Karl Springer Furniture
American, German, 1931-1991
The Berlin-born, New York–based designer Karl Springer brought a chic, high-fashion sensibility to 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, he had established his own Manhattan atelier, and at his death he 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. He 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 Extra Large Vanity Mirror in Polished Steel and Brass, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously crafted extra large vanity/dressing table mirror in polished steel and brass with magnifier on one side and mirror on the other by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This i...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Karl Springer Chrome Drum and Leather Coffee Table, 1960
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer chrome drum coffee table with leather top, 1960. Restored.
Category
1960s Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Karl Springer Set of Four Goatskin "JMF Bar Stools", 1979
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Set of four "JMF Barstools" in lacquered goatskin with steel footrests by Karl Springer, American, 1979. This is an elegant springer design with unsurpassed craftsmanship.
Reference...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin
Grey Leather & Stainless Steel Karl Springer Style Souffle Ottomans Wheels, Pair
By Karl Springer
Located in Norwalk, CT
Pair of grey leather and stainless steel Karl Springer Souffle ottomans on wheels.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Karl Springer Pair of JMF Chairs in Lacquered Goatskin, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "JMF Chairs" in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. These chairs are meticulously crafted.
Reference
Karl Springer catalog, red binder, section “seating”, ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp with String Shade by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Toledo, OH
A fantastic table lamp by Karl Springer. This great lamp features three round plaster compressed spheres separated by two Lucite spacers. It has a two light cluster socket with Sprin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Lucite
Karl Springer Pair of "Dome Top Art Deco Mirrors" with Up Lights, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Matched rare pair of monumental "Dome Top Art Deco Mirrors" completely covered in beveled mirror panels with up lights inside dome tops by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These mirro...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Lucite and Chrome Table Lamp by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Clear Lucite and polish chrome table lamp, design by Karl Springer in the 1970s.
The lamp has been newly professionally polished and rewired.
Measurements with shade: 24.5” high...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Karl Springer 1970s Midcentury Octagonal Bar Cart with Red Snakeskin Finish
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Karl Springer octagonal bar cart from the mid 20th century, with red snakeskin and casters. Made by renowned designer Karl Springer in the 1970s, this bar cart features an octagona...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Pair of JMF Chairs in Lacquered Goatskin, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "JMF Chairs" in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American, 1970s. These clean line chairs are beautifully made.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Karl Springer Coffee Table, Blue Shagreen, Bone
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer coffee table, Shagreen, Bone. Large scale blue shagreen over wood square cocktail table with bone details on the table's surface and bone covered leg caps. Luxuriously ...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
Monumental "Saturn" Mirror by Karl Springer, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Pasadena, CA
Enormous "Saturn" mirror in bevelled glass by Karl Springer, 1980s. Minor age appropriate wear (see photos) that in no way detracts from the striking and impressive quality of this m...
Category
1980s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Mirror
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.
Category
1990s American Art Deco Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Berlin Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal
Karl Springer X Base Snakeskin Bench
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A classic Karl Springer bench.
Vintage repalced Snakeskin
Polished brass.
Substantial and beautiful.
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer "Souffle Ottoman" in Authentic Zebra Skin 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Souffle Ottoman" with polished brass base and hidden castors with authentic zebra skin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Karl Springer’s use of zebra on this ottoman make it specia...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Octagonal Lucite Table Lamp with Etched Elements 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp in lucite with etched octagonal elements separated by round ones by Karl Springer, American 1970's. A classic Springer design beautifully made.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Karl Springer Rare "Round Leg Side Table" 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Round Leg Side Table" in brushed steel with brass accents and inset glass tops by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer” on stretcher). This table is meticulous...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
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...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Octagonal 1970s Beveled Glass Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Octagonal beveled glass mirror is mirrored three dimensionally, to reflect light from all sides, by designer Karl Springer, circa 1970.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Glass
Karl Springer Pair of "Onassis Chairs" in Embossed Reptile Leather, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Onassis Chairs" in green embossed reptile leather with leather hand stitched seats by Karl Springer, American, 1970s. Newly upholstered seats in grey velvet by Lobel Modern....
