French designer Jean Claude Mahey is best known for his elegant Hollywood Regency and Art Deco–style burl wood furniture. Vintage Mahey tables, mirrors and case pieces are often embellished with decorative techniques so that the rich, sumptuous materials he uses are paired with marquetry, lacquer, marble elements or brass accents that renders his furniture striking in contemporary dining rooms and living rooms.
Born in Mayenne, France, in 1944, Mahey found himself surrounded by a close family of painters and decorators. He graduated from the College of Applied Arts of Paris in 1966. From 1967 to 1976, Mahey worked for several luxury furniture manufacturers such as Maison Jansen, Roche Bobois, Maison Romeo and Maville Interiors. In 1976, he decided to make the bold move of striking out on his own and founded his namesake furniture design company.
Besides his love of marquetry, Mahey was interested in perfecting a heavy lacquer technique that produced mirror-like finishes and softened hard edges. Lacquered furniture and decor have long been cherished by design lovers. In the 18th century, European and English royals adored Japanese lacquerware.
During the Art Deco period, French furniture designers partnered with Japanese lacquerers to create a whole new genre of shimmering cabinetry — Jean Dunand learned the techniques from Japanese lacquer master Seizo Sugawara and introduced his first of many lacquered pieces in 1921. Dunand wasn’t the only Art Deco designer to use the material (Irish architect Eileen Gray famously did so too), but he employed it much more prolifically and decoratively. Collectors greatly admire and seek out Mahey’s lacquered chests of drawers and cabinets.
Today Mahey’s atelier is still family-led. Working closely with his wife, Betty, they have created many successful designs popular throughout France and around the world. In 1992, he opened his current showroom in the center of Paris and soon after, his children Cecilia and Maxence joined the family firm.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Jean Claude Mahey tables, storage pieces, lighting and more.
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White Lacquer and Brass Sideboard by Jean Claude Mahey, 1980s
By Jean Claude Mahey, Roche Bobois
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous sideboard white lacquer and brass elements designed and handcrafted by French designer Jean-Claude Mahey for Roche Bobois, 1980. This features brass detailing around the dra...
Brass
$4,471
H 12.01 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in
A NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Lacquer COFFEE TABLE by JEAN-CLAUDE MAHEY France 1970
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and luxurious rectangular coffee table, Post-Modernist, Shabby-Chic, base in black lacquered wood, thick square section top in burgundy red lacquered wood (deep and intens...
Brass
$7,331
H 94.49 in W 35.04 in D 17.72 in
Lacquered Burl Elm Bookcase by Jean Claude Mahey, France, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Tresbœuf, FR
Exceptional tall bookcase designed by Jean Claude Mahey, France, circa 1970s. This striking architectural piece features a beautifully figured burl elm veneer enhanced by a rich high-gloss lacquer finish, characteristic of Mahey’s luxurious French modern aesthetic. Elegant brass accents subtly frame the structure and highlight the refined geometric lines. The composition combines open shelving with a lower enclosed storage cabinet, creating both visual lightness and practical functionality. Its tall proportions and sculptural presence make it an ideal statement piece for a living room, office, or sophisticated interior project. A highly decorative and collectible example of French seventies design. Designer: Jean Claude Mahey Origin: France Period: 1970s Materials: Burl elm, lacquer, brass Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor age-appropriate wear Dimensions: Width: 89 cm Depth: 45 cm Height: 240 cm Lower cabinet height: 73 cm Jean Claude Mahey French modern Burl elm Elm burl Burlwood bookcase Lacquered bookcase French bookcase Étagère Architectural shelving 1970s furniture Seventies design Hollywood Regency Luxury furniture Vintage shelving Modernist storage Brass details High gloss lacquer Statement bookcase Collector furniture...
Brass
French Modern Lacquered Mirror By Jean-Claude Mahey
By Karl Springer, Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Houston, TX
French Modern Lacquered Mirror By Jean-Claude Mahey. This handsome French octagonal lacquered mirror has an alternating neutral burnt orange...
Wood, Lacquer
Ivory White Table Lamp by "Jean Claude Mahey"
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Waasmunster, BE
I try white table lamp by Jean claude mahey, 1970s france
Lacquer
$5,866 / set
H 21.66 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Jean Claude Mahey Table Lamps Brass Chrome Lacquered Hollywood Regency 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in London, GB
A near-pair of lamps signed by Jean Claude Mahey. Both reset on a brass and chrome pedestal base, and whilst one is finished in lacquered plain cream, the other has a gold sparkle cr...
Brass, Chrome
$1,765Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 21.66 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Table Lamps in Cream Lacquer and Brass by Jean-Claude Mahey, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in La xara, VC
An elegant pair of table lamps by French designer Jean-Claude Mahey, produced in France during the 1970s. Each lamp features a cubic body in cream ivory lacquer, resting on a polish...
Brass
$35,402
H 46.07 in W 106.3 in D 27.96 in
Unique J.C. Mahey Black Lacquered Brass Bar Cabinet Counter 1970s
By Romeo Paris, Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Paris, IDF
A unique bar for a standout look. This rare piece was designed by Jean-Claude Mahey in the 1970s for Maison Romeo Paris, and displays all the trademark glam of the French seventies period. Brass and black lacquer are used in large, chunky blocks for a powerful impact, with nice curves on each side. From a distance, the piece seems to sparkle. There are 3 large storage spaces in the back, with enough room for a small fridge, ice machine...
Brass
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