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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Maison Jansen Beaux Arts Painted Boiserie Panel, France, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Large painted curved boisere panel. Consisting of rectilinear mouldings and a circular medallion.
Plaster, Wood
$8,950 / set
H 10 in W 92.5 in D 1.5 in
Outstanding Set of 3 16th Century Spanish Ceiling Panels, Beams
Located in Round Top, TX
An outstanding and exceptional set of 3 16th century ceiling panels - beams from Barcelona. Hand hewn solid wood panels beautifully painted. Fabulous architectural elements to incorp...
Wood
$450 / set
H 119 in W 11.38 in D 1.75 in
Pair of Antique French Shutter in Old Crumbly Paint From a Chateau in Brittany
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique pair of French shutters in very old paint removed a long time ago from a chateau located in Brittany. **Width provided is for the wider shutte...
Wood, Paint
$68,715Sale Price|20% Off
H 120.87 in W 787.41 in D 3.94 in
Italian Painted and Parcel-Gilt Japoneserie Boiserie Panels
Located in Rome, IT
A very fine early 20th century Italian “japoneserie” painted and parcel-gilt Boiserie panels with a black painted canvas insert. Modular panels create a complete room with an amazin...
Wood
$18,037
H 101.58 in W 162.21 in D 3.94 in
Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This Louis XVI style paneled room is composed of two shelves and cupboards with double doors made of wood painted in light green in the 20th century. They frame a Louis XVI period mantel sculpted in Saint-Anne grey marble with a fluted decor on the header and the jambs. The mantel is accompanied by its trumeau also from the same period, made of sculpted woodn painted in the same colors as the rest of the room. The decor are risen up with gold painting such as the beautiful Love allegory recognizable thanks to the kissing birds...
Wood
$92,000
H 114.18 in W 255.91 in D 177.17 in
Mahogany and Fabric Panelled Room, Designed by Jac. van den Bosch
By Jac van den Bosch
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A rare opportunity to acquire this exquisite panelled room with original wall fabric, circa 1912. This room was designed by Jac. van den Bosch (1868-1948), the wall fabric was design...
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Antique French Painted Boiserie Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant pair of antique French boiserie panels featuring beautifully carved Rococo-inspired ornamentation and a softly aged painted finish. The long, narrow proportions make the p...
Wood
$500,000
H 144 in W 228 in D 199 in
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Located in New Orleans, LA
A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room...
Marble
$528,115 / set
H 114.5 in W 35.5 in D 5 in
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commi...
Wood, Pine
18th Boiserie Panal
Located in New Orleans, LA
Giltwood and painted panal depicting rural scenery
$5,950
W 45.25 in D 2 in L 32.25 in
Late 18th Century French Carved Boiserie Panel with Original Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful late 18th to early 19th century French carved wooden boiserie panel featuring elegant neoclassical ornamentation and a richly layered original painted surface. The panel ...
Wood
$43,519
H 110.24 in W 701.58 in D 3.94 in
Wood Paneled Room with Trompe L'oeil Library Decoration, Late 20th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This piece of woodwork was made at the extreme end of the 20th century, around 1985 and comes from a Parisian mansion. It presents a grey paneled decoration enhanced with gold, composed of empty shelves surmounted by cupboards opening with a leaf, or filled with trompe l'oeil books by great authors with old bindings. The shelves are punctuated by protruding ionic columns on rudent pedestals. Three doors give access to the room, two of which are trompe l'oeil, taking up the library decor...
Wood
$9,800
H 50.75 in W 45.38 in D 4.38 in
Exceptional 18th Century Oak Boiserie Panel from Chateau Saint-Maclou, Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
This fabulous hand-carved boiseries or wooden panel was recently purchased from the Chateau St. Maclou in Normandy, France. Rooms of boiseries had design motifs that were kept the same throughout the entire area that was paneled. For instance, on this panel, there are mainly acanthus leaf motifs used in various areas. A medieval lion...
Oak
18th Century Louis XV Period French Boiserie Panelling
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A characterful late 18th Century French pine boiserie wall elevation, 2.78m high and 3.8m wide. Formed of multiple sections of finely moulded raised-and-fielded panelling and incorpo...
Pine, Paint
$23,821Sale Price|20% Off
H 127.56 in W 511.82 in D 1.19 in
Antique Boiserie in Gray-Green Lacquered Wood, Gilded Friezes, 1700 Paris
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient 18th century boiseries in gray-green lacquered wood with golden leaf friezes and paintings in the upper part depicting landscapes, personalities of the time and mythological ...
Wood
Carved walnut panel boiserie, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient, antique and beautiful paneled boiserie, all in precious solid walnut wood, hand-carved with baroque panels, 18th century period. Composed of 9 modular panels, from a noble p...
Walnut
1970s Maison Jansen Gold Leaf Lacquered Panels
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large decorative Panel in lacquered wood with gold leaf accent by Maison Jansen Excellent work .Photos has been take with inside and natural light Great condition. Composed by 6 p...
Gold Leaf