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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Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen two ottomans white alpaca 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Jacques Charpentier
Located in Paris, IDF
This pair of ottomans by Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen was designed in the late 1970s. They are made of two large cushion elements connected together. They have been newly up...
Alpaca
Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen pair of ottomans mohair velvet 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Jacques Charpentier
Located in Paris, IDF
Pair of ottomans by Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen designed in the late 1970s. The pair of ottomans are made of two large cushion elements connected together. They have been n...
Velvet
Jacques Charpentier pair of ottomans stools alpaca bouclé Maison Jansen 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Jacques Charpentier
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful pair of ottomans or stools by French Designer Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen designed in the 1970s. The stools ottomans are made of two large cushion eleme...
Fabric
Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen, Pouf, France Mid-Century 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier, Maison Jansen
Located in PARIS, FR
Mid-century pouf by Jacques Charpentier for the Maison Jansen in its original fabric with an extra cushion, France 1970. Tag underneath. In very good condition. Dimensions in cm ( ...
Fabric
$4,109 / set
H 17.72 in Dm 23.63 in
Pair of Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshop in Sweden using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard mohair...
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Low Round Ottomans / Footstools in Pure Alpaca
By Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen, Märta Blomstedt, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of elegant, modern, low, round ottomans. Handmade in England. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Priced and sold as a pair...
Alpaca, Oak
$5,900 / set
H 14 in W 22 in D 22 in
Jacques Charpentier Mid-Century Modern Tufted Leather Ottoman Stool Pair
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Jacques Charpentière Mid-Century Modern 1970 French stool, ottoman side tables in original tufted brown leather upholstery and polished chrome base. Very good original condi...
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Rosewood & Mohair Velvet Ottomans
Located in London, England
Spottrup Mobler - Upholstered Stools, c1960 A pair of classic stools produced by Spottrup Mobler in The frames are made from exquisite rosewood that has been refinished by our team ...
Rosewood
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard mohair...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$3,385
H 27.56 in W 32.29 in D 37.41 in
Jacques Charpentier for Roche Bobois 1970s Leather Armchair Chrome Vintage
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in London, GB
This stunning armchair from Jacques Charpentier, for Roche Bobois, is a fine example of 1970s midcentury interiors. Originally upholstered in leather and still holds strong but it wo...
Chrome
Pair of Silk Parsons Ottomans or Stools
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Silk Parson Ottomans or stools. Gingham silk upholstery covers the pair. very good condition. In the Billy Baldwin style with button top. This ...
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
$4,100Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 39.25 in W 32.5 in D 33.5 in
'Falcon' Chair and Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s, Signed
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic grey leather 'Falcon' sling chair and ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, signed on both the chair frame and the ottoman. A more rare variation of the Falcon design...
Leather, Canvas, Wood
$1,061
H 15.36 in Dm 20.08 in
Mid-Century Italian Round Ottoman Pouf in Woven Rattan and Wood, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful French Riviera style pouf stool completely made in hand-woven rattan with walnut wood feet. This delightful organic object can also be used as stylish side table, it was de...
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Wicker
Pair of Large Round Chrome & White Velvet Ottomans, USA 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Most likely a custom order, a pair of large and comfortable ottomans in white velvet on windowed chrome bases.
Chrome
$18,278Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Extremely rare mid century sofa by Jacques Charpentier France, suede textile
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Incredible fully original sofa design by Jacques Charpentier, France 1970. Elegant stainless steel frame and the original Suede in excellent condition. This is an unique find!
Aluminum
$6,495 / set
H 14 in W 40 in D 40 in
1970s Milo Baughman Jack Larsen Velvet Ottoman Coffee Table, Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare Baughman/Larsen velvet and chrome base ottomans or coffee table set you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhib...
Chrome
Sold
H 15.36 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen pair of ottomans white alpaca 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Pair of ottomans by Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen designed in the late 1970s. The pair of ottomans are made of two large cushion elements connected together. They have been n...
Wool
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H 15.36 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Jacques Charpentier Pair of Ottomans Stools Bouclé Maison Jansen, 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of ottomans or stools by French Designer Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen designed in the 1970s. The stools poufs are made of two large cushion elements connected...
Wool
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H 14.97 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Jacques Charpentier Maison Jansen Rotating Ottoman Footstool in Pierre Frey 1970
By Jacques Charpentier, Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
A pleasing ottoman design from the 1970s by Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen. The footstool has a pleasing rounded square shape and Pierre Frey fabric from the 1980s on a rota...
Fabric, Wood
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H 15.36 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Jacques Charpentier for Jansen pair of ottomans Métaphores upholstery 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of ottomans or stools by French Designer Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen designed in the 1970s. The pair of ottomans are made of two large cushion elements conne...
Fabric
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H 15.36 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen pair of ottomans Missoni upholstery 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of ottomans or stools by French Designer Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen designed in the 1970s. The stools ottomans are made of two large cushion elements connec...
Fabric
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H 15.36 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen Ottomans in New Dedar Upholstery
By Jacques Charpentier, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of ottomans or stools by French Designer Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen designed in the 1970s. The stools ottomans are made of two large cushion elements connec...
Upholstery
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H 15.36 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Jacques Charpentier Pair of Ottomans Stools Bouclé Maison Jansen, 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of ottomans or stools by French Designer Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen designed in the 1970s. The stools poufs are made of two large cushion elements connected...
Wool
Sold
H 15.36 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen Ottomans in New Upholstery
By Jacques Charpentier, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of ottomans or stools by French Designer Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen designed in the 1970s. The stools ottomans are made of two large cushion elements connec...
Fabric
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H 15.36 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen Pair of Ottomans Dedar Upholstery, 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of ottomans or stools by French Designer Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen designed in the 1970s. The stools ottomans are made of two large cushion elements connec...
Fabric
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H 15.36 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Jacques Charpentier Pair of Ottomans Stools Alpaca Bouclé Maison Jansen, 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of ottomans or stools by French Designer Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen designed in the 1970s. The stools ottomans are made of two large cushion elements connec...
Alpaca
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H 15.36 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Jacques Charpentier Pair of Ottomans Stools Velvet Maison Jansen, 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Jacques Charpentier
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of ottomans or stools by French Designer Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen designed in the 1970s. The stools poufs are made of two large cushion elements connected...
Velvet
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H 15.36 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Jacques Charpentier Pair of Ottomans Stools Alpaca Maison Jansen, 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Jacques Charpentier
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of ottomans or stools by French Designer Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen designed in the 1970s. The stools poufs are made of two large cushion elements connected...
Wool