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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High pedestal table in travertine by Maison Jansen, Paris, France circa 1980
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, FR
Gueridon by Maison Jansen, made for the Hotel George V in Paris. Tripod base with double colonnettes in solid stainless steel and gilded brass; top surface in travertine. Story Ma...
Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel
Luigi Saccardo UFO Pedestal Table in Steel and Glass by Maison Jansen 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Luigi Saccardo
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Round pedestal dining table model UFO with a base in brushed steel and tabletop in thick glass with a black enamel decorative circle. Designed by Luigi Saccardo and manufactured by Maison Jansen in the 1970s. Maison Jansen was a Paris-based interior decoration office founded in 1880 by Dutch-born Jean-Henri Jansen. From its beginnings, Maison Jansen combined traditional furnishings with influences of new trends including Anglo-Japanese style, the Arts and Crafts movement, and Turkish style. The firm paid great attention to historical research with which it attempted to balance clients' desires for livable, usable, and often dramatic space. Within ten years the firm had become a major purchaser of European antiques, and by 1890 had established an antique gallery as a separate firm that acquired and sold antiques to Jansen's clients and its competitors as well. In the early 1920s Jean-Henri Jansen approached Stéphane Boudin, who was then working in the textile trimming business owned by his father and brought him on board. Accounts of the arrangement vary. Speculation existed that Boudin was able to provide financial solvency to the prominent but capital-poor atelier. Boudin's attention to detail, concern for historical accuracy, and ability to create dramatic and memorable spaces brought increasing new work to the firm. Boudin was made director and presided over an expansion of the firm's offices and income. Not originally equipped with its own workrooms for producing furniture the firm began by relying upon antiques and the furniture contracted to outside cabinetmakers. By the early 1890s Maison Jansen had established its own manufacturing capacity producing furniture of contemporary design, as well as reproductions, primarily in the Louis XIV, Louis XVI, Directoire, and Empire styles. Throughout the firm's history, it employed a traditional style drawing upon European design, but influence of contemporary trends including the Vienna Secession, Modernism, and Art Deco has also appeared in Jansen interiors and in much of the custom furniture the firm produced between 1920 and 1950. Under Boudin's leadership, Maison Jansen provided services to the royal families of Belgium, Iran, and Serbia; Elsie de Wolfe, and Lady Olive Baillie's Leeds Castle...
Steel, Iron
Mid Century Beautifully Variegated Travertine 1980s Pedestal
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Italian travertine pedastal. With chamfered panels to each side, a rich variegation to the stone, and a smooth polished surface. This piece will certainly c...
Travertine
A Pair of Postmodern Travertine Pedestals. Circa 1980s
By Stone International
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Postmodern Travertine Pedestals. Circa 1980s Feature a minimalist design and square polished travertine bases with beautiful stone grain In excellent original condition, w...
Travertine
$3,828
H 28.15 in Dm 16.74 in
Tommaso Barbi Octagonal Table Pedestal in Burl Wood and Brass, Italy, 1970
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible octagonal pedestal table designed and signed by Tomasso Barbi, this fantastic piece was produced in Italy in the 1970s. This gorgeous column is fully made in briarwood...
Brass
Travertine Display Pedestal
Located in Studio City, CA
Groovy travertine pedestal to display your fleurs or favorite sculpture.
Travertine
Italian Travertine Side Table or Pedestal, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Large Italian pedestal or side table, handcrafted out of travertine, fabricated in the 80's. It can be used inside or outside the house. It is made of beautiful travertine. Please t...
Travertine
$5,250
H 27.75 in Dm 20.5 in
Midcentury Italian Maison Jansen Style Steel and Brass Table with Marble Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Italian Maison Jansen style steel and brass side table from the mid 20th century with white veined round shaped marble top, ring pulls, lower ring and hoof feet. Created in Italy during the Midcentury Modern period, this Maison Jansen style side table features a circular white veined marble top sitting inside a steel structure. The table is raised on three gracefully curving legs each topped with a brass ring pull attached to a delicate scroll supporting the marble top. A lower ring of smaller proportions visually connects the legs to one another while the ensemble is resting on brass hoof feet. With its complimenting colors and elegant lines inspired by the Directoire period, this Italian Maison Jansen style steel and brass side table with marble top...
