

By Karl Springer

Located in Gladstone, NJ

Pair of Karl Springer Soufflé ottomans or poufs Note: Polished steel bases on castors - showing reflection of floor on bases.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Karl Springer Batik Waterfall Console Table
Karl Springer Batik Waterfall Console Table

Karl Springer Batik Waterfall Console Table

By Karl Springer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Karl Springer Batik Covered Waterfall Console Table Original Surface in Great condition African bark cloth influenced design A rare example Authenticated by Tom Langevin

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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Fabric

Karl Springer Oval Dining Table, Beige Parchment, 1980s
Karl Springer Oval Dining Table, Beige Parchment, 1980s

Karl Springer Oval Dining Table, Beige Parchment, 1980s

By Karl Springer

Located in Queens, 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 Furniture

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Wood

Karl Springer Tortoise Style Brass and Penn Shell Coffee Cocktail Table
Karl Springer Tortoise Style Brass and Penn Shell Coffee Cocktail Table

Karl Springer Tortoise Style Brass and Penn Shell Coffee Cocktail Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Miami, FL

Karl Springer coffee table. This table is stunning with great lines and proportions. The size is quite versatile as it is not too big or too small. No sharp corners.

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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century X Form Polished Brass & Lucite Console Table by Karl Springer
Mid-Century X Form Polished Brass & Lucite Console Table by Karl Springer

Mid-Century X Form Polished Brass & Lucite Console Table by Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

This striking piece showcases Springer's signature blend of bold geometry and luxurious materials. The base is formed by intersecting, sculptural elements in highly polished brass, c...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass

Karl Springer Red Goatskin Console Table
Karl Springer Red Goatskin Console Table

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 Furniture

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Goatskin

Karl Springer Lucite Table Lamps
Karl Springer Lucite Table Lamps

Karl Springer Lucite Table Lamps

By Karl Springer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of Karl Springer Lucite table Lamps Polished Brass Lamp Hardware and fittings New Replaced shades If you want the shades,they will ha...

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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Karl Springer “banker“ coffee table in embossed white leather
Karl Springer “banker“ coffee table in embossed white leather

Karl Springer “banker“ coffee table in embossed white leather

By Karl Springer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This is a large scale “banker” coffee table by Karl Springer .executed in a fine printed cream white leather .extremely well built and large… It is 60“ x 40“ x 17“ tall… Wear is co...

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1980s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Leather, Glass

Karl Springer Chic Coffee Table in Embossed Lizard Leather 1994 (Signed & Dated)
Karl Springer Chic Coffee Table in Embossed Lizard Leather 1994 (Signed & Dated)

Karl Springer Chic Coffee Table in Embossed Lizard Leather 1994 (Signed & Dated)

By Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Stunning "Mark II Coffee Table" in midnight blue lacquered embossed lizard leather with inset polished chrome trim and smoke glass top by Karl Springer, American 1994 (Signed “Karl S...

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1990s American Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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Chrome

Two Kente Cloth Covered Side Tables by Karl Springer c. 1970's
Two Kente Cloth Covered Side Tables by Karl Springer c. 1970's

Two Kente Cloth Covered Side Tables by Karl Springer c. 1970's

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

Two Kente cloth covered side tables, by Karl Springer c. 1970's. These rare tables are in good, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal ...

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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Karl Springer for Seguso large bronze Art Deco frosted glass vase 1980
Karl Springer for Seguso large bronze Art Deco frosted glass vase 1980

Karl Springer for Seguso large bronze Art Deco frosted glass vase 1980

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Karl Springer

Located in Paris, IDF

This monumental Art Deco inspired vase in hand-blown frosted glass with scavo finish, is a design by Karl Springer, and was produced by Seguso in the early 1980s. The structure is ma...

