Karl in the Los Angeles showroom preparing new design drawings to review with me for criticism (which he may or may not agree with!) before being put into production
Karl Springer | Designer of Classic Mid-Century Furniture
KARL SPRINGER FURNITURE AUTHENTICATION
Vintage Springer is Valuable - Karl was involved
New signed furniture - 20 years after Karl's passing has nothing to do with Karl!
Don't buy or sell fakes
Appraisals for divorce and estates
Tom Langevin; I have Unique Knowledge & Expertise of standard, modified, custom and "One-Of-A-Kind" pieces
Karl was my mentor & good friend
Collectors included the Duke & Duchess of Windsor, Frank Sinatra, Suzanne Pleshette, Doris Duke,
Jackie & Aristotle Onassis, Joni Mitchell, various Wildenstein's, Luther Vandross, Andy Williams, Geoffrey Beene.
Robin Roberts, and GunterSachs, along with many who's names I cannot remember.
Review of item - $50 @ PayPal - whether the item turns out to be a Karl Springer piece or not.
149 page color copy / Karl Springer catalog $195 & shipping
I worked for Karl from 1977 to 1994:
West Coast Manager of design production and quality control
Director of Design NYC
I learned from Karl the importance of quality craftsmanship: Metal Goatskin Woodworking Lacquer Leather Upholstery Glass Lucite Etc
During my first 5 years in NYC I inspected each item before acceptance or it went back to be perfected
After moving to LA I reviewed new designs with Karl in NYC and LA
Karl did not have help or collaboration with designing his furniture. When he had a new piece being worked on at a workshop he would have Joachim or me go with him to give a critique. If he thought it valid, he would continue working on the piece. He also took opinions from anyone who would go to a workshop with him, including the opinion the the artisan working on the piece. When Benjamin would drive him, he would also ask his opinion as Ben has good taste and a good eye. When a prototype was finished, it was then delivered to the showroom so Karl could study a piece to see if he wanted to leave it as is, or continue with his design process. If more design or finish changes were to be made, these pieces would be marked as "One-Of-A-Kind" and sold off of the showroom floor. Only after Karl was completely satisfied with a new design would the shop drawings be made.
Contact Information
Email : karl.springerfurniture@yahoo.com
Karl with Takako at a party in the NYC showroom. Takako is an artist who painted fabrics for upholstery, pillows and yardage to apply to tables that were then lacquered over.