Marble, Brass, Steel
$3,445Sale Price|25% Off
H 17.13 in W 34.45 in D 21.86 in
Horseheads and horseshoes Coffee Table by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant coffee table is made of black lacquered metal with brass horseheads, horseshoes and feet. This is a work by famous French designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Metal, Brass
$990 / item
H 19.7 in W 8 in D 8 in
PEDESTAL TRAVERTINE, 8" x 19.7H" Custom stone block pedestal, Block Plinth Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
‘Manarola ’ This listing is for Natural Stone Travertine Block Pedestal in 8” x 19.7” H (20 cm x 50 cm H) There are 3 sizes. Pick 1 or choose set of 3 to make a set. It is a museum ...
Stone, Travertine
$6,362Sale Price|25% Off
H 28.35 in W 50.79 in D 50.79 in
Luigi Saccardo for Maison Jansen, Round Table Steel Frame & Glass
By Luigi Saccardo
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining table with circular glass top, 130 cm diameter, brushed aluminum base, signed Luigi Saccardo produced by Arrmet, Italy around 1970 Fair condition. More photos on demand
Aluminum
UFO dining table by Luigi Saccardo for Arrmet, 1970s Italy.
By Arrmet, Luigi Saccardo
Located in Landgraaf, NL
UFO dining table by Luigi Saccardo for Arrmet, 1970s Italy. Also produced by Masion Jansen. Brushed stainless steel base and glass top. The base is concaved on 4 sides. The glass top...
Stainless Steel
French Maison Jansen Style Iron and Bronze Pedestal Table
By Maison Baguès, Maison Guerlain, Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Jansen style iron and bronze pedestal table. Finely detailed French Art Deco Maison Jansen style patinated iron and brass stand ac...
Bronze, Iron
$1,280 / item
H 16 in W 12 in D 12 in
Round Pedestal Side Table in Rainbow Teakwood Stone by Stephanie Odegard
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
This simple round pedestal stands out when made in the rare and unique Rainbow Teakwood stone. An occasional piece, a side table, or a garden elem...
Stone
Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Pedestals
By Maison Jansen
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Empire Neo-classic style gilt bronze 3 leg pedestals with bird heads supporting a round grey marble top. (Maison Jansen, 1970s) Condition: Good; Wear consistent with ...
Bronze
Sold
H 33 in W 12 in D 12 in
Jansen Exquisite Pair of Pedestals with Antique Mirrored Glass 1940s (Signed)
By Maison Jansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of beautifully crafted rare 2-tier pedestals in steel and polished brass with inset antique mirror tops by Jansen, France 1940's (signed “JANSEN 9 RUE ROYALE” underneath top of ...
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 39 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Maison Jansen Chrome Glass 3 Shelf Pedestal Display Stand 60s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous, three shelf display stand, made of chrome brass and with glass inserts, the bottom shelf is smoked glass, by ...
Chrome
Neoclassical Pedestal Side Table by Maison Jansen, Paris
By Maison Jansen
Located in Southampton, NJ
Brass and brushed steel neoclassical style pedestal side table by Maison Jansen, Paris. Beautiful vintage condition having minor signs of age, circa 1950.
Brass, Steel
Pair of Maison Jansen Pedestals
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stockton, NJ
Pair of Maison Jansen pedestals. Steel frame with brass ram motif detail and marble tops.
Marble, Brass, Steel
Louis XVI Ebonized Pedestal
By Maison Jansen
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s (Louis XVI style) ebonized pedestal with bronze "X" design between 3 tapered legs ending in a platform base with claw feet and an inset white marble top. (stamped: JANSEN)
Marble, Bronze
Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Pedestals
By Maison Jansen
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Empire Neo-classic style gilt bronze 3 leg pedestals with bird heads supporting a round grey marble top. (Maison Jansen, 1970s)
Marble, Ormolu
Elegant Maison Jansen Empire Style Chrome and Brass Pedestal Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $2,250....Putting a modernist approach to Empire style, this elegant Maison Jansen pedestal table in chrome with solid brass detailing in the hoof feet and ring mounts. ...
Crystal, Brass, Chrome, Steel