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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Pair of Antique Louis XVI Style Paint Decorated Arm Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: 34.25 inches high x 23 inches wide x 23 inches deep. Seat height 19 inches. An elegant and highly refined pair of Louis XVI style paint-decorated armchairs by Maison Ja...
Walnut, Upholstery, Wood
Heavily Carved Pair of French Signed Maison Jansen Distressed Painted Armchairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite pair of signed Maison Jansen French Louis XV style armchairs, crafted during the 1920s, exemplifies the Parisian design house’s mastery of classical revival and luxury...
Walnut
Maison Jansen Signed, Louis XVI Style Giltwood Bergère, TIger Silk Velvet
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Maison Jansen Signed, Louis XVI Style Giltwood Bergère armchair, Scalamandré "Le TIgre" Silk Velvet The "Jansen Paris" stamp clearly visible on the unde...
Silk, Giltwood, Velvet
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Paint Decorated Bergère Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 36 3/4 in W: 23 3/4 in D: 25 in SH: 19 1/4 in An exceptional pair of Louis XVI style paint-decorated bergère chairs by the celebrated Parisian design house Maison J...
Walnut, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Armchairs / Lounge Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important Pair of French MId-Century Modern Neoclassical Armchairs / Lounge chairs by Maison Jansen, Paris, circa 1940. These elegant chairs express the heart of Maison Jansen furniture, they are handmade of the finest materials and completely hand carved just as they were in the 18th Century. These elegant Neoclassical forms reflect the dignity of the past and and express the sobriety of the present. The legs are carved with saber legs in the rear and elegantly tapered legs in the front. The arm structures are gently curving and extend naturally all the way to the feet giving a sense of unlimited fluidity and movement. The back rails gently slope extending the continuous sense of line of the pieces. The lines are modern and sober throughout. The backrests are in a Curile form with an X form united by a circle centered with circular brass medallions adding a dynamic and distinctive finishing touches. The cross form and the circle form are ancient symbols relating earth and sky, masculine and feminine. Finally, the cushions are hand fitted around the leg structure allowing the chairs to breathe and to show off their architecture. And, the patina is hand finished in dark walnut. These Jansen Chairs are masterpieces of design and emblems of our history. They echo the greatness of one the world's leading design companies over a 100 year span., Documentation: An exact model of these chairs is pictured in Jansen Furniture, James Archer Abbott, Acanthus Press, New York, 2007, p. 12. See last photo. Tom Thomas Gallery / Thomas Gallery Ltd...
Brass
Jansen Set of Four Brass and Iron Armchairs in White Bouclé, France 1950's
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Elegant set of Jansen wrought iron chairs with X-shaped backrests, legs ending in brass sabots, upholstered in white bouclé.
Brass, Wrought Iron
$26,424 / set
Rare chauffeuses par la maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare ensemble de trois chauffeuses par la maison jansen en verre de saint Gobain
Stainless Steel
$9,765 / set
Pair of Armchairs by Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare pair of armchair by Maison Jansen, in full metal and brown cognac leather in original conditions, circa 1940. The condition is good and stamped "JANSEN".
Metal
Pair of Leather and Ebonized Pear Wood Folding Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of leather and ebonized pear wood folding chairs by Maison Jansen.
Pearwood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of barrel back lounge armchairs with chrome tube frames. Great size and shape, seat height is 18.75, very comfy with chrome in tip top shape. Upholstery is a ...
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Red Velvet Lounge Chairs or Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
Very comfortable pair tulip shape red velvet of armchairs with scrolled hand holds . Soft and beautiful original vintage red velvet upholstery. The conical legs are in original con...
Wood
$24,000 / set
H 42 in W 33 in D 26 in
French Pair of Louis XVI Style Marquise Bergere Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French pair of Louis XVI style marquise bergère armchairs, gilt wood, 19th century. In the clean and classic Louis XVI style, the name Marquise is attributed due to their exceptiona...
Velvet, Wood
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
$3,247Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.67 in W 30.12 in D 21.46 in
Antique Pair of Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Armchairs Louis
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning pair of original circa 1860-1870 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère armchairs which are part of a suite These chairs come with a matchin...
