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Jay Spectre Furniture

American, 1929-1992

From arranging window displays as a teenager to securing a preeminent position in the decorating and design sphere, Jay Spectre had an extraordinary career. He drew on a range of influences for his lounge chairs, chests of drawers and coffee tables of the 1970s and ‘80s, and is best known for these furnishings as well as his interiors of the era.

For his eponymous Manhattan firm, Spectre created modern, delectable interiors for luxury homes, private aircraft, yachts and offices — his clientele included corporations and affluent figures all over the world — and for his sophisticated furnishings and decor, he found inspiration in Art Deco as well as in Asian and African art..

Spectre’s career in design began modestly — he worked as a window dresser in his Kentucky hometown. He had big plans, however, and moved to New York City, where he would establish the Jay Spectre Inc. design firm. During interviews in the years that followed, Spectre spoke highly of Hollywood glamour and its impact on his work. He was interested in the forces of modernism and technology, and was greatly inspired by the Art Deco era, which was brought to global attention at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. The movement’s textile designers integrated floral motifs and vivid colors into their works, while Art Deco furniture makers were fond of dark woods, modern metals and decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides.

In 1985, in order to grant large manufacturers the rights to produce Spectre’s furniture designs, he formed a licensing firm called J.S.P.S. Inc. with South African-born interior designer Geoffrey Bradfield. This was the era that brought Spectre recognition, awards, and numerous high-profile clients that the designer called “silent celebrities” (they deeply valued their privacy).

Spectre also created furniture that was aimed at younger consumers and intended to be affordable. He introduced an Art Deco–informed spirit at North Carolina’s Century Furniture — a brand that is known to vintage mid-century modern furniture collectors — where he created oversize, inviting lounge chairs and bentwood benches that featured plush tufted leather cushions. Spectre’s Eclipse collection was at one point among the largest-selling lines for the brand.

Spectre was named one of the top eight designers in America by the Smithsonian Institution for their "Giants of Design 1979" exhibition. He earned a pair of awards from the Chicago Merchandise Mart in 1982 and 1983, and was inducted into the Interior Design Hall of Fame in 1986.

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Creator: Jay Spectre
Jay Spectre Tycoon Leather Lounge Chair in Burgundy For Century
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Jay Spectre Tycoon Leather Lounge Chair in Burgundy is the perfect addition to any upscale living or office space. Crafted by renowned designer Jay Spectre, this chair offers a ...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

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Leather

High Style Swivel Vanity Stool by Jay Spectre c 1970/1980's
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Voguish Art Deco Revival, Hollywood Regency style swivel boudoir chair, vanity stool designed by Jay Spectre circa 1970' 1980's. The stool features four solid oak legs in pale bleach...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Jay Spectre Furniture

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Fabric, Oak

Post Modern Eclipse Lounge Chair by Jay Specter for Century Furniture c 1970/80s
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Voguish Hollywood Regency, Art Deco Revival, Post Modern lounge chair designed by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture, circa 1970/1980's. The chair features a dramatic continuous arm ...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

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Chrome

Huge Square Glass Top Coffee Table Thick Cylinder Faux Finish Lucite Caps Legs
By Pace Collection, Jay Spectre, Brueton, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very large oversize mid-century modern 50X50 3/4" thick glass-top coffee table resting on faux marble cylinders and lucite caps legs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

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Faux Leather, Glass, Lucite

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 Company of North Carolina, circa 1980s. The chairs feature sculptural form, made fro...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

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Chrome

1970's Art Deco Burl Wood Floating Shelf Console by Jay Spectre for Century
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
Extraordinary and Incredibly Rare Art Deco Burled Console by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture. Floating Glass Shelves under Cantilevered upper drawers....
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1970s North American Art Deco Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

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Wood

Jay Spectre Console Table in Gold Leaf and Black Lacquer
By Jay Spectre
Located in Charleston, SC
Deco inspired console with black lacquered base and 24-karat gold leafed top. For Century Furniture. In 1987, designed the Neo-Deco line of furniture for the Century Furniture Indus...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Jay Spectre Pair of Table Lamps
By Jay Spectre
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic pair of lamps by Hanson, designed by Jay Spectre.
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1980s North American Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Metal

