Rare Settee, Design Maison Jansen in Original Leather, Paris, 1970

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Rare Settee, Design Maison Jansen in Original Leather, Paris, 1970

About the Item

Exceptional beautiful and rare settee, an eye-catcher in any interior, Classic or modern. Lovely to sit in. In very good, original and comfortable condition. Cushions are filled with down, but, sewn up (Zippers are gone, see photos below). Some scratches are visible on the left bottom (see last pictures). Is not annoying, but not odd for such a rare settee of that age. More pictures and with a higher resolution are available on request. With over 25 year's experience, we are one of the first traders in Europe with objects from the 20th century, with worldwide satisfied customers. We have only originals, don't work with copies. We give for each object or furniture, what size it is, warranty (negotiable). Worldwide delivery options, all our items are professionally packed; please ask us your specific questions about our delivery options and services. We send door to door but always without identifying broker and without taxes and duties. To send among "white gloves" shipping, we ask our prices through 1stdibs, please note these are much higher. Each item is free packaged and shipped with insurance for 110% (negotiable). Weekly (or at least every two weeks) will our transport company pickup packages. It can happen that a package stay one week with us for preparation before departure, because difficulty of the piece of furniture.

Creator:
Maison Jansen (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 30.71 in (78 cm)Width: 88.98 in (226 cm)Depth: 34.26 in (87 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)
Style:
Hollywood Regency (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Leather
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1970
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. In very good, original and comfortable condition. Cushions are filled with down, but, sewn up (Zippers are gone, see photos below). Some scratches are visible on the left bottom (see last pictures). Is not annoying, but not odd for such a rare settee.
Seller Location:
Brussels, BE
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU93685218383

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Maison Jansen

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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