Giltwood
$8,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 25 in D 35.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut lounge chairs. America circa 1970’s, iconic Mid-Century Modern styling. Beautiful curves and unique shape. Masterfully restored in a rich dark espre...
Fabric, Walnut
$7,788 / item
H 29.14 in W 32.29 in D 33.47 in
Modern Contemporay Hygge Armchair in Boucle Fabric & Travertino by Collector
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
21st century Ddesigned by Saccal Design House Hygge armchair fabric and travertino is inspired by contemporary architecture in Portugal that speaks of i...
Travertine
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning pair of vintage modern Italian lounge chairs with sculpted armrests and angled back legs. The sleek design ensures maximum comfort without sacrificing style. Please confir...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,900 / set
H 27 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Small Scale Petite Parsons Armchair Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome classic matching pair of fully upholstered parsons chairs. These feature smaller scale framing. Upholstery is original and could u...
Fabric
$9,500 / set
H 34.75 in W 30.5 in D 32.5 in
Exceptional Pair French Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Attributed Bergere Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of French painted and parcel-gilt bergère armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen and dating to the mid-20th century, beautifully represents the firm's sophisticated approach to reviving the great French furniture traditions for modern interiors. Generously proportioned yet visually refined, the chairs combine the disciplined neoclassical vocabulary of the Louis XVI style with luxurious upholstery and the relaxed comfort expected of twentieth-century seating. Each chair has a broad, gently shaped upholstered back enclosed within a finely molded painted frame. The arms are partially upholstered and terminate in beautifully carved supports, while the generous seats are fitted with substantial loose cushions, giving the pair an inviting and comfortable character. The exposed frames are finished in an attractive antique ivory or cream-painted surface, delicately relieved with gilt and muted polychrome details. The straight seat rails are outlined with fine carved borders and supported by slender tapering fluted legs, one of the most recognizable characteristics of Louis XVI furniture. Square corner blocks are ornamented with carved floral paterae or rosettes, while restrained gilding accentuates the moldings, carving, and architectural details without overwhelming the graceful proportions. The upholstery is particularly striking: a luxurious coral-pink, rose, cream, and pale gold striped textile decorated with flowering branches, foliage, and chinoiserie-inspired motifs. Its softly faded palette complements the aged painted finish beautifully and gives the chairs the established appearance of furnishings from an elegant European interior. As with any vintage upholstered furniture...
Textile, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Black Walnut Lounge Armchairs, 1957
By Edward Wormley
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant pair of black walnut lounge armchairs. Totally restored including wood and all new upholstery and padding. Great style with wrap aro...
Walnut, Fabric
$3,430 / set
H 39 in W 23 in D 20 in
Pair Maison Jansen Silverleaf 'Montgolfier' Hot-Air Balloon Arm Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Maison Jansen Style Silver Leaf Montgolfier Armchairs, France A refined pair of Maison Jansen style silver-leaf armchairs, France, mid-20th century, modeled after the celebrated late 18th-century “Montgolfier” chair...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,495 / set
H 38 in W 32.75 in D 33.75 in
Oversized Pair of Louis XVI Style Distressed Paint Decorated Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 38 in W: 32 3/4 in D: 33 3/4 in SH: 20 1/2 in Elegant in form, generous in scale, and exceptionally inviting, this Oversized Pair of Louis XVI Style Distressed Pain...
Wood
$4,995 / set
H 36.25 in W 25.5 in D 27 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Distressed Paint Decorated Armchairs By Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 36 1/4 IN W: 25 1/2 IN D: 27 IN SH: 19 1/2 IN A refined and elegant pair of Louis XVI style paint-decorated bergère armchairs by the celebrated Parisian design house...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$1,875Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 37.5 in W 27.5 in D 26 in
Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Country French provincial or Louis XV style pair of painted fauteuil armchairs. The set features a generous seating area with a vintage butte...
