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.
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Jean-Claude Mahey Octagonal Marquetry and Resin Mirror, France, circa 1975
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Striking French wall mirror by Jean-Claude Mahey, dating to circa 1975, and combining a bold octagonal silhouette with richly decorative wood marquetry beneath a glossy resin finish....
Resin, Wood
French Modern Lacquered Mirror By Jean-Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey, Karl Springer
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
Jean-Claude Mahey Octagonal Black Lacquered & Brass Wall Mirror, circa 1970
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in New York, NY
Jean-Claude Mahey Octagonal Black Lacquered & Brass Wall Mirror, circa 1970 An exceptionally designed wall mirror by French designer, Jean-Claude Mahey, featuring an octagonal shape...
Metal, Brass
$865Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Lacquer Mirror with Brass Accents by Jean Claude Mahey, France, 1975
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Brussels, BE
Dark burgundy red (almost black) lacquered hexagonal mirror by Mahey. Labelled at the back. France, 1975.
Mirror, Wood
A HUGE SPECTACULAR SHABBY-CHIC Wall MIRROR by JEAN-CLAUDE MAHEY, France 1970
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional and spectacular octogonal mirror, Post-Modernist, Shabby-Chic, thick lacquered wood with patinated bronze edges, around a wide mirror area, signed on the lower part by Jean Claude Mahey, France 1970. The wide and angular frame features a beautiful black and celadon green zebra lacquer area, with creamy beige lacquered areas, and patinated bronze edges. This is a rare example of Jean-Claude Mahey's dimension in french design. Un exceptionnel et opulent miroir mural...
Talosel
ONE (OF A PAIR) Luxurious LACQUERED Wall MIRROR by JEAN-CLAUDE MAHEY France 1970
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular and luxurious rectangular wall mirror, Art-Deco, Post-Modernit, Shabby-Chic, Seventies, by Jean-Claude Mahey, France 1970. A beautiful composition of patinated brass li...
Brass
Ceramic mirror by Georges Pelletier, France, circa 1975
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Rare ceramic wall mirror by Georges Pelletier. Ceramic framed with red and crackled gold glaze . Not signed. ceramic frame in very good condition, not restored Cannes circa 1975...
Ceramic, Mirror
Blue Tack Nails Mirror by Jean Pierre Chevalier, France, 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Mid sized rectangular mirror by French artist JP Chevalier, known for his painstaking techniques using seeds to decorate surfaces. This mirror is entirely covered in hammered blue ...
Metal
Huge 1970s Maritime Round Pine Wood Wall Mirror from Denmark
Located in München, DE
Huge 1970s maritime round pine wood wall mirror from Denmark. Great minimalistic design in reddish brown with great pine grain. Frame consists of several parts, held together by a ...
Mirror, Pine
Mid-Century Modern Porthole Mirror by C. Jeré, Brass, Lacquered, 1970s
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Porthole Mirror by C. Jeré, Brass, Lacquered, 1970s. Medium scale chunky round mirror with a warm patina to the original lacquered brass. Some scratching to brass ...
Brass
Chrome Octagon Mirror
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
The mirror can be used in any decor.
Chrome
Octagonal Marbleized Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Octagonal Marbleized Mirror, American, circa 1960's.
Mirror
$2,390
H 10.63 in W 8.86 in D 0.79 in
A Decorative Ceramic Mirror by Jean Claude Malarmey Vallauris France 1960s
By Jean-Claude Malarmey
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A decorative ceramic mirror by Jean - Claude Malarmey Vallauris France 1960s. Signed on the back. In good condition.
Ceramic
$12,475
H 62.35 in W 39.25 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Tessellated Lacquered Goatskin Arched Mirror signed Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A striking Mid-Century Modernist arched mirror by Karl Springer, circa 1980, showcasing his signature use of luxurious, exotic materials and impeccably clean lines. The substantial f...
Animal Skin, Mirror
$2,660Sale Price|30% Off
H 72 in W 45 in D 2.5 in
Monumental French Directoire Style Ebonized Mirror Beveled With Brass Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
A Monumental French Ebonized and parcel-gilt mirror in the style of Directoire, circa 1950s, the rectangular beveled looking glass with a panelled frame decorated by brass accents.
Wood
Jean Blazy Sculptural Etched Brass Mirror, France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Sculptural wall mirror by French decorator Jean Blazy, dating from the 1970s. The rectangular frame is composed of individual brass panels, engraved with restrained geometric motifs ...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Gilt Lacquered Geometric Beveled Mirror
By Carolina Mirror Corp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Gilt-Lacquered Geometric Beveled Mirror A striking Mid-Century Modern gilt-lacquered mirror featuring a bold octagonal geometric frame with a triple-tiered faux-b...
