The golden age - Luxe collection Rocky Mount, NC - May 2012 - There’s something about the era between the 20’s and 40’s that people still find intriguing to this day; ever-evolving cultural movements, political hullabaloo, modernist tendencies.
THE LUXE COLLECTION
Jonathan Charles captures the heyday of those decades, translating their underlying influences to their new Luxe collection. Strong silhouettes and graphic linearity play dominant roles in this collection of tables and chairs, an emblem of the notion that “less is (really) more.”
In true Jonathan Charles fashion, where combining antique beauty with contemporary relevance is always the status quo, these new Luxe pieces stay true to this design philosophy, using materials and techniques typical of the Depression era. Every piece is handcrafted, down to the hardware handcast in the company’s foundry. Common materials like satinwood and Depression glass pay homage to the replica process, while Jonathan Charles’ signature elements – antique gold leaf and gilded iron – make these pieces historically relevant for today’s interiors.
Accessories
Circular Recessed Mirror (494565) - A circular mirror in black lacquer and gilt mirror with convex glass, the recessed centre creates three-dimensional depth to a contemporary rendition of the classic 30’s Modernist original.
Stepped Oval Box (494584) - A box hand-rubbed in black lacquer on the inside with antique gold leaf finish on the outside, the recessed centre creates three-dimensional depth to a contemporary rendition of the classic 30’s Modernist original.
Chairs
Stepped Breakfast Chair (494580) - A minimalist take on a classic breakfast nook chair, the Stepped chair features slender arms and legs hand-rubbed in black lacquer and a stepped sloping edge on the back panel and seat railing. Despite its bare-to-the-bones look, the chair provides generous support and comfort. Also available as an armless.
Art Deco Dining Chair (494589) - A classic Greek Klismos chair is updated with Art Deco elements - rosewood veneered back panel and seat railing and tapered ebonised legs – and features an extra padded seating in pebbled charcoal leather. Also available as an armchair.
Stepped tables
The tables in this grouping all feature bases hand-rubbed in black lacquer and ‘stepped’ sloping edge in antique gold leaf finish. Available in different heights and sizes, these Art Deco tables are infused with contemporary elements.
Stepped Oval Console Table (494567)
Stepped Coffee Table (494518)
Stepped Side Table (494540)
Stepped Demilune Console Table (494573)
Interlaced tables
The tables in this grouping all feature undulating intersecting threads – hand-cast and created by Jonathan Charles craftsmen – to form an interlaced design of gilded iron. Each base is topped with beveled edge glass tops.
Interlaced Coffee Table (494577)
Interlaced Side Table (494247)
Interlaced Demilune Console Table (494569)
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…” |
Media Contacts:
Lennon & Associates
Claire Wei
claire@lennon.com
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