Brass and Transparent Glass Magazine Rack by Maison Jansen

This piece, a brass and transparent glass magazine rack from the House of Jansen, illustrates the characteristic Neoclassical style of French work from the 1950s. Neoclassical magazine rack in brass and transparent glass. French work from the House of Jansen. Circa 1940. The House of Jansen, founded in Paris in 1880, remained for nearly a century the absolute reference for international-scale interior decoration. Under the direction of Stéphane Boudin, the house specialised in the reinterpretation of the Directoire and Empire styles, designing very refined furniture for a prestigious clientele — embassies, high aristocracy, crowned heads. The brass creations of the House of Jansen are today particularly sought after for their timeless elegance and quality of execution. The neoclassical ornamental vocabulary — open galleries, pure lines, geometric patterns — gives this piece a presence that is both refined and stately. The rigor of the proportions and the quality of the materials make it a timeless object, perfectly suited to both classic and contemporary interiors. The neoclassical style, inherited from revisited Antiquity, has never ceased to inspire the great French houses. With dimensions of 33.5 cm in width, 27.5 cm in depth, and 56.5 cm in height, this piece will naturally find its place in a sophisticated interior. It will enhance a living room, library, or office, whether classic or contemporary. An ideal choice for lovers of fine antiques and refined decoration. Overall good condition.