Atelier Viollet recently completed this beautiful console, designed by Drake Design Associates. The combination of macassar ebony, blue lacquer and bronze gives a modern twist to this classic design. The exceptional length of the vintage macassar ebony allowed us to cover the entire surface from one end to the other, culminating in a very sensuous… [Read More]
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Atelier Viollet on Houzz
We are excited to announce that Atelier Viollet is now on Houzz.com, a collaborative platform for artisans and designers with an emphasis on home remodeling. You can browse through some of our most notable work, from gypsum cabinets to shagreen coffee tables, as well as view some of our interiors. We’ll be adding more work… [Read More]
Parsons Style Desk in Horn
Atelier Viollet recently completed a Parsons style desk in horn, designed by Peter Marino Architect. The Parsons style was made famous by Jean-Michel Frank while he was working at the Parsons Paris School of Art and Design. After designing the table, he launched a course to teach the techniques and aesthetics to his students in… [Read More]
Custom TV Frame in Grey Dyed Shagreen & American Walnut
Atelier Viollet recently completed a custom TV frame in grey dyed shagreen and American walnut. The frame, designed by Eve Robinson Associates, will surround a vanishing mirror display television. When turned off, a stylish mirror remains without a hint of its technological utility. This piece will complete a beautiful combination of high tech interior design… [Read More]
A Pair of Herringbone Pattern Tops in Palmwood
Atelier Viollet recently completed a pair of herringbone pattern tops in palmwood, designed by Thad Hayes. One of Atelier Viollets favorite materials is palmwood. It is a rare wood species that was primarily used by a famous decorator, Eugene Printz, during the 1920s and 1930s. The beauty of palmwood resides in the mixture of light and… [Read More]
Custom Extending Round Dining Table
Atelier Viollet recently completed a custom extending round dining table in figured sycamore & gabon ebony, designed by Mary Delaney Interior Design. As you can see in the photos below, the piece can be extended by adding and subtracting leaves around the perimeter.
Meet The Atelier Viollet Team: Waldemar Gozdek
Waldemar Gozdek has worked for Atelier Viollet for over 10 years. He can attest to the morning routine the entire workshop knows so well: at 7:30 am, Jean Paul Viollet enters the workshop, greets his employees with a handshake, and discusses the day’s plan. “Without this simple routine,” Gozdek adds, “any given day could go… [Read More]
Meet The Atelier Viollet Team: Joseph Taliercio
Joseph Taliercio has worked with Atelier Viollet for two years, and he is very clear about the impact his time at the workshop has made on his life. Aside from mastering new techniques, like working with exotic materials, specialty dying processes, and various metal patinas, he admits to feeling inspired by Jean-Paul Viollet’s passion for his… [Read More]