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]
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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]
Shagreen Revisited
Atelier Viollet presents the latest addition to our cabinet collection: The Silver Ray Cabinet. The exterior is adorned entirely in shagreen with a white gold leaf finish. This process tints the shagreen, producing a hypnotizing effect. The two doors open to an exquisite interior of grey dyed parchment. Gabon ebony makes a discrete appearance in the pulls as… [Read More]
Happy 4th of July Weekend from Atelier Viollet
As the Independence Day weekend approaches, Atelier Viollet would like to wish everyone a happy holiday! Even with summer here, the shop is just as busy as it is year-round. However, we take this well-deserved weekend to honor all of our efforts and to relax in the pleasant weather. To celebrate our labor, Jean-Paul hosted our… [Read More]
The Atelier Viollet Wenge Table
Atelier Viollet has recently completed a dining table in Wenge wood and bronze, designed by interior designer Kimille Taylor. The wood’s dark tones harmonize beautifully with the hints of bronze that complete the table. The bronze ring around the table’s edges, along with the sabots, were fabricated and patinated in the workshop. In order to… [Read More]
Atelier Viollet Featured in Kips Bay Magazine & Olasky Sinsteden
Atelier Viollet is very pleased to share recent features with the Kips Bay Decorator Show House! This month, the workshop ran an ad in Kips Bay Decorator Show House Journal, the foundation’s annual publication. Their journal features modern triumphs in the design world from tastefully decorated interiors to vibrant textiles. The show house (backed by… [Read More]