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Eclipse Chair

American Modern Dark Oak & Chrome Channeled Upholstery Eclipse Chair Jay Spectre
Located in Queens, NY
American Modern Dark Oak and Chrome Channeled Upholstery Eclipse Chair Jay Spectre
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Jay Spectre Eclipse Chair by Century
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in Highland, IN
Designed by Jay Spectre for Century, the "Eclipse" lounge chair is a post-modern take on Deco
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eclipse Dining Chair
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
This striking leather chair is a modern revisitation of the quintessential wingback design
Category

2010s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Eclipse Dining Chair
Eclipse Dining Chair
H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Jay Spectre for Century Furniture Mid Century Eclipse Lounge Chair - Pair
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in Countryside, IL
Jay Spectre for Century Furniture Mid Century Eclipse Lounge Chair - Pair Each lounge chair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Jay Spectre Century Eclipse Salmon Pink Post Modern Chrome Club Lounge Arm Chair
By Jay Spectre
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful pair of two "Eclipse" club / library / lounge chairs by Jay Spectre for Century Chair
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Post Modern Eclipse Lounge Chair by Jay Specter for Century Furniture c 1970/80s
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
Voguish Hollywood Regency, Art Deco Revival, Post Modern lounge chair designed by Jay Spectre for
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

off White Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair by Jay Spectre
By Jay Spectre
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s off white leather, chrome and whitewash oak ‘eclipse’ lounge chair by Jay Spectre. In
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six Stainless Steel and Green Fabric Dining Chairs by Jay Spectre
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular set of six ‘Eclipse’ dining chairs designed by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture in
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eclipse Rectangular Dining Table
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
used as a large desk. Paired with the Eclipse dining chairs and armchairs, this piece will add style
Category

2010s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Eclipse Rectangular Dining Table
Eclipse Rectangular Dining Table
H 30.32 in W 86.62 in D 43.31 in

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Eclipse Chair by Kinder Modern in Birch Plywood, USA, 2017
By Kinder MODERN
Located in New York, NY
Eclipse Chair by kinder Modern in birch plywood, USA, 2017 Birch plywood Measures: H 22 in, W 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Birch

Lunar Table and Eclipse Chair Play Set by Kinder Modern in Pure Birch Plywood
By Kinder MODERN
Located in New York, NY
Lunar Table and Eclipse Chair play set by kinder Modern in pure birch plywood Birch Plywood Pure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Children's Furniture

Materials

Birch

American Modern Dark Oak and Chrome Eclipse Chair Jay Spectre Channeled Upholste
By Jay Spectre
Located in Hollywood, FL
optical silouette on the chair.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Lunar Table by Kinder Modern in Birch Plywood, USA, 2017
By Kinder MODERN
Located in New York, NY
Benjamin Moore Fan Deck Also available Eclipse chair Multifunctional play set includes an arc-shaped table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Tables

Materials

Birch

Jay Spectre Style Slipper Chairs
By Jay Spectre
Located in New London, CT
Reminiscent of Jay Spectre's Eclipse series of chairs, this chairs feature heavy chrome-plated legs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Jay Spectre Style Slipper Chairs
Jay Spectre Style Slipper Chairs
H 35 in W 26 in D 34 in
Jay Spectre Style Lounge Chairs
By Jay Spectre
Located in New London, CT
Reminiscent of Jay Spectre's Eclipse series of chairs, these chairs feature heavy chrome-plated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

Jay Spectre Style Lounge Chairs
Jay Spectre Style Lounge Chairs
H 35 in W 26 in D 34 in
Jay Spectre Eclipse Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
Eclipse lounge chair designed by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture, c.1985 original channeled
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20th Century American Chairs

Jay Spectre Eclipse Chair
Jay Spectre Eclipse Chair
H 35 in W 26.5 in D 32 in
Arno Vetteler “Eclipse” Chairs, a pair
By Brayton International
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s, produced by Brayton International. Both chairs have been fully reupholstered in Alexander
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Arno Vetteler “Eclipse” Chairs, a pair
Arno Vetteler “Eclipse” Chairs, a pair
H 33.5 in W 19.75 in D 18.75 in
Pair of "Eclipse" Club Chairs designed by Jay Spectre
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Handsome pair of "Eclipse" chairs in cerused ash and silver metallic leather upholstery, designed
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Late 20th Century American Chairs

