A TESSELLATED HORN, CRIMSON LACQUER AND BRASS MOUNTED DINING TABLE, CIRCA 1970

A TESSELLATED HORN, CRIMSON LACQUER AND BRASS MOUNTED DINING TABLE
IN THE MANNER OF KARL SPRINGER AND MASTERCRAFT, CIRCA 1970
78cm high, 102cm wide, 244cm long

The horn table top is signature of Karl Springers work whereas the pedestals are typical of Mastercraft.

Mastercraft is synonymous with high style and high society living from mid to late 20th century. The American based company created furniture of all categories with a signature standard of quality in exceptional bronzes, exotic woods and veneers. They took inspiration from European Classical styles, Asian Modern interpretations and combined these pieces with chic modern American glamour and elegance.

Karl Springer established a tiny workshop in Manhattan and started concentrating purely on his furniture designs in the 1960s, taking inspiration from pure, classical designs and translating them into custom made furniture. He demanded the highest level of materials and workmanship using wood, lucite and metals, often customizing pieces for specific clients. His signature furniture styles were Art Deco, classical Chinese and Bauhaus and he travelled extensively constantly looking to discover new forms, techniques and materials. He experimented widely with exotic finishes including lacquered parchment, shagreen, rare woods, leather and horn.