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Wood, Leather, Velvet, Foam
Karl Springer Set of 4 Swiveling "Onassis Bar Stools" in Suede 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of 4 swiveling "Onassis Bar Stools" covered in calf skin suede with brass footrail by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The Onassis Barstool was rarely made in a swiveling ver...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass JMF Waste Basket by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This solid brass waste basket by Karl Springer is simple yet elegant. The edges flair out just slightly and the inside is black. This waste basket came out of a home in Honolulu, Haw...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Rare Mounted Magnifying Lens, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare adjustable magnifying lens with beautifully crafted mount in polished chrome and brass by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The mixed metal gives it a truly bespoke look.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Karl Springer Credenza in Lacquered Mahogany with Oxidized Bronze Doors, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously crafted T-style cabinet in mirror lacquered mahogany with oxidized bronze doors and brass pulls by Karl Springer, American 1980s. This is rare design with extraordinary ...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Karl Springer J.M.F. Pedestal in Tessellated Pen Shell, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
“J.M.F. Pedestal” in tessellated pen shell with brass edge design by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The dynamic form and craftsmanship of this pedestal are absolutely superb.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Karl Springer Design Metal Ball Lamp
By Karl Springer
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Metal ball lamp, documented by designer Karl Springer.
"Confetti" painted shapes and colors all the way around,
circa 1980s.
No shade included.
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Steel
Karl Springer "Knife Edge Table" in Lacquered Goat Skin, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional "Knife Edge Table" in mirror polished high gloss dark brown lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This table is the perfect size for a game table or cente...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
Set of Four Onassis White Lacquer Chairs by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four "Jackie Onassis" chairs by Karl Springer, circa 1980s. Finished in glossy white lacquer and upholstered in a black leather with a slight surface texture. The chairs fea...
Category
1980s American American Craftsman Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Wood, Leather
Karl Springer Chic "JMF Bench" in Solid Brass Base Early-2000s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"JMF Bench" with solid brass base and upholstered seat by Karl Springer LTD, American early 2000s (signed). This has been reupholstered in a beautiful velvet. A Classic Springer design.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Cocktail or Coffee Table in Gunmetal and Polished Steel, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Karl Springer cocktail or coffee table in gunmetal and polished steel 1980s In excellent, like-new condition, parsons style with smoked glass. Black oxide reflective finish with rare...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Karl Springer "Dowelwood Ottomans", 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of “Dowelwood Ottomans” with cushions upholstered in brown zebra printed pony skin by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These ottomans, like all of Springer’s pieces, are beautifu...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
Karl Springer Small Scale Coffee Table in Lacquered Linen 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Petit waterfall coffee table covered in lacquered linen by Karl Springer, American 1970's. A beautiful jewel of a table.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer Telephone Table in Red Pony Skin, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Chic "Telephone Table" in red pony skin on brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's (label on bottom reads “Karl Springer”). It is rare to see a Telephone Table in pony skin. ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Sculptural Side Table in Lizard Embossed Leather, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Striking sculptural side table in brown embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This table is completely finished, even the bottom. Karl Springer was a meticulous ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lizard
Vintage Karl Springer Lucite Base Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Stylish vintage Karl Springer Lucite base coffee table with a square glass top. A great example of fine modernist piece of furniture with clean and geometric lines and expression, de...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Glass, Acrylic, Lucite
Karl Springer Onassis Chair in Black Leather & Faux-Ostrich, Set of 10
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Set of "Onassis" chair in faux ostrich skin wrap with black leather seats
Provenance: c. 1980s, NYC. Collection of Mrs. Jocelyn Wildenstein, Wildenstein Gallery. Custom commission...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather
Karl Springer "Brass and Lucite Bar-Cart", 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
“Brass & Lucite Bar-Cart” with swiveling top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This piece is beautifully made.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
2 Karl Springer Crystal Bowls
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Retailed thru the Karl Springer Showroom, The pair of bowls was probably made by Seguso
Minor chip to the foot of 1 bowl.
