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Maison Jansen Wall Decorations

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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.

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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Creator: Maison Jansen
Tall Etagere Silver Steel Glass Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Style
By Maison Jansen
Located in Westport, CT
Tall Maison Jansen style Hollywood Regency, steel and glass etagere, elaborate hand made, with decorative top and base .unique size and scale. 5 glass shelves in all, vintage patina ...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Wall Decorations

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Steel

Signed Maison Jansen Boiserie, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Signed Maison Jansen boiserie panel with oval medallion decoration.
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1940s French Beaux Arts Vintage Maison Jansen Wall Decorations

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Monumental Maison Jansen Wall Decoration Obelisk, France, 1968
By Maison Jansen
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant and high quality Obelisk in chromed steel and brass from the interior of the Hotel Bar from the famous Munich Grand Hotel “Königshof”, they were made by Maison Jansen in 1968...
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1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Maison Jansen Wall Decorations

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Original Jansen Architectural Pencil Drawing
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
An original Jansen pencil drawing depicting an architectural detail "Rosace de Plafond" page 137. Stamped: Jansen, 9 Rue Royale Paris 8e.
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1940s French Vintage Maison Jansen Wall Decorations

Pair of French 1900s Demilune Maison Jansen Panels, Depicting Apothecary Jars
By Maison Jansen
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A pair of French semi-circular architectural panels attributed to Maison Jansen, depicting apothecary jars from the early 20th century. Each of this pair of Maison Jansen decorative ...
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Maison Jansen wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs

Maison Jansen wall decorations are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are often made of wood and designed with extraordinary care. In our collection of Maison Jansen wall decorations there are many options to choose from, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. In-stock we have 5 vintage editions of these items, while there is also 0 modern edition to choose from. Many original wall decorations by Maison Jansen were created in France during the 20th century in Hollywood Regency style. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider wall decorations by and . Maison Jansen wall decorations can vary in price, size, time period and other attributes. 1stDibs's price starts at $2,800 and tops out at $4,800, while pieces like these can sell for $3,800 on average.

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