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 raspberry lacquer brass mirrored nightstands 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare pair of Maison Jasen three drawers, raspberry lacquered nightstands would be stunning in any bedroom. Made to order by Maison Jansen in France in the late 1970s, the shiny ...
Brass
Screen By Jansen ca' 1940's
By Maison Jansen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant painted screen by Maison Jansen, made in Argentina ca' 1940's in neoclassical style. Each panel is approx. 18.5"wide and 78.75" high. When extended the screen is approx. 5 an...
Wood
Pair of French Moderne Lacquered Mahogany and Brass Nightstands by Guy Lefèvre
By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exquisite, low side tables/nightstands designed by Guy Lefèvre for Maison Jansen (ca. 1975, France). Composed of lacquered mahogany chests supported by brass cradles...
Brass
Black Lacquer Brass Two-Tier End Tables Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in Paris, IDF
Simple lines point to these two-tier end tables french mid-century roots. Designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, it features silky brass legs, with black lacquered top and drawer...
Brass
Large Carnelian-plated Obelisk, From Maison Jansen, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Large brass mounted and carnelian-plated obelisk. In the style of Emilio Terry. From Maison Jansen, France 1970.
Carnelian, Brass
French Ebonized Wood & Verre Eglomise Wall Console or Nightstand, Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical wall-mounted console with exquisitely reverse-painted (Verre Eglomisse) mirror top by Maison Jansen. One center drawer. This piece also func...
Neoclassical Style Brass Swan Magazine Rack, Italy in the Style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style swan magazine rack is made of brass. This piece is signed Italy was made in Italy for famous French designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Brass
Maison Jansen French Mid-Century Black Enameled Steel and Brass Valet with Ram H
By Maison Jansen
Located in Queens, NY
"French Mid-Century black enameled steel and brass valet with a ram head accents and adjustable oval tray resting on 3 legs with castors (att: MAISON JANSEN) (needs screw to hold tra...
Brass
Maison Jansen Mid-Century Steel and Brass Valet with Ram Head Accents
By Maison Jansen
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century steel and brass valet with a ram head accents and adjustable oval tray resting on 3 legs with castors (att: MAISON JANSEN)
Steel
Maison Jansen, Hollywood Regency, Side Table Cabinets, Distressed Mirror, Marble
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Painted Marble Top End Tables Distressed Mirrored Cabinets Stamped Jansen Pair of French white distress-painted cabinets, circa 1950s, the white marble over a conforming cas...
Marble
H 27 in W 28 in D 18 in
Pair of White Lacquer, Lucite and Glass Nightstands by Cain Modern
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of nightstands made of solid white oak and Lucite with a milk glass tops. The pieces have beautiful lines and great presence, they are solidly built and crafted loc...
Milk Glass, Lucite, Oak
H 24 in W 28 in D 19 in
Pair of 'Laque' Custom Lacquer and Brushed Brass Nightstands by Design Frères
By Maison Jansen, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic custom color lacquer and brushed brass nightstands in the style of Maison Jansen. Hard lacquer finish with brushed solid brass legs. Shown here in RAL 5007 high gloss...
Brass
H 3.5 in W 9.2 in D 9.8 in
Precious cigar box set galuchat-coated teak and ebony from 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Precious cigar box set galuchat-coated teak wood with ebony profiles, 1970s manufacture. Wooden teak base with slightly raised lid in the shape of a truncated pyramid and masterful...
Shagreen
H 29 in W 24 in D 20 in
Pair of Mahogany Antique Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
(A newly made reproduction) This beautifully crafted piece features a lightly distressed straw wash finish that complements any decor style. The delicate ring pulls add a hint of sophistication, making this table a perfect addition to both traditional and contemporary interiors. With a spacious drawer, this reproduction antique-style bedside table...
Wood
H 2.29 in W 1.38 in D 0.56 in
Gold Plated S.T. Dupont Ligne 1 Lighter, Art Deco, France, Circa 1970s
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
ST Dupont Ligne 1 Gold Plated Cigarette Lighter With Dupont Box Engine Turned Lighter With DuPont Box. Dupont Box may differ from what is depicted Stamped S. T. DuPont Paris, Made ...
Gold Plate
H 34.25 in W 42 in D 23.5 in
Maison Jansen Painted and Parcel-Gilt Console Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Maison Jansen Painted and Parcel-Gilt Console Table with chamfered corners. This console was created by Maison Jansen who sold an identical pair to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor for their house on the Boulevard Suchet in Paris where they lived before the war. The unmistakable edges of the consoles appear in a watercolour by famed Russian artist Serebryakov of the entrance to the Banquette Room. The consoles reappear in the dining room of their Paris house on route du Champs...
