The now omnipresent design use of acrylic and Lucite owes much of its enduring popularity to seasoned creative Charles Hollis Jones. Nicknamed “Mr. Lucite,” the California-based furniture designer and artist made his reputation — and contributed to a lasting legacy for a material one might not immediately consider highbrow — with chairs, tables and other furnishings in the substance scientifically known as polymethyl methacrylate. But while the connecting thread through Jones’s body of work is the presence of translucent materials, his designs are anything but one-note.
The son of an Indiana carpenter, Jones has always been fascinated with structure and reinventing expected ones in new ways. He began working with furniture manufacturers while still a teenager and came to prominence in the 1960s and ’70s, researching and experimenting with techniques to shape acrylic into unconventional forms. “If I design a T-A-B-L-E without thinking of the name, then I can pretend I’ve never seen one,” he told PIN-UP magazine. His design combinations run the gamut from Lucite, brass and glass on elegant dining tables to more unusual applications of Lucite as legs for upholstered sofas and frames for Tibetan fur chairs.
Jones’s work is as varied as his client list, which has included Frank Sinatra, Sylvester Stallone and the Kardashians. For Tennessee Williams, he created a writing chair called the Wisteria chair. Jones also collaborated several times with modernist architect John Lautner, designing furniture that seemed to disappear into its surroundings.
He resides in Los Angeles, where he still designs today.
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Set of 6 Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Waterfall Dining Chairs, Signed 1974
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking set of six “Waterfall” dining armchairs designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the United States, each hand-signed and dated 1974. These sculptural chairs exem...
Fabric, Lucite, Wood
Set of 8 Signed Charles Hollis Jones Lucite & Brass Dining Chairs, Metric Line
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional set of eight dining chairs designed by Charles Hollis Jones from his iconic "Metric" Collection, all hand-signed by the artist. These chairs exemplify Jones' masterful bl...
Brass
Six Arm Chairs With Lucite Frames by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed & Numbered
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six dining chairs with Lucite frames designed and manufactured in Los Angeles California by Charles Hollis Jones. The chairs are part of the Arch collection also known as the...
Fabric, Lucite, Wood
6 Dining Chairs in Lucite and Chrome by Charles Hollis Jones, Metric Collection
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 6 Lucite and chrome dining chairs from the Metric collection by Charles Hollis Jones 5 upholstered in black vinyl and 1 upholstered in white vinyl. The chairs date ...
Chrome
$12,500 / set
Lucite Dining Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
Set of six waterfall dining chairs by Charles Hollis Jones. The chairs are upholstered in a beautiful bamboo patterned chenille fabric, three chairs are in a mustard tone color and t...
Lucite, Chenille, Upholstery
$6,230Sale Price / set|30% Off
Set 6 Charles Hollis Jones Mid-Century Modern Lucite X Base Dining Chair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Miami, FL
Superb set of 6 tubular lucite & brass dining chairs with a Gothic shaped high back rest, designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970. Very detailed with brass tip to the backrest ...
Lucite, Fabric
$3,865Sale Price / set|20% Off
Lucite Dining Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones, 1970s American
By Belgo Chrome, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Set of Four Charles Hollis Jones lucite Dining Chairs By The Esteemed American Modernist Designer Named "The Godfather Of l...
Stainless Steel
Charles Hollis Jones 'Wisteria' Lucite Dining Chair Introduced, 1968
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Charles Hollis Jones 'Wisteria' Lucite dining side chair introduced, 1968.
Upholstery, Lucite
1970s Charles Hollis Jones Chrome Base Dining Chairs With Lucite Legs- Set of 6
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North Canton, OH
Spectacular set of 6 Charles Hollis Jones Chrome and Lucite Dining Chairs including 2 Captains chairs and 4 side chairs. Pristine Original Vintage Condition with Original Ultra Suede...
Chrome
Set of Four Lucite and Brass Dining Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of four 1970’s ‘Waterfall’ dining chairs by renowned American designer Charles Hollis Jones. Newly recovered and the lucite has been professionally polished. Measurements: 23...
Brass
Set of Ten Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Dining Chairs, USA, circa 1970's
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking set of ten dining chairs designed by Charles Hollis Jones, executed in his signature use of clear Lucitecombined with upholstered seating. The chairs feature elegantly cur...
Fabric, Acrylic
$3,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37 in W 25 in D 27 in
Set of Eight Archline Armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of eight Archline lucite armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones, circa 1980s. The chairs have been recovered in a wonderful beige snake skin fabric and measure 25"W x 27"D x 37"...
Upholstery, Lucite
$6,900 / set
H 38 in W 18 in D 17 in
Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Paolo Buffa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A green, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian set of five green, stylish Italian chairs. Designed by Paolo Buffa in good condition. Original leather seat covers, dark shellac polished ...
Leather, Walnut
Lucite Z Chair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Highland, IN
This classic lucite Z chair is a great occasional piece in very good original condition. The transparent quality and minimal form allow it to work in an...
Acrylic, Lucite
$2,600Sale Price|25% Off
H 26 in W 19.75 in D 17 in
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite and Chromed Steel Vanity Swivel Stool, c 1970s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking 1970s Lucite vanity stool by Charles Hollis Jones, the celebrated “Mister Lucite” whose innovative designs helped define the Hollywood Regency aesthetic. This sculptural p...
Chrome
$4,200
H 32 in W 25.5 in D 18 in
Lucite and Chrome Desk Chair by Charles Hollis Jones, United States, c. 1970
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York City, NY
Lucite desk chair with chrome base and new upholstery, by Charles Hollis Jones for Pace Collection.
