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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Midcentury Brass Faux Bamboo Table or Desk Bases by Maison Jansen, France 1970s
By Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of table or desk bases in brass faux bamboo by Maison Jansen. Made in France in the 1970s.
Metal, Brass
$16,435Sale Price|34% Off
Maison Jansen Carved Stone, Oak and Lacquered Vellum Dining Table, c. 1940
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Maison Jansen carved stone, oak and lacquered vellum dining table, circa 1940s, made in France. One base element marked "2184" in wax p...
Stone
Guy LeFevre for Maison Jansen Lacquered Wood w/ Leather Desk, France C 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in Norwalk, CT
Designed by noted designer Guy LeFevre who worked extensively with Maison Jansen in the 1970s, this handsome desk incorporates many of his signature details. The base and hardware ar...
Steel
Unique Red Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Dining Table or Desk, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
A rare piece from Maison Jansen, this large dining table was a commission by a private client. With its impeccable design, perfect proportions, and high-end materials like mother of ...
Brass
Diminutive Leather Top Desk with Pull-Out Sides and Bronze Mounts Stamped Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
An early Louis XVI style leather top desk with pull-out sides and bronze mounts with a single centre drawer stamped Jansen. Pull outs measure 15.5 x 9 inches each.
Wood
French Modern Neoclassical Louis XVI Game Table or Writing Desk by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A distinguished French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical table in the Style of Louis XVI by Maison Jansen from the Midcentury featuring a parquetry top made for chess and flip top mad...
Brass
Jansen French Louis XVI Style Ebonized and Black Leather Desk
By Maison Jansen
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (1940s) ebonized & gilt bronze trim desk / cartonnier with 2 drawers and a black leather & gold tooled top supported on 4 tapered square legs. (stamped...
Gold Leaf, Ormolu
Large Desk Table Guy Lefevre Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Brass 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in Paris, IDF
A unique Maison Jansen black lacquered desk table designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen in the mid-1970s. It features a black lacquer top with neoclassical inspired brass inlays,...
Brass
Pair of Guy Lefevre For Maison Jansen Sofa Table
By Guy Lefevre
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of sofa tables by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Repolished and refinished.
Brass
Antique Leather Top French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
This antique French Louis XVI style writing desk, crafted in France circa 1940s, exudes timeless elegance and classical refinement. Made from walnut with a light natural finish, it f...
Brass
Modernist Cocktail Table by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in New York, NY
A modernist cocktail table designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen. Brushed nickel with a smoked glass top.
Stainless Steel
Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Brass Table, French
By Guy Lefevre
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury French bronze cocktail or side table with smoked glass top by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen. Minor scratches to finish shown i...
Brass
$5,600
H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 13.78 in
Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Chrome Console Table 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in Paris, IDF
With a shining black lacquered top, and sharply geometric chrome legs and structure,, this console table carries a futuristic mid-century aesthetic into the contemporary home. Its bo...
Chrome
$17,500
H 30 in W 89 in D 43 in
Maison Jansen Huge Octagonal Brass Dining Table or Desk Smoked Glass Top, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Impressive octagonal brass dining table by Maison Jansen. Floating top with smoked Glass. Can be also used as a desk. Seats easily 12 people comfortable.
Brass
Pair of Side Tables by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in London, GB
A large and substantial pair of side or end table in brushed steel with crackle finished black lacquered tops. A matching coffee table is also available. By Guy Lefevre for Maison Ja...
Steel
$7,584 / set
H 15.36 in W 25.6 in D 13.78 in
French Brass End Tables Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in Paris, IDF
Simple lines point to these beautiful end tables or side tables french mid-century roots. Designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, it features silky brass legs and black opaline gl...
Brass
$1,225
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Brass and Glass Two-Tier Side Table or Nightstand, Maison Jansen, France, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant and unique two-tier side table in solid brass and thick crystal glass. This stylish piece was produced in France during the 1970s and is attributed to the mastery of Maison J...
Brass
Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
A fine French writing desk of ormolu mounted walnut and mahogany, in the Louis XVI style, featuring an inlaid pattern of mahogany, with brass trim around the edge, with five drawers ...
