Oval Brass Drinks Trolley in the Style of Maison Jansen, Art Déco, circa 1940

This distinguished oval brass drinks trolley, dating from the 1930s–1940s and executed in the manner of Maison Jansen, represents a fine example of French Art Déco design applied to luxury domestic furniture. The piece recalls the elegant bar furniture that graced the finest Parisian apartments and country houses of the period, offering both practical function and refined visual presence.

The trolley is organised across two levels: an upper removable oval tray for glasses and bottles, and a lower tier functioning as a bottle holder—a practical arrangement that reflects the French tradition of the well-appointed drinks service. The brass structure, with its clean lines and restrained classical references, demonstrates the influence of Jansen’s celebrated interiors, in which utility and elegance were always held in perfect balance.

French Art Déco furniture of this type, particularly pieces related to the Jansen aesthetic, has long been sought after by collectors for its combination of functional ingenuity and decorative quality. The warm patina of the brass, the precision of the castors, and the overall harmony of the composition make this trolley an exceptionally versatile piece, equally suited to a drawing room, a library, or a dining room.