Cocktail Hour

Catering to all sizes, from a petite studio to a Texas-sized mansion, Jonathan Charles designs each cabinet to fit a variety of spaces, whether it’s a slender drinks cabinet for the corner or a wide and low cabinet for long hallways. Every part of the furniture, including the hardware which is custom cast in their foundry, is handcrafted in-house by Jonathan Charles’ skilled artisans who employ traditional techniques. As a result, each piece lends an Old-meets-New World effect that exemplifies Jonathan Charles’ eclectic aesthetic.

495189 - New drinks cabinets from Jonathan Charles

Inspired by 50’s French designs, the Soho Drinks Cabinet is equal parts sophisticated and festive. The contemporary stunner features a macassar ebony veneer with an intricate white brass grid overlay that is replicated in the undertier. The cabinet opens to reveal a beautiful bottle silhouette done in contrasting sycamore.

W 20.25” x D 18” x H 75.5”
 

495312 - Hyedua wood drink cabinet

The Hyedua Wood Drinks Cabinet combines form and function, offering a mirror-backed glass shelf storage for glasses and ample storage for spirits in the bottom compartment. The sleek brass fittings accentuate the rich hyedua wood veneer. In addition to being a drinks cabinet, it also serves well as a TV stand in smaller spaces. W 40” x D 20” x H 40”

494161 - Art deco drinks cabinet (High lustre)

The Art Deco Drinks Cabinet features a rosewood veneer front spectacularly displayed in a radial pattern and sleek geometric brass fittings. The doors open to reveal anéglomisé glass interior with a glass shelf and a pull-out tray to prepare cocktails on. Ebonised legs with a rectangular veneered undertier completes the design. W 38” x D 19.5” x H 64”

The Art Deco Drinks Cabinet features a rosewood veneer front spectacularly displayed in a radial pattern and sleek geometric brass fittings. The doors open to reveal anéglomisé glass interior with a glass shelf and a pull-out tray to prepare cocktails on. Ebonised legs with a rectangular veneered undertier completes the design. W 38” x D 19.5” x H 64”

494919-CO1 - Hyedua and ivory finish tall drinks cabinet

Channeling 1920’s Art Deco, the Hyedua Tall Drinks Cabinet’s sleek ivory finish front highlights the sheen on the brass handles and the rich hyedua wood veneer. Additional details include a mirrored interior, strip handles and an internal fold-out serving tray as well as a removable tray. W 34” x D 18” x H 70”

495378-BLA - Bar cabinet with black twist leg

A resplendent display of craftsmanship, the Black Twisted Bar Cabinet features a tropical crotch walnut veneer that complements the black painted twisted legs. The mother-of-pearl door handles pull to reveal a gold leaf interior with a decadent bottle-and-wine glass trompe l’oeil achieved through inlay in four different wood species. W 27” x D 20.25” x H 68”

495170-LMA - Limed wood wine cabinet with wrought iron base

The Limed Wood Cabinet’s larger-than-life proportions set the foundation for its handsome ribbed exterior in limed acacia atop a scrolling rococo openwork wrought iron base and handles. Matching door handles pull open to reveal a lighted mirrored interior with glass storage, two drawers, and wine racks to hold up to 36 wines. W 46” x D 21” x H 94”
 

492634 - Limed wood wine cabinet with wrought iron base

Fit for royalty, the Queen Anne Drinks Cabinet is designed with a regal walnut and burl walnut veneer front panel that highlights the beauty of patinated brass escutcheons and hinges, both of which are custom cast in Jonathan Charles’ in-house foundry. Set on a carved walnut base with shallow carvings and ball and claw feet, the drinks cabinet also offers a fully fitted interior with glass storage and shelf.

W 42.25” x D 27.75” x H 68.75” 

492259 - Red Chinoiserie drinks cabinet

An all-over red decorative floral painting defines the alluring Red Chinoiserie Drinks Cabinet, whose design is based on Chinese lacquered chests circa 18th century. Raised on an Irish style carved and gilded walnut base, the cabinet’s two doors open to reveal an églomisé lined interior with glass storage as well as drawers and a pull-out tray for making cocktails. W 40” x D 24.25” x H 68”
 

494057 - Spanish style crotch walnut drinks cabinet

The Crotch Walnut Drinks Cabinet features Spanish-style hammered and patinated brass strap hinges and escutcheons on a marbled crotch walnut canvas. The upper half is lined with églomisé, and offers an adjustable glass shelf for storing wine glasses and a mixing slide, while the lower half features enough storage to house at least 16 of your most treasured wines. W 47.75” x D 21.5” x H 90”
 

Mahogany curved corner drinks cabinet - 493182

The George II style Mahogany Curved Corner Drinks Cabinet makes the most out of unused nooks and corner spaces. Comprised of two sections, the upper half features a finely carved frieze and a silver leaf églomisé interior with hanging glass storage, while the lower half, also in crotch mahogany, offers additional wine storage. Custom cast patinated brass door escutcheons lend a gilded touch to a spectacular design. W 34” x D 24” x H 87.25”
 

About the Designer:

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…”