Atelier Viollet was recently commissioned to fabricate a pair of bedside tables in gypsum, lacquer and patinated bronze, designed by Pierce Allen. The drawers and cabinet interiors were lined with upholstery. Learn more about our gypsum furniture technique and see a previous gypsum project.
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Stamp Act Display Case
This 4th of July weekend we’re celebrating one of Atelier Viollet’s most prestigious projects: a custom display case for the original 1765 Stamp Act. In October 2011 Atelier Viollet—in collaboration with our colleagues at Studio Dell’ Arte—received a commission from the New York Historical Society to make a custom display case for the original 1765… [Read More]
Chestnut Wood Panelling Salvaged From Brittany, France
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]
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.