JAY SPECTRE DINANDERIE TABLE LAMP 1980s
By Jay Spectre
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A 1980s JAY SPECTRE for PA...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

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Metal

JAY SPECTRE DINANDERIE TABLE LAMP 1980s
By Jay Spectre
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A 1980s JAY SPECTRE for PA...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

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Metal

Jay Spectre "Entrance Maker" Console Table with Mirror
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jay Spectre for Century Furniture "Entrance Maker" White Oak Console with Hanging Mirror. Console is ziggurat-shaped with a Mirrored Back-Splash. Inspired from Art Deco Step Back D...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

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Mirror, Oak

Jay Spectre "DeLanay" Round Chrome and Glass Table
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jay Spectre "DeLanay" Glass and Chrome Side Table. In beautiful Condition. Couldn't an example of this table anywhere besides in an Ad! Updated Deco feel with a beautiful Etched G...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

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Chrome

Custom Cerused Oak Armoire, Jay Spectre
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Custom Finished, Cerused Oak wardrobe by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture. Wardrobe features 2 large bottom drawers and doors open to reveal a series of cubicles and smaller drawers...
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20th Century American Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Nickel

Jay Spectre American Modern White Oak and Chrome Ribbed Chest of Drawers
By Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Modern white oak chest of drawers with a "ribbed" design drawer pulls for three upper drawers and four lower drawers, resting on a...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Jay Spectre Vintage American Modern Cerused Oak Dressing / Vanity Table
By Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
Vintage American Modern cerused oak veneer dressing / vanity table in two parts: one demilune wood piece with central shelf, and a cylindrical cabinet piece with four drawers mounted...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

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Metal

Jay Spectre 2 Drawer Chest of Drawers, 1980s (Signed)
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is one absolutely beautiful Jay Spectre for Century Furniture bleached oak 2 door chest of drawers with brushed steel base 1980s (Signed). This piece...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Organic Kidney Shape Faux Marble Finish Coffee Table
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern faux stone marble finish kidney shape coffee table. Perfect Kagan decor match.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Rare Jay Spectre Quilted Pillow Shams in Mint & Black/White Leopard
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This rare pair of quilted mint color with black and white leopard pattern jacquard pillow shams came from Bloomingdale’s New York in the 1980s as part of the all upholsterd, mint green, leopard bed...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

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Fabric

Jay Spectre Midcentury American White Suede Upholstered Ottoman with Backrest
By Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury American (1970s) barrel form ottoman with low backrest, upholstered in beige suede, featuring oval shaped, beveled legs extending up the sides. (Jay Spectre).
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

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Leather, Upholstery, Suede, Fabric, Wood

1980s Vintage Wallis Simpson Lounge Chair by Jay Spectre
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
Spectacular Wallis Simpson" Lounge Chair by Jay Spectre For Century Furniture. Fresh from the upholstery artisans and wrapped in a decadent Kravet cut velvet this is a stunner in pe...
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1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Lacquer

Jay Spectre Midcentury Joan Crawford Lips Coffee Table
By Jay Spectre
Located in Countryside, IL
Jay Spectre midcentury Joan Crawford lips coffee table This coffee table measures: 42 wide x 19 deep x 16 inches high All pieces of furniture ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

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Wood

Large Post Modern Coffee Table with Formica Base and Textured Glass Top
By Jay Spectre, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular two tier triangular coffee table, having a glossy black Formica base, with a thick ( 1 in. ) deeply textured plate glass top. The base feat...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

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Laminate, Glass

Modernist Commode Night Table by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Voguish dresser, commode, night stand designed by Jay Spectre for the Century Furniture Company. This chic chest features two deep drawers, a brushed steel plinth base, and cerused...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Jay Spectre Furniture

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Steel

Jay Spectre Steamer Chaise for Century Furniture in Ivory White Bouclé c. 1990s
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Art Deco inspired glamour with a great silhouette from all angles, this Jay Spectre Steamer Chaise Lounge also delivers unparalleled First Class co...
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1990s American Art Deco Jay Spectre Furniture

