The Artist Within January 2014 – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – Occasional furniture manufacturer Jonathan Charles launches two new collections – Artisan and Stiletto – that are inspired by Alberto Giacometti’s signature abstract sculptures.
The Artisan Collection, comprised of various tables and accessories in wood and hammered iron, and the Stiletto Collection, comprised of tables and cabinets in glass and hammered metal, both reference Giacometti’s Surrealist style through elongated bases that appear larger than life, the collection. “I was so mesmerized by Walking Man’s haunting yet captivating semblance,” explains Jonathan Sowter, CEO and designer of Jonathan Charles. “These collections translate his artistic element into functional accents that also look like pieces of art.” Available in either in brass or bronze finish, the 10-piece Artisan Collection and 14-piece Stiletto Collection are available in stores and showrooms starting April 2014.
Artisan Collection: Defined by an openwork hammered metal base, the Artisan Collection ranges from limed acacia wood cabinets to celadon painted walnut cocktail and side tables.
Products shown: 495035, 495085-BRA, 495086-BRO.
A medley of glass tabletops, tapered hand-hammered metal legs, and delicate ring details make up the Stiletto Collection. Ranging from side to cocktail to wall-mounted console tables, the collection’s simple silhouette highlights the beauty of the hand-hammered metalwork.
Products shown: 495080-BRA, 495082-BRO, 495029-BRO, 495081-BRA, 495025-BRO, 495026-BRO, 495083-BRA
About the Designer:
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Jonathan Charles Fine Furniture is the vision of Jonathan Sowter, an English furniture designer who excels at the art of fine antique reproduction. Though Jonathan draws inspirations from original antiques he discovers in his travels, his unique twists create contemporary translations of vintage treasures. With a keen eye for the smallest details, Jonathan employs traditional, hand-crafted techniques to create the most visually-stunning and intricate designs. As Jonathan always says, “It’s all in the detail…” |
