Jean-Paul Viollet tells the story behind Atelier Viollet’s scale model furniture: “The idea behind fabricating the scale models of furniture came about when I was working with a very busy client. I was only allowed a few minutes of their time to present my concept of design for a commission.
Instead of presenting them with a drawing I felt that a scale model, made with the exact materials and finishes, would more quickly convey how the finished piece of furniture could look. This process was of course time consuming, but I also found it very rewarding. I have since made a few models for various clients and they now form a small collection in my office.”
“Miniatures are very appealing in their own right, but they are also an excellent selling tool. However, I’ve found that with the advancement of modern day computer renderings they are no longer as useful.”
