Karl Springer Furniture
Karl Springer (Germany, 1931–91)
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 attraction of Springer’s work lies in his 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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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 Clear and Marbleized Brown Bubble Lamps
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful rare pair of Karl Springer clear and cased brown Lucite bubble lamps. A central stem in chrome hold two-light sockets.
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Karl Springer Exceptional Pair of Table Lamps in Bronze Covered in Boa, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exceptional table lamps in bronze covered in exotic white boa by Karl Springer, American, 1970's. Lamps like these are pure art. Springer used unique materials and the finest...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Large and Important Signed Karl Springer Mirror with Lacquered Goatskin Frame
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
A large and important signed Karl Springer mirror with lacquered goatskin frame in tortoise color with beveled glass mirror and silvered brass tone insets around the frame. Mirror ha...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin
Set of 2 Black Sprayed Snakeskin Karl Springer Small Side Table
By Karl Springer
Located in London, GB
Pair of black snakeskin signed Karl Springer small side table. Resprayed!
Category
1980s North American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Leather
Karl Springer Pair of End Tables in Lacquered Linen, ca 2000 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large telephone table style end tables in lacquered linen by Karl Springer, American, ca 2000 (label on bottom reads “Karl Springer”). These tables are meticulously crafted.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Rare Pair of "Lighthouse Lamps" in Shagreen and Brass, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare "Lighthouse Table Lamps" clad in blue/gray shagreen with polished brass bases and shades by Karl Springer, American, 1980's. The color of the shagreen is exquisite with ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Pair "Souffle" Ottomans with Brass Bases, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Souffle" ottomans with bases in solid brass with recessed castors by Karl Springer LTD, American, ca 2000. These have been newly upholstered in deep blue velvet.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Floor Lamp in Suede and Chrome with Glass Table, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional floor lamp in suede and chrome with incorporated glass table by Karl Springer, American, 1970s. Meticulous craftsmanship and beautiful materials are hallmarks of Karl Spr...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Karl Springer Snakeskin Telephone Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A nice example of this form by Karl Springer.
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Leather
Faux Goat Skin Lacquered Sideboard, 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Faux goat skin lacquered sideboard, 1980. Credenza in the style of Karl Springer.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Lacquer
Lacquered Grasscloth and Brass Console Table, 1970’s
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Lacquered grasscloth and brass console table, 1970’s. In the style of Karl Springer.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Complimentary Pair Karl Springer Lucite and Gun Metal Torchiere Floor Lamps
By Karl Springer
Located in Hudson, NY
Gunmetal mirror finish shade and base with clear Lucite stem set in bronze cuffs, circa 1970s, American. These are from two different production runs, with slightly different base sh...
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Lucite
Lacquered Grasscloth Credenza Attributed to Enrique Garcel, circa 1970
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Lacquered grasscloth credenza attributed to Enrique Garcel, circa 1970. Stone top.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Stone
Karl Springer Exceptional Pair of Table Lamps in Gunmetal and Brass, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exceptional table lamps in gunmetal and solid gold-tinted brass by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The meticulous craftsmanship and superior materials used in these lamps are...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Python Telephone Table with Bronze Castors, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Telephone Table" in python with bronze castors by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Bottom is covered in black suede. A classic Springer design.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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 Octagonal Mirror in Shagreen Lacquer with Brass Accents, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional wall hanging mirror, octagonal with artisan shagreen lacquer with brass accents, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Mirror is beveled.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD pa...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Embossed Leather Desk by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Burbank, CA
An elegant vintage leather desk designed by iconic designer Karl Springer in the United States, circa 1970s. Standing out for its minimalist design, this desk has 2 large drawers tha...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hand-Carved African Mask on Bronze Base by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved African male mask in the style of the Chokwe tribe of Angola on a bronze base by Karl Springer, American, 1980s (photo of original label included). Karl Springer had a sc...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Pair of Sconces in Patinated Bronze and Lucite by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of patinated bronze sconces with illuminating sand-blasted Lucite inserts by Karl Springer, American, 1980s. This is the large version of these sconces. 4 Available.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Karl Springer Pair of "Venetian Glass Wall Sconces", 1980s
By Seguso, Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Venetian Glass Wall Sconces" in artisan metallic white scavo glass with Lucite backs and brass accents by Seguso for Karl Springer, Murano, Italy, 1980s.