Category
1970s North American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Large Ron Seff Goat Skin Rare Lucite Base Expandable Dining Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Westport, CT
Ron Seff Goat Skin Lucite base versatile extra-large expandable dining/conference table, when closed 72" with two leave 20"each when fully opened
112" in exceptional condition bevel...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Lucite, Wood
Karl Springer Tapering Pedestal in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Elegant tapering pedestal in chocolate lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Karl Springer Polished Steel and Brass Sculpture Leg Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of sculpture leg side tables by Karl Springer. Mixed metal bases with polished stainless steel bases, brushed stainless top plate, and polished brass finial that holds cantileve...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Post Modern Italian Lacquered Burl Credenza
By Karl Springer, Aldo Tura
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This gorgeous Italian credenza is a sight to behold. Very art deco esq in style, it can go with many decor styles. It is a beautiful lacquered burl wood, atop a mirrored plinth base,...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Burl
Karl Springer Sculptural Lucite Bench, 1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer sculptural lucite bench, 1970. Bench has seat cushion included. Reference in Karl Springer LTD paper catalog 1970's.
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Pair of Black Lacquer Lamps with Faux Lapis Inlays by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A beautiful pair of lamps a classic Karl Springer design. the lacquer bodies are in very fine condition and the faux details of lapis and gold is a wonderful detail. The shades are o...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Tall "Telephone Table" in Crocodile Leather 1980s, 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Fine "Telephone Table" in caramel and brown embossed crocodile leather on brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's (label on bottom reads “Karl Springer”). This embossed croco...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
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 d...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Karl Springer Sculptural Molded Lucite Bench 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural molded Lucite bench by Karl Springer, American 1970's.
Reference: Karl Springer LTD brown paper catalog published in the 1970’s, on page 54 is a photo of this model be...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Lucite
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 the variation, shading and in...
Category
Late 20th Century American Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Gesso, Wood
Karl Springer Dowelwood Lounge Chair, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Dowelwood arm chair", a lounge chair in solid oak with seat and back cushions by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This chair is impressive and beautifully crafted.
Reference:
Karl S...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Karl Springer Onassis Chairs in Oak, a Pair
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Onassis chairs in oak by Karl Springer. Updated upholstery in faux Sherpa.
Would work well in a variety of interiors such as modern, mid century modern, Hollywood regency...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Faux Fur, Oak
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.
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mark II Game Table in Leather with 4 Chairs by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is an original Mark II Game table by Karl Springer. It is covered in the original brownish taupe leather with an inset glass top. The four chairs are in the original matching le...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Set of 4 "Onassis Bar Stools" in Dark Oak 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 ‘Onassis Bar Stools” in dark oak with upholstered seats and brass foot rests by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Seats are upholstered in leather. The beautiful craftsmanship...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Stainless Steel & Leather Bench, 1980’s
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer stainless steel and leather bench, circa 1980’s. All original.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Karl Springer Tesselated Stone “Tressle” Dining Table, 1970’s
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer Tesselated stone “Tressle” dining table, circa 1970’s. All original with Karl Springer Signature panel.
Category
1970s Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Stone
Karl Springer "Arte Moderne" Game Table in Tessellated Pen Shell 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Arte Moderne" game table in tesselated pen shell with brass inlays and inset smoke glass top by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The Arte Moderne Series is one of Springer’s mos...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Extraordinary Long Natural Python Waterfall Console Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extraordinary waterfall console table in natural python by Karl Springer, the standout American furniture designer of the late 20th century. This unusually long table is an exemplary...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Python, Wood
Four Lacquered Karl Springer Side or Dining Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed. We have four lacquered chairs by Karl Springer, a compliment to any dining room area or game table. Color is a unique mix of green and gray and upholstery is in good conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer furniture for sale on 1stDibs
Karl Springer furniture is available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are frequently made of metal and designed with extraordinary care. There are many options in our Karl Springer collection of furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular.. We have 476 vintage editions of these items in stock, while there are also 10 modern editions to choose from. Many original furniture by Karl Springer were created in North America during the 20th century in the modern style. Many customers also consider furniture by Mastercraft, Charles Hollis Jones and Paul Evans if you are looking for additional options. Prices for Karl Springer furniture can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. Price for these items starts at US$795 and tops out at US$120,000, while pieces like these can sell for US$7,500 on average.
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