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
Shagreen Desk by Karl Springer, Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Shagreen desk by Karl Springer. Signed.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Shagreen, Wood
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 Lucite Greek Key Bench Ottoman
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
A Lucite stool by Karl Springer. Signed on bottom edge. New boucle upholstery.
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Lucite
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 Rare "Giacometti Style Table Lamp" 1980s 'signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Giacometti” style table lamp in bronze and patinated copper by Karl Springer, American, 1980s (Karl Springer label on bottom).
Measures:
Shade Diam: 16 inches
Shade H: 12 inches
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Copper
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 Embossed Leather Cafe / Game Table, 1983, Signed and Dated
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous Karl Springer table which is signed and dated underneath table top (see photos) in beautiful black shagreen embossed leather. Signed Karl Springer and dated 1983, this inc...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Leather
Karl Springer Incredible Embossed Crocodile Leather Scroll Leg Desk, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive desk in 2-tone chocolate embossed crocodile leather with scroll legs and 2 drawers lines with moire silk by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The impeccable crafts...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Silk, Wood
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 Rare X Benches with Python Seats, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare benches, X design in burnished steel with brass ball accents and seats upholstered in yellow and black python, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The python seats are in...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, 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 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
Karl Springer Large Lacquered "Kyoto Box" in 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Kyoto Box" hand lacquered with hinged top by Karl Springer, American 1980s. The interior is covered in suede. This can be used as a side or occasional table. It’s a special piece.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Suede, Wood, Lacquer
Magnificent Pair Karl Springer Marbleized Blue Lacquer Lucite Table Lamps, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent and rare pair of Karl Springer marbleized blue lacquer and Lucite bubble table lamps, USA, 1970s. Retains Springer's original marbleized blue lacquered finish over three ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Karl Springer Lucite Side Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in San Francisco, 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 Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Goatskin Coffee Table, 1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer Goatskin coffee table, 1970. Original.
Category
1970s Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Glass
Karl Springer Brass and Gunmetal Coffee Table, Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two-tier cocktail table in dark mirror polished steel with brass accents, and original bronze glass. Classic Springer design with the expected high quality construction. Stamped sign...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Karl Springer Brass Lucite Ionic Column Table Lamp Postmodern Neoclassical Brass
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous sculptural Lucite and brass neoclassical revival postmodern table lamp, circa 1980, attributed to Karl Springer. Lampshade in first image not included.
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Dressing Table Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This iconic Karl Springer Art Deco inspired vanity make-up mirror dates to the 1970s-1980s and will make a definite statement with its form and use of materials.
Note: One mirror ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
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 Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Gun Metal and Polished Brass Fire Place Mantel by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Montreal, QC
Gun metal and polished brass fire place mantel by Karl Springer.
Interior dimensions: H:39 L:46.5 in.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Metal
Karl Springer Pair of Table Lamps In Bronze With Ebonized Python ca 1972
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of meticulously crafted table lamps with ebonized python on all sides with bronze fittings and bone accents on tops by Karl Springer, American ca 1972. Springer was a master at ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Monumental Parchment Mirrors by Karl Springer, circa 1975
By Karl Springer
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a very impressive pair of mirrors in excellent condition, designed and manufacturers by the noted designer Karl Springer. They come with authentication documentation. Measuri...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin
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 "Sculpture Desk Lamp" in Polished Chrome 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Sculpture Desk Lamp" in polished chrome with brass accents and 2 bulbs by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed "Karl Springer" on side). This lamp is a tribute to Springer’s metic...
Category
1980s North American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
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
5 Brass "Bullet Floor Lamps" by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
For offer are a collection of 5 beautifully made brass uplights, known as "Bullet" Lamps, by Karl Springer. Slanted at the top, and with their original diffusers they wash light on t...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Pair Grasscloth Side Tables, 1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer pair grasscloth side/end tables, 1970.
Category
1980s North American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Grasscloth
Pair of Karl Springer 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
Karl Springer Nude Leather "Tulip" Armchair
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer nude leather Tulip armchairs. Signed with leather label, Karl Springer 1984.
Four chairs total available.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Leather
Set of Eight "Regency" Armchairs by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful set of eight "Regency" armchairs designed by Karl Springer in original lacquered lacewood.
Category
1980s Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Karl Springer Tray Top End Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in New York City, NY
Stunning 1980's tray top two tier end tables with a single drawer by Karl Springer, well made with beautiful craftsmanship, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina d...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Parchment Paper
Modern Sculptural Bench Clad in Scored Brown Leather by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern sculptural bench clad in brown scored leather by Karl Springer. 44" wide x 22" high x 18" deep, seat height of 16.5".
