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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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
Jag Wall Decoration
Located in Paris, FR
Wall Decoration Jag in handcrafted ceramic.
Ceramic
$4,950 / set
H 37 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Pair of 1880s Italian Carved Wooden Wall Carvings Depicting Pomegranates
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian carved wooden wall carvings from the late 19th century, depicting pomegranates. Created in Italy during the last quarter of the 1...
Wood
$10,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 53 in D 3 in
Imperial Crest Antique Shield Coat of Arm Wall Plaque Armorial LA Antique Dealer
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Imperial Crest Antique Shield Coat of Arm Wall Plaque Armorial LA Antique Dealer , Beautiful Early 19th century Heavy Bronze Imperial Armorial Armoirie Coat...
Bronze
$1,755
H 9.5 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
Unique Pair of French Hollywood Maison Charles Bagues Bronze Wall Sconces
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Lisse, NL
Maison Charles pair of French Empire style bronze two-light wall sconces with detailed women heads, from the 1970s. Marked on the back " Charles, made in France ". Our sharp pric...
Bronze
Wrought Iron Decoration Attributed to Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron decoration attributed to Edgar Brandt. Wrought and scrolled iron decorative element/sculpture, United States, first quarter of the 20th century. Dimensions: 8" H x 6.88...
Wrought Iron
Monumental 29” Rosenthal Versace Medusa Gilt Sunburst Wall Medallion Plaque
By Rosenthal, Versace
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century gilded neo-classical ceiling medallion designed by Versace for Rosenthal. It has a great look! I believe it could act as wall art too. It is marked and in...
Composition
Lucite and Aluminum Acrylic Wall Divider by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Lucite and aluminum folding wall divider designed by Charles Hollis Jones. The wall divider is a tri-fold panel screen, it has three partitions each 12" Wide and 60" Tall. This ...
Aluminum
Italian Florentine Style Giltwood Wall Bracket
Located in Sheffield, MA
Ornate Italian Florentine giltwood hand carved wall bracket. With feather plume motif.
Wood
$3,700
H 26.375 in W 61.75 in D 2.875 in
Period Gothic Oak Trunk or Chest Façade from Picardie France, circa 1550
Located in Dallas, TX
Often when centuries-old trunks did not survive the passage of time, 19th-century menuisiers (French woodworkers) would salvage the surviving wood and carve new furniture such as desks and similar trunks. The facade was typically the most ornate section of these antique trunks, making intact frontages highly valued antiques. Hand-carved from oak in Picardie, France, circa 1550, this period Gothic architectural is a beautiful example of an antique trunk facade that was not incorporated into a more recent furnishing. Picardie is a former administrative region in northern France that is home to many Gothic cathedrals. The Amiens Cathedral (mid-13th century) is the largest standing cathedral in Europe and is truly a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Our trunk frontage has five vertically oriented inset panels embellished with various forms of Gothic tracery, including high-arching niches...
Metal, Iron
Modernist Sculptural Copper Wall Plate Signed Bolba H
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Brutalist/modernist sculptural copper wall plate signed Bolba H.
Copper
Wall Sculpture Decoration 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
wall sculpture decoration from Cinema of Ostend (Belgium) year 70.
Plastic
Pair of 18th Century French Giltwood Cornucopia
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century French giltwood cornucopia ALIS-0008.
Wood