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Rare Lacquered Display Cabinet, attributed to Guy Lefèvre, Maison Jansen – 1970
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ProfessionalHéric, FranceOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 2 sales
Product description
Rare and exceptional, this display cabinet attributed to the French designer Guy Lefevre for the prestigious Maison Jansen, consists of a lacquered enfilade topped with a set of glass shelves on a brass structure. Made with the shimmering bronze lacquered finish, this series was only produced to order, which makes it a particularly coveted piece today.
The perfect proportions, the architectural design, the base, the brass structure, as well as the finely crafted pull handles testify to exceptional refinement and a manufacturing quality rarely equaled. The lacquer, sprinkled with golden dust, offers deep and vibrant shades of browns and burgundies, typical of Jansen's most luxurious creations.
The enfilade rests on an elegant brass plinth and opens with four doors revealing a mahogany interior. One of the compartments is equipped with three drawers, while the interior shelves are removable, allowing for discreet and sophisticated modularity.
In excellent condition, this display cabinet embodies the best of French design from the 1970s: pure lines, noble materials, sculptural allure, and a strong decorative presence. A rare, emblematic piece, and a true collector's item for lovers of Maison Jansen and luxurious modernism.
Guy Lefevre (1933-2018) is a French designer active mainly in the 1960s and 1970s, recognized for his work within the prestigious Maison Jansen. He developed a luxurious modernist style, blending geometric lines, architectural rigor, and noble materials such as brass, chrome, or smoked glass. His creations embody the French elegance of the era while dialoguing with the international aesthetic of Mid-Century Modern. Today, his pieces have become highly sought-after icons of vintage design, prized for their timeless sophistication.
Maison Jansen, founded in Paris in 1880 by Jean-Henri Jansen, is renowned for its refined eclecticism blending classical, modernist, and exotic influences. Throughout the 20th century, it furnished the interiors of European and American elites, up to the White House under Jacqueline Kennedy. In the 1950s-1970s, a new generation of creators—including Guy Lefevre—infused a luxurious modernist aesthetic, made of brass, sophisticated lacquers, and architectural lines. Closed in 1989, Maison Jansen remains today an absolute symbol of French savoir-faire, and its creations are among the most sought-after pieces of 20th-century design.
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Period: 1970
Very good condition
Delivery on quote in France and internationally
Dimensions:
Width: 200 cm
Depth: 48 cm
Height: 205 cm
Reference: 558V
Specifications
CategoryDisplay cabinetsConditionVery goodColorsGold, BrownMaterialBrass, Wood, GlassNumber of items1StyleMid Century ModernHeight205 cmWidth200 cmDepth48 cmSeller locationHéric, FranceDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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ProfessionalHéric, FranceOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 2 sales