Jonathan Charles lntroduces a New Lighting collection March 2014 – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – Occasional furniture manufacturer Jonathan Charles expands its design portfolio to include portable lighting. The 36-piece new collection, comprised of various styles that range from traditional to Art Deco, is modeled after Jonathan Charles’ existing furniture collections as a way for both to complement each other, like a set.
“I wanted to explore lighting design after I got requests from clients wishing they had lamps that pair seamlessly with my occasional furniture without looking like exact replicas of my tables or chairs,” explains Jonathan Sowter, founder and designer of Jonathan Charles. He adds, “Of course these lamps are architecturally dynamic so they stand out by themselves, but they add even more interest to a room when paired with their furniture counterparts because the details on the lamp bases highlight the beauty of the occasional furniture on a grander scale.”
Available to the trade at design showrooms and to the public at retailers starting next month, Jonathan Charles’ new lighting collection takes the company towards a new direction of design that encompasses all aspects of home furnishings.
Marked by fluted columns and ornate gilded carvings, the Buckingham Collection is ideal for traditional spaces.
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Minimalist silhouettes allow for the eye to concentrate on the decorative hyedua wood and beautiful painted finish, available in either ivory or sage.
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Striking arrangements of mixed metals and exotic wood veneers provide the focal point, where the Art Deco styling transforms each lamp into a sculpture.
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Inspired by Alberto Giacometti’s Surrealist sculptures, the Stiletto Collection features a hand-hammered iron tripod base and a delicate double ring detail.
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19th century British trunks are translated into a smaller version with handsome details, like the brass fittings, leather panels, and tartan shades.
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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…” |
