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.
Find authentic Maison Jansen sofas, lighting and other furniture today on 1stDibs.
$12,000
H 29 in Dm 52 in
Maison Jansen Stamped Black Table, French, Louis XVI Style, Mid-Century Modern
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Maison Jansen Stamped Black Table, French, Louis XVI Style, Mid-Century Modern Versatile Dining Table, bearing the clear Maison Jansen marking, and all the hallmarks of a Maison J...
Bronze
$7,800
H 29 in W 94.5 in D 55 in
Ebonized Mahogany Dining Table, in the Manner of Maison Jansen, C. 1940.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressive dining table crafted in ebonized mahogany, in the manner of Maison Jansen, circa 1940. Recently refinished, the table features elegant bronze mounts and a richly finished ...
Brass
$26,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 96 in D 48 in
Louis XVI Maison Jansen Style Dining Table, Black Lacquer, 15 Feet, Refinished
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI Style Dining, Conference Table in the Fashion of Maison Jansen. Hollywood Regency Style A monumental ebony and bronze mounted dining table standing an astounding 15 feet s...
Bronze
Maison Jansen Directoire Style Black Lacquer Dining Table, 20th Century
By Maison Jansen
Located in Lisbon, PT
A refined Maison Jansen Directoire style dining table with brass mounts, inspired by the Hepplewhite aesthetic. This elegant dining table features a versatile design with two extensi...
Walnut
$32,500
H 30 in W 96.5 in D 52 in
Louis XVI, Hollywood Regency, Large Dining Table, Black Lacquer, Bronze Mounts
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Monumental Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Dining Table, 15 Feet, Bronze Mounted, Maison Jansen Style Simply Impressive is this larger than life fifteen foot long by 52 inch wide ebonized dining table in the fashion of Maison Jansen. A finely bronze mounted tastefully done dining or conference table having been fully refinished. The sleek tapering legs having bronze sabots with casters terminating in bronze circular caps leading to an apron that is bronze framed with cookie cutter corners. The exquisitely polished table top with a full bronze frame. The center having four strong center support legs each with wooden antiqued locking...
Bronze
An Ebonized Dining Table, Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ebonized mahogany dining table, attributed to Maison Jansen, features intricate rosettes and classic and contemporary elements, making it a versatile addition to various...
Mahogany
$1,750
H 30.5 in W 55.5 in D 39.5 in
Mid Century Modern Black Lacquer James Mont Style Dining Table by Blowing Rock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Black Lacquer James Mont Style Dining Table by Blowing Rock. Item features (3) 12" leaves, "limed" mahogany finish top, ebonized black lacquer double pedes...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer Coffee Table by Maison Jansen, 1950
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Cofee table lacquered in black, glass top with gold and silver details, circa 1950. Maison Jansen (1880-1989)
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
$4,250Sale Price|26% Off
H 29 in W 62.63 in D 42.75 in
Louis XVI Jansen Style Center or Dining Table Black Lacquer Steinway Finish
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI Jansen style center or dining table in a black lacquer Steinway piano finish. Part of our extensive collection of over forty dining tables and chair sets as seen on this si...
Wood
Maison Jansen Ebony Dining Table. Louis XVI Style 2 Leaves
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Dining table by Maison Jansen having two 18 inch leaves to extend to seat up to ten to twelve people. This Steinway Black Lacquered dining table has reeded tapering legs on bronze ca...
Bronze
French Empire Bronze Table Credited to Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Roma, IT
Important a late ronde table, made in France entirely of gilded bronze. Features a circular top of white Carrara marble, enclosed by a frame finely decorated with palmettes. It rests...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Maison Baguès Credited French Mid-Century Brass Cart
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning vintage French brass drinks trolley , dating from the 1940’s. attributed to Maison Baguès. This artwork, never before on the market, comes from an important European private...
Brass
Pair of Period Italian Lacquered Wooden Benches
Located in Roma, IT
This highly elegant pair of benches is in Louis XVI style, made in the mid-19th century. The four legs are tapered in a truncated pyramidal shape, and the band is decorated with polychrome carvings...
Leather, Wood
Italian Florentine Pietra Dura Stone Inlay Marble Table Top
Located in Roma, IT
Italian Florentine Pietra Dura Stone Inlay Marble Table Top Classical Italian Florentine rare and spectacular pietra dura inlaid marble with an octagonal form top decorated by flo...
Marble
1970s Modern Italian Golden Brass and Lucite Trolley
Located in Roma, IT
Golden brass and lucite trolley from the 1950s. The trolley has two glass shelves finished in brass. The shelf edges are in elegant golden brass. The...
Brass
1930s Art Decò Bronze French Chandelier
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful French Art Deco rectangular shaped chandelier created by a French artist in the 1930s\1940s Bronze armature holding six beautiful, elegantly shaped arms which are made of t...
Metal, Bronze
