Description
Stunning vintage 1980s Neo Deco cerused console table by Jay Spectre. The handsome sofa table could easily be mistaken for a 1930s Art Deco piece. Spectre’s distinctive style was heavily influenced by the Art Deco era. The white oak console has a cerused finished giving the wood a milky, white-wash appearance. A striking stepped panel enhances the facade. A beveled mirror acts as the back legs, adding both strength and glamour to the table. The two front feet have levelers.
48 3/8” Wide x 18.25” Deep x 30 1/8” High
Condition: This piece is original and has some superficial wear including blemishes on top and facade.
Jay Spectre’s work reached it’s height in the 1970s and 1980s. The Louisville, Kentucky native established Jay Spectre Inc., a New York interior design firm. Spectre’s work borrowed from Art Deco, Asian and African aesthetics, reimagined in a cloak of luxury. Spectre designed elegant homes for famous clients including politicians and celebrities. His work was not limited to homes. Spectre also designed yachts, furniture, airplanes and commercial spaces. Publications such as House Beautiful and Architectural Digest have lauded Spectre’s brilliance. In 1986, Spectre was appointed to the Interior Design Hall of Fame and received the 1987 Bride’s Magazine Award for excellence. Additionally, The Smithsonian Institution chose Jay Spectre as one of the nation’s top eight designers in its “Giants of Interior Design” program.
