Description
Details
Maison Jansen, pair of armchairs, France, circa 1940. Ivory-white lacquered metal, green-and-gold lacquered metal foliage, foam and original green vinyl. Dimensions: 103 × 68 × 74 cm; seat height 37 cm.
Background
Founded in Paris in the late 19th century, Maison Jansen became one of the great international interior decoration houses. From the 1920s to the 1950s, notably under Stéphane Boudin, it developed a learned decorative language combining historical references, Art Deco and modernity. This pair of armchairs illustrates the house’s taste for elegant structures and refined ornamental detail.
History of Maison Jansen
Maison Jansen was a Parisian interior decoration and furnishing house founded by Jean-Henri Jansen. Serving an international clientele, it worked on private residences, institutions and major interior projects. Its 20th-century designs are now sought after for their quality of execution and their ability to combine decorative tradition with modern lines.