Mirror, Giltwood
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Metal, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A gold-painted metal wall mirror designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.625"H x 22.25"W x 0.5"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Metal
Ceramic mirror by Jean-Pierre Viot, France, circa 1970
By Jean-Pierre Viot
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Wall mirror in ceramic created by Jean-Pierre Viot in France circa 1970. The irregular glazed stoneware frame features an incised textured surface with free geometric patterns, reve...
Ceramic
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Rope, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige rope wall mirror designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.625"H x 10.375"W x 1.4"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Rope
Scandinavian Modern Octagonal Wall Mirror in Teak, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Anonymous Danish/Scandinavian furniture maker circa 1970. Reminiscent in style to Aksel Kjersgaard and Uno and Osten Kristiansson. Octagonal wall mirror with frame in solid teak. Ass...
Mirror, Teak
A Large French Brass And Burr Elm Jean Claude Mahey Mirror
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in London, GB
A Large octagonal mirror in Brass and Bur Elm by Jean Claude Mahey Signature to bottom of mirror Jean-Claude Mahey came from a family of decorative painters. Today his design com...
Brass
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H 1.19 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in L 1.19 in
Octagonal wooden mirror by Jean-Claude Mahey, France 1970
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in LYON, FR
Beautiful octagonal lacquered wood mirror by Jean-Claude Mahey, from the 1980s, with the label still visible on the back. It hangs from a cord on the back. In very good vintage condi...
Lacquer
Jean-Claude Mahey – Octogonal Gold and Black French Mirror 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in FR
This beautiful octogonal mirror by Jean-Claude Mahey in polished brass and black lacquered metal, circa 1970, features a bold geometric design with a luxurious modern aesthetic. The ...
Metal, Brass
JC Mahey Mirror - France 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Paris, FR
Octagonal mirror in wood and wood burl. Design Jean-Claude Mahey (Mahey Paris label on the back). French work from the 1970s. ` Traces of use - Tiny chips Dimension H.: 72.5 cm
Wood, Burl, Lacquer
Vintage mirror by Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage black lacquer and inlaid brass octogonal mirror by Jean Claude Mahey. 1970s - France Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter: 72cm/2...
Brass
Large Octogonal Mirror from Jean-Claude May, Maison Roméo, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey, Maison Romeo
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful octogonal mirror by Jean Claude Mahey for Maison Romeo, made in France in the 1970-1980s. All in solid wood, black lacquered, with brass strips. Overall good condition, l...
Brass
French Octagonal Lacquer Mirror by Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Waasmunster, BE
French octagonal lacquer mirror by Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s.
Wood, Lacquer
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H 28.75 in W 28.75 in D 1.58 in
French Octagonal 1970s Lacquer off-white Wall Mirror by Jean Claude Mahey1050
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Elegant 1970s octagon shaped wall mirror in off-white lacquered wood by Jean Claude Mahey. Gives a glamorous look to your eclectic interior. Typical style for this period, when desi...
Mirror, Acrylic, Wood
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H 28.75 in W 28.75 in D 1.58 in
French Octagonal 1970s Burl Lacquer Wall Mirror by Jean Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Elegant 1970s octagon shaped wall mirror in multi colored lacquered wood by Jean Claude Mahey. Gives a glamorous look to your eclectic interior. Typical style for this period, when ...
Mirror, Acrylic
French Marquetry Octogonal Mirror by Jean-Claude Mahey for Romeo
By Jean Claude Mahey, Maison Romeo
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful and rare octogonal mirror by Jean-Claude Mahey for Romeo, made in France in the 1970s. Made in wood marquetry, lacquered. Very good condition.
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Black Lacquered Mirror and Brass by Jean Claude Mahey 1970s, France
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage hexagonal black lacquered and brass mirror by jean-claude Mahey edited by roméo in the 70s. Very good quality of manufacture, very beautiful finishes. Some marks of time....
Brass
1970s Octagonal Mirror by Jean Claude Mahey with Brass Inlay Frame
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in London, GB
A 1970s octagonal mirror by Jean Claude Mahey with brass inlay frame finished in a deep brown, burgundy coloured lacquer.
Brass
1970s Octagonal Brass and Ivory Lacquer Mirror by Jean Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in London, GB
A lovely 1970s octagonal brass and ivory lacquer mirror by Jean Claude Mahey.
Brass
Jean Claude Mahey Paris Octagonal Marquetry Mirror, 1970
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Vienna, AT
Jean Claude Mahey Paris octagonal marquetry mirror, 1970 with a total diameter of 28 inches, it's in very good condition.
Mirror, Wood
Signed J.C. Mahey Wall Mirror in White Lacquer and Brass, 1970
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Paris, IDF
The white lacquer and brass make up the decorative frame of this beautiful wall mirror. A vintage style look contrasting with a contemporary finish....
Brass