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 "Tree of Life" Bench, Limited Edition of 11
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Lucite and nickel-plated long bench designed by Charles Hollis Jones as a part of his new series "Tree of Life." This new line is the first limited edition that Charles is ...
Nickel
Brass and Lucite "Empire" Style Benches by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two sets available, one in polished brass and one in polished nickel. Exceptional pair of Empire style benches designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. The benches were...
Brass
Lucite & Brass Vanity Bench by Charles Hollis Jones, USA, 1960s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Lucite & Brass Vanity Bench by Charles Hollis Jones, a stunning piece of furniture that exudes elegance and sophistication. This vin...
Brass
Pair of Charles Hollis Jones Benches in Polished Brass
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of solid polished brass benches designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s. The frames of the benches are made in soli...
Brass
Custom Lucite and Solid Brass "Box" Benches by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful custom made benches designed by Charles Hollis Jones and part of the "Box" collection, made in solid brass and Lucite, like new condition, the fabric has a beautiful chevro...
Brass
Pair of X-Frame Benches in Solid Brass by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently we have one pair in brass, one pair in black nickel and one pair in polished nickel). Stunning and minimalistic benches designed and m...
Brass
Mid Century Modern 3-Legged Upholstered Bench Brass and Steel 1950's
Located in North Miami, FL
This most unusual and interesting fully restored Mid-Century Modern comfortable 3-legged bench is a combination of polished brass and steel with side arms that are upholstered. The l...
Brass, Steel
Sculptural Bench in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Charles Hollis Jones Vintage CHJ Lucite and Brass Metric Dining Table Base Rare
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing vintage Hollywood Palm Beach Regency, 1970s Lucite and brass Charles Holis Jones CHJ "Metric" dining table, dinette, kitchen, game table base or desk. Glass top not included....
Brass
Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Style Clear Acrylic and Brass Console Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This fabulous Nineteen-Laties (vintage 1970s-1980s) Lucite console table is ideal for placement behind a sofa, hence the common moniker “sofa table.” The console features clear acryl...
Brass
Lucite Side Coffee Table Charles Hollis Jones Style 24 Karat Gold Plated
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Charles Hollis Jones Style lucite, Glass & 24 Karat Gold Plated Side Table by Regency House...
Metal
Lucite Coffee Table 24 Karat Gold Plated Charles Hollis Jones Style
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering one Of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Charles Hollis Jones Style lucite, Glass & 24 Karat Gold Plated Coffee Table by Regency HOUSE...
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