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Jay Spectre for Century Furniture Drop-Front Desk 1980c
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Jay Spectre for Century Furniture Drop-Front Desk 1980c
Perceptive Drop-Front Desk
Century Furniture, circa 1980
A rare and architecturally striking drop-front desk designed by Jay Spectre as part of his celebrated Perceptive series for Century Furniture. Distinguished by a sculptural, faceted silhouette and sharp angular geometry, the form exemplifies Spectre’s late-20th-century modernist vision and his exploration of “origami-like” architectural forms in furniture design.
Executed in primavera wood with a bleached mahogany finish, the exterior is articulated with brushed steel planes and refined brass inlaid detailing, creating a sophisticated interplay of warmth and industrial precision. The dramatic tapering profile enhances the desk’s monolithic presence while maintaining visual lightness.
The hinged drop-front opens to reveal an organized writing surface with four interior drawers, each fitted with brushed steel pulls that echo the desk’s exterior metal accents. Both functional and sculptural, the interior reflects Spectre’s disciplined approach to utility concealed within bold geometry.
Designed and produced during the height of Jay Spectre’s collaboration with Century Furniture, this desk stands as a signature example of American postmodern luxury furniture from the late 20th century.
Dimensions:
Height: 58 in.
Width: 49 in. (tapering to 27.25 in. at front)
Depth: 19 in.
Drop-front surface depth: 21 in.
Fully extended depth: 38.5 in.
Condition:original condition with minor scratches and ware consistent with age and use -
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Documentation: Ample Provenance Period: 1980-1999 Materials: mahogany Condition: Good. very good original vintage condition Creation Date: 1980 Styles / Movements: Modern Dealer Reference #: C00005145 Incollect Reference #: 846635
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