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Coffee Table by Maison Jansen

$7,500
£5,602.14
€6,494.79
CA$10,413.56
A$11,672.26
CHF 6,077.40
MX$142,523.33
NOK 77,160.96
SEK 73,141.65
DKK 48,458.16
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A documented and beautifully proportioned coffee table by the legendary French design firm Maison Jansen, dating to circa 1950. The base is executed in its original white lacquer finish with gilt accents, showing age-appropriate wear that lends a softened, time-worn richness to the surface and enhances the table’s historical charm. The table is signed with the original maker’s mark and was published in Wright Auction’s Important Design catalog, June 2, 2009, attesting to its authenticity and significance. The top is a breathtaking slab of honed Portoro marble, a highly prized and increasingly rare Italian black marble laced with dramatic golden veining. Unlike polished marble, the honed finish here gives the surface a muted, velvety sheen that feels both sophisticated and grounded. The edges show minor chips and wear, all consistent with age and use, which only add to the marble’s character and tactile beauty. Portoro marble is among the most difficult stones to quarry due to its fragile veining, small available blocks, and limited extraction zone near La Spezia—making it both exclusive and storied. The unusually low height is reflective of mid-century European furniture scale, when designers favored pieces that promoted visual openness and conversational intimacy. Unlike many contemporary oversized coffee tables, this example enhances spatial flow, lending itself beautifully to low-slung seating arrangements or more intimate room layouts. Founded in 1880, Maison Jansen was the first truly global interior design firm, with offices in Paris, London, Buenos Aires, and New York. Their clientele included royalty, aristocracy, and cultural tastemakers—from the White House under Jacqueline Kennedy, to Coco Chanel, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and countless heads of state. Their style was both cosmopolitan and adaptive, seamlessly blending historical references with modern innovation. This table is a prime example of that philosophy—a neoclassical spirit rendered through a modernist lens, with materials and details that speak to both luxury and restraint. It would sit comfortably in a tailored modern interior, a Regency revival setting, or a contemporary space seeking a touch of patinated grandeur. A rare opportunity to acquire a signed, published, and materially exceptional piece by one of the most influential design houses of the 20th century—where history, craftsmanship, and timeless style converge.
  • Creator:
    Maison Jansen (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 39 in (99.06 cm)Depth: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)
  • Style:
    Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    early 1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. chippy lacquer, age related wear, some marble chips, age looks good on it.
  • Seller Location:
    Kilmarnock, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8830920631

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