Brass
$22,170
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Large Desk Table Guy Lefevre Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Brass 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in Paris, IDF
A unique Maison Jansen black lacquered desk table designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen in the mid-1970s. It features a black lacquer top with neoclassical inspired brass inlays,...
Brass
Lacquered Desk or Dining Table by Jacques Jarrige
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
Luca is an elegant and sculptural piece by Jacques Jarrige that functions equally well as a refined desk or a small dining table. Hand-carved and finished in lustrous lacquer, the pi...
Scrap Wood
Elegant Cherry Wood Desk by Maison Jansen, France 1950.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant cherry desk in the Louis XVI style. Black leather top, two brass keys, two drawers in front and writing leaves on each side. Bronze sabots. By Maison Jansen-Paris France 1960
Brass
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H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 25.99 in
1970s Lacquered Desk with Leather Top by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s bleu lacquered and blue leather top desk by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Brass feet and handles Three drawers with wood interior. good vintage condition.
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
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H 29.25 in W 54 in D 28 in
Handsome Gold Dore' Bronze Ormolu Directoire Maison Jansen Executive Desk
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is the quintessential Maison Jansen executive desk in classic original original ebony and gold dore' bronze cast ormolu and hardware. The leather top is in very good condition w...
Bronze
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H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 23.23 in
Elegant Neoclassical Writing Table by Maison Jansen, France 1950.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant Black lacquer writing table with brass details. Original green leather top. Two drawers and one key. Designed by maison Jansen, P...
Brass
1970s Desk by Guy Lefèvre for Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in Ulm, DE
Desk by Guy Lefèvre for Maison Jansen Desk with three drawers Table top in leather, brown Drawers lacquered brown brass, nickel-plated ...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
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H 30.25 in W 48.25 in D 24.5 in
Signed French Directoire Style Ebonized Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat Desk
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning signed Maison Jansen bronze mounted ebonized lacquer bureau plat with a black leather top with gold embossed trim. The desk is from teh 1940s era and is a perfect ...
Bronze
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H 29.14 in W 44.1 in D 20.48 in
Elegant "Bureau Plat" with His Green Leather Top by Maison Jansen, France, 1950
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant double -side "bureau plat"with his original green leather top. Black lacquer with gold accents. Three drawers and one key. By Maison Jansen France. C.1950
Wood, Palisander
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H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 29.93 in
Stamped Maison Jansen Louis XVI Ebonized Desk Bureau Plat, 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare Louis XVI style ebonized desk stamped Maison Jansen has been made in the early 1950s with black varnished mahogany wood, cognac leather top, and rich gilt bronze decor and ...
Brass, Bronze
Maison Jansen Steel & Lacquered Modern Neoclassical Desk, France 1960's
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Elegant two drawers writing desk in lacquered oak with a tooled leather top, on a solid steel base of square section.
Brass, Steel
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H 29.53 in W 44.1 in D 22.45 in
Desk table Guy Lefevre Maison Jansen rose lacquer steel leather top 1970s
By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
A rare Maison Jansen dusty rose lacquered desk table designed by Guy Lefevre, it features a simple side off white leatherette top surface and three drawers. Following the glamorous F...
Steel
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H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Elegant Black Lacquer Writing Table by Maison Jansen, France 1950
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant neoclassical black lacquer "bureau plat" with his black leather top. Three drawers and fine brass details. By Maison Jansen, France 1950.
Brass
Sold
H 30 in W 48 in D 25.5 in
Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Desk, Ebony, Bronze, Leather, France, 1930s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A Hollywood Regency ebony and bronze mounted desk, writing table or vanity A stunning example of this highly sought after designers work. Bronze sabots and capitals shine on the sleek tapering legs with flame bronze mounts on the reeded centers leading to a knee hole, 18.5 by 24 inch wide, center having finished sides. The three over two drawers all having bronze framing and keyholes, the center lock missing. Each side with bronze framing and the reversed fully finished so this finely constructed desk can sit center stage in any setting. The writing or computer table...
Bronze