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer End Tables with Shagreen Tops, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Complementary pair of end tables, one covered in black calf skin with top in ivory shagreen with bone inlays and the other covered in black python with top in ivory shagreen, by Karl...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bone, Shagreen
Karl Springer Bullfrog Skin Box, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural lidded box covered in bullfrog skin with brass hinge by Karl Springe, American, 1970s.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Animal Skin
Karl Springer Pair of X Benches in Steel and Springbok Seats, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of X benches in hand-torched steel with brass ball accents and springbok antelope seats by Karl Springer, American 1970's. These benches are the epidemy of chic.
Reference:
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Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Karl Springer "Angular Leg Console Table" in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Angular Leg Console Table" in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's (signed on bottom with leather label that reads “Karl Springer LTD").
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer Mirror, Brass and Chrome
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer mirror, brass chromed steel, convex. Large-scale table top or vanity mirror in original condition with natural aged patina to the brass. The revolving mirror is adjusta...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Massive Pair of Karl Springer Purcell Sconces in Gun Metal finish , 1970s , USA
By Karl Springer
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Iconic pair of Art Deco style sconces.
Extremely light conductive vertical sculptural (waterfall like) slice of Lucite stacked together, mounted on a brass structure plated with...
Category
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Shagreen Karl Springer Circular Dining Table with 3 Leaves
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
A Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer circular dining, conference or center table having three twenty inch leaves. The fine column form base supporting a circular table top. Extends to ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Wood
Karl Springer 'Mark II' Leather and Glass Cocktail Table, Signed and Dated 1988
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Buy this highly desirable, collectible, photographable and instagramable Karl Springer signed and dated 'Mark II" cocktail table cladded in luxuriously marbled leather in a sea-foam ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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
Karl Springer Rare "Cobra Stool" in Wrought Iron and Bronze, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Cobra Stool" in hand forged wrought iron and bronze with handstitched leather seat by Karl Springer, American, 1980s. Very few of these were made. The craftsmanship of this pie...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Karl Springer "Dorchester Coffee Table" in Figured Anigre, 1990s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Dorchester Coffee Table" in figured Anigre with Marquetry border inlay on top with gold leaf accents by Karl Springer, American, 1990s (signed with Springer label). This table is me...
Category
1990s American Modern Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Karl Springer Rare JMF Chair in Shagreen with Bone Inlays 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
JMF chair in shagreen with bone inlays and sabots by Karl Springer, American, 1980s (signed on bottom with Karl Springer label).
Reference: Karl Springer red Binder catalog, 1980s...
Category
1880s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
Exceptional Table Lamp by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp in steel wrapped in hand-decorated leather with abstract geometric design by Karl Springer, American, 1970s.
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Leather
Karl Springer "Round Leg Coffee Table" with Artisan Etched Glass 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Round Leg Coffee Table" in gunmetal and chrome by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on bottom stretcher “Karl Springer”). Art Deco style etched circular motifs on tops by glass...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Nickel, Chrome
Karl Springer Tessellated Bone Octagon Wall Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
A Karl Springer tessellated bone and chrome octagon wall mirror, circa 1970s. Stylish and large this 42" octagonal mirror is clad in tessellated bone tiles with chromed steel partiti...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Steel
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
Mid Century Modern Center Table in Chrome Glass and Brass by Karl Springer
By Milo Baughman, Karl Springer, Gabriella Crespi
Located in Framingham, MA
An elegant and striking modern "Tulip" center table in chrome, brass and glass; featuring a thick round base and three curved arms with brass trim supporting a round 3/4" glass top.
