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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Maison Jansen Boiserie Panel, Plaster and Wood, Beaux Arts, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Signed Maison Jansen boiserie panel with oval medallion decoration.
Plaster, Wood
$5,136
H 39.77 in W 25.6 in D 1.58 in
Ceramic Wall Panel by Pierre Digan, to La Borne, circa 1970-1975
By Pierre Digan
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic wall panel by Pierre Digan, to La Borne, circa 1970-1975. The base is in wood. Very good original conditions.
Ceramic
$6,950
H 31 in W 47 in D 2 in
French Directoire Period Floral Painted Panel in Gilded Frame, circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Directoire period framed painted panel from the late 18th century, with floral motifs. Born in France during the later years of the 18th century, this exquisite decorative p...
Wood, Paint
$695
H 66 in W 36 in D 2 in
Modernist Translucent Architectural Panel with Repeating Curlicue Field Motif
By Jasper Johns
Located in New York, NY
Groovy architectural panel constructed of translucent plastic with embedded wood curlicue elements repeating throughout. I believe this panel was originally a room divider, or some s...
Plastic, Wood
Abstract Raku Tile Panel by Recuperando Italy
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful tile panel with abstract shapes in red and purple colors. This panel consists of 20 tiles, handmade by Antonietta Capecchi according the traditional Japanese Raku technique. Raku ware...
Ceramic
French Beaux Arts Decor Ormolu Wreath and Floral Escutcheon Keyhole Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Add an elegant Parisian touch to your decor with this beautiful antique French ormolu, Beaux Arts escutcheon, circa 1900-1910. Designed to cover a keyhole on either a salon door, arm...
Ormolu
Set of 3 Plastic Leaded Glass Bullseye Style Panels
Located in New York, NY
Interesting set of three plastic panels, they are a mid century reinterpretation of an earlier leaded glass form. These were probably set in wood frames originally, now that they are...
Plastic
19th Century Antique French Provincial Floral Panel in Gilt Wood
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Originally purchased from Hollyhock in West Hollywood, California. A large panel in ecru paint with carved painted and gilt high relief decoration- a gilt bow and swags at the top over a basket of fruits with a garden rake...
Wood
$6,999
H 82 in W 159 in D 6.25 in
A Grand-Sized 19th C. Beautifully Painted Ceiling Panel from South India
Located in Atlanta, GA
A grand sized 19th century painted wood Southern Indian decorative ceiling panel. This wooden ceiling panel from the Tamil Nadu area features a series of three mandala style paintings appropriated centered within the panel with delicate floral accents bordering the center and at each corner. The inner panel is primarily a deep red with hand-painted accents in blue, gold, and green. The simple outer frame surround is painted black. This exquisite late 19th century Indian ceiling panel...
Wood
19th C. Hand-Painted Wooden Wall Panel in Floral Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European hand-painted wooden wall panel from the 19th century. This antique wall plaque from Europe (possibly German or Austrian) is comprised of ...
Wood
$1,841 / item
H 110.24 in W 47.25 in D 0.24 in
Art Glass Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable Solid Finis
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Special slabs available Two-sided Curved Extra treatments Temper glass Non-slip finishing Special glasses Borosilicate glass Finishings Chrome, Opalescent, Satin Uses Wall or flo...
Art Glass
Large Painted Antique Tuscan Cartouche Panel, 18th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This large cartouche panel was carved from wood and hand-painted with a central coat of arms in Italy during the 1700’s. Inspired by a 16th century Fr...
Wood
$3,196 / item
H 114.18 in W 15.75 in D 5.52 in
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...
Brass, Chrome
$1,841 / item
H 110.24 in W 47.25 in D 0.24 in
Art Glass Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable Solid Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Special slabs available Two-sided Curved Extra treatments Temper glass Non-slip finishing Special glasses Borosilicate glass Finishings Chrome, Opalescent, Satin Us...
Art Glass
$3,350
H 61.75 in W 43 in D 3 in
French 19th Century Carved and Painted Wooden Panel with Liberal Arts Allegory
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and painted wooden panel from the 19th century, with musical instruments. Created in France during the 19th century, this architectural panel features a grey painted textured ground adorned with a carved Allegory of the Liberal Arts symbolized by various musical instruments, set inside a molded frame topped with scrolling foliage. Boasting a nicely weathered patina, this 19th century French carved wooden panel...
Wood
$1,841 / item
H 110.24 in W 47.25 in D 0.24 in
Art Glass Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable Solid Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Special slabs available Two-sided Curved Extra treatments Temper glass Non-slip finishing Special glasses Borosilicate glass Finishings Chrome, Opalescent, Satin Us...
Art Glass
Sold
H 16 in W 26.75 in D 0.5 in
Pair of French 1900s Demilune Maison Jansen Panels, Depicting Apothecary Jars
By Maison Jansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
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 ...
Wood, Paint