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Bouclé, Upholstery

Jay Spectre Gilt Wall Mirror
By Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
1980's Jay Spectre designed Art-deco style gilt wall mirror, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

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Giltwood

Pair Jay Spectre Lounge Chairs and Ottomans, 1990
By Jay Spectre
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Jay Spectre Mohair lounge chairs and ottomans, 1990.
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1990s American Post-Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

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Mohair

Extra Long Dark Green Lacquer Console Wall Table
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern extra long dark green wall console table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Joan Crawford Lips Coffee Table by Jay Spectre
By Jay Spectre
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s Joan Crawford lips coffee table, designed by Jay Spectre for Jay Spectre Inc. This is a smaller size for a cocktail table, yet also a ve...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Jay Spectre Collection Custom Order Pair of Modern Art Paintings, 1980s
By Jay Spectre
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The Jay Spectre collection was very high-end in the 1980s. So successful he ended up having his exclusive boutique in Bloomingdale’s New York City. Artwork was very important to him ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Modern Postmodern Channeled Sectional Loveseat Lounge Chairs Style Jay Spectre
By Jay Spectre
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful modern to postmodern channeled sectional loveseat or lounge chairs in the style of Jay Spectre. Comprised of foam seats, feather down back ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

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Fabric, Foam, Feathers

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 original condition shows minor wear consistent with age. The leather has been professio...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

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Chrome

Cerused Oak Mid Century Credenza Sideboard Dresser Cabinet Buffet
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cerused oak mid century credenza sideboard dresser cabinet buffet.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Oak

Cerused Oak Black and White Small One Drawer Console Writing Table Desk
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern cerused oak small petit desk writing table or console with round solid brass pulls.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Oak

Pair Jay Spectre "Wallis Simpson" Armchairs
By Jay Spectre
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of rare "Wallis Simpson" chairs from the "Special Effects" line by Jay Spectre. With its clean lines and mid-century style, these armchairs complem...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Cerused Oak Modern Credenza Dresser Cabinet 3 Drawer 2 Doors Compartments Mint
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cerused oak modern credenza dresser cabinet 3 drawer 2 doors compartments mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

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Oak

Tall High Gloss Lacquer Finish Rounded Beveled Glass Display Cabinet Wall Unit
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality Mid-Century Modern display qurio cabinet. High gloss durable finish, rounded beveled glass panels, brass hardware and base, two display lights, 87" tall.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Jay Spectre Cerused Oak 8 Drawers Dresser Completely Restored
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern Jay Spectre light grey cerused oak long dresser credeza.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Oak

Jay Spectre King Headboard with Integral Night Stands
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
This king size headboard with attached nighstands was designed by Jay Spectre for Century as part of his "Eclipse" collection. Oak with black lacquer finish, it features chrome steel...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Steel

Jay Spectre Eclipse Chair by Century
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
Designed by Jay Spectre for Century, the "Eclipse" lounge chair is a post-modern take on Deco design. Crafted of oak with a black lacquer finish, it features a terrific build quality...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Jay Spectre Sofa Navy Blue Mohair, 1990
By Jay Spectre
Located in Chicago, IL
Jay Spectre sofa navy blue Mohair, 1990. Newly reupholstered.
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1990s American Post-Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Mohair

Oriental Asian Modern White Lacquer Faux Finish Scroll Design Console Sofa Table
By Jay Spectre, Enrique Garcel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oriental Asian Modern white lacquer faux finish scroll design console sofa table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Jay Spectre Console Table
By Jay Spectre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Deco inspired console with black lacquered base and 24-karat gold leafed top. For Century Furniture.
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Late 20th Century American Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Black Leather Jay Spectre Tycoon Lounge Chairs
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Influenced by the classic Art Deco style, rarely seen or offered are the Tycoon chairs designed by one of the world's premier interior designer Jay Spectre. The Jay Spectre Collectio...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Leather

