Pair of Painted Parcel-Gilt Etched Mirror Marble Top Commodes by Maison Jansen

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Pair of Painted Parcel-Gilt Etched Mirror Marble Top Commodes by Maison Jansen

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A pair of Hollywood Regency style painted and parcel-gilt etched mirror and marble top commodes. These one of a kind pair of Jansen commodes or nightstands are certain to add conversation to any room that they sit in. This highly sought after and respected designer seemed to bring style to a much higher level by contrasting the wonderful etched mirror surfaces on the side and drawer front with an off-white and parcel-gilt gold decorated case having floral and leaf design carvings. The whole supporting a pair of black marble tops. Each commode is stamped Jansen on the corners under the marble. This piece is accompanied by a letter of authentication from James archer Abbott, author of 'Designing Camelot: The Kennedy White House Restoration' as well as both Jansen furniture books. We are proud to boast that we are the only facility in the country that can produce such authentication. James Archer Abbott serves as Director and Curator of Johns Hopkins University’s Evergreen Museum Library one of two museums owned and operated by the university. Mr. Abbott's publications include the following exhibition catalogs: Visions of Washington Irving: Selections from the Collections of Historic Hudson Valley (co-author, 1991); Classical to 19th-Century America: The Influence of Berry Tracy on the Historical Interior (1994); and A Frenchman in Camelot: The Decoration of the Kennedy White House by Ste´phane Boudin (1995). Mr. Abbott co-wrote with Elaine Rice a further exploration of the Kennedy White House de´COR, entitled Designing Camelot: The Kennedy White House Restoration, which was published by Van Nostrand Reinhold in 1998. In 2006, he completed a well-received history of the international design firm Jansen (1880-1989), entitled; JANSEN, and published by Acanthus Press, LLC. This was followed by a companion volume,Jansen Furniture, published in spring 2007.

Creator:
Maison Jansen (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 35.25 in (89.54 cm)Width: 46.25 in (117.48 cm)Depth: 26 in (66.04 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Hollywood Regency (In the Style Of)
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1940s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
Stamford, CT
Reference Number:
Seller: 101-31211stDibs: LU86329950063

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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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