Karl Springer Tables
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 American Modern Polished Steel Dining Table Base
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
American Modern dining table with a fluted polished steel pedestal base. (KARL SPRINGER)
Category
20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
Large Dining Fossilized Coral Table with Stone Mosaic 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 Tables
Materials
Stone
$8,400 Sale Price
30% Off
Karl Springer Shagreen Pedestal/Stand
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully crafted shagreen pedestal stand with a squared stepped base with four rolled Art Deco style arms finishing in a circular top covered in shagreen H: 43 inches: W: 15 inc...
Category
1990s American Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Karl Springer Python Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular coffee table covered in real brown python with polished steel banding on the legs.
Category
20th Century American Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Steel
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Elegant Goatskin Table Design by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful table design by the iconic Karl Springer, made of goat skin, please check the pictures, it has some wearing, totally normal, the color and patina is allot nicer in person.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Karl Springer Snakeskin Telephone Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Water Mill, NY
Karl Springer signed snakeskin telephone table on brass
wheels. In pale yellow
Category
Late 20th Century Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Serpentine, Brass
Karl Springer Mid Century Lacquered Goat Skin Side End Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Franklin Park, 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 Tables
Materials
Goatskin
Karl Springer Lucite Glass and Bronze Coffee Cocktail Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic coffee table by Karl Springer, showcasing the designer’s signature mastery of luxurious materials and sculptural form. The table features a thick glass top and massive archite...
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Bronze
Karl Springer Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Coffee Table, Gunmetal, Brass 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Manhasset, NY
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 Tables
Materials
Metal, 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 Tables
Materials
Granite, Brass
Karl Springer Signed Snake Skin Side Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
A snake skin covered 'telephone' side table on brass casters by Karl Springer, signed and dated. A second similar table available separately.
Category
1980s Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Animal Skin
Karl Springer Signed Snake Skin Side Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
A snake skin covered 'telephone' side table on brass casters by Karl Springer, signed and dated. A second similar table available separately.
Category
1980s Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Animal Skin
Vintage Boho Karl Springer Shagreen Wrapped Writing Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Boho Karl Springer writing desk, wrapped in luxurious shagreen, combines sleek lines with exotic texture. A sophisticated and s...
Category
Late 20th Century American Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Shagreen, Wood
Karl Springer Lacquered Goatskin Oval Dinning Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval ivory-colored goatskin and lacquer dinning table designed by Karl Springer featuring thick rounded table legs. Karl Springer developed bold proportions and often used exotic fi...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Goatskin
Karl Springer Burl Olivewood Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer burl olivewood coffee table. The table has cylindrical shaped legs with polished chrome mounts.
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Chrome
Karl Springer Shagreen End Table With Drawer
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer Shagreen Table with Drawer
Shagreen covered surface
Mahogany drawer interior
Brass signature tag
Original Heavy glass shelf
Oversized
Category
1980s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Shagreen
Magnificent Karl Springer Waterfall Console Table in Gray Goatskin Mid-century
By Karl Springer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning waterfall coffee table with scrolled legs by Karl Springer in Gray Goatskin parchment finished high gloss.
The detail pay to every aspect of this design is truly amazing, th...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Goatskin
Original Snake Skin Side Table by Karl Springer, Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Two-tier snakeskin side table by Karl Springer, Signed.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer "T-Style Console Table" in Lacquered Linen 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"T-Style Console Table" covered in two-tone lacquered linen with 3 drawers by Karl Springer, American 1970’s. A classic Springer design, meticulously crafted in the finest materials....
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Linen, Silk, Wood, Lacquer
Snake Skin Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Two-tier snakeskin side table by Karl Springer, signed.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Bronze
Karl Springer Magnificent "Bristol Coffee Table" in Lacquered Goatskin 1990
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Bristol Coffee Table" with top in pie-cut lacquered goatskin with contrasting goatskin sabots by Karl Springer, American 1990 (Dated “8-8-90” on bottom). The scale, craftsmanship, a...
