Lot 301

Maison Jansen Style Brass, Steel & Glass Console Table with Swan-Form Handles, Late 20th Century

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Maison Jansen Style Brass, Steel & Glass Console Table with Swan-Form Handles, Late 20th Century
Maison Jansen Style Brass, Steel & Glass Console Table with Swan-Form Handles, Late 20th Century
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Maison Jansen Style Brass, Steel & Glass Console Table with Swan-Form Handles, Late 20th Century

Current Bid: $5

(1 Bid)
by California Auction Company LLC
August 1, 2026 9:00 AM PDT
Live Auction
1212 E. Harding Way
Stockton, CA, US 95205

An elegant Maison Jansen-style console table executed in the timeless French neoclassical taste, featuring a sleek brushed steel frame accented with finely cast gilt brass mounts and an expansive shaped glass top. The restrained architectural form is elevated by beautifully sculpted swan-form handles at each end, a celebrated decorative motif long associated with French Empire and neoclassical design. The gracefully curved supports terminate in gilt brass sabots, while delicate brass collars punctuate the clean linear framework, creating a sophisticated balance between modern minimalism and classical ornament. The generously proportioned, thick beveled glass top with softly rounded ends provides an airy visual presence, making the table equally suitable as an entry console, sofa table, gallery display surface, or elegant hall furnishing. Inspired by the celebrated work of Maison Jansen, the renowned Paris decorating house whose interiors furnished royal palaces, embassies, and distinguished private residences throughout the twentieth century, this console reflects the firm's enduring influence on luxury interior design. The combination of brushed metal, gilt brass, and sculptural swan motifs creates a refined statement piece that effortlessly complements both contemporary and traditional interiors. A handsome and versatile decorative console of exceptional presence, embodying the enduring elegance of French neoclassical design.

  • Literature: Maison Jansen (1880–1989) was among the most influential Parisian decorating firms of the twentieth century, celebrated for its sophisticated reinterpretations of French neoclassical and Empire furniture. Swan motifs, gilt brass detailing, and the juxtaposition of glass with refined metalwork became hallmarks of luxury furnishings inspired by the firm's celebrated interiors.
  • Circa: Late 20th Century, circa 1970–1990.
  • Condition: Overall very good vintage condition. Structurally sound and stable. Glass top is free of significant chips or cracks and displays only light surface scratches consistent with careful use. Metal frame retains its original finish with minor scattered wear and light oxidation consistent with age. Brass mounts and swan-form handles exhibit an attractive warm patina. Presents beautifully and is ready for immediate placement.

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$50 $199 $10
$200 $499 $25
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