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A Pair of Louis XVI style marble top mahogany commodes, signed Jansen, C 1940.

Creator: Maison Jansen
Offered by: 2220 Antiques

Description
These signed Maison Jansen Marble top Commodes / Dressers are exceptional pieces of furniture. The matching pieces each with a shaped white beveled marble top resting on a case with two bronze framed drawers flanked by bronze framed sides with fluted corners, supported by circular tapering and fluted legs with with both bronze mounts and ending in bronze caps.

Stamped "JANSEN/INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA" and "29608".

For the nearly identical model, see page 251 of "Jansen Furniture", James Archer Abbott.

Maison Jansen was one of the world’s first international decorating firms based out of Paris and founded in 1880 by Jean-Henri Jansen. They specialized in mostly Louis XVI style furniture and then progressing and adapting to changes throughout the years until they transitioned into Deco and Mid Century modern in their final years. The firm closed its doors in 1989.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Argentina
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Mahogany, Marble, Bronze
Condition:	Good.
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Louis XVI
Dealer Reference #:	2903
Incollect Reference #:	779570

Dimensions

W.	49.25 in;	H.	33 in;	D.	29.5 in;
W.	125.1 cm;	H.	83.82 cm;	D.	74.93 cm;

Message from Seller:

2220 Antiques is the latest merchant to locate to the recently opened 100,000 square foot Antique and Design Center “Showrooms 2220”, in Philadelphia, PA. The proprietor of 2220 Antiques is an international buyer, traveling extensively over the past thirty-five years cultivating a refined eye for good design