Chrome
Mid-Century Lucite Bench attributed to Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones, Hill Manufacturing
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This Lucite vanity "Angel Wings" bench is a true work of art, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Hand made by Hill Manufacturing Corp and attributed to ren...
Chrome
Set of Eight "Wisteria" Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The price is per chair not for the whole set. Set of eight "Wisteria" Lucite chairs designed by Charles Hollis Jones designed in 1968. The chairs are in excellent condition and the s...
Acrylic
$4,250
H 27 in W 22.5 in D 24.5 in
Metric Lounge Chair by Charles Hollis Jones, 1965 #20 of 100 Made. Signed, Dated
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Kansas City, MO
CHARLES HOLLIS JONES 'Metric' lounge chair, 1965. Acrylic, nickel-plated steel, fabric. Made in the USA. Signed, dated and with edition number "20/100.". Very good condition with l...
Wrought Iron
$1,795 / set
H 35 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Mid Century Modern Set 4 Dining Chairs by John Stuart & Jack Lenor Larsen
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 walnut dining chairs with Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Fabric is worn at the front edge on 3. Otherwise good vintage condi...
Fabric, Walnut
$2,800 / set
H 39 in W 18.5 in D 25 in
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Dining Chairs by DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful set of four dining chairs designed by Design Institute of America. These feature fully upholstered metal frames on casters. Upholstery is original and needs recovering. O...
Metal
Pair of Charles Hollis Jones "O" Barrel Chairs
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Lucite barrel chairs designed by Charles Hollis Jones, and manufactured in the 1960s. The chairs are in excellent original condition, they are upholstered in a blue fabri...
Lucite, Textile
Charles Hollis Jones Miniature O Line Rocking Chair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful miniature chair/rocker from his o line series, this piece by Charles Hollis Jones is as one of his first ventures into sculpture. The piece is diminutive in scale when co...
Metal
Sold
H 40 in W 24 in D 27.5 in
Charles Hollis Jones Waterfall Lucite Dining Chairs, Set of Eight, circa 1970
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of eight elegant Charles Hollis Jones dining chairs feature cascading lucite arms which transition gracefully to form the waterfall legs. Designed and made in the 1970s, the fabric and foam cushioning are newer and in very good condition and ready to be used immediately. Or if you have a fabric or leather in mind that you would like to update the chairs in - let us know and we can assist in reupholstery. *This listing is priced for the set of eight (8) chairs - contact us if you would like to purchase a smaller set. The lucite on these chairs are very thick; much heftier than the Hill Manufacturing and Pace lucite chairs...
Lucite, Fabric
Chares Hollis Jones Modern Lucite Armchairs on Casters
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of four Modern double-band Lucite armchairs on casters with green upholstery by Charles Hollis Jones. In great vintage condition with age-appro...
Upholstery, Lucite
Custom Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Dining Chair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A custom Charles Hollis Jones design Lucite dining chair, available in nickel or brass finishes. This chair is part of the metric line. Lead time on this chair would be 8-12 weeks. i...
Metal
Sold
H 39.5 in W 19 in D 19.5 in
Charles Hollis Jones Mid-Century Modern Acrylic & Chrome Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 dining chairs with Lucite / acrylic legs, chrome seat frame and colorful fabric upholstery. As we were told this is the original Fabric and it shows some light wear and lit...
Chrome
Charles Hollis Jones Set of 8 Lucite & Leather Dining Chairs 1970s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 dining dining chairs upholstered in cream color leather with Lucite legs and polished nickel fittings by Charles Hollis Jones. American 1970's.
Metal
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite and Chrome Dining Chairs, Set of Five
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful design is by Charles Hollis Jones, featuring lucite legs and chrome mid-section with salmon pink velvet upholstery. This set of 5 dining chairs are a perfect opportuni...
Chrome
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H 40.5 in W 16.75 in D 21 in
Charles Hollis Jones Chrome Lucite Leg High Back Dining Chairs in Celadon Green
By Philippe Starck, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern chrome and Lucite acrylic high back dining chairs. The design made famous by Charles Hollis Jones exudes luxury. Elegantly pleated flor...
Acrylic, Lucite
Set of 12 Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Dining Chairs
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 vintage Charles Hollis Jones dining chairs. Ten side and two arms with chrome base and Lucite legs. Upholstered in ivory ultra suede.
Chrome
Sold
H 39 in W 19 in D 22 in
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite & Chrome Side Dining Chairs Newly Upholstered or COM
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage lucite and chrome Charles Hollis Jones CHJ channel back side dining chairs. Meticulously restored with new blush pink velvet upholstery, polished lucite and chrome. Price is ...
Chrome
Set of Six Acrylic Waterfall Dining Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful set of six clear acrylic dining armchairs by renowned designer Charles Hollis Jones. This are from the "Waterfall Line" the chairs have been newly professionally polished...
Chrome
Set of Six Charles Hollis Jones Chairs
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nicely upholstered set of six dining chairs designed by the acrylic master Charles Hollis Jones. These chairs are upholstered in a rich striped fabric with a gold lurex thread thro...
Sold
H 40 in W 19 in D 20 in
Four Dining Chairs in Lucite, Chrome and Platinum Velvet by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
A set of four Mid-Century Modern dining chairs by Charles Hollis Jones. Lucite legs are supported by a chrome base, upon which rest newly upholstered seats and backs in a luxe platin...
Chrome