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 Gilt Leather Tulip Armchair Lounge Chair, Signed, 1991, Gold, USA.
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Karl Springer Gilt Leather Tulip Armchair, Signed, 1991, USA. Gilt leather over wood tulip armchair. Signed with leather label, Karl Springer 1991.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Karl Springer "Greek Column Table Lamp" in Solid Lucite, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Greek Column Table Lamp" in solid lucite with brass hardware by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The cord is embedded into the side of the lamp, so it is invisible when looking from ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Sculpture Leg Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pewter finish cylinder with brass screw cap.
Original Pie-shaped glass.
Engraved signature
Extremely heavy weighted cylinder counter balances the cantilever glass and anything placed on top of it.
one of Karl Springer best...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Metal
"Signed" Karl Springer Large Brass & Tessellated Stone Wall Mounted Mirror 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, large, tall and very rare 'signed' domed or curved top Mid-Century brass and tessellated stone wall-mounted / hung vanity or hallway bevelled edged mirror by legendary Germ...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Stone, Brass
Karl Springer Shagreen Side Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
Karl Springer side table with Shagreen top. Signature to bottom.
Category
1980s Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Shagreen
Karl Springer Lacquered Goatskin Square Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square ivory-colored goatskin and lacquer coffee table designed by Karl Springer featuring thick rounded table legs and rounded corners.
Karl Springe...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Goatskin
Vintage Karl Springer Vanity Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Karl Springer vanity mirror
Vintage wear and patina as shown. As Found Condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Freeform Coffee Table in Brass and Black Granite Top, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer for Karl Springer LTD exceptional free-form coffee table with polished brass base and black granite top, designed circa 1970. This iconic Springer low table design has ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Granite, Brass
Karl Springer Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Coffee Table, Gunmetal, Brass 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Signed Karl Springer Rectangular Coffee / Cocktail Table. Guaranteed.
Karl Springer "Round Leg Coffee Table" in Gunmetal and Brass.
Chic mid-century low profile t...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Karl Springer Stunning Molded Bullseye Mirror in Egyptian Porphyry Lacquer 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Stunning wall-hanging molded "Bullseye Mirror" with frame in Egyptian porphyry lacquer by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Springer’s artisans mastered this complex and subtle lacquer...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Lacquer, Wood
Karl Springer Amoeba Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer Amoeba table.
Bronze patinated brass and black glass top.
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Brass and Onyx Top Side Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare oval onyx brass side table by Karl Springer. Heavy brass table with an onyx beveled insert top.
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Karl Springer Iconic Hinged Box in Yellow Cobra, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Iconic sculptured box in yellow cobra, piano hinged with interior in suede, by Karl Springer, American 1970s. The craftsmanship on this box is simply superb.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair Rare Karl Springer Onyx Top and Brass End Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare oval onyx brass side tables by Karl Springer. Heavy brass tables with an onyx beveled insert top. One table is slightly taller and wider.
Taller: 17.75H x 17.25W x 15D....
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Rare Karl Springer Leather and Metal Stool
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Karl Springer leather and metal stool. Has a red leather seat and metal base.
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Metal
Karl Springer Two-Tiered Gun Metal and Brass Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer two-tiered gun metal and brass table, unsigned. Original smoked glass shows signs of wear/wear to gun metal finish (please refer to photos).
Would work well in a va...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Karl Springer Bronze Floor Lamp
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A bronze floor lamp from Karl springer
Original surface
Copy of a Giacometti design, Very Heavy.
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Karl Springer Telephone Table in Yellow Cobra with Brass Castors 1985, 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Telephone Table" covered in yellow cobra with moire silk on the bottom in brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1985 (leather label on bottom reads "Karl Springer 1985...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
JMF Dining Chairs by Karl Springer, Set of 6
By Karl Springer
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning restored set of Jean-Michel Frank Chairs by Karl Springer. These have reptile skin stamped leather, newly refinished with a matte black l...
Category
1970s Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Karl Springer Petit 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. As with all Springer tables,...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer Pair of "Souffle Ottomans" with Polished Gunmetal Bases, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Souffle Ottomans" with custom graphic fabric and bases in seamlessly welded solid polished gunmetal with recessed castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These ottomans are classic Karl Springer. The recessed castors make them very easy to move around. They are beautiful accents for any room.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 14...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Leather
Karl Springer "Lucite Leg Coffee Table" with Thick Glass Top 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
“Lucite Leg Coffee Table” with beautifully made solid lucite legs and thick glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This can be configured with legs at the corners or one on eac...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Glass, Lucite
White Acrylic and Chrome Table Lamp by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s White acrylic and polish chrome table lamp by Karl Springer.
Newly rewired and new shade.
It takes two 75w max Edison light bulbs.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Karl Springer Classic Parsons Side Table, 2000s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Classic Parsons Side Table" in lacquered linen with brass sabots by Karl Springer LTD, American early-2000's (signed on bottom). Beautifully crafte...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Rare "Regency Armchair" Desk Chair 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare and beautifully made "Regency Armchair" desk chair in polished stainless steel and brass with upholstered seat by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The quality and materials used ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large Murano Green Glass Vase Designed by Karl Springer, Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in Doraville, GA
A beautiful, vintage, large green Murano glass vase designed by Karl Springer in the 1980's. "Karl Springer" is etched on the bottom of the vase. The vase stands approximately 21 1...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Black Faux Shagreen Square Coffee / Cocktail Table (manner of Karl Springer)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century black faux shagreen wrapped coffee table with a square profile and rounded corners on an inset platform base. (manner of Karl Springer)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Wood, Shagreen
Karl Springer Custom Marble Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Round side table in polished stainless steel.
