$32,000 / set
H 38 in W 21 in D 23 in
Four Charcoal Mohair Upholstered Oak Jansen Chairs, France 1950's
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A set of four oak armchairs with delicate brass sabots.
Mohair, Oak
1950s Samuel Copelon Swan and Lyre Back Chairs
By Samuel Copelon, Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Maison Jansen style Swan and Lyre Back Chairs by Samuel Copelon. The folding chairs have brass swans to the top on each side. The frames of the chairs are dark blue with cla...
Brass, Wrought Iron
1950s lyre back and Swan head wrought iron armchair
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inspired by Maison Jansen neoclassical wrought iron Lyre arm back chairs with brass swan heads at top round brass rings on arms and brass feet. From a Palm Beach estate meticulously ...
Iron
$6,995
H 38.25 in W 22.75 in D 24 in
Set of 8 Maison Jansen Style French Louis XVI Dining Chairs Circa 1950s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Elevate your dining space with this exquisite set of eight French Louis XVI / Directoire–style dining chairs, crafted in the sophisticated tradition of Maison Jansen. Finished in a w...
Faux Leather, Walnut
$3,420 / set
H 36 in W 22.5 in D 18 in
French Designer, Hollywood Regency, Arm Chairs, Ebonized Wood, Europe, 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Napoleon style ebonized fauteuils, 20th century, each with domed back and scrolled arms, padded back and seat, brass accents on tip of the arms.
Brass
Unavailable
H 16.54 in Dm 13.78 in
French Maison Lancel Gilt Bronze Brass Dolphin Stool Chair 1950s Charles Jansen
By Maison Lancel, Maison Jansen, Maison Charles
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fantastic and rare high quality gilt bronze brass metal three-leg dolphin vanity stool or side chair by Maison Lancel, France around 1950s to 1960s.
Brass, Bronze
1950s French Iron Folding Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Stunning set of four 1950s solid iron folding chairs with brass detail in the style of Maison Jansen.
Brass, Iron
Large Pair of Mahogany and Bronze Bergère Chairs, France, 1950s
By Maison Jansen, Emilio Terry
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Newly re upholstered Attributed to Maison Jansen France, 1950s.
Bronze
Sold
H 33.75 in W 23.75 in D 18.25 in
Pair of Maison Jansen Style Wrought Iron Campaign Chairs, Circa 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of campaign style chairs in wrought iron with painted finial accents and original velvet upholstery.
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 36.5 in W 24 in D 22 in
Louis XVI Style, Arm Chairs, Distressed Wood, Cognac Leather, France, 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen Style, Louis XVI Style, Occasional Arm Chairs, Distressed Wood, Cognac Leather, France, 1950s A pair of cream-painted and cognac leather-upholstered Louis XVI style oc...
Leather, Wood
1950s French Iron Folding Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Stunning set of four 1950s solid iron folding chairs with brass detail in the style of Maison Jansen.
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 32 in W 19.5 in D 24.5 in
1950's French Iron And Brass Folding Dining Chairs In Leather Upholstery
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful set of 4 1950's French solid iron and brass with new leather upholstery folding dining chairs, fully restored and re-upholstered in leather with minor wear and patina due t...
Brass, Iron
Jansen Set 8 Dining Chairs. French 1950's
Located in New York, NY
For further discussion and similar examples see, James Abbott. "Jansen". Acanthus Press: 2006. French, Circa 1950's See similar examples of dining chairs on our website Florianp...
Leather & Gold Emperor Chair Att. Maison Jansen, 1950s
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Occasional Emperor Chair in the style of Maison Jansen. Gold-plated metal structure and wooden finials with black leather seat and back. The condition is normal for age some rust to ...
Metal
Neoclassical Brass Chair, French, circa 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical brass chair with original scarlet red velvet upholstery, French, circa 1950s. This vintage chair has been thoroughly cleaned respecting the original antique patina on...
Brass
1950s Leather, Steel and Brass Campaign Style Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
One Campaign chair, featuring saddle leather back and seat along with steel frames and brass details. This is very heavy and is comfortable. Original patina to all metal. The leather...
Steel
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 14.57 in
Rare Midcentury Maison Jansen Brass Stool Side Chair 1950s Charles Bagues Era
By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès, Maison Charles
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Elegant and rare french midcentury four-leg patinated brass stool or side chair by Maison Jansen, France around 1950s to 1960s.
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$7,800 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
Wrought Iron
$5,995 / set
H 38.5 in W 20 in D 18 in
Set of Twelve Mid Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of twelve mid twentieth century French Louis XVI style carved dining chairs include ten side chairs and two armchairs and are painted in a cream color with gold detailing. T...
Upholstery, Beech
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Square Back Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite set of six French square back dining chairs crafted in the neoclassical Louis XVI taste. The carved frames feature a distinctive square back and seat with a Gustavian style...
Fabric, Beech
$1,795 / set
H 37 in W 21 in D 18.5 in
Set of Four Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of four early twentieth century French dining chairs or side chairs is in the Louis XVI style and features carved rosettes on the die joints and classic tapered fluted legs....
Upholstery, Ash
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning set of four lacquer painted dining chairs made in the grand French Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature beautifully carved frames with an oval cameo or balloon-shaped backs h...
Velvet, Wood
$8,520 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Set of Six 19th Century English Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of Six 19th Century English mahogany dining chairs, one carver and five side chairs. With original castors. Recently recovered in quality fabric.
Fabric, Mahogany
$3,200
H 36.5 in W 23 in D 20.5 in
Set of Six Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Room Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of mid twentieth century French dining chairs in the Louis XVI style includes four side chairs and two armchairs. They feature carved rosettes on the die joints and classic ...
Upholstery, Ash
$8,300
H 37.5 in W 18.25 in D 17.5 in
19th - 20th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Set of Ten Pinewood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th–20th Century, light-grey antique Swedish Gustavian set of ten dining chairs, handcrafted in painted Pinewood and in good structural condition. The curved shield-back design ex...
Pine
Set of Six French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime set of six French 20th century carved beech dining chairs crafted in the grand Louis XVI taste. The oval balloon back or cameo frames feature an opulent silver cloud or oyste...
Brass
$9,995 / set
H 36.5 in W 21.5 in D 23.5 in
Rare Set of 10 Attributed Maison Jansen Cameo Back Painted Leather Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare set of 10 attributed Maison Jansen dining chairs is a stunning example of neoclassical elegance and craftsmanship. Designed with exquisite attention to detail, these cameo ...
Leather, Walnut
Black Iron Lyre-Back Bench or Settee, Brass Swan Heads & Paw Feet
By Samuel Copelon
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rarely Seen vintage black wrought iron and brass lyre-back with swan heads and paw feet bench or settee with upholstered stripe seat cushion and two bolster pillows. Upholstery, has ...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Set of 6 mid 20th century carved dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 6 mid 20th century carved dining chairs circa 1940. Good quality set of of Swedish made dining chairs comprising of 2 carver armchairs and 4 single chairs. Made in beech whi...
Fabric, Beech
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