[Sha]green with Envy

With a vast array of existing shagreen products already in their line, the Bayswater Collection represents another facet of Jonathan Charles’ colorful shagreen portfolio that includes gray, green, cream, and teal hues. Each piece, down to the hardware which is custom-cast in their in-house foundry, is handcrafted by artisans at Jonathan Charles’ factory, which employs over 1,200 craftsmen specializing in various techniques and production area. The collection will be available in retail stores and design showrooms beginning March 2016.

The Ivory Shagreen Double Chest of Drawers features a modernized Art Deco silhouette of ivory faux shagreen panels wrapped around the Light Daniela wood finish frame. Large antique brass loop handles and feet caps add decorative polish.

60” W x 21” D x 36” H.

Transitional styling on the Narrow Desk creates a focal point for the faux shagreen veneers and Light Daniela wood finish. The desk comes with three drawers and round brass pulls, a leather inset writing surface, and shagreen veneer under-tier.

50” W x 24” D x 30” H.

Simple and understated, the Ivory Shagreen Tray is shown with a rectangular wood design and faux shagreen panels in the center. Two brass handles on either ends complete the look. 28.25” W x 14” D x 2.25” H.

ART DECO TABLE LAMP (495225-DLF) Faux shagreen veneer and Light Daniela wood finish wrapped in the pyramid base identifies the Art Deco Table Lamp, whose brass bottom plates and finial add decorative flair. The lamp is finished with an oval textured silk shade. 30” H.

TALL OVAL CHEST (494406-DLF) Mirroring styles from the Art Deco period, the Tall Oval Chest recreates the vintage design with rounded Light Daniela wood frame and six drawers in faux shagreen veneer panels. Streamlined brass pulls add to the vintage feel. 24” W x 17.25” D x 47.5” H.

Equipped with three drawers, the Bedside Chest of Drawers in ivory faux shagreen, brass detailing, and Light Daniela wood finish is a perfect companion to any style beds thanks to its simple design. 28” W x 18.25” D x 30” H.

The Ivory Shagreen Rectangular Lamp Table makes up for its petite scale with a mixtures of different textures, from the Light Daniela wood finish to the ivory shagreen veneers to the brass drawer pull and feet caps. A single drawers makes the table more functional. 16” W x 11.25” D x 25” H.

Available as a sofa, coffee, side, and console, the Ivory Shagreen tables all display a distinctive Art Deco-inspired design with antique ivory faux shagreen wrap-around panels, Light Daniela wood finish, drawers with square brass pulls, brass feet caps, and a wood under-tier. The side table measures 16” W x 26” D x 25.5” H, the coffee table measures 52” W x 32” D x 20” H, the console table measures 56.75” W x 14.25” D x 35” H, and the sofa table measures 34” W x 20” D x 30” H.

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…”