Beautiful dark green marble top
Authenticated by Tom Langevin.
Category
1970s North American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Karl Springer Rare Jansen Style Console Table in Polished Chrome and Brass 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Jansen Style Console Table" in polished chrome and gold-tinted brass with inset glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The sides of this table taper in towards the front....
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Karl Springer Jansen Style Dining Table in Polished Gunmetal and Brass 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional "Hexagonal Jansen Style Table" in polished gunmetal and brass with thick glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The meticulous craftsmanship and beautiful ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Karl Springer Rare Credenza in Taupe Leather and Brass 1985 'Signed and Dated'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional "three door, three drawer cabinet" covered in taupe leather with brass accents by Karl Springer, American 1985 (Signed “Karl Springer 1985...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
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.
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Karl Springer American Mid-Century Blue Velvet and Steel Souffle Ottoman
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century 'Souffle' ottoman with blue velvet upholstery with a square gilt steel base. (Karl Springer)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Upholstery
Karl Springer Pair of Octagonal Solid Lucite Table Lamps 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of solid lucite table lamps with octagonal sections separated by cylindrical sections with chrome hardware by Karl Springer, American 1970's. As with all Springer’s pieces, thes...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Original Vintage Karl Springer Executive Black Lacquered Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in East Hampton, NY
This large scale executive desk belonged to the late fashion designer, Geoffrey Beene. Sourced from his Estate in Oyster Bay, NY, it is in good vintage condition, 4 invisible drawer...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Wood
Karl Springer Pair of Candle Holders in Brass with Chrome Accents, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of candle holders in brass with chrome accents by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These iconic Karl Springer candle holders are both chic and beautifully made.
Reference
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Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Karl Springer "Souffle Ottoman" with Polished Steel Base, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Souffle Ottoman" with artisan decorated fabric and base in polished stainless steel with hidden castors, by Karl Springer, American 1980s. As with all of Karl Springer’s designs, th...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Karl Springer Superbly Crafted End Table in Brass with Zebra Wood Top, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Triangular Leg Metal End Table" in mirror polished brass with double book matched zebra wood top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This table is meticulously crafted and is a fine ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Stunning Octagonal Mirror in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Octagonal wall-hanging mirror in lacquered goatskin with darker lacquered goatskin edge by Karl Springer, American 1970's (Karl Springer leather label on back reads “Karl Springer LT...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Lacquer, Mirror, Wood
Karl Springer Brass and Nickel Vanity Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Karl Springer brass and Nickel Vanity mirror.
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Karl Springer Extra Large Vanity Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer Extra Large Vanity mirror. Includes a standard, circular mirror and a convex, magnified mirror on the other side. Has a polished steel ...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Karl Springer Lacquered Goatskin Mushroom Cocktail Coffee Table
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...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin
Chrome and Lucite with Snakeskin Leather Bench by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980’s clear acrylic and polish chrome with Italian snakeskin embossed leather bench
By renowned designer Karl Springer (1931 - 1991).
Newly recovered.
The bench has ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Karl Springer Large Swivel Magnifying Round Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Largest size this mirror was executed by Karl Springer. One side is 1:1 and the other side is magnifying.
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Karl Springer Rare Jansen Style Table in Polished Gunmetal and Brass 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional "Pentagonal Jansen Style Table" in polished gunmetal and gold tinted brass with thick glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The meticulous craftsmanship a...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lucite Lamp with Original Metal Shade Karl Springer, 1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Lucite lamp with original metal shade Karl Springer, 1970.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 Pair of "JMF Barstools" in Black Lizard Leather 1986 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of “JMF Barstools” in black embossed lizard leather with brass footrests by Karl Springer, American 1986 (signed and dated on bottom “Karl Springer 1986”). The embossed leather is very luxurious and these are fine examples of Springer’s superb craftsmanship.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 21...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th Century German Vintage Frosted Lucite Table, Desk Lamp by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern German frosted acrylic Lucite table lamp with a white shade. The clear desk light was designed by Karl Springer, featuring a on...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
Steel and Brass Tulip Bases for Dining or Console tables by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of metal tulip table bases designed and manufactured by Karl Springer, Ltd circa 1970-80s. The bases are currently configured as a pair of conso...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Karl Springer Large "Candlestick Table Lamp" in Brushed Nickel 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large "candlestick table lamp" in brushed nickel with gunmetal accents and polished chrome hardware by Karl Springer, American 1980's. A very elegant Springer design. This lamps has ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Metal, Nickel, Chrome
Set of 4 Karl Springer Onassis Bar Stools
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Karl Springer Onassis bar stools. The stools' frame is lacquered wood with fabric covered cushioned seats. The stools have a nice, lacquered...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Karl Springer Pair of Souffle Ottomans
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Karl Springer Souffle Ottomans / Poufs. The bases of the ottomans are brushed steel and upholstered in satin with a hand-painted abstract pat...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Steel
Karl Springer "Metal Ball Lamp" in Polished Chrome 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Metal Ball Lamp" in polished chrome with pleated silver shade by Karl Springer, American 1980's This artisan lamp is impeccably crafted.
Reference:
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Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Large Dining Table with Stone Mosaic Surface by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glamorous dining table designed and retailed by Karl Springer, circa 1980s. The iconic shape features a beveled horse track-shape top with ro...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Stone
Pair of Karl Springer Goatskin Onassis Chairs with Leather Upholstered Seats
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of original Karl Springer Onassis chairs in lacquered goatskin. The pair have been in a one user household and are in great vintage condition. We have six of the same chair in...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
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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