Serving trolley - Wheels - Brass - Maison Style






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This French mid-century modern service trolley from 1960–1970 has a golden brass frame, two clear-glass shelves and wheels, in a style inspired by Maison Jansen.
Description from the seller
Elegant mid-20th-century serving trolley inspired by the refined designs attributable to Maison Jansen, where the sobriety of modern lines blends with the discreet luxury of noble materials. Executed in gold-plated brass, it features a straight-profile structure and balanced proportions that evoke the sophisticated decorative language of Hollywood Regency and neoclassicism reinterpreted during the central decades of the 20th century.
The piece comprises two functional levels: a top tray and a lower shelf, both made of clear glass, which provides visual lightness and allows the metal framework to take center stage. The warm gold finish of the brass creates an attractive contrast with the transparency of the surfaces, generating luminous reflections that enhance its elegant and decorative character.
Its clean lines, absence of superfluous ornament, and meticulous assembly work are hallmarks of productions inspired by Maison Jansen, renowned for fusing classical tradition and modernity with extraordinarily sophisticated results. The original wheels integrated into the legs provide smooth mobility and turn the piece into a practical service cart for drinks, canapés, or the presentation of decorative objects.
Versatile and timeless, this serving trolley can naturally integrate into Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, contemporary neoclassical, or eclectic interiors, functioning as both a service piece and an occasional table. Its light and elegant design makes it a striking decorative piece capable of adding a touch of classic glamour and refinement to any room.
Insured shipping and careful packaging.
Seller's Story
Elegant mid-20th-century serving trolley inspired by the refined designs attributable to Maison Jansen, where the sobriety of modern lines blends with the discreet luxury of noble materials. Executed in gold-plated brass, it features a straight-profile structure and balanced proportions that evoke the sophisticated decorative language of Hollywood Regency and neoclassicism reinterpreted during the central decades of the 20th century.
The piece comprises two functional levels: a top tray and a lower shelf, both made of clear glass, which provides visual lightness and allows the metal framework to take center stage. The warm gold finish of the brass creates an attractive contrast with the transparency of the surfaces, generating luminous reflections that enhance its elegant and decorative character.
Its clean lines, absence of superfluous ornament, and meticulous assembly work are hallmarks of productions inspired by Maison Jansen, renowned for fusing classical tradition and modernity with extraordinarily sophisticated results. The original wheels integrated into the legs provide smooth mobility and turn the piece into a practical service cart for drinks, canapés, or the presentation of decorative objects.
Versatile and timeless, this serving trolley can naturally integrate into Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, contemporary neoclassical, or eclectic interiors, functioning as both a service piece and an occasional table. Its light and elegant design makes it a striking decorative piece capable of adding a touch of classic glamour and refinement to any room.
Insured shipping and careful packaging.
