The Official Atelier Viollet Blog

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]