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July 25, 2017 By Adam Nalewajko

Charlotte Perriand Revisited Part 2: Sideboard

Atelier Viollet is pleased to introduce an interpretation of a Charlotte Perriand sideboard, realized by Jean-Paul Viollet. The sideboard itself is composed of oak, while the doors are made of parchment accented by gold leaf details. The piece assumes a sophisticated, minimalist approach to geometric subtlety achieved by the square doors and its rectangular frame.  

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Oak, parchment, sideboard

July 14, 2017 By Adam Nalewajko

Charlotte Perriand Revisited Part 1: Bookcase

Atelier Viollet presents a modern interpretation of a Charlotte Perriand bookcase reimagined by Jean-Paul Viollet. The redesigned bookcase pays homage to Perriand’s use of visually stimulating geometric form. Here, the subtle tones of the mica and parchment sections are complimented by the deep blue straw marquetry. The bookcase highlights Atelier Viollet’s strength in combining varied,… [Read More]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: mica, Oak, parchment, straw marquetry, Bookcase

May 13, 2016 By Nicolas Viollet

Atelier Viollet Featured in Huffington Post

Atelier Viollet has recently been featured in a Huffington Post article by interior designer and decorator Gail Green, entitled Six Unique Materials Will Make You Reimagine Design. The article runs through some of the workshop’s most popular and commonly used materials or techniques, which are introduced as “underused materials that are now making a comeback.” Having worked… [Read More]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: parchment, atelier viollet, furniture, interior design, materials, straw marquetry, Gail Green, Huffington Post

April 27, 2016 By Nicolas Viollet

Shagreen Cabinet in Progress

Atelier Viollet is currently working on a cabinet adorned in a shagreen façade. Its curved top and base nod to the workshop’s practice of geometric harmony between forms and patterns. The hinged doors will open up to a parchment interior composed in rectangular planes. Designed by Atelier Viollet, the project should be completed within the next few months and… [Read More]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: atelier viollet, cabinet, furniture, parchment, shagreen, hinged, progress

February 26, 2016 By Nicolas Viollet

Objekt International Magazine Feature

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]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Texas, architecture, shagreen, art deco, Jean-Paul Viollet, Paul Lamb, parchment, Objekt International, Mayan Revivial, macassar ebony, atelier viollet, interior design, furniture, Fern Santini, David Escobedo

October 15, 2015 By Nicolas Viollet

New Atelier Viollet Sample Box

Atelier Viollet recently completed a new box of samples for the studio that contains a range of signature materials our workshop employs. The box features variations in parchment, shagreen, horn, mica, gypsum, and straw, amongst others. Each sample accentuates the material’s specific characteristics, rendering an idea of how it might take form as a unique… [Read More]

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