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 Maison Jansen Stacked Pillow Ottomans Foot Stool Pouf MCM
By Jacques Charpentier, Maison Jansen
Located in Dayton, OH
This Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen modular ottoman represents an iconic piece of 1970s French mid-century modern design, celebrated for its glamorous and highly stylized allu...
Fabric
Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen, Pouf, France Mid-Century 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Jacques Charpentier
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
Customize Ottoman/Pouf
Located in Brecht, BE
This ottoman/pouf was made in our workshop with old velvet fabric from the 1950s.
Velvet, Wood
$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
Pair of Brass and Pink Pouf's Ottoman's, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brass and pink pouf's ottoman's, 1970s. Karl Springer attributed Awesome pair of pink pouf's. Brass bases with patina on the brass. Perfec...
Brass
$980
H 13.39 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Mid-20th Century Modern, Moroccan Patchwork Leather Pouf in Brown, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A classic Moroccan leather pouf crafted from hand-stitched patchwork leather in a rich burgundy-brown tone. The pouf features a geometric paneled construction with soft, rounded prop...
Leather
$1,465
H 15.75 in W 22.64 in D 23.23 in
Italian Mid Century Barcelona Pouf by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern white leather Barcelona pouf or footrest by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s. Pouf or footrest mod. Barcelona with polyurethane foam seat covered in whit...
Steel
Maison Jansen Attributed Ottomans In Donghia Velvet Fabric
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
1970's Maison Jansen attributed silverplated legs ottomans newly re-upholstered in Donghia Castanets velvet fabric, in vintage condition with some wear and patina to the legs, fully ...
Chrome
$1,150
H 7.75 in W 33.75 in D 33.75 in
1970s Rolf Heide for ICF Ottoman with Striped Cushion and Black Base
By ICF Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolf Heide designed this striking ottoman for ICF during the 1970s, bringing his signature approach to Mid-Century modern seating. The piece represents the era's embrace of functiona...
Fabric, Wood
$1,188 / item
H 16.15 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Drova 4 Modular Pouf by WOO — Stacked Ottoman with Hidden Storage Gap
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
Four soft logs, one warm idea: the Drova 4 pouf by Dmytro Kozinenko recreates a stack of firewood by the fireplace in upholstered form. Each block is generously padded and precisely ...
Fabric, Plywood, Foam
$3,094
H 27.56 in W 56.3 in D 35.44 in
1970s Jacques Charpentier Velvet Two-Seater Sofa with Chrome Frame
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This stunning two-seater sofa from the 1970s by Jacques Charpentier retains its original velvet upholstery, showcasing exceptional patina and offering superior comfort. The chrome s...
Stainless Steel
$907
H 16.93 in W 22.45 in D 20.08 in
Italian Mid-Century Ottoman by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, 1970s
By Gianni Moscatelli, Formanova
Located in Berlin, DE
A sophisticated Mid-Century ottoman designed by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, Italy, around 1970. This piece exemplifies the designer’s refined approach to modern furniture, combi...
Steel
$1,021
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
Brown Leather Pouf with Sheepskin Shearling Foot Stool
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
What a great way to add a stylish addition to your living room comfort with this brown leather pouf. Featuring an Italian grained leather trimmed with Australian curly wool shearling...
Sheepskin
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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 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
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H 15.36 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen pair of ottomans white alpaca 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...
Wool
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H 15.36 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
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
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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 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
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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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 Upholstery
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 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 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 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 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 ottomans are made of two large cushion elements connec...
Alpaca