Category
1990s American Modern Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer Exceptional Lacquered Goatskin Console Table 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional console table in lacquered goatskin with 3 drawers, each with an artisan brass pull, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This is one of Springer’s best console d...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Gunmetal, Brass Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional, iconic Parsons style coffee table in heavy gunmetal with a smoked glass inset top and brass pinstripe inlay. Pictured in the Karl Springer catalog. In overall great cond...
Category
20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
$9,800 Sale Price
45% Off
Karl Springer Raffia Clad White Lacquer Coffee Cocktail Table
By Karl Springer
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Karl Springer Raffia Clad White Lacquer Coffee Cocktail Table
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Raffia, Glass, Wood
Karl Springer Unique Round Leg Coffee Table with Artisan Glass Top 1980s, Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind "Round Leg Coffee Table" in gunmetal and chrome with artisan glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on bottom stretcher “Karl Springer”). Hand-etched circu...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Important Karl Springer Polished Stainless Freeform Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
Important Karl Springer Polished Stainless Freeform Coffee Table
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Metal
Karl Springer Lucite, Glass and Gold Plated Over Brass Console, Desk or Table
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
This elegant vintage Karl Springer console table, writing desk, entry table or dining table has 4 arched lucite columns that rest on a 22 carat gold plated over brass angled plinth p...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Gold, Brass
Original Vintage Karl Springer Executive Black Lacquered Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
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 Tables
Materials
Wood
Karl Springer Coffee Table in Walnut with Macassar Ebony
Gold Leaf 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously crafted "Dorchester Coffee Table" in French walnut with macassar ebony inlays on top with gold leaf accents by Karl Springer, American late 1980's. The border inlays and...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
Karl Springer 2-Tier Side Table in Lacquered Linen 2002
Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Telephone Table style side table in Bisque lacquered linen on brass castors with drawer lined in moire silk by Karl Springer LTD, American 2002 (signed on bottom with metal label whi...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Springer Lacquer Floating Coffee Table - Chrome Base
By Steve Chase, Karl Springer, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable coffee table by Karl Springer with a lacquered finish and chrome plinth base . Rare design. Circa 1970s.
41 inches by 15 inches tall.
Good vintage condition with some ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Chrome
Karl Springer Large "Chinese Style Coffee Table" 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large "Chinese Style Coffee Table" in pale yellow lacquered linen by Karl Springer, American, 1980s.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Linen, Lacquer
Karl Springer Crocodile Leather 2 Drawer Console Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Alligator leather console by Karl Springer
2 drawers make this a useful form.
Karl Springer leather label below
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Leather
Karl Springer Coffee Table in Figured Zebrawood and Black Lacquer 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Striking Telephone Style Coffee Table in beautifully figured zebrawood with frame in black lacquer and with brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The figured zebrawood is ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
Off White Shagreen Console Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Montreal, QC
Off White Shagreen Console Table by Karl Springer. Bearing Original Sticker Karl Springer: "hand made in Philippines"
Category
1980s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Shagreen
Karl Springer Mark V Parchment Macassar Ebony
Gilt Iron Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Macassar ebony veneer, gilt iron and parchment coffee table by Karl Springer circa 1995. Signed on underside.
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Macassar, Parchment Paper
Karl Springer “Heavy Parsons” Lizard Skin Coffee Table w/Gunmetal Inlay, 1986
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer “Heavy Parsons” Bullnose Detail covered in American Lizard Embossed Leather and Lacquered with Gunmetal inlay Coffee Table, 1986.
Measures 60” long 40” deep 16” tall
Co...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Metal
Karl Springer Coffee Table with Lucite Legs and Unique Glass Top 1980s (Signed)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large one-of-a-kind round coffee table with 3 solid lucite legs and table top etched by glass artist Joseph Spohr for Karl Springer, American 1980’s (signed “Karl Springer” on lucite...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Art Glass, Lucite
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 Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer American Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Dining Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century lacquered burl wood veneer dining table with a large rectangular top resting on two solid rectangular pedestal bases with a black lacquered central decorative sp...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Wood
Karl Springer White Lacquered Crocodile Leather Coffee Table 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table covered in white embossed crocodile leather by Karl Springer, American, 1970s. A beautiful and luxurious Karl Springer design.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, 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 Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Kyoto Box / Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rarely seen Karl Springer Kyoto Box
Original surface with minor touchups
Original suede interior.
