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Maison Jansen Bookcases

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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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Creator: Maison Jansen
Pair of Signed Maison Jansen Marble Top Brass Trimmed Bookcases Book Shelves
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Maison Jansen made some of the world's most chic furniture and designed to replicate the earlier styles of the past and blend them with a more practical design for today. These bookc...
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1950s French Directoire Vintage Maison Jansen Bookcases

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Marble

Tall Etagere Silver Steel Glass Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Style
By Maison Jansen
Located in Westport, CT
Tall Maison Jansen style Hollywood Regency, steel and glass etagere, elaborate hand made, with decorative top and base .unique size and scale. 5 glass shelves in all, vintage patina ...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Bookcases

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Vintage Midcentury Étagère Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Attributed to Maison Jansen Midcentury brass and chrome étagère in the manner of Maison Jansen Five shelves with chrome and brass faux bamboo details. Measures: 6ft.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Maison Jansen Bookcases

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Maison Jansen, Bookcase, Painted Beige Wood, Gold Gilt, Silver Mirror, 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A charming ivory distress-painted gilt gold decorated bookcase, circa 1950s, the molded top over a four-door cabinet, each door with silver-leaf glass opening to shelving paper decor...
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Maison Jansen bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.

Maison Jansen bookcases are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Maison Jansen bookcases, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bookcases by Maison Jansen were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider bookcases by Charlotte Perriand, Willy Rizzo, and Jacques Adnet. Prices for Maison Jansen bookcases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,900 and can go as high as $6,796, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,800.

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