Maison Jansen Dressers
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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1940s European Neoclassical Vintage Maison Jansen Dressers
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Regency Maison Jansen Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Regency Maison Jansen Dressers
Bronze, Ormolu, Brass
20th Century French Modern Maison Jansen Dressers
Wood
2010s American Modern Maison Jansen Dressers
Silver Leaf
2010s Danish Bauhaus Maison Jansen Dressers
Wood, Oak
1950s French Directoire Vintage Maison Jansen Dressers
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maison Jansen Dressers
Travertine
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Maison Jansen Dressers
Bronze
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Maison Jansen Dressers
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Maison Jansen Dressers
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Maison Jansen Dressers
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Dressers
Marble, Bronze
1960s American Campaign Vintage Maison Jansen Dressers
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary American Maison Jansen Dressers
Brass
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Dressers
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Regency Maison Jansen Dressers
Carrara Marble, Bronze
1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage Maison Jansen Dressers
Carrara Marble
1970s French Modern Vintage Maison Jansen Dressers
Brass
1960s French Louis XV Vintage Maison Jansen Dressers
Marble, Bronze
1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Maison Jansen Dressers
Bronze