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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Charles Hollis Jones Lucite / Glass Display Cabinet
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A two door Lucite display cabinet with lighted top and bottom panels having four glass shelves . The lower kick and upper top are in a chromed L...
Glass, Lucite
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite & Chrome Etagere, Signed 1974 – Adjustable Shelves
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking and architecturally scaled Lucite and chrome étagère designed and manufactured in the United States by Charles Hollis Jones, signed and dated 1974. This sculptural displa...
Chrome
Lucite, Brass, Glass & Nickel Display Cabinet by Charles Hollis Jones
By Hudson Rissman, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning lucite, brass, nickel and glass display cabinet designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. This cabinet was designed and manufactured in 1966 during his time with...
Nickel, Brass
Lucite & Brass Etagere with Five Shelves by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
USA 1960's. Introducing the Lucite & Brass Etagere with Five Shelves by Charles Hollis Jones, the perfect addition to your modern home décor. This stunning brass and glass shelf f...
Brass
Lucite, Brass & Nickel Etagere by Charles Hollis Jones, Metric Collection
By Hudson Rissman, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Lucite, brass, glass and nickel etagere/display cabinet designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. This cabinet was designed and manuf...
Nickel
Lucite and Nickel Etagere by Charles Hollis Jones from the Metric Collection
By Charles Hollis Jones, Hudson Rissman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Lucite and metal e´tage`re designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. This cabinet was designed and manufactured in 1966 during his time wi...
Nickel
$15,996Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Steel and Lucite "Waterfall" Etagere by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage steel and lucite “waterfall” etagere by Charles Hollis Jones, made in the United States, circa 1970s. This etagere belongs to the coveted waterfall collection, feat...
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Brass Wall Unit Etagere by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North York, ON
Introducing the Mid-Century Modern Acrylic and Brass Wall Unit Etagere, a stunning piece of furniture designed by renowned designer Charles Hollis Jones, made in the USA circa 1970’s...
Brass
Signed Lucite and Chrome Étagère by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones, Paul Laszlo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous clear acrylic and polish chrome with glass shelves étagère design in 1973 by renowned American design Charles Hollis Jones for Paul Laszlo. The étagère is in original con...
Chrome
$7,500Sale Price|50% Off
Steel and Lucite "Waterfall" Etagere Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones, c1970s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step into the epitome of vintage glamour with this remarkable postmodern Lucite etagere, attributed to the iconic American designer Charles Hollis Jones, renowned for his pioneering ...
Metal
Lucite and Nickel Etagere by Charles Hollis Jones from the Metric Collection
By Charles Hollis Jones, Hudson Rissman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Lucite and polished nickel etager designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. This cabinet was designed and manufactured in 1966 during his time with Hudson Rissman and it has not been in production since the late 1960s. The etagere has seven shelves and is perfect to display all collectibles and other valuables. The piece is signed by the artist and dated 1966. Measurements: 90.50 inches high x 48.25 inches wide x 18 inches deep...
Nickel
Custom Lucite and Chrome Étagère by Charles Hollis Jones
By Hudson Rissman, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Lucite and chrome étagère designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. This cabinet was designed and manufactured in 1966 during his time with Hudson Rissman and it...
Chrome
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Late 1960s Charles Hollis Jones “Metric” line etagere for Hudson Rissman
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning and quite rare late 1960s Metric Line acrylic and polished nickel etagere by Charles Hollis Jones for Hudson Rissman. The Metric Lin...
Chrome, Steel
Charles Hollis Jones Custom "Metric" Étagère/Shelving Unit in Lucite and Brass
By Charles Hollis Jones, Hudson Rissman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Lucite and brass étagère/shelving unit designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. This shelving unit was designed and manufactured in 1966 during his time with Huds...
Brass
Charles Hollis Jones Étagère in Lucite & Black Enamel, Signed & Dated
By Hudson Rissman, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Lucite and metal e´tage`re designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. This cabinet was designed and manufactured in 1963 during his time wi...
Steel
Lucite and Brass Etagere by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1960’s clear lucite and polish brass with glass shelves etagere by American renowned designer to the starts Charles Hollis Jones. Part of the ‘Metric Line’ designed for H...
Brass
$9,041
H 37 in W 47.2 in D 22.5 in
Unique Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Oakwood Open Shelf Etagere, Sideboard, Buffet
Located in Lisse, NL
Pure Art Nouveau and good size, three shelf side table. This early and good size, Arts & Crafts period sideboard with its stunning design makes...
Bronze
French Neoclassical Style Five Tier Steel Étagère Shelves
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A striking tall French étagère shelving unit crafted from steel featuring a refined architectural frame in the Neoclassical taste. The dramatic open linear frame features repeated X-...
Steel
Bauhaus Kitchen Wall Cabinet with Glass Bar 1930s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
This small wall cabinet is a kitchen cabinet from the early 1930s. The cream white softwood wall cabinet features a spacious interior with two bakel...
Metal
Vintage MCM Oak Frame & Smoked Glass Etagere Display Shelf Bookcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern oak frame and smoked glass shelves etagere, display shelf, or bookcase with adjustable chrome & nylon feet. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind ...
