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]
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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]
A Room Covered in Parchment
Jean-Paul Viollet is fond of challenges. He loves putting his team to the test. But as challenges go, this next one is exceptional. To successfully complete it, he will need to reach deep into the collective wisdom of the group. He is standing now at a table in his office, turning the brittle, yellowed pages of… [Read More]
Marquetry & Inlay Furniture
Marquetry and inlay furniture requires a battery of tools, some dating back to the Roman Empire; others as new as today’s lasers. Justly revered artisans use near-surgical precision to cut and fit designs of various materials such as wood veneers, metals, bone and mother-of-pearl onto the surfaces of our furniture. Inlay is the embedding of these… [Read More]