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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Karl Springer Large 'Mark II" Coffee Table Signed
Karl Springer Large 'Mark II" Coffee Table Signed

Karl Springer Large 'Mark II" Coffee Table Signed

By Karl Springer

Located in Dallas, TX

A monumental 'Mark II' coffee table with lizard embossed leather and smoked glass top. Signed and dated Karl Springer, 1986.

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1980s Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Leather

Karl Springer Table in Tessellated Stone Signed, USA, 1980s
Karl Springer Table in Tessellated Stone Signed, USA, 1980s

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 Furniture

Materials

Stone, Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Python Side Table with Brass Castors by Karl Springer
Mid-Century Modernist Python Side Table with Brass Castors by Karl Springer

Mid-Century Modernist Python Side Table with Brass Castors by Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-Century Modernist side table, designed by Karl Springer circa 1980, is an exceptional example of his ability to merge luxury materials with functional design. The table is f...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass

Karl Springer Lizard-Embossed Leather Pedestal Dining Table, 1985
Karl Springer Lizard-Embossed Leather Pedestal Dining Table, 1985

Karl Springer Lizard-Embossed Leather Pedestal Dining Table, 1985

By Karl Springer

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A striking dining table by Karl Springer, its broad circular top cantilevered over a substantial drum-form pedestal base. The table is fully wrapped in a rich cognac-toned lizard-emb...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Signed Karl Springer 1991 Floating Embossed Leather Shagreen Desk Console Table
Signed Karl Springer 1991 Floating Embossed Leather Shagreen Desk Console Table

Signed Karl Springer 1991 Floating Embossed Leather Shagreen Desk Console Table

By Karl Springer

Located in St. Louis, MO

A rare, monumental signed desk or oversized console table by master American designer Karl Springer (1931–1991), executed and incised/signed in his final year of production, 1991. This piece showcases Springer's celebrated mastery of high-end surface textures and structural minimalism. A thick, inset "floating" top wrapped in rich, leather embossed with a fine shagreen skin pattern rests above a custom architectural base crafted in lacquered steel. The base features an open-frame perimeter with offset inner supports, creating a weightless visual effect. Functioning seamlessly as a executive desk, library table, or grand entryway console, this late-period work represents the culmination of Springer's career. Signed and dated Karl Springer 1991. Dimensions: Width: 72 1/4" (183.5 cm) Depth: 30" (76.2 cm) Height: 32 1/4" (81.9 cm) Karl Springer (1931–1991) was an influential German-born American furniture designer who helped define the aesthetic of late 20th-century luxury design. After emigrating from Berlin to New York City in 1957, Springer initially worked as a window dresser at Lord & Taylor, using his off-hours to craft leather-bound accessories that were picked up by Bergdorf Goodman. His career skyrocketed in the 1960s after gaining the patronage of the Duchess of Windsor, which established his standing among elite interior designers and high-society clients. Springer became celebrated for reintroducing rare, exotic materials into modern furniture forms—most notably shagreen (stingray skin), lacquered parchment, python, goatskin, Lucite, and heavy polished metalwork. Drawing aesthetic cues from Art Deco, classical Chinese furniture, and the Bauhaus movement, he distilled intricate historical shapes into bold, modern silhouettes. His studio produced handcrafted, made-to-order pieces until his death in 1991, leaving behind a legacy as one of the defining voices of American modernism and luxury craft. Designer / Studio: Karl Springer Ltd. Period: 1991 (Dated) Style: Postmodern / Maximalist Minimalism / Modernist Luxe Materials: Lacquered Steel, Leather Embossed Faux Shagreen, Wood Frame Markings: Incised / Stamped "Karl Springer 1991" Condition Report: Excellent vintage condition overall. The lacquered steel base retains its original luster with light, age-appropriate surface wear. The leather embossed faux shagreen top displays rich tone and texture with minimal minor scuffs consistent with careful light use. Structurally sound and solid. Creator: Karl Springer Period: 1990–1999 Styles: Postmodern, Mid-Century Modern Revival, Contemporary Luxe Materials: Steel, Leather, Lacquer Item Type: Desks / Console Tables / Library Tables Keywords: Karl Springer desk, signed Karl Springer 1991, Karl Springer console table, embossed leather shagreen desk, floating top console table...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Steel

