Antiquities Reborn William Yeoward…Collected August 2015 - High Point, NC - High end occasional furniture manufacturer Jonathan Charles teams up with renowned designer and decorator William Yeoward for a third time to debut new additions to the designer collection. Yeoward, whose portfolio includes decorating for former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, a world-famous luxury crystal line, and an eponymous furniture design line, sought out antiquities from his home and from his travels around the globe as inspiration for his new collection.
Light wood finishes ranging in greyed oak, washed acacia, and white oak, are paired with his signature polka dot inlay to create a quirky, playful look that echoes Yeoward’s personality and design aesthetic. Architectural details elevate each design with remarkable carvings, accomplished meticulously by hand as a testament to Jonathan Charles’ craftsmanship prowess.
Yeoward’s unique perspective as a decorator and self-proclaimed “collector of beautiful things” informs this collection. Having been previewed at Spring 2015 High Point Market in April, the collection officially makes its debut to the public in October 2015, when it will be available for purchase to the trade through design showrooms and to consumers through retail stores across the U.S.
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“Inspired by the traditional beds of Mallorca, the beautiful Balearic island south of Spain, the Morris’ bed is traditionally simple, light and extremely comfortable. The detail in the joinery is the focal point of the design and I finished it in Greyed Oak to show a softer profile.” WY
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“I named the Barbaras Chair after a dear friend who loved sitting fireside above all other activities. I made it so the high back is comfortable for your head but slim enough to rest against your shoulders. The gray polka dot fabric on the outside is a nice foil to the simple interior upholstery and the Cloudy Oak wood finish. The clawed front feet are a cheeky touch.” WY |
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“What an exceptional center table! Perfect in the hall, vestibule, or drawing room, the Salozza Table really highlights the remarkable carvings and beautiful hand finishing, all done by Jonathan Charles’ artisans, that I identify as hallmarks of my collection. The marble works well with the Wyatt White Oak wood finish which has a slight gray undertone and adds history.” WY |
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“A modern interpretation of a regency masterpiece, The Linden Chair is ebonised by hand and finished in Charcoal Wash. I added antiqued silver leaf to accent its wonderful form. The cane back seems casual, which I find a refreshing contrast to the traditionally formal design. It can be used as a pair in halls or drawing rooms and also as dining chairs.” WY |
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“A modern interpretation of a mid-century buffet resulted in the Hewlett. The design consists of a pair of adjoining cupboards on an open stand with a brass grid overlap on the buffet doors. The Greyed Oak wood finish is unexpected from the typical walnut wood.” WY
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“The Bridgmere cabinet is an adaptation of a charming piece from the Georgian period. Its Greyed Oak wood finish exterior frames perfectly the polka dot painted interior. I also added a “crown” that mirrors the wood grid overlay on the glass doors for extra drama. The cabinet also has a lit interior which shows off the polka dot.” WY
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“The Bickerton commode with its extraordinary and much admired bronze hardware was inspired by an English 18th century chest in the painted Swedish genre. This bow-fronted piece is classic, but I updated it with polka dot inlaid drawer lining and a Washed Acacia wood finish.” WY
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“The Collamore Table is a pedestal table of exemplary design. The polka dot border on the tabletop gives it an amusing finish. The lovely grain and the scrolling cut outs of the pedestal base in a Charcoal Oak wood finish are not only truly charming but also give the substantial table an illusion of lightness.” WY |
“I found this quirky piece in an antique shop in the very north of Scotland. Adding to the original design is my signature polka dot inlay tabletop and the polka dot lined drawer that make the design even quirkier. The rustic white Washed Acacia wood finish makes it less fussy.” WY
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“Handsome and very beautifully carved, the Mandeston urn can be placed on a plinth, a sideboard, or a console table, or to be really creative, lifted high up and put on brackets each side of an important mirror. The joyous carving is a marvelous example of classicism for today’s applications. I chose Wyatt White Oak to mirror antiqued porcelain.” WY |
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“With its lusciously carved Prince of Wales feathers, the Rothesay mirror is named after the Prince of Wales’ Scottish title. The Venetian White Oak finish adds a majestic energy without making the carvings look washed out. Every inch is covered in hand carvings.” WY |
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“I discovered the original Monforte Sconce in the beautiful town of Lucca in northern Italy. I took the design and finished in my usual washed wood of Wyatt White Oak and Charcoal Oak. I added a mirror behind the sconce so it creates reflective candelight.” WY |
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About the Designer:
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 is exactly that! A collection of furniture both loved and admired over some thirty years of furniture making and decorating.” His unique perspective as a decorator and self-proclaimed “collector of beautiful things” informs the vision behind this collection for Jonathan Charles. “It’s simple,” says Yeoward. “I just design what I see as objects of desire, and Jonathan Charles’ signature artisanal craftsmanship techniques highlight the beauty of the products, adding bespoke charm that is unprecedented by other manufacturers.” |
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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…” |
