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Pair of “Palm Tree” lamps, Christian Techoueyres for Maison Jansen, gilt brass, 70s – France
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Pair of “Palm Tree” Lamps, Christian Techoueyres for Maison Jansen, Gilded Brass, 1970s – France
An excellent pair of wall lamps or sconces, palm tree design, by Christian Techoueyres for Maison Jansen, France, 1970s. These lamps feature a sculptural design crafted from hand-cut and soldered brass, shaped like palm leaves with finely serrated edges. The design combines, in an avant-garde style, naturalistic details with a bold decorative presence, characteristic of Maison Jansen's production during this period.
Christian Techoueyres maintained a close collaboration with Maison Jansen, the legendary Parisian interior design house founded in 1880, which worked for clients such as the Kennedys, the Rothschilds, and the Shah of Iran. From the 1960s onward, the firm developed a series of metal lamps with floral and palm tree motifs that have become icons of glamorous 20th-century French design.
They can be hung on the wall or, with the addition of a base, transformed into a beautiful floor lamp. Hidden among the leaves are three small light bulbs which, when switched on, project a warm light through the perforated brass. Pieces of great design and sophisticated elegance, they bring refinement and exclusivity to any space.
Maison Jansen
Maison Jansen, based in Paris, was one of the best-known and most influential furniture and interior design houses of the 20th century, patronized by royalty and high society. It was founded in 1880 by the Dutch designer Jean-Henri Jansen (1854–1928), who initially purchased existing antiques and hired external cabinetmakers to produce furniture to fulfill private commissions for his clients. Soon, in the 1890s, the company began manufacturing furniture in-house, gaining a strong international reputation. His most sought-after pieces reflected the influence of antique designs from the Louis XIV, Louis XVI, Directory, and Empire periods, as well as objects Jansen encountered during his travels to Japan and Turkey. By the early 20th century, around 1920, Maison Jansen had offices worldwide, including in London, New York, Buenos Aires, Havana, Cairo, Prague, Rome, and Rio de Janeiro. Furthermore, Stéphane Boudin (1888–1967) joined the company as director and chief designer. By 1930, Maison Jansen's five-story workshop in Paris employed over 700 highly skilled artisans and would go on to employ many renowned designers, including Pierre Delbée, Carlos Ortiz-Cabrera, Francis Chaillou, Serge Robin, Henri Samuel, Claude Mandron, Arthur Kouwenhoven, and others.
Maison Jansen's design aesthetic was progressive and countercultural, even as the firm specialized in high-end reproductions. It drew influences from many styles, such as Bourbon Court, Art Nouveau, Art Modern, and even Mid-century, from which it sought its forms, colors, and materials. In 1989, sixty years after the death of its founder, it closed its doors. Today, Maison Jansen designs are highly sought after by collectors.
Pair of wall lamps, sconces
Material: Gilded brass
Designer: Christian Techoueyres
Company: Maison Jansen
Period: 1970s
Provenance: Private collection, France
Dimensions: 105 x 50 x 30 cm
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ConditionVery goodColorsGoldMaterialMetalNumber of items2BrandMaison JansenHeight105 cmWidth50 cmDepth30 cmSigns of usageScratches
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