Jay Spectre Eclipse Dining Set Table with Four Leather Chairs
By Jay Spectre
Located in Westport, CT
Jay Spectre eclipse dining set together with four leather eclipse chairs, table polished and satin
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

Jay Spectre "Eclipse" Leather Club Chair
By Jay Spectre
Located in Hudson, NY
Very comfortable club chair by designer Jay Spectre. Featuring original channeled leather cushion
Category

20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Eclipse Lounge Chairs by Jay Spectre
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of Eclipse Lounge Chairs by Jay Spectre. Cerused White Oak frames with Stainless Steel legs
Category

Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jay Spectre Post Modern Eclipse Leather Lounge Chair
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Striking looking and comfortable Eclipse lounge chair designed by Jay Spectre and manufactured by
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare Pair of Jay Spectre Eclipse Lounge Chairs
By Jay Spectre
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of Jay Spectre eclipse lounge chairs with aged brass legs and cerused ebony frame. The pair
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Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Jay Spectre "Eclipse" Lounge / Side Chairs
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in North Miami, FL
These iconic lounge/side chairs by Jay Spectre are called the Eclipse series. The wood is cerused
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Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Pair White Leather Jay Spectre "Eclipse" Leather Club Chairs
By Jay Spectre
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stunning pair of white leather "Eclipse" club chairs by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture. These
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Late 20th Century American Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jay Spectre Eclipse Leather Lounge Chair, Organic Modern Century Club Chair 1980
By Jay Spectre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jay Spectre Eclipse Leather Lounge Chair, Organic Modern, Century Club Chair. Iconic design
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Six Jay Spectre "Eclipse" Dining Chairs
By Jay Spectre
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
foam cushioning that is extremely comfortable. Each of these iconic "Eclipse" dining chairs have thick
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Jay Spectre Leather, oak and chromed steel Eclipse lounge chair
Located in NYC, NY
A classic Eclipse lounge chair by famed 1980's designer Jay Spectre. A very comfortable lounge
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Late 20th Century American Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eight Jay Spectre 1980s Eclipse Dining Chairs in Leather
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $15,800. Eight sumptuous and sleek Jay Spectre "Eclipse" dining chairs from the 1986
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Post Modern Jay Spectre Eclipse Lounge Chair in White Leather for Century
By Jay Spectre
Located in Chicago, IL
Jay Spectre "Eclipse" lounge chair for Century. Aluminum, wood, leather upholstery. circa 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set Four Chrome Dining Chairs With Rolled Ivory Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
the "Eclipse" series dining chairs by Jay Spectre. Heavy solid chrome cantilevered legs and quality
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Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

6 Antique English Glenister Wycomb Elm Windsor Country Farmhouse Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
weeks [The Furniture Gazette, 15 September 1889]. ‘The Eclipse’, a wood seated, smoking chair & ‘The
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

Stunning Pair of Jay Spectre "Eclipse" Chairs in Black Leather
By Jay Spectre
Located in Dallas, TX
Sumptuous and sleek pair of "Eclipse" club chairs by New York-based designer Jay Spectre for
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Jay Spectre Crescent Lounge Chairs
By Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
incorporating hard and soft materials and pulling from Art Deco and modern designs. These eclipse chairs have
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Vintage 1980s American Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Jay Spectre "Eclipse" Cerused Oak Leather Lounge Chair
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Jay Spectre "Eclipse" leather club chair for century furniture. Featuring original channeled
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Vintage 1980s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Eclipse Club Chairs by Jay Spectre for Century *** Saturday Sale!
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of oversized Art Deco-meets-Memphis-style oak, leather, and chrome “Eclipse” club chairs by
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

4 Jay Spectre for Century Eclipse Leather & Chrome Modern Dining Chairs MCM
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful set "Eclipse" dining chairs by Jay Spectre for century Chair Company of North Carolina
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Geometric Occasional Table by Jay Spectre
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
sides. Can be used as a small cocktail coffee table. Coordinating Eclipse lounge chair also available.
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Pair of Birch Eclipse Chairs by Brayton International
By Brayton International
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a pair of birchwood Eclipse chairs by Brayton International Collection. Designed by German
Category