Jay Spectre 7 Drawer Oak Dresser by Century
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
Designed by Jay Spectre for Century, this dramatic 7-drawer dresser from his "Eclipse" collection is a post-modern take on Deco / Moderne design. Crafted of oak with a black lacquer ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Jay Spectre "Joan Crawford Lips" Table
By Jay Spectre
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical lacquered-wood table This table is documented in the book, point of view, design by Jay Spectre.
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1980s American Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Post Modern Large Wall Mirror or Console Table Shelf by Jay Spectre
By Jay Spectre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large, rare and impressive wall mirror designed by Jay Spectre in the 1980's. It consists of a faux marble finish on wood with a very large round mirror. Frame could easily be pain...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Pair of Restored Solid Oak Cerused White & Grey Finish 4 Drawers Bachelor Chests
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of mid-century modern solid oak two tone cerused finish bachelor chests dressers.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Oak

Pair of Cerused Limed Oak Three-Drawer Bachelor Chests with Round Brass
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cerused oak 3 drawer bachelor chests with nice solid brass round accents hardware.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Oak

Pair of Three-Drawer Ceruised Oak Nightstands End Tables
By Jay Spectre, Glenn of California
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern solid oak rounded corners drawers ceruised finish end tables nightstands.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Oak

Five Drawers Cerused Oak Brass Hardware High Chest Dresser
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Cerused oak 5 drawers chest or dresser with round accent solid brass pulls. Beautiful rounded edges solid oak drawers fronts.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Oak

Jay Spectre Collection Modern Art Original Painting for a NYC Residence
By Jay Spectre
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful original oil on canvas painting from the Jay Spectre (1929-1992) collection. This painting was done while Mr. Spectre was alive. He had paintings made to be incorporated in his world famous interiors. This particular image was recreated after an original that Mr. Spectre owned and showcased in Architectural digest, 1990s.Beautiful, stepped silver leafed original frame. Measures: Canvas 25.50 W x 31.5 H beautiful, chic painting.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Cerused Oak Black and White Eight Drawers Dresser with Brass Pulls
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern cerused oak long dresser with brass pulls. Heavy cone shape turned solid oak legs. Heavy & solid construction cabinet outstanding craftsmanship and condition.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Oak

Two Tone Light Grey & White Fluted Drawer Fronts Brass Stretchers Long Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Restored Mid-Century Modern two tone 10 drawers long dresser credenza with brass stretchers and ring pulls.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Brass

Jay Spectre Custom Console and Pair of Lamps
By Jay Spectre
Located in Chicago, IL
Jay Spectre custom console and pair of lamps, these were designed in tandem for a private residential client in Toronto, Canada. Brushed stainless steel console with 2 small holes f...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Nickel, Stainless Steel

Pair Jay Spectre Lounge Chairs
By Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
Pair Jay Spectre lounge chairs. The chairs are upholstered in a faux curly lamb fur. Also has black lacquered feet.
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1970s Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Wood, Faux Fur

Pair of Art Deco Style Chrome Torcheres by Jay Spectre
By Jay Spectre
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This large scale pair of Art Deco style torcheres are attributed to Jay Spectre and they date to the 1980s. Note: Lamps are controled by a line switch on the electrical cord. ...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Jay Spectre Custom Coffee Table
By Jay Spectre
Located in Chicago, IL
Jay Spectre custom coffee table, solid marble with bull-nose edge, custom inlaid stainless steel and stainless steel legs connected cradle for marb...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Jay Spectre for Century 1980s Steamer Chaise Lounge in the Art Deco Style
By Jay Spectre
Located in St. Louis, MO
Jay Spectre (1929-1992) for Century Furniture, circa 1980s "Steamer" chaise lounge in original silver tone upholstery. Spectre's work was very influenced by Art Deco designs of the 1...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Jay Spectre Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Jay Spectre furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Jay Spectre furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jay Spectre furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Jay Spectre were created in the modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Steve Chase, Barbara Barry, and Nicos Zographos. Prices for Jay Spectre furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $595 and can go as high as $28,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,900.

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