Serving trolley - Big Wheels - Wood, Brass - Maison Jansen style
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Mid‑century Maison Jansen style service cart in a warm gold brass finish with two wooden shelves in a red‑brown finish, large front wheels and smaller swivelling rear wheels, made in France, model Ruedas Grandes, 70 cm high by 78 cm wide by 36 cm deep, in good used condition with minor signs of age.
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This Maison Jansen-style service cart preserves that elegant and slightly theatrical air that characterized mid-20th-century decorative furnishings. The metal frame, with its warm gold finish, draws clean lines and balanced proportions, while the large wheels, with slender spokes, add an almost equestrian touch, as if the piece were designed to glide with a certain solemnity through a sunlit living room. The smaller, swiveling front wheels complete the ensemble with discreet functionality that does not detract an iota from its presence.
The two wooden shelves, with their reddish, deep varnish, add contrast and sophistication. The gilded edge along the perimeter, crafted with a delicate profile, frames each surface as if they were independent trays, meant to display glassware, bottles, or small decorative objects. The rear handle, naturally integrated into the structure, invites moving it smoothly, recalling its origin as a service piece but without renouncing its decorative vocation.
It is a piece that combines utility and glamour with a very Maison Jansen-like ease: refined without being ostentatious, practical without losing charm, capable of fitting into both a classical and a contemporary interior. 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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Seller's Story
Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships.
But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
Translated by Google TranslateThis Maison Jansen-style service cart preserves that elegant and slightly theatrical air that characterized mid-20th-century decorative furnishings. The metal frame, with its warm gold finish, draws clean lines and balanced proportions, while the large wheels, with slender spokes, add an almost equestrian touch, as if the piece were designed to glide with a certain solemnity through a sunlit living room. The smaller, swiveling front wheels complete the ensemble with discreet functionality that does not detract an iota from its presence.
The two wooden shelves, with their reddish, deep varnish, add contrast and sophistication. The gilded edge along the perimeter, crafted with a delicate profile, frames each surface as if they were independent trays, meant to display glassware, bottles, or small decorative objects. The rear handle, naturally integrated into the structure, invites moving it smoothly, recalling its origin as a service piece but without renouncing its decorative vocation.
It is a piece that combines utility and glamour with a very Maison Jansen-like ease: refined without being ostentatious, practical without losing charm, capable of fitting into both a classical and a contemporary interior. 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 packing.
Seller's Story
Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships.
But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Maison Jansen style
Country of origin
France
Model
Big Wheels
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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