Vintage 1980s American Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of 'Eclipse' Chairs by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Fine Pair of Oak and Chrome Upholstered 'Eclipse' Chairs from Spectre's Debut Collection for
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Late 20th Century American Chairs

Black Side Chair Attributed to Arno Votteler for Knoll Eclipse Chair
By Arno Votteler
Located in Outremont, QC
Black Stained Wood Side Chair Attributed to Arno Votteler Eclipse Chair for Knoll (there are no
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Vintage 1980s European Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Jay Spectre Eclipse chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great design - Jay Spectre's best chair
Category

American Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Modern Club Eclipse Chairs by Jay Spectre (Pair)
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tufted, upholstered lounge chair with sleek wood armrests and chrome supportsArt Deco inspired
Category

20th Century Lounge Chairs

Jay Spectre Eclipse Chair For Century
By Jay Spectre
Located in New London, CT
Just reupholstered in orange linen, this is a nicely constructed armchair made of heavy-gauge brushed stainless steel.
Category

Late 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jay Spectre Eclipse Chair For Century
Jay Spectre Eclipse Chair For Century
H 38.5 in W 23.5 in D 27 in
Jay Spectre "Eclipse" Leather Club Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine & comfortable leather club chair by Jay Spectre, Century Furniture. ***Contact/Shipping
Category

Late 20th Century American Club Chairs

Pair of "Eclipse" Club Chairs, Jay Spectre
By Jay Spectre
Located in Bridport, CT
Pair of "Eclipse" club chairs in black cerused oak, chrome and original tan leather by Jay Spectre
Category

Late 20th Century American Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Jay Spectre "Eclipse" Lounge Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of "Eclipse" lounge chairs by Jay Spectre. Comfortable form. Please see the matching Jay
Category

Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Jay Spectre "Eclipse" Lounge Chairs
Pair of Jay Spectre "Eclipse" Lounge Chairs
H 33.25 in W 27.5 in D 35.5 in
Eclipse Club Chair by Jay Spectre, United States, 1980s
By Jay Spectre
Located in Sylacauga, AL
A handsome Postmodern Eclipse club chair of cerused oak, chrome and channeled butter leather by Jay
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of "Eclipse" Club Chairs by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture
By Jay Spectre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Cerused Oak and Chrome "Eclipse" Club Chairs by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture.
Category

Late 20th Century American Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Jay Spectre pair of "Eclipse" armchairs for Century Furniture
By Jay Spectre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of armchairs designed by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture in the 80's, illustrated in "Point of View:Design by Jay Spectre (editor Bulfinch)".
Category

20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Jay Spectre, Pair of "Eclipse" Chairs
By Jay Spectre
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Pair of "Eclipse" chairs designed by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture Company. Featuring cerused
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of American Modern Cerused Oak and Chrome Eclipse Chairs, Jay Spectre
By Jay Spectre
Located in Hollywood, FL
The channeled upholstery over a cerused oak frame and polished chrome arm supports, ex collection Robin Roberts, Twin Ponds, Bedford, NY.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Pair of Art Deco inspired "Eclipse" Lounge Chairs by Jay Spectre SATURDAY SALE
By Jay Spectre
Located in Denver, CO
Wonderful stylish and sculptural pair of Jay Spectre lounge chairs in leather, cerused oak and
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eclipse Chair by Jay Spectre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Eclipse"Club Chair in bleached oak and chrome details. Original blue/green leather. By Jay Spectre.
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eclipse Chair by Jay Spectre
Eclipse Chair by Jay Spectre
H 34 in W 26 in D 36 in

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Eclipse Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the eclipse chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and animal skin, every eclipse chair was constructed with great care. Find 23 options for an antique or vintage eclipse chair now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an eclipse chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each eclipse chair bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made eclipse chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jay Spectre, Century Furniture and Cipriani Homood are consistently popular.

How Much is a Eclipse Chair?

Prices for an eclipse chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,750 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $6,500.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.