Maison Jansen Chairs
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.
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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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Leather, Giltwood
1960s French Campaign Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Brass, Bronze, Steel
1970s French Regency Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Maison Jansen Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Maison Jansen Chairs
Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Brass
1970s French Modern Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Brass
1970s French Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Maison Jansen Chairs
Cane, Wood
1970s French Modern Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Metal
1960s French Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Bronze, Steel
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Brass, Iron
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Steel
1970s French Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century French Modern Maison Jansen Chairs
Chrome
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Chrome, Steel
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Maison Jansen Chairs
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Maison Jansen Chairs
Velvet, Beech
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Maison Jansen Chairs
Giltwood, Fabric
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Velvet, Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Maison Jansen Chairs
Wood, Velvet
1960s French Louis XVI Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Brass, Copper, Nickel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Wood
1980s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Metal, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Maison Jansen Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Maison Jansen Chairs
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Maison Jansen Chairs
Velvet
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Beech
1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Chrome
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Chrome
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Velvet, Oak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maison Jansen Chairs
Metal