Pair of French Neoclassical Armchairs in the Louis XVI Taste by Madison Jansen

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Pair of French Neoclassical Armchairs in the Louis XVI Taste by Madison Jansen

About the Item

This fine pair of French neoclassical armchairs (fauteuils) was made by Maison Jansen. Made of grayish white painted beechwood with green leather upholstery, these chairs are in the Louis XVI taste with finely carved fluted columnar back supports and legs. The firm of Jansen was founded in Paris at 9, rue Royale in 1880 by Jean-Henri Jansen (1854-1828). By the early 20th century, the firm was restricted to producing period interiors that matched the ambitions and tastes of their mainly conservative clientele that included families such as the Rockefellers and the Vanderbilts as well as King Leopold of Belgium. From 1936, it was the leadership of Stéphane Boudin (1888-1967) that transformed Maison Jansen from the constraints of a traditional decorating house into the most prestigious and in-demand décorateur du jour. It was at this time that Boudin developed the historicist style of Jansen, and examples are seen in the influential interiors he created for clients such as Chips and Lady Honor Channon at Belgrave Square, Lady Baillie at Leeds Castle, Mrs. Ronald Tree (Nancy Lancaster) at Ditchley Park, and at the White House for the Kennedys. After Boudin’s retirement in 1961, the equally talented Pierre Delbée (1900-1974) assumed the role of senior decorator. His projects included the Elysée Palace, the Shah of Iran’s tented palace at Persepolis, celebrating 2,500 years of continuous rule, and La Leopolda for Gianni Agnelli. The style that evolved under Boudin and Delbée was a union of 18th century French hôtel particulier historicism, 1920s timeless Hollywood theatricality and English country house subtlety, all evolving into what became known as the Jansen look.

Creator:
Maison Jansen (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 36.75 in (93.35 cm)Width: 23.75 in (60.33 cm)Depth: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Beech,Leather,Wood,Carved,Painted
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1930
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: JF0019231stDibs: LU89775182343

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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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