{"product_id":"vintage-swan-magazine-rack-attributed-maison-jansen","title":"Vintage Swan Magazine Rack Attributed to Maison Jansen, c. 1960s–1970s","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm; mso-list: none;\"\u003eA vintage swan-shaped magazine rack in brass-toned metal, probably dating from the 1960s or 1970s and attributed to Maison Jansen. Its graceful swan form, open wire construction and warm aged finish combine practical storage with sculptural elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm; mso-list: none;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1211\" data-start=\"1112\"\u003eThis vintage magazine rack transforms an everyday household object into an elegant sculptural form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1460\" data-start=\"1213\"\u003eModelled as a swan, the piece combines a naturalistic cast head, curved neck and webbed feet with an open wire body designed to hold magazines and newspapers. The airy construction gives it a light visual presence despite its generous proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1830\" data-start=\"1462\"\u003eClosely comparable examples are attributed to Maison Jansen, the influential Parisian decorating house known for combining traditional forms with theatrical and refined decorative details. This example bears no visible maker’s mark, so the attribution is based on its design and its close correspondence with documented and commercially catalogued examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1989\" data-start=\"1832\"\u003eThe brass-toned metal surface has developed a warm, aged finish that emphasises the modelling of the bird and the sweeping lines of the magazine compartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect beside an armchair, sofa or reading corner for storing magazines and newspapers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts open sculptural form also lends itself to alternative uses. It can hold neatly folded hand towels in a bathroom, small throws beside a sofa or guest bed, or lightweight folders and publications in a study or boutique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether used for practical storage or displayed empty, it remains a striking decorative piece in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm; mso-list: none;\" data-end=\"2010\" data-start=\"1991\" data-section-id=\"163x2hj\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2035\" data-start=\"2012\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2021\" data-start=\"2012\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magazine rack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2070\" data-start=\"2037\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2046\" data-start=\"2037\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e  c. 1960s–1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2116\" data-start=\"2072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2088\" data-start=\"2072\"\u003eAttribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attributed to Maison Jansen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2159\" data-start=\"2118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2135\" data-start=\"2118\"\u003eMaker’s mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e No visible maker’s mark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2192\" data-start=\"2161\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2174\" data-start=\"2161\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass-toned metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2231\" data-start=\"2194\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2205\" data-start=\"2194\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm aged metallic finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2285\" data-start=\"2233\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2244\" data-start=\"2233\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swan with open wire magazine compartment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2371\" data-start=\"2287\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2302\" data-start=\"2287\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 45 cm high × 60 cm wide × 43 cm deep (17.7 × 23.6 × 16.9 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"241\" data-start=\"158\"\u003eGood vintage condition, with light signs of age and use consistent with its period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"438\" data-start=\"243\"\u003eThe brass-toned finish displays a gentle aged patina together with minor surface wear that enhances the character of the piece. The structure remains stable and fully functional for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"531\" data-start=\"440\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"644\" data-start=\"533\"\u003eDecorative accessories shown in the photographs are for display purposes only and are not included in the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eAn elegant vintage piece that combines sculptural design with everyday practicality, bringing timeless character to both classic and contemporary interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CirCabyRB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61042443944266,"sku":"124 21 700 12 133","price":754.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9872\/7498\/files\/1772647170330_2.jpg?v=1772647740","url":"https:\/\/circabyrb.com\/products\/vintage-swan-magazine-rack-attributed-maison-jansen","provider":"CiRcA by RB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}