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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Set of Eight Maison Jansen Faux Bamboo Lacquered Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A sublime large set of eight stamped Maison Jansen dining chairs featuring faux-bamboo construction with trellised diamond latticed backs in the grand Chinese Chippendale taste. Fini...
Cane, Hardwood, Lacquer, Faux Bamboo, Beech
1 of 11 Holywood Regency Dining Chairs by Maison Jansen in lucite, France 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a fabulous Hollywood Regency revival dining chair manufactured by Maison Jansen. The chair frame is done in lucite and galvanized metal with golden fini...
Metal
$21,284Sale Price / set|40% Off
Maison Jansen 12 curule chairs steel brass pink velvet 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful set of 1960’s Curule Savonarola chairs made of heavy stainless steel metal with brass accents. This rare set of twelve chairs is a perfect example of Maison Jansen neoclass...
Brass, Steel
Breathtaking Set of 6 Polished Steel and Brass Chairs by Maison Jansen, 1965
By Maison Jansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally cleaned and polished. Original cushions...
Brass, Steel
Set of Twelve Steel Brass Velvet Curule Chairs by Maison Jansen, 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful set of 1960’s Curule Savonarola chairs made of heavy stainless steel metal with brass accents. This incredible set of twelve chairs was created by French interior design firm Maison Jansen. The sparse original structure feels like a piece of modern art, and the newly reupholstered velvet...
Brass
12 Louis XVI Style Distressed Paint Decorated Dining Chairs By Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Presenting a rare set of 12 signed Maison Jansen French Louis XVI painted cane dining chairs, crafted with the elegance and refinement for which this legendary Parisian design house ...
Leather, Cane, Walnut
$3,560Sale Price / set|60% Off
Set of 6 Maison Jansen Cerused Oak Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Hanover, MA
1stdibs SATURDAY SALE 60% discount Stamped Maison Jansen gorgeously finished set of 6 dining chairs each stamped "Jansen" in cerused oak with a clear shiny gloss finish and brass em...
Brass
Pierre Cardin Set Of 4 Dinning Chairs Velvet& Steel For Maison Jansen, 1970
By Pierre Cardin, Maison Jansen
Located in The Hague, NL
This set of 4 chairs was created by French Avant Garde designer Pierre Cardin for well-known interior design firm Maison Jansen, 1970's France. Lounge on extravagant blue velvet, su...
Steel
8 White Painted Suede French Louis XVI Style Balloon Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional set of eight (9 are shown, but the seller kept one) French Louis XVI chairs by Maison Jansen represents the pinnacle of Parisian decorative arts and timeless French ...
Suede, Walnut
Rare Set of Five Stainless Steel Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of five stainless steel (acier inoxydable) chairs by Maison Jansen. Manufactured by Usinox. Original green leather seat and back covers that need to be replaced with C. O. M...
Maison Jansen Stamped Caned-Back Chairs, Set of Four, French
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Set of four stamped Maison Jansen French patinated cane back chairs in the classic style of Louis XVI. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency style. Stamped Jansen. Requires reupholst...
Cane, Wood
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning set of four lacquer painted dining chairs made in the grand French Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature beautifully carved frames...
Velvet, Wood
Set of Twelve 20th Century Camel Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in camel, dura...
Velvet, Beech
$7,094 / set
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Twelve 20th Century Blue Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is jar type model. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is ...
Velvet, Beech
Set of Twelve 20th Century Burgundy Red Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in burgundy red,...
Velvet, Beech
$3,560Sale Price / set|60% Off
H 40.5 in W 23 in D 21 in
Set of 6 Maison Jansen Cerused Oak Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Hanover, MA
1stdibs SATURDAY SALE 60% discount Stamped Maison Jansen gorgeously finished set of 6 dining chairs each stamped "Jansen" in cerused oak with a clear shiny gloss finish and brass em...
Brass
$614Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.65 in W 16.93 in D 14.57 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Plexiglass Dining Chair 1970s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Hollywood Regency Plexiglass Dining Chair 1970s Discover the elegance of the 70s with this beautiful Hollywood Regency dining room chair, ...
Brass
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Square Back Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite set of six French square back dining chairs crafted in the neoclassical Louis XVI taste. The carved frames feature a distinctive square back and seat with a Gustavian style...
Fabric, Beech
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming set of four 20th century French carved beech dining chairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The carved frames feature a painted finish with an intentionally distressed pat...
Brass
Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Dining chairs set of 6
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Den Haag, NL
Add a touch of exotic elegance to your dining space with these Vintage faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs. these chairs feature the classic Chinese Chippendale lattice de...
