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