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The Official Atelier Viollet Blog

Atelier Viollet 30th Anniversary

March 23, 2021 By Nicolas Viollet

This March, Atelier Viollet celebrates its 30th anniversary at its current Williamsburg location. Prior to his 1991 move-in, Jean-Paul Viollet operated out of smaller workshops to realize his early designs. In our 25th anniversary post, we tracked Jean-Paul’s professional trajectory, highlighting his family’s longstanding history with fine woodworking and cabinetry over several centuries in alpine… [Read More]

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The Queen Side Table

February 25, 2021 By Nicolas Viollet

Jean-Paul Viollet introduces his latest design: the Queen side table. The new creation features two seemingly floating gypsum discs accented with a thin bronze trim and supported by four elegant ebonized legs. Appropriate anywhere from a bedroom to a study, the side table remains faithful to Jean-Paul’s philosophy of designing furniture in a classic, yet… [Read More]

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Happy Holidays!

December 15, 2020 By Nicolas Viollet

Atelier Viollet recently fabricated a Jean Royère coffee table for a residential Brian J. McCarthy, Inc. project. This low table was inspired by Royère’s iconic “flaque” (puddle) design that found many iterations in his coffee tables and sofas throughout his career. Completed in-house by Sandrine Viollet, we are always excited to work with bold colors… [Read More]

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Homage to Eileen Gray

November 19, 2020 By Nicolas Viollet

Atelier Viollet was commissioned by Brian J. McCarthy, Inc. to reproduce two lacquered tables for a recent residential project. The originals were fabricated in the early 20th century by innovative Irish designer and architect, Eileen Gray, who reintroduced lacquerwork to Paris with her unique cabinets, tables, and screens. A survey of her vast body of… [Read More]

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Silver Chiseled Cabinet

October 7, 2020 By Nicolas Viollet

Atelier Viollet recently fabricated a modified version of our cabinet in parchment & chiseled bronze. Based off of the original design by Jean-Paul Viollet, this edition is smaller in scale with swinging doors, and is composed of an oak base and interior. Prior to assembly, the chiseled panels were patinated to achieve the silver finish…. [Read More]

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Oak & Bronze Desk and Credenza

September 10, 2020 By Nicolas Viollet

Atelier Viollet recently fabricated a complementary oak desk and credenza set for one of our clients. Inspired by mid-20th century furniture, the desk features bronze sabots, pulls, and trims, enriched by a subtle blue-green leather surface. The modern classic credenza was designed in-house as a foil to the original commission. Serving different functions, they pay… [Read More]

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Master Hall in Mica

August 5, 2020 By Nicolas Viollet

Atelier Viollet introduces a residential interior incorporating one of our favorite materials. Our client’s master hall features a series of grey mica paneled walls. Designed by Julie Hillman Design and Abelow Sherman Architects, the panels were fabricated and installed by our workshop. The tiled linear pattern wraps around the home’s walls and instills a naturally… [Read More]

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J.M. Frank-Inspired Straw Marquetry Cabinet

July 2, 2020 By Nicolas Viollet

Atelier Viollet recently fabricated this cabinet designed by Gregory Gilmartin of Peter Pennoyer Architects. Inspired by Jean-Michel Frank‘s notable fan-patterned straw marquetry furniture, his classic gold-toned pieces were replaced in favor of a more subdued, natural palette. The cabinet emphasizes various motifs as the pieces of straw are adhered in different directions. These alternating fan… [Read More]

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