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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18th Century French Louis XV Fruitwood Commode with Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XV bombe form commode in fruitwood with three (3) drawers, cabriole feet, and red marble top, France, circa 1750.
Marble
$4,500
H 35 in W 42.5 in D 21 in
20th Century French Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Three-Drawer Mahogany Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
A refined 20th century Parisian commode attributed to the legendary Parisian design firm Maison Jansen, a name synonymous with timeless elegance and neoclassical flair. Handcrafted i...
Carrara Marble
18th Century French Louis XV Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Greven, DE
fine Louis XV chest of drawers from the 18th century. France Middle 18th century Dimensions: h x w x d: 82 x 124 x 62 cm (measured at the top) Description: Excellent Louis...
Marble
Chic Louis XVI-Style Neoclassical Commode
By Maison Jansen, Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic Louis XVI-style neoclassical commode in the style of Jean-Michel Frank or Maison Jansen. Elegant and understated. The next picture gives an example of how this commode could ...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode, Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French mahogany marble-top Louis XVI style commode has been ebonized and finished with a museum quality. This lovely piece features pink and grey veined marble-top. The chest...
Marble, Brass
Antique French Transitional Banded Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A fine French antique, circa 1900, Transitional Louis XV - XVI style marble-top chest of drawers commode. Hand-crafted in France in the early 20th century, exceptionally executed in 18th century Regence taste, of excellent quality, craftsmanship and solid wood construction, featuring stunning matched veneer and banded serpentine shaped case, fitted with three graduated dovetailed drawers. Each drawer affixed with original patinated gilt brass Rocaille pulls flanking ornate complimentary escutcheons, over chiseled gilt bronze mounted scalloped apron, rising on tapered French transition legs, ending in sabots. Topped with the original rouge red marble...
Marble
19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XV style commode. Stunning 19th century French Louis XV style 2 drawer commode with hoof feet, bronze hardware ...
Marble
19th Century Country French 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Norwood, NJ
Beautiful 19th century French country 3 drawer hand carved Louis XV style commode. Bottom apron adorned with two swags centered with acanthus leaf at center. Book matched walnut vene...
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Moucheté Mahogany, ormolu, and Gris St. Anne marble commode. The three drawer chest is raised by beautiful topie shaped legs with fin...
Marble, Ormolu
$5,742
H 36.23 in W 46.07 in D 21.26 in
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers, circa 1785
Located in Greven, DE
Louis XVI chest of drawers France Mahogany, etc. c. 1785 Dimensions: H x W x D: 92 x 117 x 54 cm Description: The body of the chest of drawers, constructed using a stollen frame d...
Carrara Marble
French Louis XV Style Tulipwood Commode
Located in Stamford, CT
French Louis XV style tulipwood commode, circa 1930s, the veined rouge marble atop a conforming case fitted with three drawers, the front decorated with parquetry inlaids, raised on ...
Wood
Hollywood Regency, French Louis XVI Style Commode, Mahogany, Oak, Marble, 1920s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency, French Louis XVI Style Commode, Mahogany, Marble, France, 1920s Maison Jansen inspired Mahogany commode with bronze mounts on the foot corners and bronze framing...
Marble, Bronze
Russian Neoclassical, Louis XVI, Commode, Mahogany, Marble, France, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Russian Neoclassical, Louis XVI, Commode, Mahogany, Bronze, Marble, France, 19th C A Louis XVI cabinet designed and produced in France in the second half of the 19th century. The ca...
Marble, Bronze
Maison Jansen Style, French Louis XVI, Monumental Commodes, Mahogany, Bronze
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of monumental Louis XVI style marble-top commodes in the Maison Jansen fashion. These impressive and finely constructed commodes or sideboards are simply stunning and leave noth...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Style, Mahogany, Marble, Bronze, Commode, France, 19th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI Style, Mahogany, Marble, Bronze, Commode, Chest of Drawers, France, 19th C. A stunning four drawer bedside table, commode or nightstand. Having a front composed of two sm...
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV Style, Block Front French Commode, Kingwood, Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XV Style, Refinished Block Front Commode or Chest of Drawers, Kingwood Inlay, Bronze, France, 19th C. A French commode or chest from the late 19th to early 20th century, featu...
Marble, Bronze