Category
1970s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Wood
Karl Springer Tapering Pedestal in Embossed Ostrich Foot Leather, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Tapering pedestal covered in embossed ostrich foot leather by Karl Springer, American 1970s.
Provenance: Purchased from a former employee of Karl Sprin...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Ostrich Leather, Wood
Karl Springer Console Table in Embossed Lizard Leather with Chrome Drawers 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"T-Style Console Table" in charcoal gray embossed lizard leather with 2 drawers with fronts in polished chrome by Karl Springer, American 1970’s. This is a classic Karl Springer desi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Embossed Leather Desk by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An elegant vintage leather desk designed by iconic designer Karl Springer in the United States in the 1970s. This desk stands out for its minimalist design. It has 2 large drawers that are great for storing documents and office supplies...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
1980s White Lizard
Chrome Games Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Southampton, NY
1980s White Lizard & Chrome Games Table, By Karl Springer
White lizard wrapped over wood with chrome detailing under apron and around each leg. A classic design which looks as chic t...
Category
20th Century American Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Chrome
Karl Springer Large "Coffee Table with Sculpture Leg" in Tessellated Coral 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large and exceptionally crafted "Coffee Table with Sculpture Leg" with cylindrical legs in tessellated coral with solid brass tops and thick glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Coral, Metal, Brass
Karl Springer "Athena Pedestal" in Chrome with Brass, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Athena Pedestal" in polished chrome with inset brass channel by Karl Springer, American, 1980s. Springer loved to mix metals in luxurious ways. This pedestal exemplifies that.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Shagreen and Tessellated Side Tables by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Shagreen and Tessellated Side Tables by Karl Springer. Signed: Karl Springer
Category
1980s American Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Shagreen
Karl Springer Contemporary American Lucite Dining Table Base
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American dining / conference table base constructed from a circular piece of clear lucite with three wide flared legs. (KARL SPRINGE...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Glass
Karl Springer Console Dining Table Authenticated
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of authenticated tulip table bases designed and manufactured by Karl Springer, Ltd. The bases are currently configured as a pair of console tables with glass tops, but they can ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Karl Springer Waterfall Side Table in Python with Stainless Steel Drawer 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional waterfall side table covered in python with stainless steel drawer and thick glass shelf by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This table exemplifies the meticulous craftsma...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Karl Springer Waterfall Side Table in Embossed Lizard Leather 1993
Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Waterfall side table covered in embossed lizard leather with drawer and glass shelf by Karl Springer, American 1993, (label on bottom reads "Karl Springer 1993"). The quality of this...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass, Wood
Deep blue lacquered goatskin console
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Deep blue lacquered goatskin console with brass details attributed to Karl Springer.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Cobra Telephone Table with Brass Castors 1988
Signed and Dated
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Telephone Table" covered in beige cobra with moire silk on the bottom in brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1988 (label on bottom reads "Karl Springer 1988").
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Brass
3 Mid-Century Continental Karl Springer GoatSkin Pedestal End Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
3 Mid-Century American beige goat skin pedestal / end table bases) with a rounded front and flat back (PRICED EACH) (KARL SPRINGER) (1 identical in Florida showroom-REG4050A; similar...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Animal Skin
Karl Springer Sculptural Lucite Cocktail Table Base with Brass Caps Vintage
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful angled and sculptural Karl Springer lucite table base has brass caps.There is no glass provided for this great base. One...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Set of Three Waterfall Nesting Tables in Python 1980s
Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of 3 waterfall nesting tables in white python by Karl Springer, American 1980's (metal label reads “Karl Springer”). Largest table comes with a glass top.
These tab...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Karl Springer Tables
Materials
Python
Karl Springer tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Karl Springer tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 237 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original tables 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 tables by Charles Hollis Jones, Vladimir Kagan, and Paul Evans. Prices for Karl Springer tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,450 and can go as high as $75,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,000.
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