Maison Jansen Rare Art Deco Cabinet with Parchment

Name: Maison Jansen Rare Art Deco Cabinet with Parchment
Brand: Maison Jansen
Price: 12400 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Maison Jansen, cabinet, wood, parchment, France, 1940s A rare and beautiful Art Deco cabinet designed by Parisian decorator Maison Jansen in the 1940s. On beautiful sculpted, slightly golden legs rests the cabinet. It is highlighted with parchment and rhombus pattern on both doors. In the center, a Faun's head is used as decoration as well as it is functioning as the handle. The combination of shapes and materials is rare to find and resembles a unique Maison Jansen design. Maison Jansen, a name that is often mentioned when it comes to exclusive furniture designs. This renowned interior design business, Maison Jansen, was founded by Jean-Henri Jansen in 1880. Maison Jansen belonged soon to the top of the furniture designers of the world and furnished among others the White House, Coco Chanel’s apartment and Royal Palaces. Please note that this item is in good, used condition.

Creator:

Maison Jansen (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 46.07 in (117 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 18.12 in (46 cm)

Style:

Art Deco (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Parchment Paper,Sycamore,Wood,Gilt

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

1940-1949

Date of Manufacture:

1940s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftspeople in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. Check ‘About the item’ or ask our design specialists for detailed information on the condition.

Seller Location:

Waalwijk, NL

Reference Number:

Seller: 450024711stDibs: LU933125425212

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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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