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Atelier Viollet

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December 18, 2015 By Nicolas Viollet

Screen in Gypsum & German Silver

Atelier Viollet is pleased to introduce its latest piece: a five-fold screen composed of gypsum and German silver. Designed by Jean-Paul Viollet, the screen features thirty separately framed gypsum tiles that rotate interchangeably on their axes. This possibility for rotation enables an energetic movement throughout the entire screen. Atelier Viollet strives to maintain precision and attention to aesthetic details with the… [Read More]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: atelier viollet, Custom, German silver, gypsum, Jean-Paul Viollet, screen

September 20, 2015 By Nicolas Viollet

J.M. Frank Inspired Pineapple Table

Atelier Viollet has great admiration for J.M. Frank’s designs. This is a famous Pineapple Table originally designed by J.M. Frank that was recreated in our workshop. The low table is entirely constructed out of solid oak that is heavily brushed to achieve this unique appearance.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: atelier viollet, Custom, exact replica, French, furniture, J.M. Frank, Jean-Paul Viollet, mid-century

July 8, 2015 By Nicolas Viollet

Atelier Viollet’s New Masterpiece: A Sideboard in Gypsum & Bronze

Atelier Viollet is pleased to share the newest addition to our collection of Gypsum bespoke furniture, designed by Jean-Paul Viollet. This stunning sideboard is entirely covered in gypsum embellished with gold patinated bronze accents. A sunburst pattern radiates across the front emphasizing the natural luminosity of the material.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Custom, Custom SIdeboard, design, fine art, furniture, Gold Patinated Bronze, gypsum, Inspired, J.M. Frank, Jean-Paul Viollet, Masterpiece, Original, Prototype, art, atelier viollet

June 16, 2015 By Nicolas Viollet

Harnessing Horn’s Potential – The Art of the Horn Veneer

Here at Atelier Viollet we take great joy and pride in the eternal project of researching and experimenting with rare and exotic materials. Horn, in all its forms, is one of these materials we find offers superior aesthetics in its endless range of texture, depth, luminosity and beauty. Mind you, when we talk about horn furniture– we aren’t referring to… [Read More]

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May 6, 2015 By Nicolas Viollet

An Elegant Dining Table in Figured Walnut & Bronze

Atelier Viollet is pleased to share a recently completed custom piece designed by our esteemed client, designer Thad Hayes- an elegant dining table in figured walnut and bronze.   Utilizing a lifetime of expertise fabricating one of a kind custom furnishings, Atelier Viollet employed our knowledge of exotic materials, traditional hands-on crafting and modern technology… [Read More]

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      • Lacquer
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