Serving cart, crafted by Maison Jansen, circa 1940, France.
An exceptional brass serving cart, perfect as both a decorative and functional piece for your home or business. This stylish cart allows you to serve food and drinks in elegance, impressing your guests. Its removable tray adds convenience for serving, and the built-in bottle holder accommodates up to seven bottles, combining functionality with sophistication.
This serving cart is versatile, fitting seamlessly into most home spaces. Use it in the living room for cocktail preparation, serve desserts in style in the evening, or offer morning coffee on it. Alternatively, use it for toiletries and towels in the bathroom or as a unique plant stand on a sunny veranda. No matter how you choose to use it, this cart promises longevity and timeless appeal, thanks to its origin in the renowned Maison Jansen.
Maison Jansen was a French interior design firm based in Paris, founded by Dutchman Jean-Henri Jansen. It was one of the first truly global design firms, blending traditional furniture with emerging trends. In the 1890s, the company established its own workshop to produce contemporary designs and reproductions in styles such as Louis XIV, Louis XVI, Directoire, and Empire. Their appreciation of historical styles extended to dealing in antiques, with a separate branch dedicated to European antiques.
In the 1920s, Jean-Henri Jansen invited Stéphane Boudin to join the firm. Under Boudin’s leadership, Maison Jansen expanded its operations, collaborating with influential clients such as royal families from Belgium, Iran, and Serbia, and working on projects like the White House during the administration of John F. Kennedy. After Boudin’s passing in 1967, Pierre Delbée took over leadership. Maison Jansen came under new ownership in 1979 and eventually closed in 1989.
Dimensions: 61 x 56 x 37 cm
Weight: 8 kg
The serving cart is in excellent condition.
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