Maison Jansen Style Iron Brass & White Glass Bakers Rack with Cabinet, 1950s

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Rare Maison Jansen Style Iron, Brass & Glass Étagère with Cabinet, 1950s

A rare and highly decorative mid-century étagère or … Read more Rare Maison Jansen Style Iron, Brass & Glass Étagère with Cabinet, 1950s

A rare and highly decorative mid-century étagère or baker’s rack in the manner of Maison Jansen, executed in wrought iron with brass accents and fitted with milk-white glass shelves, circa 1950s. Distinguished by its elegant arched crest and intricate hand-forged scrollwork, the piece reflects the enduring influence of French neoclassical design as reinterpreted for mid-century interiors.

Of particular note is the uncommon integrated lower cabinet, a feature seldom encountered in comparable examples. This rare addition enhances both functionality and visual balance, offering concealed storage behind cross-braced iron doors inset with pleated fabric panels. The juxtaposition of open display shelving above and enclosed storage below elevates the piece beyond the typical baker’s rack form.

Four graduated glass shelves—each framed in iron with softly rounded edges—provide generous display space while maintaining a light, architectural presence. Brass finials and decorative spacers introduce subtle warmth and refinement, echoing the design vocabulary associated with Maison Jansen and other Parisian decorative houses of the period.

Substantial in scale yet visually airy, this piece is ideally suited for use as a kitchen étagère or bar display, a rare addition for any interior. See less