Karl Springer Pagoda Dining Table in Goatskin
Karl Springer Pagoda Dining Table in Goatskin

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 Furniture

Materials

Goatskin, Gesso, Wood

Pair of Lacquered Goatskin Wrapped "Onasis" Chairs by Karl Springer
Pair of Lacquered Goatskin Wrapped "Onasis" Chairs by Karl Springer

Pair of Lacquered Goatskin Wrapped "Onasis" Chairs by Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of lacquered goatskin wrapped "Onasis" chairs by Karl Springer, circa 1980"s. The chairs are in good vintage condition with original upholstery and measure 24"W x 22"D x 30"H wi...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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Goatskin, Wood, Upholstery

Karl Springer Scavo Murano Glass Vessel by Seguso, 1980s
Karl Springer Scavo Murano Glass Vessel by Seguso, 1980s

Karl Springer Scavo Murano Glass Vessel by Seguso, 1980s

By Karl Springer, Seguso

Located in Chicago, IL

Karl Springer Scavo Murano Glass Vessel by Seguso, 1980s This large-scale hand-blown glass vase was created in Murano, Italy, by Seguso for American designer Karl Springer in the 19...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Glass

Karl Springer Mushroom Cocktail Coffee Table in Lacquered Goatskin Parchment
Karl Springer Mushroom Cocktail Coffee Table in Lacquered Goatskin Parchment

Karl Springer Mushroom Cocktail Coffee Table in Lacquered Goatskin Parchment

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...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Karl Springer Grasscloth Tiered Coffee Table, 1970
Karl Springer Grasscloth Tiered Coffee Table, 1970

Karl Springer Grasscloth Tiered Coffee Table, 1970

By Karl Springer

Located in Chicago, IL

Karl Springer Grasscloth Tiered Coffee Table, 1970.  Original

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Grasscloth

Karl Springer Gunmetal and Gold Cocktail Table, USA c 1970s
Karl Springer Gunmetal and Gold Cocktail Table, USA c 1970s

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 Furniture

Materials

Metal

Karl Springer Brass and Nickel Vanity Mirror
Karl Springer Brass and Nickel Vanity Mirror

Karl Springer Brass and Nickel Vanity Mirror

By Karl Springer

Located in Miami, FL

Nice mirror. Vanity or shaving.Brass and nickel. It swivels and one side is magnifying.

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1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pair of Lucite & Chrome Table Lamps by Karl Springer
Pair of Lucite & Chrome Table Lamps by Karl Springer

Pair of Lucite & Chrome Table Lamps by Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Glamorous pair of clear lucite and chrome table lamp by renowned designer Karl Springer. Newly rewired and new shades. Wired for US and take two 75w Max regular editions light bulb...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Chrome

Karl Springer Dowelwood Ottoman with Upholstered Cushion, circa 1970s
Karl Springer Dowelwood Ottoman with Upholstered Cushion, circa 1970s

Karl Springer Dowelwood Ottoman with Upholstered Cushion, circa 1970s

By Karl Springer

Located in Miami, FL

Sculptural dowel wood ottoman by Karl Springer, featuring the designer’s characteristic use of bold architectural forms and luxurious materials. The substantial wood base is construc...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Oak

Karl Springer Signed Shagreen Coffee Table Mid Century Modern Glamour
Karl Springer Signed Shagreen Coffee Table Mid Century Modern Glamour

Karl Springer Signed Shagreen Coffee Table Mid Century Modern Glamour

By Karl Springer

Located in Atlanta, GA

Karl Springer Shagreen Coffee Table, signed with brass Karl Springer tag underneath, American, circa 1970s. This table is executed in a dark brown dyed shagreen with a dark espresso ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Shagreen, Wood

