One of our recent projects, inspired by the aesthetic vision of Jean-Royere and designed by Sean Johnson Interior Design, is a custom shagreen coffee table, featuring shagreen mosaic tiles. The color was created entirely in-house, and each of the tiles were carefully selected and precisely fitted by hand. The result is a sleek, modern, textured look… [Read More]
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Fada’s Boat-Shaped Bar
A recent endeavor at Atelier Viollet was the construction of a boat-shaped serving station for Fada—a neighborhood bar a few doors away from our studio. While this project was a-typical for our team, we enjoyed the challenge, and we always appreciate opportunities to help local businesses solve creative problems. View the boat finished, and in progress, below…. [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]
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]
Behind The Scenes In The Atelier Viollet Workshop
Step inside Atelier Viollet workshop and you’re in a refuge from the bustle of our busy neighborhood. Quietly and serenely, a dozen or so artisans are at their cooperative jobs. Every step is bespoke, whether hammering a delicate inlay or wielding giant machine that adhere woods together. Even to us, it’s a delight to watch… [Read More]
Jean-Paul Viollet’s Lab
Thomas Edison had one. Einstein, too. If you’re the sort of guy who likes to experiment, you need a lab. Jean-Paul Viollet is fortunate to have one just a few steps from his desk. It sits behind an unmarked door in the office of his Brooklyn shop. Step inside and you will find a magnificent… [Read More]