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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A Pair of Horn Side Tables
We recently completed a set of two horn side tables, designed by Erik Smith in collaboration with Atelier Viollet. The horn has been transformed into a smooth illustrious material through a diligent preparation process. The medium toned horn tiles cover the entire surface, creating a simple but elegant look that focuses all the attention on the material… [Read More]
Horn and Parchment Sideboard
Atelier Viollet recently completed a horn and goat skin parchment sideboard, designed by Jean Paul Viollet. The light tone of the horn and the aged parchment come together to make a sideboard that is harmonious and natural. The two materials have been used for many years in countless ways, yet it is without doubt that the… [Read More]
Atelier Viollet’s Horn Furniture
Horn furniture is undoubtedly a corner stone of the magnificent contents you’ll discover in the Atelier Viollet showroom. Using techniques unchanged since 500 AD, we turn animal horns into luxurious counterparts to wood veneers… and even bronze. We follow tradition in slicing and pressing it into sheets, not only polishing to a luxurious sheen, but… [Read More]
An Exotic Material Shipment From India
It’s always an exciting day here at Atelier Viollet when we receive a supply shipment of an exotic material. We’re particularly fond of the hand-stitched hessian packaging for this recent shipment from India. We’ll be elaborating more on material inside soon, so be sure to keep an eye on our blog by subscribing in the box to… [Read More]