Karl Springer Saturn Mirror, 48", USA c1980s
Karl Springer Saturn Mirror, 48", USA c1980s

Karl Springer Saturn Mirror, 48", USA c1980s

By Karl Springer

Located in Norwalk, CT

This impressive example of Karl Springer's "Saturn" mirror measures 48". The simple design is created by layering round and curved mirrors panels each with deep beveling. Very fine ...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Mirror

Custom Size Karl Springer Free Form Coffee Table
Custom Size Karl Springer Free Form Coffee Table

Custom Size Karl Springer Free Form Coffee Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A striking and rare example of Karl Springer's late-period work, this sculptural Free Form coffee table, circa 1991, exemplifies his mastery of luxurious materials and organic modern...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Karl Springer Reptile Embossed Leather Cocktail Table, Signed and Dated 1983
Karl Springer Reptile Embossed Leather Cocktail Table, Signed and Dated 1983

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 Furniture

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Leather

Karl Springer Lizard Skin Side/End Table with Brass Trim, 1970
Karl Springer Lizard Skin Side/End Table with Brass Trim, 1970

Karl Springer Lizard Skin Side/End Table with Brass Trim, 1970

By Karl Springer

Located in Chicago, IL

Karl Springer Lizard Skin Side/End Table with Brass Trim, 1970’s. Measures 17.25” tall 32” wide 24” deep

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Brass

Brown Ostrich Leather “Onassis” Chair by Karl Springer
Brown Ostrich Leather “Onassis” Chair by Karl Springer

Brown Ostrich Leather “Onassis” Chair by Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Rare 1984 brown ostrich leather “Onassis” chair by Karl Springer. Original commission by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Constructed of carved wood covered with ostrich leather. In b...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Ostrich Leather, Wood

1980s Karl Springer Lacquered Goatskin Dry Bar Cabinet
1980s Karl Springer Lacquered Goatskin Dry Bar Cabinet

1980s Karl Springer Lacquered Goatskin Dry Bar Cabinet

By Karl Springer

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents 1980s Vintage Karl Springer Ltd Modern Dry Bar Service Cabinet Lacquered Leather Goatskin Creamy Parchment Wood and Brass 36 h x 53 w...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Leather, Wood, Parchment Paper, Goatskin

Karl Springer Green Crackle Lacquer and Brass Coffee Table, 1970
Karl Springer Green Crackle Lacquer and Brass Coffee Table, 1970

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 Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Tessellated Shagreen Geometric Table Lamp by Karl Springer
Mid-Century Modernist Tessellated Shagreen Geometric Table Lamp by Karl Springer

Mid-Century Modernist Tessellated Shagreen Geometric Table Lamp by Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

This remarkably scaled and materially stunning Mid-Century Modernist Large Geometric Table Lamp in Tessellated Shagreen is by the esteemed artist and designer Karl Springer and origi...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Shagreen

Karl Springer Tabletop Vanity Mirror in Nickel and Brass, circa 1980s
Karl Springer Tabletop Vanity Mirror in Nickel and Brass, circa 1980s

Karl Springer Tabletop Vanity Mirror in Nickel and Brass, circa 1980s

By Karl Springer

Located in Miami, FL

A sophisticated tabletop vanity mirror by Karl Springer, executed in polished nickel and brass with the refined, luxurious sensibility that became synonymous with the designer’s work...

