Rare Brass Low Swan Magazine Rack Attributed to Maison Jansen, Paris

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Just in, this Rare Brass Low Swan Magazine Rack Attributed to Maison Jansen, Paris.
The object in the image is … Read more Just in, this Rare Brass Low Swan Magazine Rack Attributed to Maison Jansen, Paris.
The object in the image is a Maison Jansen Style Brass Swan Magazine Holder, a distinctive piece of mid-20th century design. 
Attributed to Maison Jansen, a renowned Parisian interior decoration firm founded in 1880, These Brass Swan Magazine holders were produced in Italy for Maison Jansen in Paris.
This design reflect the Hollywood Regency style.
Crafted from solid brass it takes the elegant form of a swan, featuring a detailed head, body, and often webbed feet.
The "wings" are designed to create compartments for holding magazines or newspapers.
This piece embodies a blend of Neoclassical influences and Mid-Century Modern aesthetics, particularly popular during the 1950s and 1960s, reflecting the grandeur and sophistication associated with Maison Jansen's work. See less