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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$1,450 / set
H 21.25 in W 23.75 in D 15.75 in
A Pair of Midcentury Maison Jansen-style Brass and Glass Side Tables
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer are a pair of Midcentury, Maison Jansen-inspired patinated solid brass side tables with smokey glass tops. Hallmarks of this style epitomized in these pieces include the cle...
Brass
$2,550 / set
H 18.25 in W 13 in D 11.5 in
Pair 1960's Maison Jansen Style Mirrored Top & Brass End Tables
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: 18.25 inches high x 13 inches wide x 11.5 inches deep A striking and sophisticated pair of 1960s Maison Jansen style end tables, embodying the timeless glamour and refin...
Brass
$1,189Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 18.9 in W 15.56 in D 15.56 in
Pair of Jansen Style Brass Mirrored Border Nesting Tables with Glass Top, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Roma, IT
Set of two brass mirrored borders with glass top nesting tables. Maison Jansen designed this fantastic set in France during the 1970s. This set is made of two small tables with retractable interlocking wheels, glass shelves and a mirror edge and a fantastic brass structure. The smaller side table has two shelves. This set is very ductile and can be placed perfectly in a midcentury kitchen, bar or living room. Maison Jansen employed a traditional style drawing upon European design, but the influence of contemporary trends, including the Vienna Secession, Modernism, and Art Deco has also appeared in Jansen interiors and in much of the custom furniture the firm produced between 1920 and 1950. Under Boudin's leadership, Maison Jansen provided services to the royal families of Belgium, Iran, and Serbia; Elsie de Wolfe, and Lady Olive Baillie's Leeds Castle...
Brass
$3,755 / set
H 23.23 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in
Pair of French Midcentury Silver Plated Brass and Eglomise Glass Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of two tier side tables made in France in the 1950s. Crafted from silver plated brass and eglomise glass, please look at all our pictures to see the beautiful detail ...
Silver Plate, Brass
Pair of French Midcentury Gilt Iron Side Tables, Maison Ramsay
By Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Pair of French Midcentury style side or end tables in the Modern Neoclassical spirit. The tables are hand hammered and gilt in wrought iron with feature delicate turned in sabots in the Egyptian taste, a style popularized by Maison Ramsay. Literature: Similar pair of Maison Ramsay side tables sold at Sotheby's New York, Important 20th Century Design / Masterworks of French Design, December 17, 2014, Price: $22,500 including buyers premium.
Wrought Iron
$3,950 / set
H 17.25 in W 19.13 in D 14 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables with Glass and Mirrored Tops
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of Italian gilt-brass Mid-Century Modern side tables with glass tops, (circa 1970s). These elegant tables feature glass tops that are slightly Smokey with silvered bands around ...
Brass
Set Of 20th Century Maison Jansen Low Tables
By Maison Jansen
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of classic Maison Jansen brass and chrome two-tier tables with acorn toupie and rosette embellishments Brass is unlacquered and hand polished, the satin chrome finish is on bras...
Brass, Chrome
$1,300 / set
H 24.5 in W 17 in D 14 in
Mid-Century Brass Side Tables with Smoked Glass, Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Dallas, TX
This refined pair of mid-century French side tables is attributed to Maison Jansen and exemplifies the firm’s sophisticated blend of classicism and modern restraint. Crafted circa 19...
Brass
$16,870 / set
H 22 in W 20 in D 16 in
Pair of French Midcentury Modern Neoclassic Gilt Iron Side Tables, Maison Ramsay
By Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French midcentury style side or end tables in the modern neoclassical spirit. The tables are in gilt handwrought iron with delicate turned in sabots in the Egyptian taste. Literature: Similar pair sold at Sotheby's New York, Important 20th Century Design / Masterworks of French Design, December 17, 2014, Price: $22,500 including buyers premium.
Wrought Iron
$8,067
H 22.05 in W 20.87 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Mid-Century French Maison Jansen Brass and Mirrored Side Tables
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
A very good pair of Mid-Century French Maison Jansen brass and mirrored two-tier side tables. With their original foxed mirrored shelves, brass galleried surrounds and finely cast ...
Brass
1950s Pair of Two-Tier Side tables with Antiqued Mirror by Maison Bagues, French
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of French two-tier brass side tables by Maison Bagues and dating from the 1950s. Each table features a rectangular top and a lower shelf with antiqued mirrors, enhanc...
Metal
Pair of Brass and Glass Side Tables, French 1950s
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
Elegant pair of mid-century French side tables in the style of Maison Bagues featuring brass frames with refined neoclassical details. Each table is designed with two tiers of glass ...
Brass
Pair of 1970s Italian Brass and Glass Two-Tier Side Tables with Mirrored Shelves
Located in London, GB
A striking pair of large Italian two-tier tables from the 1970s, featuring polished brass frames with clear glass tops and mirrored lower tiers. The square forms are accentuated by d...
Brass
Pair of Chrome and Brass Side Tables with Clear Glass Tops, Belgium, 1970s
Located in London, GB
This pair of side tables from the 1970s in Belgium exemplifies the sleek sophistication of modernist design. Each table features a clear glass top within a polished chrome frame, acc...
Brass, Chrome
1970s Pair of Two Tiers Square Brass and Glass Structural Coffee tables, French
By Guy Lefevre
Located in London, GB
Pair of geometric Neoclassical two-tier brass coffee tables/side tables in the manner of Guy Lefevre, with clear glass tops and mirrored lower tiers. The tables are very versatile, t...
Brass
Mid-Century Maison Lancel Style Four-Piece Mirrored Tables
Located in London, GB
A set of four “quarter” tables, circa 1950s, executed in the style of Maison Lancel. Each curved section combines to form a complete circular occasional table, while also functioning...
Brass
