A new shipment of Gypsum arrived at our workshop recently. A very difficult material to process, it will be used in a new prototype for which fabrication will begin shortly. Here at Atelier Viollet, we pride ourselves in being on the front lines of exploration when it comes to innovative applications of our favorite materials,… [Read More]
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Our Macassar Ebony Table Tops Featured in Architectural Digest
We recently crafted a pair of lacquered table tops in macassar ebony and finished them with hand rubbed lacquer. They are featured in the December 2013 issue of Architectural Digest magazine. The table tops can be seen below in Giancarlo Giammetti’s New York apartment dining room in the wake of a bold Basquiat painting.
A Mirror That Looks Back At You
Back in 1991 Jean-Paul stumbled upon an old shop that was closing its doors after being in existence for many years. The eclectic shop was named “William J. Wild” and was located on East 11th street in NYC. They specialized in hobbyist supplies such as model ship making kits, guitar parts, and doll making supplies…. [Read More]
Shagreen Mosaic Coffee Table
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]
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]
Mother-Of-Pearl Inlay
Often it’s the subtle details that make custom furniture magnificent. One of our favorite ways to punctuate a piece is with mother-of-pearl inlay. Inlay is the embedding of precision cut materials into grooves carved into a piece. As we’ve mentioned, it can be “maddeningly time-consuming”, but is always utterly stunning. Below, a custom vanity in cherry with… [Read More]