Category
20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Leather
Karl Springer Side Table in Lacquered Goatskin, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular 2-tier side table in lacquered goatskin with recessed base by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Karl Springer’s lacquered goatskin pieces are iconic and meticulously made.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
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
Karl Springer Mid Century Lacquered Goat Skin Side End Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Countryside, IL
Karl Springer Mid Century lacquered goat skin side end table
Table measures: 36.5 wide x 24.5 deep x 25.75 inches high
This piece is available in what we call restored vintage condi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin
Vintage Ostrich Leather Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Burbank, CA
Fabulous vintage table designed by iconic designer Karl Springer in the United States, circa 1980s. This table has a simple but functional design, the table is hand wrapped in ostric...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Goatskin Dining Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A amazing goatskin dining table design by renowned designer Karl Springer in the 1980s. The table it’s constructed of wood that’s covered in goatskin and then lacquered. The tops und...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin
Pair of Polished Steel Nightstands or End Tables Karl Springer 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Pair of polished steel nightstands or end tables Karl Springer 1980s. Polished mirror stainless steel over wood. Glass tops. Single drawer. 22" to top of glass. 24" high overall. Pur...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Karl Springer Octagonal Mirror in Lacquered Goatskin, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Wall hanging mirror, octagonal with lacquered light goatskin in front of darker lacquered goatskin edge, with beveled mirror inside, by Karl Springer, American, 1970’s. The combinati...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Glass, Wood
Karl Springer Tessellated Bone and Black Lacquer Wood Cocktail Table
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing and beautiful pagoda style Karl Springer cocktail table is tessellated inlay bone and a black lacquer wood base. It is from the 1980s. It has a timeless look and classic...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer Python Snakeskin Covered Game Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is an early signed Springer creation.
The " lid " is reversible, python when closed, or, with a backgammon board.
The python colors are deep, variety and distinctive.
The int...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Python
American Modern Tray Top Coffee Table, Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Hollywood, FL
Plynth motif covered in fine linen two tone glazed colorway -to- sample laquered sealed.
Category
2010s Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer Cantilevered Mushroom Bench 1980s 'signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Mushroom Bench", cantilevered in polished stainless steel with upholstered leather seat, by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed with Karl Springer metal label on bottom). A rare ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Karl Springer Sculptural Molded Lucite Bench with Seat Cushion, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural molded lucite bench with seat cushion by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This bench is ideal for a vanity.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD brown paper catalog published i...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Lucite
1980 Karl Springer Knife Edge Drama Oval Dining Table Creamy Lacquered Goatskin
By Karl Springer
Located in National City, CA
Dining table
Sensational Karl Springer Ltd 1980 cream lacquered goatskin knife edge dining table.
Dramatic double pedestal base.
Measures: 28.75 H 47.25 D x 94.5 L inches
Maker labe...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Lacquer
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Faux Tortoise Modern Round Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant Karl Springer faux tortoise mirror with modern Art Deco look. Frame is perfect but there is a very small crack in the mirror at the very top where mirror goes under faux tort...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mirror
Karl Springer "Altar Console Table" in Antique Copper, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Altar Console Table" in lacquered antiqued cooper leaf with Negoro rub through technique by Karl Springer, American, 1980's. These unique artisan finishes make Springer’s pieces wor...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Copper
Pierre Sabatier, Rectangular Lava Stone & Metal Coffee Table, France, c. 1965
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A large, rare rectangular coffee table in glazed lava stone and blackened metal by French designer Pierre Sabatier.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Lava, Metal
Karl Springer Lighthouse Tablelamp
By Karl Springer
Located in Munich, Bavaria
‘Lighthouse’ table lamp designed by Karl Springer.
This cone shaped lamp is covered by Pale Blue Shagreen with brass details.
Category
20th Century American Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Shagreen
Karl Springer Set of 8 Goatskin JMF Dining Chairs, 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer set of 8 goatskin dining chairs, "JMF", 1980. Chairs are Jean Michel Frank Model. Matching dining table in separate listing.
Category
1980s Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Lacquer
Karl Springer JMF Lacquered Goatskin Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of tall back goatskin covered chairs with a high toned lacquered finish having a simple sophisticated elegant look . Produced in the 1970's this chair has stood the design tes...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Karl Springer Pair of "Telephone Style Tables" in Mint Shagreen 2002 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exceptional “Telephone Style Tables” completely clad in mint shagreen with inset bone inlays around top and bottom shelves with brass castors by Karl Springer Ltd, American 2...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of JMF Greek Key Tables w/ Lapis Goatskin Tops, Karl Springer Ltd
By Karl Springer
Located in Hollywood, FL
Pair of JMF Greek Key Tables with Lapis Goatskin Parchment Top- we are authorized representative for Karl Springer Ltd- We can sell off the floor amples or custom create your pieces ...
Category
2010s Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin
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
Original Karl Springer Chairs, Stainless Steel and Brass
By Karl Springer
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Original Karl Springer chairs, stainless steel and brass. Four chairs available. Three chairs have a cognac leather seat, one chair has a white vinyl seat.
Chairs have not been poli...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
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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