Leading interior design in the U.S. well into the 20th century was a French firm by the name of Jansen. In a book by the same name, author James Archer Abbott transports the reader back in time to the origins of what became the most important house of decoration, led by Stephane Boudin. From 1936 to 1961, Boudin was the president and main interior designer for Jansen, continuing the tradition of decorating houses for royalty, financial scions and international high society. No other firm had…
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![[240] pp. Societe D'Etudes 1971 11 1/4" x 10" Fine/ Fine A well-preserved copy of the classic and highly sought-after first book on Maison Jansen, the Paris-based international decorating firm. The book covers the history of the firm from its founding in 1880, through Stephane Boudin's presidency from the 1920s to 60s, and into the modern era. Jansen's trademark European style of antiques with a frequent contemporary twist is generously illustrated with an international range of projects. The book is broken down into separate chapters for each type of room, plus chapters on offices, hotels, palaces, panelling and trompe-l'oeil, and the Jansen workshops. The famed French design house was noted for its extravagant interiors. Clients included everyone from members of society such as Ja Tin Bath, Cozy Bathroom, Powder Room Design, Maison Jansen, Bathroom Design Inspiration, Bathroom Plumbing, Types Of Rooms, French Interior, Contemporary Interior Design](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i.pinimg.com/474x/5c/58/c7/5c58c72358443148db7c6920ee87bf4c.jpg)
