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Maison Jansen Royal dining table black lacquered top 1960s

Creator: Maison Jansen
Offered by: Maison Cedric

Description
This long oval black lacquered top extension dining table is one of Maison Jansen's most iconic pieces. Named Royal, this table was a special design by Pierre Delbée for French actress Jacqueline Delubac in the early 1960s, who hated the idea of a large dining table in her parisian apartment, yet wanted to host diners from time to time. Fully foldable, yet perfectly sturdy, and timelessly chic, this table is really a statement of Maison Jansen master craftsmanship.

The table tops are made of solid oak, fully relacquered in glossy black. It sits on an ingenious base made of gunmetal steel with gilt brass details and wheels. It is made of four different parts, fully foldable, and offers three different options and length. Without the central element, its width is 55.1 inches. Adding one extension, its width is 78.75. Fully extended including the big 6 feet central element, its width is 118.1 inches and can easily host twelve guests.

This Royal table is a very rare bird. It is known that less than 100 pieces were produced between the 60s and 80s by Maison Jansen, and probably less than 10 in its largest version with the big central 6 feet element, presented here.

Literature : Jean Levêque, Jansen décoration, Paris, 1971, pages 116 and 120 ; James Archer Abott, Jansen, Acanthus Press, 2006, pages 182 and 183 ; James Archer Abott, Jansen furniture, New York, 2007, pages 232 and 233 ; Patrick Favardin & Guy Bloch-Champfort, Les décorateurs des années 60-70, Norma, 2007, pages 220 and 221.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	France
Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use
Creation Date:	1960
Styles / Movements:	Hollywood Regency, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	705224

Dimensions

W.	118.11 in;	H.	29.53 in;	D.	39.37 in;
W.	300 cm;	H.	75 cm;	D.	100 cm;

Message from Seller:

Cedric, Alice and Damien are pleased to present our eclectic selection of 20th-century pieces, mainly from France, and from the 1940s to the 1970s. We curate our collection based on knowledge, intuition, and of course aesthetics. We restore all our pieces in house, and we truly care about design as much as our clients do. We are quite experienced in sourcing and international shipping, and we will be pleased to help you find the one-of-a-kind pieces you are looking for.