Midcentury Otto Parzinger Campaign Chair by Maison Jansen, Paris, 1960

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Midcentury Otto Parzinger Campaign Chair by Maison Jansen, Paris, 1960

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Midcentury Otto Parzinger Campaign chair by Maison Jansen, Paris, 1960 French midcentury Otto Parzinger for Maison Jansen campaign chair, Paris circa 1960, the folding neoclassical brushed solid steel frame with black leather armrests, seat and back, solid gilt bronze paw feet and bun finials to arms and backrests, with its ancient Greek influences, the simple and elegant campaign chair was created by Otto Parzinger for Maison Jansen, the first true international interior design firm, a truly stunning design classic masterpiece. Campaign chairs get their classification from the fact that they were, quite simply, used during military campaigns. The simple and foldable designs made them easy to carry during the march, and have been in use ever since the times of Julius Caesar. The bronze finials and noble pawed feet also emphasize the neoclassical style, stunningly regal in spite of their modest design. Background: Maison Jansen (House of Jansen) is a Paris-based interior decoration office founded in 1880 by Dutch-born Jean-Henri Jansen. Jansen is considered the first truly global design firm, serving clients in Europe, Latin America, North America and the Middle East. This House is located at 23, rue de l'Annonciation, Paris, France. From its beginnings Maison Jansen combined traditional furnishings with influences of new trends including Anglo Japanese Style the Arts & Crafts movement and Turkish style. The firm paid great attention to historical research with which it attempted to balance clients' desires for liveable, usable, and often dramatic space. Within ten years the firm had become a major purchaser of European antiques, and by 1890 had established an antiques 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 Alexandre Boudin, 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. The White House Red Room was designed by Stéphane Boudin, during the administration of John F. Kennedy Boudin furnished the room primarily in the American Empire style with many pieces by the cabinetmaker Charles-Honoré Lannuier. Decorative tapes for the Napoleonic campaign style drapes were woven by the firm Tassinari et Chatel. Midcentury Otto Parzinger Maison Jansen Original Neoclassical Campaign chair Leather Brushed steel Gilt bronze Paris, France, 1960 Folding? Condition: The chair is offered good original condition with minor age related wear, the leather is in very good condition with no tears or rips, supple and well maintained, the steel frame and bronze are in excellent condition. Dimensions: Height 37” / 93.98cm Width 24” / 60.96cm Depth 35” / 88.9cm Seat height 15” / 38.1cm.

Creator:
Otto Parzinger (Designer),Maison Jansen (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 35 in (88.9 cm)Seat Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)
Style:
Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Leather,Steel,Brushed,Gilt
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. The chair is offered good original condition with minor age related wear, the leather is in very good condition with no tears or rips, supple and well maintained, the steel frame and bronze are in excellent condition.
Seller Location:
Longdon, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1832321338432

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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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