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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Guy LEFEVRE, game table in brass, lacquered wood circa 1970
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guy LEFEVRE, game table in brass, lacquered wood and imitation leather casters with 4 small drawers allowing, among other things, to place your glass
Brass
Rare Maison Jansen Backgammon Game Table & Chairs, Signed
By Alain Delon, Maison Jansen
Located in North Miami, FL
Alain Delon for Jansen Collection - Made in 1972. Made with brass, chrome and steel backgammon table and matching pair of armchairs with original leather/suede fabric. Smoked glass...
Brass, Copper, Nickel
French Modern Neoclassical Louis XVI Game Table or Writing Desk by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A distinguished French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical table in the Style of Louis XVI by Maison Jansen from the Midcentury featuring a parquetry top made for chess and flip top mad...
Brass
Mid Century Leather Top Game Table
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern leather top square game table. The gilt-tooled leather top is ready for play, with pivoting hinged drawers on the fr...
Leather, Wood
Modernist Cocktail Table by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in New York, NY
A modernist cocktail table designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen. Brushed nickel with a smoked glass top.
Stainless Steel
Karl Springer Lacquered Goatskin Brass Backgammon Game Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Houston, TX
1970s Karl Springer lacquered goatskin and brass game table featuring a reversible top with felt lining.
Brass
$3,950
H 30 in W 38.5 in D 19.5 in
Unusual Inlaid Game Table w/ Backgammon, Chess, Card and Pullout Seat
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Unusual Inlaid Syrian Style Game Table w/ Backgammon, Chess, Card and Pullout Seat 20th C. Used, Good condition, See All Photos For Details Dimensions: 19 1/2 Inches Depth x 38 1/2...
Wood
Custom Walnut Game Table with Ebony Backgammon and Chess Table
Located in New York, NY
Custom walnut and mahogany backgammon table that converts to chess with a slide out board. New production. Made to order in walnut and mahogany. Designed and made in NYC, each tab...
Walnut
Antique Leather Top French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
This antique French Louis XVI style writing desk, crafted in France circa 1940s, exudes timeless elegance and classical refinement. Made from walnut with a light natural finish, it f...
Brass
$2,400
H 12.21 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
"Eruption solaire" Guy Lefèvre Lacquer and Brass Side Table, 1970's, France
By Guy Lefevre
Located in Geneva, CH
"Eruption Solaire" Coffee table. Amber lacquer and guilded brass by Guy Lefèvre produced by Ligne Roset France, circa 1970s. Guy Levèvre also worked as...
Lacquer
Guy LeFevre for Maison Jansen Lacquered Cocktail Table, C 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in Norwalk, CT
Designed by noted designer Guy LeFevre who worked extensively with Maison Jansen in the 1970s, this table is one of his signature works. The top is wood with and features deep drawer...
Nickel
Louis XVI Style Travertine Top Dining Table or Game Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant French Louis XVI style square dining table or game table featuring an Italian travertine top. The square stone top measures nearly 1 inch thick and is supported by a carved beech base with neoclassical style rosettes on the corners. The table has reeded edges and a lovely cerused or glazed finish that beautifully accents the travertine. The long slender legs are reeded and end with toupie feet. Perfect as a Mah Jong table...
Travertine
Antique French Louis XVI Style Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Refined antique French Louis XVI style writing desk crafted in exotic tulipwood veneer with crossbanding and chevron designs, having a tooled leather top with a brass gallery, the ca...
Brass
Antique French 19th Game Table, Chess, Backgammon & Cards
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique 19th game table or side table, perfect in a living room or office. The table can be divided in three ways: the first with a chess board, the second with a read leather board ...
Walnut
Neoclassical Desk, Louis XVI Period 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
This original Louis XVI Desk stands out for its beautiful walnut veneer which is additionally embellished with intarsia. The desk stands on four tapering square legs. It has three dr...
Walnut
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H 28.75 in W 31.75 in D 31.75 in
Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Game Table with Drawers, 1970s, France
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This refined game table, which also works as a smaller dining table or center table, is by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, circa 1970s France. Featuring a square leather top over lacquered brown case with brushed steel trim, legs and drawer rings, each side has one drawer outfitted with an ashtray and cupholder cut-out. Lacquered portions were refinished and newly lacquered. Ideal as a game table but can also be used as a dining table, cafe table, center table, lobby table, entry table, hosting table, Zoom...
Steel
Signed Maison Jansen Leather Top Backgammon Game Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in North Miami, FL
Stamped Jansen, this chromed steel and black and red leather backgammon games table, circa 1975, provenance: Malmaison, Roger Prigent Enterprises. This b...
Chrome, Steel
Stamped JANSEN Flip Top Ebony Card, Sofa or Game Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Stamped JANSEN flip top ebony card, sofa or game table. This fine example of Maison Jansen's dedication to quality is seen in this flip top table that sits on bracket column support ...
Wood
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H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Game Table Guy Lefevre Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Steel Leather Top, 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in Paris, IDF
A rare Maison Jansen game table designed by Guy Lefevre, it features a simple side leather top surface and four drawers with cup holders. Following the glamorous French midcentury lo...
Brass, Steel
Maison Jansen Card/Game Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in East Hampton, NY
Very stylish Maison Jansen card/game table with red leather and gold tooled top on a fabulous brass base......a real show stopper.....
Brass