Pair of Maison Jansen Style Brass and Glass Side Tables

Pair of Maison Jansen Style Brass and Glass Side Tables

This pair of Maison Jansen style brass and glass side tables combines Neoclassical restraint with the refined lightness of transparent glass. Each table has a quadrangular brass frame with slender tapered uprights, decorative seed finials, and small bun feet. Two clear glass tiers are set within moulded frames, creating useful double surfaces while maintaining an airy silhouette.

The warm gilt patina of the brass complements the clarity of the glass, allowing the pair to function as elegant occasional furniture without visually weighing down an interior. Their balanced proportions make them equally effective framing a sofa, beside lounge chairs, or as sophisticated bedside tables.

Neoclassical Brass Framework

The brass structure is defined by straight lines and tapered uprights, giving each table a disciplined architectural profile. Small seed-shaped finials provide a restrained ornamental detail, while the rounded bun feet soften the geometry at floor level.

An even aged gilt patina brings warmth to the metal and enhances the classical character of the design. At the same time, the relatively slender construction keeps the tables visually light.

Two-Tier Glass Surfaces

Each table incorporates two clear glass shelves within moulded brass frames. The transparent surfaces preserve the openness of the design while providing two levels for books, decorative objects, lamps, or other everyday items.

The double-tier arrangement also gives the tables greater practical versatility than a single-surface occasional table. Because the glass remains visually unobtrusive, the brass framework and decorative details remain the focus.

Maison Jansen Style

The combination of polished or gilt brass, classical proportions, and transparent glass reflects the sophisticated decorative vocabulary associated with Maison Jansen, the influential Parisian decorating house founded in 1880.

These tables are best described as Maison Jansen style, reflecting the firm’s broader Neoclassical-inspired design language rather than asserting a documented Maison Jansen manufacture. Their restrained ornament and elegant proportions allow them to work comfortably in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Details

• Type: Pair of two-tier side tables
• Style: Maison Jansen style / Neoclassical
• Period: 20th century
• Materials: Brass and clear glass
• Structure: Quadrangular brass frames with tapered uprights
• Finials: Seed-shaped decorative finials
• Feet: Small bun feet
• Shelves: Two clear glass tiers per table
• Finish: Brass with an even aged gilt patina
• Condition: Good overall vintage condition
• Character: Refined, architectural, light, and timeless
• Set: Matching pair
• Function: Side tables, occasional tables, or bedside tables
• Attribution: Maison Jansen style

Dimensions

• Height: 60 cm / 23.6 in
• Width: 54 cm / 21.3 in
• Depth: 33 cm / 13.0 in