Serving trolley - Wood, Brass - Maison Jansen Style
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A Maison Jansen style service cart, made from wood and brass, manufactured in France, in good used condition with minor signs of wear and age, dimensions 78 cm wide by 70 cm high by 36 cm deep, in gold colour, from the Modern mid-century style dating to 1950–1960.
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This Maison Jansen–style service cart preserves that air of elegance and slightly theatrical flair that characterized mid-20th-century decorative furniture. The metal frame, with its warm gold finish, draws clean lines and balanced proportions, while the large wheels with fine spokes add an almost equestrian touch, as if the piece were meant to glide with a certain solemnity through a sunlit salon. The smaller, swiveling front wheels complete the set with discreet functionality that does not diminish its presence.
The two wooden shelves, with their reddish, deep varnish, add contrast and sophistication. The perimeter edge in gold metal, crafted with a delicate profile, frames each surface as if they were independent trays, designed to showcase glassware, bottles, or small decorative objects. The rear handle, naturally integrated into the structure, invites easy movement, recalling its origin as a service piece but not abandoning its decorative vocation.
It is a piece that combines practicality and glamour with a naturalness very typical of Maison Jansen aesthetics: refined without being ostentatious, practical without losing charm, capable of integrating into both a classic interior and a contemporary one. Its presence conveys that blend of Parisian sophistication and modern functionality that makes these pieces timeless icons of 20th-century design.
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Translated by Google TranslateThis Maison Jansen–style service cart preserves that air of elegance and slightly theatrical flair that characterized mid-20th-century decorative furniture. The metal frame, with its warm gold finish, draws clean lines and balanced proportions, while the large wheels with fine spokes add an almost equestrian touch, as if the piece were meant to glide with a certain solemnity through a sunlit salon. The smaller, swiveling front wheels complete the set with discreet functionality that does not diminish its presence.
The two wooden shelves, with their reddish, deep varnish, add contrast and sophistication. The perimeter edge in gold metal, crafted with a delicate profile, frames each surface as if they were independent trays, designed to showcase glassware, bottles, or small decorative objects. The rear handle, naturally integrated into the structure, invites easy movement, recalling its origin as a service piece but not abandoning its decorative vocation.
It is a piece that combines practicality and glamour with a naturalness very typical of Maison Jansen aesthetics: refined without being ostentatious, practical without losing charm, capable of integrating into both a classic interior and a contemporary one. Its presence conveys that blend of Parisian sophistication and modern functionality that makes these pieces timeless icons of 20th-century design.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
Seller's Story
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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Maison Jansen Style
Country of origin
France
Material
Brass, Wood
Style
Mid-century modern
Colour
Gold
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
70 cm
Width
78 cm
Depth
36 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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