Karl Springer "Free Form Coffee Table" in Tessellated Travertine 1980s (Signed) - SOLD

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Beautifully crafted large "Free Form Coffee Table" in tessellated travertine with brass trim at bottom by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on bottom with label which reads "Karl Springer”). The artisanship and materials of this Free Form are superb. Very few were made in tessellated travertine.

Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog, published in the 1980’s, in the section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, this model is shown on page 4, titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD FREE FORM COFFEE TABLES (page) 4”

W: 52.5 inches                
D: 39 inches                
H: 18 inches                 

Condition: Excellent - this table has been professionally cleaned and polished.

SOLD

ref: coffeetable562

Karl Springer "Souffle Ottoman" with Bronze Base 1980s - SOLD

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"Souffle Ottoman" newly reupholstered with bronze base and hidden castors by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Newly upholstered by Lobel Modern. Bronze has been cleaned and polished. Last photo shows ottoman with original fabric.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 14 is a photo of a Souffle Ottoman titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD SOUFFLE OTTOMAN (page) 14”

W: 24 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent - Ottoman has been newly reupholstered and the bronze base was professionally cleaned, polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

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Karl Springer Elegant Polaris Desk Chair 1980s - SOLD

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Beautifully crafted "Polaris Desk Chair" in celadon, gold and red fabric with floral motif and mahogany legs by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This chair is very elegant and extremely comfortable.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 20 is a photo of this model titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD POLARIS…CHAIR (page) 20”.

W: 20 inches
D: 23.5 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 20 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Fine Large Vanity Mirror in Polished Brass and Chrome 1980s - SOLD

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Meticulously crafted extra large vanity/dressing table mirror in polished steel and brass with magnifier on one side and standard mirror on the other by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This one is larger than the ones which are usually offered for sale. The metal has been completely restored - polished and lacquered.

W: 25.75 inches
D: 6 inches
H: 19 inches

Condition: Excellent - small spot on glass on magnifier side from age. Regular mirror side has no blemishes at all.

SOLD

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Karl Springer Rare "Mushroom Table Lamp" in Gunmetal and Brass 1970s - ON HOLD

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Rare "Mushroom Table Lamp" in gunmetal with polished brass dome shade with 3 bulbs by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The shade was hand-spun by metal artisans. An iconic Karl Springer design and the mix of gunmetal and brass is very chic. Brass has been professionally polished and lacquered. Lamp has been rewired with new sockets and silk wire.

Reference:
KARL SPRINGER LTD Red Binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “lighting”, on page 1 there is a photo of this model with the title “MUSHROOM TABLE LAMP”.

Diam: 18 inches
H: 29 inches
Base Diam: 5 inches
Shade H: 8 inches

Condition: Excellent- Metal has been professionally cleaned, polished and lacquered; Rewired by Lobel Modern with new sockets and silk wire.

$9,500

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Karl Springer "Coffee Table with Sculpture Leg" in Polished Chrome 1980s (Signed) - SOLD

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Impressive "Coffee Table with Sculpture Leg" with legs in polished chrome and thick glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's (impressed “Karl Springer” signature on leg). This is an iconic Karl Springer design with superb craftsmanship.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 1 is a picture of this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD 8” DIAMETER, COFFEE TABLE WITH SCULPTURE LEG (page) 1”.

Overall Dimensions as shown:
W: 50 inches
D: 50 inches
H: 17 inches
18 inches high to tops of legs

Glass Dimensions:
W: 46 inches
D: 46 inches

Condition: Excellent - Metal has been professionally cleaned and polished. Few light scratches in chrome and glass.

SOLD

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Karl Springer "Art Moderne Game Table" in Gunmetal with Shagreen Top 1970s

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Stunning "Art Moderne Game Table" in polished gunmetal with polished chrome accents and tessellated pale plum shagreen top by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This table is a wonderful example of the superb craftsmanship married to the finest materials that made Karl Springer famous. The Art Moderne Series was only in production for a short time.

W: 38 inches
D: 38 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent - completely restored. Metal has been professionally polished and lacquered. Shagreen has been cleaned and lacquered.

$25,000

Reference: gametable86

Karl Springer Rare Set of 4 Folding Chairs with Polished Chrome and Brass 1980s - SOLD

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Rare set of 4 folding chairs, beautifully crafted in polished brass and chrome with upholstered seats and backs, by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Metal has been professionally cleaned and polished, chairs have been newly reupholstered in gray ultrasuede by Lobel Modern. The craftsmanship of these chairs is superb and they are very comfortable.

Reference:
Lobel Modern Archive has a photo from the Karl Springer LTD showroom in NYC from the 1980’s which shows this model.

Each:
W: 19 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 31 inches
Seat H: 20 inches

Condition: Very Good - metal has been professionally cleaned and polished, chairs have been newly reupholstered in gray ultrasuede by Lobel Modern. Few light scratches in metal.

SOLD

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Karl Springer "Chinese Style Cube Console Table" in Silver Lacquer 1980s - SOLD

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Stunning "Chinese Style Cube Console Table", hand-sculpted form in high gloss silver automotive lacquer by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The sumptuous form and beautiful lacquer work make this piece a show stopper. Newly relacquered in high gloss silver automotive lacquer by Lobel Modern.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s shows the coffee table version of this table, section “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 6 of this section there is a photo of the coffee table version with the heading “KARL SPRINGER LTD CHINESE CUBE STYLE …. TABLE (page) 6”.

W: 40.5 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 30 inches

Condition: Excellent - like new condition.

