Octagonal Dining Table in Gun Metal and Brass by Karl Springer, 1980s

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This elegant octagonal dining table, by Karl Springer, exemplifies the designer’s refined balance of geometry, luxury materials, and tailored detailing.

… Read more This elegant octagonal dining table, by Karl Springer, exemplifies the designer’s refined balance of geometry, luxury materials, and tailored detailing.

The expansive thick octagonal glass top appears to float above a sculptural base composed of slender gunmetal-finished supports arranged in a rhythmic, architectural formation. An inner octagonal frame echoes the shape of the top, creating a striking visual dialogue between structure and surface. Radiating stretchers converge at a central brass medallion, while polished brass collars and sabot-capped feet provide warm contrast against the dark metallic finish.

The interplay of smoked glass, gunmetal tones, and brass accents is quintessentially Springer—modern, glamorous, and impeccably proportioned. Both airy and substantial, the table’s transparent top highlights the precision and symmetry of the base, making it as much a sculptural centerpiece as a functional dining surface.

A sophisticated statement piece, it would anchor a dining room with understated drama and timeless late 20th-century elegance. See less