Pair of Bookshelves in Lacquered Metal Noir and Brass. Guy Lefèvre pour la Maison Jansen. Circa 1970

This piece, pair of bookshelves in lacquered metal noir and brass. guy lefèvre pour la maison jansen. circa 1970, illustrates the Neoclassical style characteristic of French craftsmanship from the 1970 period. Paire d'étagères en métal laqué noir, laiton and bronze with pieds griffes. French craftsmanship of Guy Lefèvre pour la Maison Jansen. Circa 1970.

Guy Lefèvre, French designer of the 1960s-1970s, notably collaborated with Maison Jansen to create furniture pieces combining geometric rigor and decorative refinement. His creations in lacquered metal and brass perfectly illustrate the spirit of high-end French design of this period. Highly sought after today, his works rank among the classics of vintage furniture.

The Neoclassical ornamental vocabulary — openwork galleries, pure lines, geometric motifs — gives this piece a presence that is both refined and statuesque. The rigor of the proportions and the quality of the materials make it a timeless object, perfectly suited to a classic or contemporary interior. The Neoclassical style, inherited from revisited Antiquity, has never ceased to inspire the great French houses.

With its dimensions of 16.93 in wide, 16.93 in deep, 65.75 in tall, this piece will naturally find its place in a sophisticated interior. It will sublimate a living room, library or office, whether classic or contemporary. An ideal choice for lovers of fine antiques and refined decoration. Good general condition.