Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
The Dutch-born Jean-Henri Jansen (1854–1928) was only in his mid-20s when he set up his Parisian design business in 1880. By the time he died, Maison Jansen had become the world’s first international decorating firm. Today, it is still regarded as one of the most notable firms and period furniture manufacturers in history, with its vintage floor lamps, tables, dressers and other furnishings remaining in demand.
Maison Jansen initially came to international prominence in 1883 when the young Jean-Henri Jansen traveled to Amsterdam to participate in the International Colonial Exposition, an event that featured presentations by 28 different nations and was attended by over a million visitors. There he exhibited as part of the French pavilion and won the silver medal. This led to two prominent new clients: King William III of the Netherlands and King Alfonso XII of Spain. Next was King Leopold II of Belgium for the interiors of the Château du Laeken, as well as commissions for Egypt’s King Farouk and Great Britain’s King Edward VII. Thanks to his participation in global expositions and fairs, Jansen expanded the renown of the firm so that its studios would reign in such major cities as London, New York, Buenos Aires, Cairo and many more.
Jansen was not only sought after for his taste but also for his custom period-inspired pieces. For example, in the Count and Countess de Revilla de Camargo’s Havana mansion, Jansen designed Louis XV–style furniture crafted from Cuban mahogany, enhancing Maison Jansen’s reputation as an expert maker. His custom furniture business was so successful that by 1900 he had opened his own atelier and employed around 700 artisans. In the 1960s, the firm, then led by Stéphane Boudin, worked with Jacqueline Kennedy on the refurbishment of rooms in the White House, including such spaces as the Queens’ Sitting Room, which featured bright blue fabric and neoclassical details.
Maison Jansen continued to produce furniture designs through the 20th century, responding to shifting tastes from Art Nouveau to Modern Regency. The atelier and studio officially closed its doors in 1989.
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1940s French Vintage Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Rock Crystal, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
1940s French Regency Vintage Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron, Bronze
1950s French Vintage Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze, Brass
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass
1940s Vintage Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
1930s French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass
1940s Vintage Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Wood
Early 20th Century French Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Ormolu
Early 20th Century European Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Silver Plate
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Iron
1930s French Vintage Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Metal
Mid-20th Century Federal Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Early 1900s French Baroque Antique Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Quartz, Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
1940s French Empire Vintage Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Metal
1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Gold Leaf
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Stainless Steel
1960s French Vintage Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Gold Plate, Gold Leaf
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French International Style Maison Jansen Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal