Guy Lefèvre

Guy LeFèvre was a mid-century French furniture designer for Maison Jansen, a renowned Parisian interior design firm founded in 1880. He was known for his luxurious and elegant designs that were popular among trendsetters. He was also known for his use of rich materials, and distinct surfaces in his pieces. Gun metal contrasted with smoked glass for instance. He was highly sought after for his work and his designs were featured in many of the most prestigious homes around the world. His work was admired for its timeless beauty and his designs remain highly sought after today.

Maison Jansen was an interior design firm founded in 1880 by Dutch-born Jean-Henri Jansen. Throughout its history, the firm has been renowned for its luxurious and sophisticated designs, and has served a range of clients from royalty to celebrities. Maison Jansen’s clients have included the likes of the Duchess of Windsor, the Shah of Iran, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, the King of Egypt, and the Rockefeller family. The firm has also designed interiors for a number of embassies, including the United States Embassy in Paris, and the embassies of France, Spain, and Italy. In addition, Maison Jansen has created designs for many of the world’s most famous hotels, including the Hotel Ritz in Paris, the Plaza Hotel in New York, and the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles.