Large lacquered wood coffee table with Japanese-inspired decoration on a gold background. The central polychrome scene of flowers and a flowering tree is framed by a red border enhanced with gold-painted crosshatching and branches. The base is made of gunmetal patinated bronze and brass, and the rectangular glass top is made of brass. Attributed to Maison Jansen. Maison Jansen, one of the most prestigious of the previous century, was founded in 1880 by the Dutchman Jean Henri Jansen. It is among the great houses that revolutionized interior design in the 19th and 20th centuries. Indeed, this house overturned traditional interior design principles, employing numerous renowned designers (René Joubert, Carlos Ortiz, etc.) and enjoying incredible international expansion, particularly in Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. Maison Jansen initially specialized in the Turkish style and Japanese influences of the late 19th century. Later, the company added imperial styles to its collections (particularly for commissions from royal families). Jean Henri Janssen passed away in 1928, leaving the firm in the hands of brilliant decorators. As early as 1888, Stéphane Boudin joined the firm and established the Jansen style as a leading name. Indeed, with the arrival of this brilliant decorator, the company developed an aesthetic identity that would ensure its success for decades to come: a subtle and thoughtful blend of the various European and non-European styles that marked the evolution of the Decorative Arts. At the end of the 20th century, undermined by societal changes, the gradual disappearance of the great royal and noble families, and the decline of large bourgeois residences, the Jansen company lost its influence and clientele, finally closing in 1989. 20th century, Circa: 1960. Dimensions: W: 142cm, D: 65cm, H: 44cm.
- Reference :
- 1917
- Availability :
- Sold
- Width :
- 142 (cm)
- Height :
- 44 (cm)
- Depth :
- 65 (cm)
- Identify Exists:
- False
