Maison Jansen Faux Bamboo Brass & Marble Occasional Table, Circa 1940
Maison Jansen Faux Bamboo Brass & Marble Occasional Table, Circa 1940
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A chic and richly detailed Maison Jansen occasional table, dating to circa 1940. The table combines a substantial marble top with an elegant gilt-brass frame fashioned to resemble bamboo, a characterful contrast of natural material, sculptural metalwork, and restrained glamour.
The rectangular marble top is framed by a finely cast brass gallery, its veining bringing depth and individuality to the piece. Beneath, the faux-bamboo brass frame creates a light, architectural structure, with gently tapering legs united by a lower stretcher. Each leg terminates in a crisply modelled lion's paw foot, lending a note of neoclassical grandeur to the otherwise airy design.
This blend of exoticised bamboo, classical animal-form feet, and luxurious materials is closely associated with the refined decorative vocabulary of Maison Jansen. Founded in Paris in 1880, the celebrated firm became renowned for interiors that balanced French tradition with cosmopolitan flair, producing furniture that remains prized for its quality, proportion, and timeless theatricality.
Equally effective as a lamp table, side table, or occasional table, this piece offers a sophisticated accent for a living room, bedroom, library, or entrance hall. Its compact scale and open brass frame allow it to sit comfortably within both traditional and contemporary interiors, while the marble and gilt-brass finish provide unmistakable decorative presence.
An elegant example of mid-20th-century French design, combining the glamour of Maison Jansen style with superb materials and finely observed detail.
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