SOLD

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Karl Springer Rare And Superb Pair of Stainless Steel Bedside/End Tables 1980s - SOLD

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Pair of rare and exceptional bedside/end tables in polished stainless steel with glass mirror tops, one with 1 drawer above 2 doors and one with 3 drawers by Karl Springer American 1980s. This series in stainless steel is among Springer’s finest. Seamlessly welded, these are a tour de force of design and meticulously crafted. The environmental shot is great at showing how reflective the polished stainless steel is. It’s hard to see in some of the other photos.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “cabinets & etageres”, on page 5 of the section there is a photo of the same 3 drawer bedside table with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD THREE DRAWER NIGHT TABLE (page) 5”

Dimensions of each:
W: 28 / 24 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 24 inches

Condition: Excellent - these have been cleaned and polished.

SOLD

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Karl Springer Sculptural Bench in Stainless Steel with Suede Seat Cushion 1980s - SOLD

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Rare and exceptional large "Curved End Sculpture Bench" in seamlessly welded stainless steel by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Original cushion replaced with a new suede cushion fabricated by Lobel Modern. The scale of this bench is impressive; and the craftsmanship is superb.

Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog, published in the 1980’s, in the section titled “seating”, this model is shown on page 12, titled “KARL SPRINGER CURVED END SCULPTURE BENCH (page) 12”

W: 65 inches
D: 15 inches
H: 22 inches Seat H: 19 inches

Condition: Excellent - new suede cushion by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

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Karl Springer Unique Customized Hand-Carved African Table 1970s - SOLD

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Unique table with an authentic African hand-carved bench with added artisan bronze fittings and thick custom glass top by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Karl Springer was adept at taking beautiful genuine artifacts and modifying them with his own artistic touches to turn them into his own functional art. This table would function as a side table or coffee table and is super chic.

Reference:
Architectural Digest issue dated January/February 1977, Karl Springer apartment is featured on the cover and inside. On the cover there is a side table similar to this one: a hand-carved bench with artisan bronze fittings and custom glass top.

Provenance:
Purchased by Lobel Modern from a former employee of Karl Springer

W: 21 inches
D: 10.5 inches
H: 14.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Monumental "Half Round Molding Mirror" in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s

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Monumental "Half Round Molding Mirror with Step Down Detail" in lacquered goatskin with beveled mirror by Karl Springer, American 1970's.  This mirror is very impressive in scale and the goatskin is luxurious.

Reference:
Karl Springer Ltd red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “mirrors”, page 6 shows this model mirror in lacquered goatskin, top of page reads “KARL SPRINGER LTD HALF ROUND MOLDING MIRROR WITH STEP DOWN DETAIL (page) 6”.

W: 72 inches
D: 3.5 inches
H: 54 inches

Condition: Excellent

$12,000

ref: mirror218

Karl Springer Impressive Hurricane Candle Holder in Gunmetal and Brass 1980s - SOLD

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Large and impressive hurricane candle holder in polished gunmetal and brass with hand-blown glass shade by Seguso (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980's. This piece is beautifully made. Metal has been cleaned, polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern. The combination of metals is very chic.

Diam: 12 inches
H: 26.5 inches
Diam of base: 10 inches

Condition: Excellent - metal professionally cleaned, polished and lacquered by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

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Karl Springer 2-Tier Side Table in Lacquered Linen 2002 (Signed)

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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 which reads "Karl Springer"). This table is meticulously crafted.

W: 30 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 28 inches

Condition: Excellent

$9,500

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Karl Springer Rare and Exceptional Gold Leaf and Lucite Torchere 1980s - SOLD

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One of a kind torchere with lacquered antiqued gold leaf and solid lucite accents and base by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This is a very luxurious design with gold leaf and the mix with lucite is very chic.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD paper catalog published in the 1970’s, section “floor lamps, lamps, wall sconces” on page 22 on the left hand side is a photo of this model.

Diam at top: 18 inches
H: 68 inches
Base Dimensions:
W:10 inches
D: 10 inches

Condition: Excellent - newly rewired with silk cord and new foot switch. Lucite has been cleaned and polished.

SOLD

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Karl Springer "Dome Top Mirror" in Shagreen and Bone Lacquer 1970s - SOLD

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Wall-hanging "Dome Top Mirror" with frame in hand-applied beige shagreen lacquer and bone lacquer with inset beveled mirror by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Springer worked with an artisan who did these custom lacquer pieces painstakingly by hand. The quality is superb.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “mirrors”, there are multiple models with the same design in different materials all with the name “Dome Top Mirror”.

W: 32 inches
D: 1 inches
H: 48 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: mirror306

Karl Springer Rare 3 Drawer Writing Desk in Brass and Polished Gunmetal 1970s - SOLD

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Rare "Square Leg Desk" in polished brass and polished gunmetal with inset top panels in 2-tone celadon and beige embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This desk has 3 drawers and there is a pencil tray in the left drawer. Only a handful of these exist. The craftsmanship and finishes are superb.

W: 54 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Very good - Metal has been professionally polished and lacquered. Some small spots in gunmetal. Some small scratches in brass consistent with age.

SOLD

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Karl Springer Unique "Round Leg Coffee Table" with Artisan Glass Top 1980s (Signed)

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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 circular motifs on top by glass artist Joseph Spohr who collaborated with Springer on special pieces. This coffee table is unique and absolutely stunning.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “H” “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on the first page of this section is a photo of this model coffee table with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD ROUND LEG TWO-TIER COFFEE TABLE (page) 2”.

W: 36 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Very good. Few scratches on glass and metal consistent with age and light use.

$15,000

ref: coffeetable499

Karl Springer Iconic Hinged Box in Yellow Cobra 1970s

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Iconic sculptured box in yellow cobra, piano hinged with interior in suede, by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The craftsmanship on this box is simply superb.

W: 11 inches
D: 9 inches
H: 7.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - some spots on suede in interior.

$5,500

ref: accessory226