1940s French Black & Brass Coffee Table

Spectacular vintage French '40s brass coffee table with black accents and ormolu trim in very nice original condition. This coffee table is stunning with exquisite detail and the original black wavy glass. It is extremely well constructed and has the fine aesthetics that will blend easily with mid-century modern to 18th century furnishings. The black glass offers a sultry elegance rarely found in today's furniture. We are attributing this coffee table to Maison Jansen but because many French designers did not sign their creations, we can only say this fine table shows the quality and detail associated with Jansen. In the USA, Maison Jansen (1880-1979) is usually associated with the redecorating work done at the White House during the JFK administration but the company was international, doing work all over the world. Their aesthetic expanded from period reinterpretations to sleek contemporary furniture, yet they always used the most exquisite materials resulting in extravagant deluxe interiors. Since their demise in 1979, both period reproductions and original designs have become very desirable for both decorators and collectors on both sides of the Atlantic. France circa 1940