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1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass, Nickel

Karl Spring Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Goat Skin Dining, Conference Table 70s
Karl Spring Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Goat Skin Dining, Conference Table 70s

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 and...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Goatskin, Wood

Mid-Century Oval Goat Skin Pedestal End Table by Karl Springer, 1950s
Mid-Century Oval Goat Skin Pedestal End Table by Karl Springer, 1950s

Mid-Century Oval Goat Skin Pedestal End Table by Karl Springer, 1950s

By Karl Springer

Located in Queens, 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 Furniture

Materials

Animal Skin

Vintage Karl Springer Embossed Leather Writing Desk, Labeled
Vintage Karl Springer Embossed Leather Writing Desk, Labeled

Vintage Karl Springer Embossed Leather Writing Desk, Labeled

By Karl Springer

Located in North Hollywood, CA

An exceptional vintage leather-wrapped desk designed by the legendary Karl Springer in the United States during the 1970s. Known for elevating everyday furniture into sculptural work...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

Materials

Metal

Karl Springer Two Tier Side Table in Grasscloth 1976-1978
Karl Springer Two Tier Side Table in Grasscloth 1976-1978

Karl Springer Two Tier Side Table in Grasscloth 1976-1978

By Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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 Furniture

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Grasscloth, Wood

Mid-Century Modernist Chrome & Lucite Waterfall Sconce by Karl Springer
Mid-Century Modernist Chrome & Lucite Waterfall Sconce by Karl Springer

Mid-Century Modernist Chrome & Lucite Waterfall Sconce by Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

A stunning Mid-Century Modernist waterfall sconce by celebrated American designer Karl Springer, circa 1980. This exceptional piece exemplifies Springer’s renowned ability to combine...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Chrome

Karl Springer, Mid-Century Modern, Large Coffee Table, Chrome, Glass, 1980s
Karl Springer, Mid-Century Modern, Large Coffee Table, Chrome, Glass, 1980s

Karl Springer, Mid-Century Modern, Large Coffee Table, Chrome, Glass, 1980s

By Karl Springer

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Signed Chrome Coffee, Cocktail Table, Glass Top Karl Springer Chrome Coffee, Cocktail Table, Glass Top. Base having the impressed signature. A l...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Karl Springer Chrome and Original Purple String Shade Ball Lamps, 1980s
Pair of Karl Springer Chrome and Original Purple String Shade Ball Lamps, 1980s

Pair of Karl Springer Chrome and Original Purple String Shade Ball Lamps, 1980s

By Leviton, Karl Springer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This stunning and very rare pair of iconic midcentury "Ball" lamps was designed in the 1980s by illustrious American designer Karl Springer. This pair features two hemispheres of pol...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

Karl Springer Coffee Table with Lucite Legs and Engraved Glass Top 1980s Signed
Karl Springer Coffee Table with Lucite Legs and Engraved Glass Top 1980s Signed

Karl Springer Coffee Table with Lucite Legs and Engraved Glass Top 1980s Signed

By Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Large one-of-a-kind round coffee table with 3 solid lucite legs and table top engraved by glass artist Joseph Spohr for Karl Springer, American 1980’s (signed “Karl Springer” on luci...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Art Glass, Lucite

Elegant Chrome Tulip Table Possibly by Karl Springer.
Elegant Chrome Tulip Table Possibly by Karl Springer.

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 Furniture

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Chrome

Monumental Karl Springer Goatskin Credenza / Buffet, 1980's With COA
Monumental Karl Springer Goatskin Credenza / Buffet, 1980's With COA

Monumental Karl Springer Goatskin Credenza / Buffet, 1980's With COA

By Karl Springer

Located in Culver City, CA

This is the kind of piece that makes designers whisper and collectors lean in: a monumental Karl Springer credenza, completely clad in creamy, glossy goatskin from head to toe. (Even...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Goatskin

Karl Springer Signed Snake Skin Side Table
Karl Springer Signed Snake Skin Side Table

Karl Springer Signed Snake Skin Side Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Dallas, TX

A snake skin covered 'telephone' side table on brass casters by Karl Springer, signed and dated. A second similar table available separately.

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1980s Vintage Karl Springer Furniture

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Animal Skin

Karl Springer furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Karl Springer furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 596 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 7 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Charles Hollis Jones, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, and Widdicomb Furniture Co.. Prices for Karl Springer furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $428 and can go as high as $75,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,500.

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