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. In the 1970s, legendary French actor Alain Delon brought his sense of style to bear on the world of furniture design, when he created a series of pieces for Maison Jansen.
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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Signed Maison Jansen Brass Mounted Chinoiserie Marble Top Louis XVI Commode
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Maison Jansen Chinoiserie Paint-Decorated Marble-Top Commode – Exquisite French Neoclassical Craftsmanship This exceptional Maison Jansen chinoiserie paint-decorated marble-top comm...
Marble, Brass
Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Directoire Commode Dresser
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Directoire Commode Dresser is a fine example of the Parisian atelier’s legendary craftsmanship and timeless design. With its elegant prop...
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Maison Jansen, Hollywood Regency, Ebonized Oak, Marble Top, France, 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Stamped Ebony Chest / Commode, Marble Top An ebonized marble-top commode by Maison Jansen. Tapering bronze caped feet supporting a group of three dra...
Marble, Bronze
Maison Jansen cream lacquer brass mirrored chest of drawers 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare Maison Jasen five drawers, cream lacquered chest of drawers would be stunning in any bedroom or living room. Made to order by...
Brass
Signed Jansen French Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Elevate your interior design with this exquisite Signed Jansen French Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode, a true testament to timeless elegance and master craftsmanship. This stunning...
Marble, Bronze
Maison Jansen, Mahogany, Bronze, Marble, Ebonized Commode, France, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen, Hollywood Regency Style, Mahogany, Bronze, Marble, Ebonized Commode, France, 1940s An elegant French Louis XVI style commode, expertly refinished in a sophisticated b...
Bronze
Unique Golden Lacquer Brass Maison Jansen Sideboard Commode, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This large sideboard is made from solid oak, lacquered in a rich dark brown and bronze–golden finish. T...
Brass
Louis XVI Chest by Maison Jansen, Mahogany & Marble, Circa 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (1940s) mahogany and gilt bronze trimmed chest with 3 drawers having ring handles and a marble top. (stamped: JANSEN)
Marble, Ormolu
$11,500Sale Price|30% Off
Fine Maison Jansen Brass Inlay and Exotic Marquetry Regency Commode, c. 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful fine Maison Jansen commode (France, c. 1960s) with exotic marquetry woods, brass inlay and brass trim, a similar example documented in the book 'Jansen Furniture' by Jame...
Brass
Chest of Drawers by Alain Delon for Maison Jansen
By Alain Delon, Maison Jansen
Located in Torino, IT
Chest of drawers designed by Alain Delon for Maison Jansen. An elegant French-made chest of drawers from the 1970s. Ivory-colored with Art Deco-style brass accents. The chest of d...
Brass
Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers by Guy Lefèvre for Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This chest of drawers is made of black lacquered wood with bronze handles. This is a French work by famous designer Guy Lefèvre for Maison Jansen. circa 1970.
Bronze
Mid-Century Mahogany Chest by Maison Jansen, Marble Top, French Design
By Maison Jansen
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century mahogany chest / sideboard with three upper drawers with brass drawer pulls above three hinged door cabinets supporting a shaped...
Marble
Unique Golden Lacquer Brass Maison Jansen Sideboard Commode, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This large sideboard is made from solid oak, lacquered in a rich dark brown and bronze–golden finish. T...
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Chest by Maison Jansen, Ebonized Wood, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (1940s) ebonized bronze trim chest with 6 drawers having ring handles and supported on small tapered square legs. (stamped: JANSEN)
Bronze
$5,340Sale Price|40% Off
French Louis XVI Style Painted Commode Stamped Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A very unique two-drawer commode, circa 1940s, thoroughly creme peinte and parcel gilded, the rectangular beveled top over a conforming case of two drawers, elegantly carved medallio...
Bronze
18th Century French Directoire Satinwood Mahogany Marble Top Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful Directoire or Late Louis XVI Commode or Chest of Drawers. Satinwood panels and drawer fronts. Original hardware. Original White Marble Top with Bronze Gallery. Toupe Fe...
Marble, Bronze
$84,000Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 93.25 in W 73 in D 20 in
1970s Maison Jansen Style Custom Brass and Lacquered Wood Cabinets
By Maison Jansen
Located in Dallas, TX
These magnificent display cabinets came from an upper east side home in NYC. They appear to be custom made and possibly Maison Jansen. They are solid brass with a lacquered wood finish. There is tempered glass on the back and the sides along with four push front glass doors on the front of each cabinet. Each cabinet has five glass shelves. The lower section of the display cabinets has four lacquered doors ornamented by beautiful hammered brass handles. Each concealed section has a lacquered shelf...
Brass
Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Two Drawer Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 33 in W: 32 1/2 in D: 17 in This exquisite mid-20th century Louis XV-style commode features a beautifully crafted marble/granite top and two spacious drawers, blendi...
Granite, Marble, Bronze
$2,574Sale Price|54% Off
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 18.51 in
1970s Willy Rizzo Wood and Brass Chest of Drawers
By Willy Rizzo
Located in IT
Chest of drawers attributed to Willy Rizzo. ten drawers, wood and brass details. Size of the piece: w 120 cm, h 75 cm , d 47 cm A video and better pictures will be available soon.
Brass
$2,995
H 26.5 in W 32 in D 18 in
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Brass Chest of Drawers, 1970s
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chest of drawers By Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Furniture USA, 1970s Acid etched brass, with black lacquered trim, and original...
Brass
$5,800
H 31.75 in W 39.25 in D 18.25 in
French Louis XVI Commode with Original Marble Top New Ebonized Mahogany Finish
Located in Highwood, IL
French Louis XVI Commode with its Original Marble Top. Our Old Plank Restoration Department removed the old tired lacquer, without the use of any harsh chemicals and applied an old s...
