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Maison Jansen Rare Silver Leaf Settee in Black Raw Silk, France, 1950s, Signed

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Exquisite and elegant Directoire-style silver-leaf settee with a beautifully antiqued finish, upholstered in luxurious black raw silk featuring a deeply tufted back, seat, and generously padded arms, France, 1950s. Gracefully proportioned and distinguished by its refined neoclassical lines, this sophisticated settee embodies the timeless elegance of the Directoire revival. The silver-leaf frame has developed a rich, warm patina that beautifully complements the sumptuous black raw silk upholstery, creating a striking interplay of texture and contrast. This exceptional piece was likely executed as a special commission and bears the stamped mark "JANSEN" together with its original retailer's label, "Monsieur Blum, 12 Rue Saint-Nicolas, Paris," affixed to the underside. The presence of both the Jansen stamp and the original label further enhances its desirability and provenance, making it an outstanding example of French decorative arts from the mid-20th century. Literature: James Archer Abbott, Jansen Furniture, New York, 2007, p. 116 for similar model

Creator:
Maison Jansen (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 35.75 in (90.81 cm)Width: 47.5 in (120.65 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
Style:
Directoire (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Silk,Wood,Silvered
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1950
Condition:
Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. In good condition given age and use, reupholstered at some point.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: JAN1011stDibs: LU291738111503

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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. 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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