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French Encrusted Shell Grotto Side Table by Serge Roche for Maison Jansen, 1940

Name: French Encrusted Shell Grotto Side Table by Serge Roche for Maison Jansen, 1940
Brand: Serge Roche
Rating: 5 (8 reviews)

About the Item

A Rare and Important French Grotto Side or End Table or Gueridon by Serge Roche for Maison Jansen, France, circa 1940. This hand made, mid-century piece was part of a suite of pieces designed for an exclusive private residence by Maison Jansen and Serge Roche. The table is singular in its concept, artistry and hand made craftsmanship. It is also deeply reflective of a reverence for nature and the neo-baroque and surrealist design aesthetics which emphasized the exotic and the uniqueness of life. It is encrusted with shells, sea life, starfish, abalone, mother of pearl and sea stones. It is composed of a wood and wire form and held together with a mixture of plaster, gesso, limestone and marble dusts, It is also a timeless and beautiful work of art. One of the pieces in the set of 4 sconces, a mirror and this table is impressed with the JANSEN logo. See the last photo. All pieces are sold separately. Height 30” x Diameter 23.5”.

Creator:
Serge Roche (Designer),Maison Jansen (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Diameter: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Gesso,Limestone,Marble,Mother-of-Pearl,Plaster,Rock Crystal,Shell,Wire,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Patinated
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1940
Condition:
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: SR / MJ1stDibs: LU793534378852

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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. 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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