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Karl Springer Rare "Goatskin Free Form Desk" 1988

About the Item

Rare and exceptional "Goatskin Free Form Desk" in lacquered goatskin with drawer by Karl Springer, American 1988 (date stamped on bottom). Springer’s Free Form series is considered among his best. Very few of these were made. The craftsmanship is simply superb. A unique work of art. *Clearance to the underside of the desk is 26 inches Reference: Karl Springer red binder catalog, published in the 1980’s, in the section titled “desks and consoles”, this model is shown on page 12, titled “KARL SPRINGER GOATSKIN FREE FORM DESK (page) 12”.
  • Creator:
    Karl Springer (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 76 in (193.04 cm)Depth: 41.5 in (105.41 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1988
  • Condition:
    In Excellent Condition - lacquer finish has been cleaned and polished.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: desk1211stDibs: LU783832338422

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