Marble, Brass
$758Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 25.99 in D 16.93 in
Vintage Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This five-drawer chest of drawers comes from Czechoslovakia from around 1970s. The piece is in very good condition - it underwent careful renovation process. It is veneered with elm ...
Elm
1940s English Chippendale Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
English Chippendale Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers. Features 4 large drawers functioning to perfection with dovetailed joints. Measures...
Brass
$48,950Sale Price|42% Off
H 37 in W 60.25 in D 20.38 in
French 19th Century Louis XV-XVI Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Commode Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI-Louis XVI Transition Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany, Birdseye Maple, Fruitwood and Sycamore Marquetry and Parquetry Commode with a Brèche d'Alep Marble-Top, after the model by Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806). Circa: 1870-1880. The finely detailed commode with rounded sides, finely chased ormolu mounts with their original mercury gilt, a single center apron drawer with wreath ormolu pulls and an acanthus plate...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Hollywood Regency Etagere in Brass and Steel, Maison Jansen Style
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency style Etagere featuring a chromed steel frame with solid brass accents and 5 glass shelves. A great addition to any living room area or bathroom.
Brass, Steel
$7,500
H 34.13 in W 50.25 in D 22.5 in
Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Marble Top and Brass Trim, Circa 1870
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous Louis XVI style marble-topped mahogany commode from France, circa 1870, with transitional details that could suit a wide range of decorating tastes today. The white marble...
Marble, Brass
$5,620 / set
H 31.5 in W 28 in D 16.75 in
Pair of Louis XV Style Marble Top Commodes with Bronze Mounts, Romania, 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A finely crafted pair of Louis XV style commodes, made in Romania circa 1980, marked C 455, NOE. Each cabinet features a shaped pink marble top with soft veining, resting over a serp...
Bronze
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H 33.75 in W 50 in D 23.75 in
Signed Maison Jansen Mahogany with Bronze and Carrara Marble Two Drawer Commode
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This signed Maison Jansen commode represents the epitome of luxury French furniture from the early 20th century. Crafted from rich mahogany, this two-drawer commode is accented with ...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
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H 33 in W 49.25 in D 23.5 in
A Pair of Louis XVI style marble top mahogany commodes, signed Jansen, C 1940.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These signed Maison Jansen Marble top Commodes / Dressers are exceptional pieces of furniture. The matching pieces each with a shaped white beveled marble top resting on a case with ...
Marble, Bronze
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H 33.86 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
A rare green lacquered 1970s chest of drawers by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in London, GB
A rare, deep forest green gloss lacquered 1970s four drawer chest of drawers by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen with chunky solid brass drop handles and brass inlay detailed surround, ...
Brass
Pair of Maison Jansen Chinoiserie Lacquered Commodes
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant pair of serpentine shaped, black lacquered, marble top, 2 drawer commodes from famed Paris Design Firm, Maison Jansen. Beautifully hand-painted Chinoiserie design with gi...
Marble, Bronze
1960 Maison Jansen Art-Déco large curved chest of drawers
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large chest of drawers with slightly curved front by Maison Jansen in black waxed lacquer. It rests on 4 fluted legs, protruding from the outer front and embellished at their base w...
Wood
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H 33 in W 59 in D 22 in
Quintessential Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode Dresser
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a quintessential signed Maison Jansen bronze mounted marble top commode or dresser. The look, design and overal proportions make this easily the prettiest commode online toda...
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Maison Jansen Commode
By Maison Jansen
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Mid 20th Century French Maison Jansen commode. In the regency style with bronze mounts and kingwood veneer. (Book on this item: Jansen Furniture By James Archer Abbott - page 248)
Kingwood
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H 34 in W 61 in D 22.5 in
Signed Maison Jansen Mahogany Louis XVI Directoire Marble Top Commode Dresser
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite signed Maison Jansen commode dresser is a superb example of fine French craftsmanship blending Louis XVI and Directoire style influences. Featuring a sleek mahogany bo...
Marble, Brass
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H 53.75 in W 43 in D 20 in
Signed Maison Jansen of Paris Flame Mahogany Tall Chest Dresser With Marble Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This an absolutely sublime signed Maison Jansen of Paris tall dresser. The most beautiful wood and bronze partner together with a fantastic fossil marble top and a solid oak case. Th...
Marble
Stamped Maison Jansen Ebonized Bronze Chest of Drawers 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen early neoclassical pieces, this French Regency-style commode from the 1950s is imposing. Made from solid mahogany, fully ebonized, varnished and French polished, this stamped Jansen chest of drawers features three drawers with important Ormolu gilt...
Mahogany
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H 36 in W 59.5 in D 20.25 in
Maison Jansen Mahogany Commode or Chest, Bronze Mounted, Directoire Style, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen Mahogany Commode or Chest, Bronze Mounted, Directoire Style, 1940s A Jansen commode having two larger drawers under a smaller drawer with inverted sides and bronze mounts. The whole supporting a white and gray vein marble top. This commode comes complete with a letter of authentication from James Archer Abbott. A fine example direct from a NYC apartment. Mahogany, Bronze, Marble France, 1940s Other French designers of the period include Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Paulin...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Maison Jansen Stamped Louis XVI Style Mahogany Marble-Top Commode
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen Stamped Louis XVI Style Mahogany Marble-Top Commode A mahogany Louis XVI style commode, beautiful marble-top with three drawers, raised on tapering legs ending in tou...
Marble