Atelier Viollet introduces another masterpiece in mica: the Side Table in Mica & Hammered Bronze. Designed by Noel Jeffrey, both surfaces are adorned in a randomized grid pattern of mica plates. The side table‘s borders are a hammered bronze in a dark patina created by La Forge de Style. Each leg bears a flat, light… [Read More]
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Silvered Mica Cabinet
Atelier Viollet is pleased to announce its latest cabinet creation, the “Silvered Mica Cabinet”. Designed by Noel Jeffrey, the piece features a random grid of mica plates. Each door is subtly ornamented with bronze pulls, which open up to feature a set of interior drawers. Outlined by rift oak borders, the cabinet’s earthen tones are… [Read More]
Happy New Year from Atelier Viollet
Atelier Viollet would like to thank everyone in our extended workshop family of decorators, clients, and collaborators for a successful 2016! We look forward to working together on all of our exciting projects for the upcoming year. We also wish everyone a happy Holiday Season as well as a Happy New Year.
Orange Desk in Incienso Wood
Commissioned by Victoria Hagan, Atelier Viollet has fabricated an orange desk in Incienso wood. This vibrant color is natural to the wood and adds variety to the extensive collection of desks. Yet another geometric achievement for the workshop.
Honorable Mentions: Christiane Lemieux Book Signing in SoHo
Last Saturday, Jean-Paul Viollet attended the signing of designer and DwellStudio founder Christiane Lemieux’s new book The Finer Things: Timeless Furniture, Textiles, and Details, which features Atelier Viollet as one of its favorite current artisans. One Kings Lane hosted the book signing, a design-consulting firm and showroom based in SoHo, where designers, editors, and artisans… [Read More]
New Website Design for Atelier Viollet
Atelier Viollet is proud to announce the launch of our newly updated website. The new layout allows’a straightforward look at our history, projects, and designs. Enjoy! Jean-Paul Viollet’s Hands
Atelier Viollet Drawing Board
Jean-Paul Viollet uses the massive drawing board as one of the first steps in his creative process. Located in the workshop’s office, it is the nucleus of future projects, where Jean-Paul and his team can visualize their plans. Sketched by hand in pencil, the drawings’ proximity to sample materials (some seen below) allow for the… [Read More]
In-Progress Straw Project
Sandrine Viollet (along with several other members of the Atelier Viollet team) is currently working on straw marquetry interiors for a project to be completed this Fall. These interiors are composed of individual hand-cut fans with a sunburst shape. Each fan is then applied to the interior panels, forming a rhythmic pattern of sunbursts along a… [Read More]