Smoked Glass, Oak
Pace Collection ORBA System Wall Unit
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Hanover, MA
Pace collection ORBA wall system by Janet Schweitzer, 1974. Four extruded highly polished aluminum standards incorporating half inch thick glass s...
Aluminum
$1,279Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 42 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
1970's Hollywood Regency Brass Etagere Shelves, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern brass shelving units for sale. From the 1970's, and a beautiful Art Deco arching design in brass. Has three shelves each etagere, and can be used a...
Brass
$4,400
H 82 in W 44 in D 15 in
Tall Narrow Brass Finish Adjustable Glass Shelves Unit Bookcase Storage Etagere
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern lighted brass finish display cabinet vitrine shelving unit.
Metal
$4,350 / item
H 6.5 in W 63 in D 10.25 in
L Wall Shelf in Waxed and Polished Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Quarter-inch aluminum plate, digitally cut. Plates intersect and are fused with recessed welds ground smooth. Hand-finished and waxed. The L shelf is the most reduced form in the sh...
Aluminum
$3,495 / set
H 80 in W 32 in D 12.5 in
Italian Regency Style Chrome Brass Faux Bamboo Etageres Shelves Bookcases - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s Italian pair of regency style chrome and brass faux bamboo etageres. The shelves are 3/16 inch glass. The etageres themselves breakdown for transport. They have some ...
Brass
$800
H 79 in W 26.25 in D 16 in
Mid-century Lucite, Wood, Glass Etagere Display Cabinet Curved Shelf Supports
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Lucite, Wood, Glass Etagere Display Cabinet with Curved Shelf Supports Offered for sale is a mid-century modern Lucite, wood and glass etagere...
Glass, Lucite, Wood
Wooden Glass-Front Cabinet Open Base Display Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
This charming wooden glass-front cabinet offers a warm, rustic presence and versatile function. Crafted from solid wood with a naturally aged finish, it features a single glass door ...
Wood
$2,939
H 70.87 in W 33.86 in D 14.57 in
Mid Century Chrome and Glass Étagère Display Shelves, England, circa 1970
By Pieff and Co., Tim Bates
Located in London, GB
Midcentury Chrome and Glass Étagère Display Shelves, England, circa 1970 étagère with a chrome frame and smoked glass. Designed by Tim Bates for the Lisse Range. A pair available. ...
Chrome
Sold
H 112.75 in W 150 in D 14.25 in
Vintage Custom Etagere/Shelving Unit in Lucite and Brass by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage custom etagere/shelving unit in lucite and brass by Charles Hollis Jones and manufactured in the United States, circa 1980s. Jones was ...
Brass
Sold
H 83.86 in W 51.19 in D 13 in
Lucite, Gilded Metal and Glass Shelve, American Work by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very decorative shelves unit is made of lucite, gilded metal and glass. This is an American work by famous designer Charles Hollis Jones, circa 1970.
Metal
Vintage Lucite and Brass Etagere, 1970s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage lucite and brass etagere by Charles hollis Jones It consists of a lucite frame with brass corners and 3 plexi shelves. 1970s - B...
Brass
Signed Charles Hollis Jones Bookshelf, United States, 1963
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Extremely rare lucite and brass bookshelf. Lucite structure and tubular shape create a faux-bamboo appearance. Signed and dated by the artist.
Brass
Charles Hollis Jones Blade Line Lucite Desk
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful blade line Lucite desk by Charles Hollis Jones. Has 3 compartments in the front and has a drop in piece of lucite for the top. It is 54 by 26 inches in dimension and 29 1...
Lucite
Sold
H 72.45 in W 53.15 in D 15.36 in
Shelving or Vitrine in Lucite, Glass and Brass by Charles Hollis Jones, 1960s
By Hudson Rissman, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in London, GB
Illuminated Lucite and brass étagère/shelving unit with five smoke glass shelves with brass borders is designed by Charles Hollis Jones, known as the “Incredible Mister Lucite” with ...
Brass
Pair of Tall Glass 6 Tier Shelves Chrome Étagerés
By Milo Baughman, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern chrome étagerés shelves bookcases.
Chrome
Lucite and Polish Nickel Étagère by Charles Hollis Jones
By Paul Laszlo, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous clear acrylic and polish nickel étagère designed by renowned American designer Charles Hollis Jones for Paul Laszlo in the 1970s. T...
Nickel
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Desk
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice Charles Hollis Jones Lucite and chrome desk or sofa or console table. Some slight handling marks and imperfections.
Large Charles Hollis Jones Étagère in Nickel and Lucite
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An extremely large 5 feet étagère designed by Charles Hollis Jones. It is done in nickel and Lucite. There are a few chips to the glass shelves, the worst of which are pictured. Ther...
Polished Nickel and Acrylic Bar Cart by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous polish nickel and clear acrylic bar cart designed by American renowned designer Charles Hollis Jones in 1963. The cart is from the "Metric...
Nickel
Charles Hollis Jones "Rare" Wall Brass Shelves and Glass " Treillage"
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are very rare shelves, titled, Trillage, by the well-known designer Charles Hollis Jones. They been cleaned and new glasses.
Brass