Velvet, Wood
1980 Set of 4 armchairs from Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 4 armchairs from Maison Jansen in the 1980s in France, made of chrome-plated steel. Set of 4 chairs, in perfect condition, upholstery redone identically and covered with black...
Steel, Chrome
Pair of 20th Century French Giltwood Armchairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A chic pair of mid-20th Century carved giltwood Neo-Classical style armchairs by Maison Jansen. Reference; Jansen Furniture by James Archer Abbot, Page 83 for a similar marquise. Fra...
Upholstery, Giltwood
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H 36.62 in W 24.81 in D 25.2 in
Pair of stamped Maison Jansen Louis XV neoclassical armchairs 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
The craftsmanship of this pair of armchairs was deeply cared about, and it really shows some eight decades later. The armchairs were made and stamped by Maison Jansen in the early 19...
Wood
Pair of Maison Jansen Upholstered Armchairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A stylish pair of Maison Jansen upholstered armchairs. Circa 1930.
Upholstery
Pair of Maison Jansen Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
A chic pair of Directoire-style chairs by Maurice Hirch for Maison Jansen. Signed 'M Hirch'. Circa 1950. The red lacquered frames with ebonised highlights upholstered in their origin...
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Antique Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Arm Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Louis XVI style Maison Jansen Arm chairs - a pair Freshly upholstered. Additional information: Materials: Velvet, Wood Color: Gr...
Velvet
Alain Delon Vintage "Salon" White Armchairs, Original Label
By Maison Jansen, Alain Delon
Located in Milano, IT
The elegant vintage armchairs are designed in the 70s by the famous Alain Delon for fine manufacturer Maison Jansen. The original Alain Delon label is present. The two armchairs ar...
Silk
Alain Delon Vintage “Salon” Red Armchairs, Original Label
By Maison Jansen, Alain Delon
Located in Milano, IT
The elegant vintage armchairs are designed in the 70s by the famous Alain Delon for fine manufacturer Maison Jansen. The original Alain Delon label is present. The two armchairs ar...
Silk, Wood
Pair of Large Maison Jansen Armchairs 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
As inviting as they are stylish, this pair of Maison Jansen armchairs reflects the House neoclassical side. These original models have...
Cotton
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H 35.04 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
Maison Jansen Leather and Chrome "Savonarola" Emperor Chairs, 1970's
By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Maison Jansen; Hollywood Regency; neoclassical; Emperor chair; Chrome; Leathers; Eclectic interior; “Savonarola” Emperor chair by Maison Jansen was made in the 1970s. Luxury Mais...
Chrome
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H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
Alain Delon for Maison Jansen Armchairs Brass Chrome Copper Alcantara, 1972
By Maison Jansen, Alain Delon
Located in Paris, IDF
The white alcantara fabric and mix of metals with brass copper and chrome layers make up the decorative frame of this beautiful and rare pair of armchairs designed by Alain Delon and...
Brass, Copper, Chrome
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H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
Alain Delon for Maison Jansen Armchairs Brass Chrome Copper Alcantara 1972
By Maison Jansen, Alain Delon
Located in Paris, IDF
The black alcantara fabric and mix of metals with brass copper and chrome layers make up the decorative frame of this beautiful and rare pair of armchairs designed by Alain Delon and...
Brass, Copper, Chrome
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H 38 in W 21 in D 22 in
Pair of Dark Grey "Chinoiserie" Lacquer Armchairs by Maison Jansen, France 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Dark grey lacquered wood. Some scratches and scruffs on lacquer. Re-upholstered in light grey suede.
Wood
Pair of Neoclassical Grey Velvet Maison Jansen Armchairs, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
These chic, monochromatic French 1970s Maison Jansen armchairs feature their original, beautiful neoclassical structure, newly reupholstered in soft grey velvet Nobilis Quai de Seine...
Velvet
Pair of Maison Jansen White Paint Decorated Dining Armchairs, C1950
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Beautifully hand-painted in Red, blue, white and green, these Maison Jansen chairs can be used at the head of a dining table as head chairs or as armchairs in any room setting. The c...
Beech