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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$32,500
H 30 in W 96 in D 48 in
Louis XVI Maison Jansen Style Dining Table, Black Lacquer, 15 Feet, Refinished
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI Style Dining, Conference Table in the Fashion of Maison Jansen. Hollywood Regency Style A monumental ebony and bronze mounted dining table standing an astounding 15 feet s...
Bronze
$21,950
H 31.5 in W 118 in D 47.5 in
Black Lacquered Louis XVI Style Dining Table in the manner of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in North York, ON
This striking dining table is a testament to the enduring appeal of the Louis XVI style, rendered with a decidedly modern twist. Crafted in the manner of Maison Jansen, circa 1950's ...
Brass
$32,500
H 30 in W 96.5 in D 52 in
Louis XVI, Hollywood Regency, Large Dining Table, Black Lacquer, Bronze Mounts
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Monumental Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Dining Table, 15 Feet, Bronze Mounted, Maison Jansen Style Simply Impressive is this larger than life fifteen foot long by 52 inch wide ebonized dining table in the fashion of Maison Jansen. A finely bronze mounted tastefully done dining or conference table having been fully refinished. The sleek tapering legs having bronze sabots with casters terminating in bronze circular caps leading to an apron that is bronze framed with cookie cutter corners. The exquisitely polished table top with a full bronze frame. The center having four strong center support legs each with wooden antiqued locking...
Bronze
$12,000
H 29 in Dm 52 in
Maison Jansen Stamped Black Table, French, Louis XVI Style, Mid-Century Modern
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Maison Jansen Stamped Black Table, French, Louis XVI Style, Mid-Century Modern Versatile Dining Table, bearing the clear Maison Jansen marking, and all the hallmarks of a Maison J...
Bronze
$4,250Sale Price|26% Off
H 29 in W 62.63 in D 42.75 in
Louis XVI Jansen Style Center or Dining Table Black Lacquer Steinway Finish
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI Jansen style center or dining table in a black lacquer Steinway piano finish. Part of our extensive collection of over forty dining tables and chair sets as seen on this si...
Wood
An Ebonized Dining Table, Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ebonized mahogany dining table, attributed to Maison Jansen, features intricate rosettes and classic and contemporary elements, making it a versatile addition to various...
Mahogany
$6,200
H 29 in W 51.5 in D 51.5 in
Mid-20th Century Black Lacquer and Gilt Metal Dining Table, Maison Jansen Style
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This Maison Jansen dining table features a round black lacquered top with a molded edge sitting over a frieze trimmed in a gilt Greek key band, with gilt roundels at the leg blocks. ...
Brass
$18,276
H 31.89 in W 57.09 in D 57.09 in
Unique Black Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Dining Table, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
A rare piece from Maison Jansen, this octagonal dining table was a commission by a private client. With its impeccable design, perfect proportions, and high-end materials like mother...
Brass
$12,800
H 16 in W 35 in D 20 in
Likely Maison Jansen, Black Lacquered Coffee Table with Gilt Sabots, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
For the better part of a century, Maison Jansen was a major force in French design and decor. The firm’s work was celebrated at every defining show of the early 20th century, from th...
Bronze
$4,523Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.33 in W 40.95 in D 19.69 in
Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Maison Jansen. Circa 1900
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with black lacquered glass top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1900
Brass
Superb French-Made Maison Jansen Attributed Brass Mounted Mahogany Dining Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb French dining table attributed to the renowned design house Maison Jansen exemplifies refined 20th-century craftsmanship with timeless neoclassical influence. Beautifully...
Brass
Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Refined and compact, this Maison Jansen–attributed Directoire-style desk from the 1950s showcases timeless French elegance in a scaled-down form ideal for a lady’s writing table or c...
Brass
1960's Smoke Glass Maison Jansen Style Brass Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
A superb solid brass coffee table dating to the 1960s, designed in the sophisticated French neoclassical manner closely associated with Maison Jansen. Elegant yet restrained, the tab...
Brass
Maison Jansen Attributed Ebonized Leather Top Louis XVI Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This refined Maison Jansen attributed Louis XVI–style writing desk is an elegant expression of neoclassical French design, combining sophisticated materials with timeless architectur...
Bronze
Diminuitive Size Maison Jansen Style Brass Steel Glass Directoire Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Add a touch of Parisian sophistication to your interior with this Diminutive Size Maison Jansen Style Brass, Steel, and Glass Directoire Coffee Table. Exuding the refined elegance th...
Brass, Steel
Signed Maison Jansen Directoire Mahogany Dining Table in Jansen Book
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Signed Directoire Maison Jansen Dining Table with Two 18-Inch Leaves – Documented in James Archer Abbott’s Book on Maison Jansen This remarkable circular signed Directoire-style Mai...
Brass
