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shagreen furniture

Night Stands in Black Lacquer, Parchment & Shagreen 1

March 10, 2015 By Nicolas Viollet

Nightstands in Black Lacquer, Parchment & Shagreen

Atelier Viollet recently completed a pair of nightstands in black lacquer, parchment & shagreen, designed by Fawn Galli Interiors. The nightstands feature a beautiful parchment front with custom polished brass pulls and a grey dyed shagreen top.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: parchment furniture, lacquer furniture, custom furniture, atelier viollet, shagreen furniture

shagreen coffee table atelier viollet

October 28, 2014 By Nicolas Viollet

Shagreen & Bronze Coffee Table

Atelier Viollet recently completed this striking coffee table, designed by Thad Hayes. Dyed grey shagreen and patinated bronze feet introduce a modern take to this J.M. Frank-inspired piece. The table’s pure, minimalist design allows the materials to become the dominant feature. This piece truly communicates the care and effort that goes into all of our… [Read More]

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April 14, 2014 By Nicolas Viollet

Custom TV Frame in Grey Dyed Shagreen & American Walnut

Atelier Viollet recently completed a custom TV frame in grey dyed shagreen and American walnut. The frame, designed by Eve Robinson Associates, will surround a vanishing mirror display television. When turned off, a stylish mirror remains without a hint of its technological utility. This piece will complete a beautiful combination of high tech interior design… [Read More]

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October 2, 2013 By Nicolas Viollet

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]

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March 27, 2013 By Nicolas Viollet

Behind The Scenes In The Atelier Viollet Workshop

Step inside Atelier Viollet workshop and you’re in a refuge from the bustle of our busy neighborhood. Quietly and serenely, a dozen or so artisans are at their cooperative jobs. Every step is bespoke, whether hammering a delicate inlay or wielding giant machine that adhere woods together. Even to us, it’s a delight to watch… [Read More]

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March 20, 2013 By Nicolas Viollet

Atelier Viollet’s Furniture & Finish Samples

Material and finish samples are an integral part of the furniture making process here at Atelier Viollet. Our proposals routinely include the development of new samples, together with the shop drawings. These help to show how the actual materials and finishes will appear on the final product. We start working on them right after our… [Read More]

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