Marble
H 24 in W 30 in D 22 in
Lacquered Horn Nightstand or End Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lacquered horn nightstand or end table, American, circa 1980s. It is constructed of lacquered horn with beautiful color and graining. It is a versatile size and can be used as a nigh...
Wood, Horn
H 19.69 in W 17.52 in D 12.21 in
Pair of French Riviera Nightstands in Rattan, Wicker and Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular pair of Mid-Century nightstands made of curved rattan and woven wicker, completed with solid brass knobs. These incredibly elegant and unique pieces were produced in Ital...
Brass
H 24 in W 24 in D 18 in
Pair of Honey Amber Lacquer Edmond Spence Two Drawer Nightstands End Tables
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Swedish Mid-Century Modern honey amber tone two drawers night stands end tables by Edmond Spence.
Birch
H 19.13 in W 24 in D 28 in
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquer and Brass End Tables or Nightstands
By Directional, Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables, side tables, or nightstands By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection" USA, 1950s ...
Brass
H 36 in W 2.75 in D 42 in
1940's Hollywood Regency Asian "Chinoiserie" Room Dividing Screen - Petite i
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's Hollywood Regency Asian "Chinoiserie" Room Dividing Screen. Artisan made. Petite in size. 4 panels.
Wood
H 33 in W 48.5 in D 19.5 in
Maison Jansen Style Neoclassical Brass, Steel & Glass Console, France, C 1960
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maison Jansen style neoclassical brass, steel & glass console, France, C 1960 With custom thick beveled glass top, the base with 'X" stretcher side and bras horse head caryatids wit...
Brass, Steel
H 11.25 in W 9 in D 1.5 in
Jansen Furniture Book
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Monograph on the renowned Paris-based interior decoration office Maison Jansen, founded in 1880 by Jean Henri Jansen. Published in 2007 by Acanthus Press with text by James Archer Ab...
Paper
H 17.13 in W 22.05 in D 14.18 in
Midcentury Swan Shaped Magazine Rack in Brass Attributed to Maison Jansen, 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful swan figure magazine rack in brass attributed to Maison Jansen. Made in France in the 1970s.
Metal, Brass
H 22 in W 13 in D 10 in
Maison Jansen Neoclassical Magazine Rack Newspaper Stand, France, 1950s
By Maison Charles, Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès
Located in Vienna, AT
A French Hollywood Regency-style news rack, magazine stand, or book holder, crafted by Maison Jansen in the 1960s. Elegantly constructed from solid polished brass and clear glass, ti...
Brass
H 18.51 in W 16.93 in D 13 in
Pair of Maison Jansen black lacquer and brass nightstands 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
This very nice pair of nightstands stamped Maison Jansen was created in the early 1960s with black lacquer wood, with brass and gilt details. Typical and timeless french Neoclassical...
Brass
H 27.5 in W 16 in D 10.5 in
Pair Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Marble Top Nightstands
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 27.5in W: 16in D: 10.5in This Incredible Pair Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Marble Top Nightstands are made of the highest qualit...
Marble, Brass
H 17 in W 17.5 in D 17 in
Maison Jansen French Cane & Mahogany Magazine Rack, Brass Lions, 1950's
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful design
Brass
H 19.1 in W 17.92 in D 8.27 in
Brass Faux-Bamboo Bronze and Brass Magazine Rack by Maison Baguès
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This faux-bamboo magazine rack is made of bra-onze and brass with clear glass panels on each side. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
Brass
H 17 in W 17.5 in D 17 in
Maison Jansen French Cane & Mahogany Magazine Rack, Brass Lions, 1950's
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We have a pair of these!
Brass
H 19.1 in W 18.71 in D 8.67 in
Brass and Blueish Glass Magazine Rack by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style magazine rack is made of brass with blueish glass . This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940. A pair is available
Brass
H 24.75 in W 17 in D 14.25 in
Pair of Louis XVI Directoire Style Ebonized Nightstands Signed By Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 33in W: 61 1/4in D: 17 1/2in This Pair of Louis XVI Directoire Style Ebonized Nightstands Signed By Maison Jansen Circa 1950 are truly exceptional and are super rare! ...
Brass
H 21.86 in W 16.34 in D 16.34 in
Blue Lacquer Night Stands / End Tables by Guy Lefevre circa 1970's
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Pair of two tiers square night stands. The top dark blue lacquered opening by a drawer. Interior part of the drawer is in mahogany. With a glas...
Metal
H 18.9 in W 16.15 in D 13.78 in
Guy Lefevre Blue Lacquer Brass End Tables Nighstands Maison Jansen, 1970s
By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Simple lines point to these beautiful bedside tables or end tables french mid-century roots. Designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, it features one large and one small drawer, al...
Brass