Atelier Viollet looks back on design magazine Objekt International‘s feature of their work in a breathtaking Mayan-style home. Based in the outskirts of Austin, Texas, the project was spearheaded by designer Fern Santini, architect Paul Lamb, and builder David Escobedo. Apart from this talented trifecta, the project necessitated an entire team of designers and artisans to achieve its finalized… [Read More]
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Macassar Ebony Veneers
One of Atelier Viollet‘s favorite wood veneers is macassar ebony. Used in some of our most notable pieces, such as our dining table top in macassar ebony with mother of pearl inlay and macassar ebony bed with parchment drawers and mother of pearl inlay. Macassar ebony is typically found in the East Indies and is mainly… [Read More]
Inside the Wood Veneer Room…
Vito Vitali joined Atelier Viollet in 2006 after being introduced to the company by a current employee. His understanding of the materials and artisanal ability led him to obtain a spot on the team. Vito was honored by the great opportunity and looked forward to demonstrating his talents at the workshop. Every morning he prepares… [Read More]
Console in Macassar Ebony & Blue Lacquer
Atelier Viollet recently completed this beautiful console, designed by Drake Design Associates. The combination of macassar ebony, blue lacquer and bronze gives a modern twist to this classic design. The exceptional length of the vintage macassar ebony allowed us to cover the entire surface from one end to the other, culminating in a very sensuous… [Read More]
The Art Deco Designs of Atelier Viollet
Jean-Paul Viollet has spent a lifetime mastering Art Deco design. All that labor is clearly reflected in his Brooklyn furniture showroom. “I was very intrigued by the beauty of the materials used in the Art Deco period,” says Jean-Paul Viollet, the industrious founder of famed Brooklyn furniture maker Atelier Viollet. “I was very impressed by… [Read More]