Faux Bamboo
$3,850 / set
H 37 in W 18.5 in D 19.5 in
A set of Eight French Louis XVI style painted dining chairs, C. 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Each side chair features an oval back with a painted white frame, upholstered in royal blue fabric. Classic Louis XVI lines with tapered legs and refined proportions make this set a ...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of six Louis XVI style painted dining chairs in cream and eau de nil paints. The studded tan leather seats in overall good condition.
Beech
$9,995 / set
H 36.5 in W 21.5 in D 23.5 in
Rare Set of 10 Attributed Maison Jansen Cameo Back Painted Leather Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare set of 10 attributed Maison Jansen dining chairs is a stunning example of neoclassical elegance and craftsmanship. Designed with exquisite attention to detail, these cameo ...
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 38 in W 24.25 in D 24.5 in
Fine set of 8 Signed Maison Jansen Cameo Back Painted and Giltwood Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb, absolutely stunning set of distressed antique Maison Jansen dining chairs. The finish is original and antique and features a distressed painted frame with bright go...
Walnut
Sold
H 36 in W 20.25 in D 20.25 in
Fine Set 8 Maison Jansen Distressed Paint Decorated Balloon Back Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb set of 8 signed Maison Jansen balloon back style Directoire dining chairs. The chairs are in exceptional distressed condition an...
Beech
Sold
H 37 in W 19.5 in D 20.5 in
Rare Set of 12 Distressed Paint Decorated Maison Jansen Dining Chairs Circa 1920
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular and rare set of 12 signed Maison Jansen dining chairs in their original finish including the age related distressing that only time cane provide. The chairs are...
Walnut
Dining chairs by Maison Jansen, 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Luxurious dining chairs by Maison Jansen. The chairs have a heavy steel frame and strong brown sling leather seats, backrests and armrests. The chairs are of a very high quality. ...
Leather
Louis XVI Maison Jansen Carved and Painted Dining Chairs, Set of 10
By Maison Jansen
Located in North Canton, OH
Magnificent Set of 10 Maison Jansen Louis XVI Hand Carved, Painted and Gilded Leather Dining Chairs featuring incredible details at every glance. Just an amazing set of Jansen Histor...
Leather, Wood, Paint
Vintage Bar with Stools by Maison Jansen, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Hollywood regency 3-module bar counter made from copper, brass and suede with two matching bar stools. This high quality bar is a real eye catcher and has a very luxurious appeal. Go...
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 43.5 in W 20.5 in D 23.25 in
10 Exceptional Paint Decorated French Maison Jansen Dining Chairs Circa 1940
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This set of 10 Maison Jansen Dining chairs are nothing but exceptional! This is an extremely rare set of Jansen dining chairs! With there possibly only being a couple of other sets in the world! If you take a look at the photos provided you will see the attention to detail and the incredible craftsmanship used in order to make these chairs. The legs are extremely elegant with their hand carved floral like decorations accompanied by the extravagant backs also hand carved with floral decorations and motifs. The distressed finish brings an unconditional amount of character to the chairs. Perfect to be used as dining room chairs to help bring a sense of luxury to the room or they can even be used at your kitchen table! The chairs are in really good antique condition with minor surface scratches and some distressed finish loss on the frames as to be expected with an original finish. The on most chairs are in good condition with the exception of a few chairs having wear and some small rips along the corners from being used! we do recommend the chairs to be reupholstered unless you like the look! If you have any other questions regarding these awesome chairs...
Walnut
Maison Jansen Bar stools, 1970s - set of 6
By Maison Jansen
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage gold plated and brown suede bar stools by Maison Jansen. Beautiful timeless design with a luxury appeal. They have their original upholstery which mixes well with the brass...
Gold Plate
Sold
H 37 in W 18 in D 21 in
Fine Set 8 Paint Decorated Signed Maison Jansen Balloon Back Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a newly upholstered set of 8 Maison Jansen chairs. Each chair is beautifully carved and painted in an antique distressed painted finish...
Walnut
Sold
H 37.01 in W 19 in D 18 in
Maison Jansen, Gustavian, Dining Chairs, Ivory Painted Wood, White Fabric, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
A set of 14 Maison Jansen Swedish style parcel paint and gilt decorated dining chairs. A stunning set of 14 dining chairs, many stamped Jansen, each in a cotton fabric that needs to ...
Wood
Set of 8 Signed Maison Jansen Balloon Back Painted Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous et of signed Maison Jansen dining chairs in the classic ballon back design with a beautiful antique white painted finish. The chairs mea...
Beech
Set of Ten French Maison Jansen Queen Anne Style Chairs, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Unique set of ten green lacquered dining chairs made by Maison Jansen in the 1940s from the chinoiserie revival period of the early 20th century. The English Queen Anne style chairs ...
Wood, Lacquer