Jean Claude Mahey Tables
French designer Jean Claude Mahey is best known for his elegant Hollywood Regency and Art Deco–style burl wood furniture. Vintage Mahey tables, mirrors and case pieces are often embellished with decorative techniques so that the rich, sumptuous materials he uses are paired with marquetry, lacquer, marble elements or brass accents that renders his furniture striking in contemporary dining rooms and living rooms.
Born in Mayenne, France, in 1944, Mahey found himself surrounded by a close family of painters and decorators. He graduated from the College of Applied Arts of Paris in 1966. From 1967 to 1976, Mahey worked for several luxury furniture manufacturers such as Maison Jansen, Roche Bobois, Maison Romeo and Maville Interiors. In 1976, he decided to make the bold move of striking out on his own and founded his namesake furniture design company.
Besides his love of marquetry, Mahey was interested in perfecting a heavy lacquer technique that produced mirror-like finishes and softened hard edges. Lacquered furniture and decor have long been cherished by design lovers. In the 18th century, European and English royals adored Japanese lacquerware.
During the Art Deco period, French furniture designers partnered with Japanese lacquerers to create a whole new genre of shimmering cabinetry — Jean Dunand learned the techniques from Japanese lacquer master Seizo Sugawara and introduced his first of many lacquered pieces in 1921. Dunand wasn’t the only Art Deco designer to use the material (Irish architect Eileen Gray famously did so too), but he employed it much more prolifically and decoratively. Collectors greatly admire and seek out Mahey’s lacquered chests of drawers and cabinets.
Today Mahey’s atelier is still family-led. Working closely with his wife, Betty, they have created many successful designs popular throughout France and around the world. In 1992, he opened his current showroom in the center of Paris and soon after, his children Cecilia and Maxence joined the family firm.
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
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1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
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1960s French Modern Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Steel
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Brass
1980s French Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Smoked Glass, Walnut
1980s French Modern Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Wood, Goatskin
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Mirror, Acrylic, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Brass
1970s Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Lacquer
20th Century European Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Marble, Brass
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Brass
1970s French Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Wood
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Chrome
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Teak
1980s French Modern Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Wood, Goatskin
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Steel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Wood, Smoked Glass
1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Marble, Brass
1980s French Regency Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Brass
1970s French French Provincial Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Steel
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Brass
1970s French Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Brass
1970s French Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Wood
1970s French Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Brass
1970s French Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Claude Mahey Tables
Brass