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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$6,000 / set
H 31.89 in Dm 5.52 in
Pair of Bronze and Glass Table Lamps Maison Jansen, France, circa 1940.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of Bronze and Glass Table Lamps Maison Jansen, France, circa 1940.
Bronze
$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 45.67 in Dm 8.67 in
Pair of Bronze and Glass Table Lamps, Attributed to Maison Jansen, France.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of Bronze and Glass Table Lamps, possibly Maison Jansen, France, circa 1940-1950.
Bronze
Pair Maison Charles Orchidee Table Lamps
By Maison Charles
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This pair of table lamps made by Maison Charles in its Atelier in Paris in the 1970's is referenced in its catalogue. Model 2155. It is signed and made in bronze. The shade is in bra...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Brass Lotus Lamps by Feldman Lighting
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Brass Lotus Lamps by Feldman Lighting Measurement are of base not including lampshades. Lampshades included.
Brass
Maison Charles. Pair of bronze vgrenadeb lamps. 1970s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Charles Pair of bronze lamps with a double patina, depicting a burst pomegranate revealing its seeds. Original metal lampshades with gold trim. Note: The top of each lamp fe...
Bronze
Pair of Gilt Orchid Table Lamps, France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Pair of Gilt Orchid Table Lamps, France, circa 1970s This exquisite pair of gilt orchid table lamps, crafted in France during the 1970s, embodies the perfect marriage of natural beauty and sophisticated design. Each lamp showcases a meticulously gilded orchid motif, where the delicate petals and leaves are rendered in warm, lustrous gold, bringing a touch of opulence to any setting. The lamps are anchored by an elegantly faceted wooden black base, adding a striking contrast that highlights the intricate details of the orchids above. Topped with soft cream lampshades, these pieces provide a warm and inviting glow, subtly diffused to enhance the golden hues of the gilded elements. Designed to accommodate a single E27 bulb, these lamps are not only beautiful but functional, offering a timeless aesthetic that seamlessly integrates with both classic and contemporary interiors. The lampshades' gentle curvature complements the organic flow of the orchid design, creating a balanced and harmonious visual appeal. Perfect for a luxurious bedroom, living room, or study, these lamps are more than just lighting; they are a statement of elegance and a reflection of French artistry from a celebrated era. Whether illuminating a room or standing as sculptural accents, these gilt orchid lamps...
Brass
$9,292 / set
H 34.26 in Dm 15.95 in
A Pair of Brass & Resin Lamps by Maison Charles, Paris France 1980's
By Maison Charles
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Pair of Brass & Resin Lamps by Maison Charles, Paris France 1980's. A beautiful pair of lamps that embody Parisian chic. Made of patinated bronze and fractal resin. Exceptionall...
Brass
$1,238Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.45 in Dm 11.82 in
Pair of Medicis Brass Tables Lamps Attributed to Maison Charles, France 1960;
By Maison Charles
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant pair of neoclassical brass table lamps with original black silk lampshades. The interior of the lampshades is gold leaf. The lamps presenting a Medicis urn with a palmtree. A...
Brass
$7,147 / set
H 26.38 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Pair of Lamps Gilt Metal by Nicolas De Waël for Fondica, France, 2000s
By Dewaël, Fondica
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare pair of table or bedside lamps in gilt gilding metal, bronze style by Nicolas De Waël for Fondica. Famous artist who have worked for the manufacture like Mathias, Stéphane Galer...
Metal
Pair of 1970s Bronze Lamps by Philippe Gabriel Papineau
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of 1970'ssculptural bronze lamps signed.
Brass, Bronze
1960: An elegant pair of lamps from Maison Arlus
By Maison Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It consists of a central brass shaft, adorned around its entire circumference with blackened brass rods that flare outward toward the top and are embellished with stylized gold-color...
Brass
1970 “Nénuphar” bronze lamp by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It consists of a rectangular, gilded brass base, topped by two lovely water lily leaves in green-patinated bronze and a water lily flower in gilded bronze; the leaves and flower rest...
Brass, Bronze
1960 Maison Charles Lamp in Gilded Bronze
By Maison Charles
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a square gilded brass base on which rests two tiers of foliage distributed around the perimeter of the lamp and embellished with fine stylized lupine flower stems, all in...
Brass, Bronze
1950 Pair of bronze and brass wall sconces by Maison Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a central brass stem with tapered ends, adorned with a rectangular bronze plate with a ribbed center, on which rest two lamp arms positioned on either side at different h...
Brass, Bronze
1950 Pair of Gilt Bronze "Bouquet" Sconces by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950 Pair of gilt bronze "bouquet" sconces by Maison Charles. The sconce is composed of a central stem in gilded brass on which is placed in the lower part a bouquet composed of f...
Brass, Bronze
1950: Pair of Floor Lamps by Maison Arlus
By Maison Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950: Pair of floor lamps by Maison Arlus The floor lamp consists of a central brass shaft, gilded at the top and blackened at the bottom; the lower third is adorned with a gilded br...
Brass, Bronze
