Karl Springer Chippendale-Style Horn Wall Mirror. u.s.a. Late 20th Century.

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A dramatic large-scale Chippendale-style wall mirror designed by Karl Springer, American, circa 1980s. Springer reinterprets the traditional 18th-century silhouette through … Read more A dramatic large-scale Chippendale-style wall mirror designed by Karl Springer, American, circa 1980s. Springer reinterprets the traditional 18th-century silhouette through his unmistakably glamorous use of exotic materials and highly polished surfaces.
The sculptural frame is meticulously clad in individually cut and matched panels of natural cow horn. Deep espresso and near-black tones are enlivened by translucent amber, caramel, and golden-brown markings, ensuring that every section possesses its own distinctive organic pattern. A hand-polished high-gloss resin finish intensifies the horn’s color, depth, and reflective quality.
Its commanding silhouette features a rounded crest, stepped shoulders, serpentine sides, a narrow concave waist, and an architectural lower edge. The mirror plate is custom-shaped to follow the frame’s complex contours, creating a seamless union between the historical Chippendale form and Springer’s sophisticated modern aesthetic.
Dimensions: Height: 59.25 in. x Width: 39.25 x Depth: 1.25 See less