The name “Jansen” identifies a century-long, global offering of decorating services that focused on both historical revivals and contemporary trends. Founded in 1880 by Jean Henri Jansen, the Paris based design and decorating firm Maison Jansen quickly established itself as one of the first truly International design firms. The decorating firm offered services that focused […]
Tag: Antique
Dhurries; What, Where, How?
“The charm of the dhurrie lies in its simple treatment of the decorative details, and the principles of symmetry repetition” Dhurries are functional, decorative and extremely durable. These cotton rugs are made by weaving horizontal and vertical threads. In the C19th Dhurrie manufacturing entered a new phase, which led to several exhibitions of dhurries in […]
Easter Island Heads
Easter Island, the remote Polynesian island located in the South Pacific, has always been steeped in mystery. The island of ‘Rapa Nui’ or ‘Easter Island’ as it is more commonly known earned its nickname thanks to Dutch explorers landing there on Easter Day in 1722. This island’s most impressive claim to fame is an array […]
Bohemian Glass
Bohemian glass, or Bohemia crystal is glass produced in the regions of Bohemia and Silesia (now the Czech Republic). For centuries it has been internationally recognised for its high quality, craftsmanship, and innovative designs and is highly collectable. The main fashion for colours came in the 1830’s glass was then coloured by layering or by […]
Arte Povera
Lacca Povera, perhaps more commonly known as Arte Povera; which literally translates to poor art, is as term which you might be surprised to find associated with some of the beautiful European furniture of the 19th and 20th Century, such as these Venetian Consoles from Newel, left, or our Italian Commodes right. Far from showing […]
Props Galore at Farley Hire
Very late in the day but the after effects of the delicious brunch, as provided by the ever excellent Everyday Fabulous food, has just worn off, that and the bellini's. About two weeks ago, Natasha, Dean and myself went on a magical mystical tour of Farley Hire. If we thought our showroom was big, we […]
Lucky Me
Working at Guinevere for so many years I have been spoilt by looking at gorgeous items on a daily basis. Every now and then something new is purchased which really over exceeds all our expectations and excites the senses. This week we have a stunning Pair of Russian Malachite tables with Silver mounts and hoof […]
Montpellier Fair
The antiques fair at Montpellier, which is a one day trade only event, happens around 5 times a year. I remember first going there about 30 years ago when the hangars seemed to me to be brimming with amazing pieces, and I wanted them all – I’ve calmed down a bit now, but the energy […]