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Brass Bar Cart by Guy Lefevre (attr.) for Maison Jansen, France 1960s

Creator: Guy LeFevre -Maison Jansen
Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
This Mid-Century Modern bar cart is a timeless and elegant piece, not to mention its functionality. The pairing of glass and brass is an elegant, modern combination of materials.

The two-tiered construction recalls the brass carts of the Art Deco, while the X-shaped frame and the straight, defined lines are design elements that give this bar cart the modernist flair. The two tiers hold the smoked glass shelves, supported by the geometrical frame that on one side features two decorative, horizontal lines. The original wheels show beautiful patina on the brass and are very chic.

This cart has been attributed to French glass artist Guy Lefevre, who worked for the legendary Maison Jansen, a Paris-based interior decoration office founded in 1880 by Dutch-born Jean-Henri Jansen. Jansen is considered the first truly global design firm, serving clients in Europe, Latin America, North America, and the Middle East.

Interestingly, a bar cart very similar to this piece has been frequently featured in the TV series Suits, in the offices of many of Harvey Spector's competitors.

Condition:
In good vintage condition, wear consistent with age and use. Item has some small marks, small scratches, and discolorations

Dimensions:
28.74 in W x 18.89 in D x 29.92 in H (total); table height: 25.98 in
73 cm W x 48 cm D x 76 cm H (total); table height: 66 cm

About the designer:
Guy Lefèvre was born in 1933 in Fianarantsoa, Madagascar, and died in 2018. He is remembered as an exceptional Malagasy stained-glass maker.

Born in Madagascar of Reunionese parents, Guy Lefèvre spent his entire career as a stained-glass maker in the Indian Ocean on the islands of Madagascar, Reunion, and Mauritius. After beginning his career in Antananarivo in the early 1960s, he moved to Reunion in 1967. His first workshop was located in the ramps of Saint-François, then in 1969, rue Mazagran in Saint-Denis.

In Paris, he obtained the title of Maître Verrier at the Chambre Syndicale des Maître Verriers in 1972. In 1983, Guy Lefèvre moved near the former Éperon factory (Saint-Paul), then the property of Bourbon Sweets who wished to create a craft village. His main activity was stained glass, but he developed a parallel production of sculptures as well as furniture pieces. ~H.

Shipping:
This bar cart will be packed and shipped with the greatest care to make sure you will receive the works in gallery condition.
Complimentary shipping within the Netherlands.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	France
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Brass, Smoked Glass
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Item has some small marks, small scratches and discolourations
Creation Date:	1960s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	20180180
Incollect Reference #:	433167

Dimensions

W.	73 in;	H.	76 in;	D.	48 in;
W.	185.42 cm;	H.	193.04 cm;	D.	121.92 cm;

Message from Seller:

Located in Utrecht, The Netherlands, H. Gallery specializes in modern and contemporary design with a strong focus on Brazil and Scandinavia. The gallery strives to preserve and promote especially Brazil's rich design heritage and curates a select group of contemporary artists. Meticulous research, ie getting in contact with the original designers, producers, their heirs, and retrieving and indexing old catalogues and magazines is at the heart of its activities. All works presented excel in great

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