In 1999 we rescued a set of chestnut wood panels from a turn of the century country estate in Brittany, France. The panels were carved by J. Leveder. These beautiful carved panels are mainly inspired by hunting and country life scenery, except for one panel representing Paris, complete with a majestic image of the Eiffel Tower… [Read More]
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A New Straw Marquetry Panelling Project
Our latest straw marquetry panelling project features a wall in a more contemporary setting. In this endeavor, the straw received a silvered finish, giving an iridescent quality. The result, as you can see below, is quite stunning. See our previous post on how we covered an entire room in straw marquetry panelling and learn more… [Read More]
Shop Drawings
Before any fabrication work begins at Atelier Viollet we take the time to put together a full set of shop drawings. This is an important aspect of our process as it gives us the opportunity to develop all the construction and design details on paper. We are also able to incorporate the functional and decorative… [Read More]
Our Gypsum Cabinet Featured In New York Spaces: The Goods
Atelier Viollet’s gypsum cabinet was recently featured in a special spring 2013 supplemental issue of New York Spaces magazine entitled The Goods. The cabinet, also featured on The World Interior Design Network, is constructed with gypsum, ebonized pearwood in a satin-lacquer finish, and silvered bronze. Read more about our gypsum and mica furniture at our website.
A Room Covered In Straw Marquetry Panelling
Atelier Viollet recently embarked on an endeavor to cover an entire room in straw marquetry panelling for a client. The project, involving more than 300 sq. ft. of surface area, took over 1500 hours to complete. The process included initial shop drawings, samples development, fabrication and installation. We also provided and installed the custom grille and trim in bronze…. [Read More]
The Atelier Viollet Logo & Website by Milton Glaser
Every great craftsman needs a visual presence for his Atelier. The iconic Atelier Viollet logo, website, and brand image were designed by none other than Milton Glaser, the man responsible for the infamous “I Love New York” logo. Our logo and website were designed in early 2011 and unveiled later that summer. From his expert design… [Read More]
Atelier Viollet’s Custom Hardware
Sometimes the perfect piece of hardware, be it functional or decorative, does not exist in any catalogue or on any shelf. In these instances Atelier Viollet is often able to develop and create custom hardware. We either do this in our onsite metal shop, or we work very closely with our trusted local metalworking colleagues…. [Read More]
Atelier Viollet Featured in Kips Bay Decorator Show House Journal
Atelier Viollet is proud to support the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club. The 41st Annual Kips Bay Decorators show house is open from May 7th to June 4th. The Show House receives as many as 20,000 guests annually from across the nation. Since its inception, the Show House has raised over $17 million for… [Read More]