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Karl Springer Copper Rain Drum Table With Original Textured Glass Top

Name: Karl Springer Copper Rain Drum Table With Original Textured Glass Top
Brand: Karl Springer
Price: 7250 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Step into the realm of timeless sophistication with this original Karl Springer Rain Drum Cocktail Table; a dazzling tribute to Southeastern Asian craftsmanship infused with the avant-garde flair of the renowned designer Karl Springer. Crafted in the 1970s, this cocktail table is a testament to Springer's ability to blend traditional influences with contemporary aesthetics, drawing inspiration from other maximalist designers like Vladimir Kagan, Pierre Cardin, and Gabriella Crespi. Karl Springer, a visionary in the world of furniture design, established himself as a prominent figure during the mid-20th century. Renowned for his innovative creations, Springer seamlessly merged luxury with functionality, creating pieces that embodied both artistic expression and practical utility. Inspired by the intricate designs of rain drum tables originating in Southeast Asia, Springer's take on this classic form is a testament to his ability to infuse vintage, traditional forms with a modern twist. The Rain Drum Cocktail Table features a solid copper body, gracefully weathered and showcasing a captivating patina, paying homage to the ceremonial objects and percussion instruments. Springer's creative genius is evident in the original textured glass top, where a thoughtful design choice allows the textured patterns to be visible through the glass while maintaining a smooth and functional surface. Drawing inspiration from contemporaries such as Vladimir Kagan, known for his organic and sculptural designs, Pierre Cardin's futuristic aesthetics, and Gabriella Crespi's innovative use of materials, Karl Springer's cocktail table stands as a synthesis of diverse influences. This fusion of historical inspiration and the bold designs of his peers elevates this Rain Drum Cocktail Table into a work of art that transcends time and cultural boundaries. Whether placed in a sleek urban loft or a classic mid-century modern setting, this table invites admiration and sparks conversation. It embodies not only Karl Springer's ingenuity but also the collaborative spirit of an era that embraced design as an art form.

Creator:

Karl Springer (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Copper,Glass

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

1970-1979

Date of Manufacture:

1970's

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Wear consistent with age and use. Wonderful patina on inside and outside of rain drum body.

Seller Location:

Culver City, CA

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1139238116322

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Karl Springer

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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