Set 18 Maison Jansen Signed Early 20th C Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs

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Add glamour and taste to your dining interior with this exceptionally rare set of 18 signed dining chairs by Maison … Read more Add glamour and taste to your dining interior with this exceptionally rare set of 18 signed dining chairs by Maison Jansen, one of the most prestigious French design houses of the 20th century. These elegant chairs embody the refined neoclassical aesthetic for which Maison Jansen is celebrated, blending timeless Louis XVI inspiration with sophisticated modern craftsmanship. Finished in a soft, distressed pale grayish almost green patina, each chair features a gracefully arched back, fluted legs, and finely carved details including rosettes and turned finials, all hallmarks of classic French design.

The upholstery is executed in a neutral, textured fabric that complements the painted frames beautifully, offering both comfort and understated luxury. The generous scale and uniformity of this large set make it ideal for grand dining rooms, luxury estates, boutique hotels, or high-end hospitality settings. Sets of this size and quality—especially bearing the Maison Jansen signature—are extraordinarily scarce, making this a true collector’s opportunity.
Founded in Paris in 1880 by Dutch-born Jean-Henri Jansen, Maison Jansen quickly rose to international prominence as a premier interior design firm catering to royalty, aristocracy, and elite clientele across Europe, the Americas, and beyond. The firm became renowned for its ability to reinterpret historic European styles—particularly Louis XV, Louis XVI, and Empire—through a refined and luxurious lens suited to modern living. Maison Jansen’s client list included the Kennedy White House, the Shah of Iran, and European royal families, cementing its legacy as a global tastemaker.

Unlike many ateliers, Maison Jansen operated as a full-service design house, producing bespoke furniture, interiors, and decorative objects of the highest caliber. Their pieces are synonymous with impeccable craftsmanship, balance, and elegance.

This rare suite of 18 signed Maison Jansen dining chairs is not merely furniture—it is a statement of heritage, scale, and enduring design excellence, offering a unique chance to own a piece of design history.




Dimensions: 38.5 inches high x 18.75 inches wide x 21 inches deep See less