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Coffee Table by Maison Jansen

$7,500

£5,685.29

€6,630.57

CA$10,764.56

A$10,852.76

CHF 6,179.69

MX$131,919.81

NOK 72,948.30

SEK 72,738.88

DKK 49,562.72

About the Item

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 Their style was both cosmopolitan and adaptive, seamlessly blending historical references with modern innovation.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:
Gold Leaf,Marble
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1950-1959
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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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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