...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Karl Springer "Art Deco Console Table" in Lacquered Goat Skin, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Art Deco Console Table" with drawer in lacquered chocolate brown and gray goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970s. This is a wonderful example of Springer's meticulous craftsmansh...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Lacquer
Box with Diamond Patterned Top in Goatskin by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Box with cover, top in diamond pattern lacquered goatskin and interior lined in red suede, by Karl Springer, American, 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century American Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Suede
Lacquered Goatskin Parchment Console Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Spectacular 1986 goatskin console table with two drawers designed by Karl Springer.
Constructed of wood covered with goatskin and finish with clear lacquer.
Shows minor wear consis...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Karl Springer Lucite X-Base Dining Table with Square Glass Top, Signed, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very impressive and rare 1970s lucite X-base dining table by Karl Springer with extra-thick square glass top.
Strikingly sculptural and substantial solid lucite base comprised of ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Pair of Karl Springer Snake Skin Two-Tier Side Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Karl Springer snake skin two-tier side tables. One with embossed leather label "Karl Springer 1983".
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Animal Skin
American Modern White Murano Linen "Waterfall" Console, Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Hollywood, FL
A beautiful example of a Classic table in white Murano linen. Original receipt from Karl Springer accompanies this piece.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
Karl Springer Tessellated Bone and Black Lacquer Wood Base 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 Incredible “Square Leg Game Table” in Gunmetal and Brass, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional “Square Leg Game Table” in polished gunmetal and brass with light gray embossed lizard leather inset top panels with backgammon board under removable cover by Karl Spring...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer "Half Round Molding Mirror" in Hippo Suede 1977 'Signed and Dated'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large wall-hanging "Half Round Molding Mirror" covered in hippopotamus suede by Karl Springer, American 1977 (signed on back “Karl Springer 1977”). Mirror is beveled. It is one of th...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Animal Skin, Glass, Wood
Karl Springer "Tray Top Console Table", 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Tray Top Console Table" in lacquered linen by Karl Springer, American, 1970's. This table is beautifully made.
Category
1970s North American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
Karl Springer Wall Hanging Mirror in Mustard Lacquer, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Wall-hanging mirror, mustard lacquer frame with beveled rectangular and fish eye mirror at top, by Karl Springer, American, 1970's.
Reference:
Karl Springer Ltd New York paper ca...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Rare Karl Springer "Galaxy Sconces" in Brass and Faceted Lucite, 1990s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare “Galaxy Sconces” in brass with illuminating green faceted lucite backs by Karl Springer, American 1990's. The lucite on these sconces has the appearance of hand-chipped ...
Category
1990s American Art Deco Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer 2 Tier Hexagonal Side Table in Gray Cobra, 1985, 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
2 tier hexagonal side table in gray cobra by Karl Springer, American 1985 (label on bottom reads “Karl Springer 1985”). Bottom is covered in moire silk. The craftsmanship of this tab...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Animal Skin, Silk, Wood
Karl Springer Waterfall Console Table in Lacquered Tessellated Horn, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional waterfall console table in multicolor tessellated horn in a chevron pattern by Karl Springer, American, 1970's. The graphic patterning of the tessellated horn makes this ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Horn, Wood, Lacquer
Rare American Modern Polished Steel & Glass Center/Breakfast Table,Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Hollywood, FL
Rare "Free Form" center table, breakfast table, featured in the advertisement for Karl Springer Los Angeles showroom 1982, This table is unique.
Provenance- The estate of Zsa Zsa Ga...
Category
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Karl Springer Set of 6 "Onassis Bar Stools" in Lacquered Mahogany, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 "Onassis Bar Stools" in mirror lacquered mahogany with upholstered seats and oxidized bronze footrests by Karl Springer, American 1970s. The beautiful wood and meticulous fi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Karl Springer Exceptional "Round Leg Lucite Coffee Table" 1980s, Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Round Leg Lucite Coffee Table" with solid brass stretchers and top with inset glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's (impressed signature on stretcher reads "Karl Springer"). S...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Furniture
Materials
Brass
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