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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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
$21,500
H 90 in W 34 in D 18 in
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
$9,450
H 76 in W 55.25 in D 10 in
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
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
$3,080Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 77.72 in W 31.62 in D 31.62 in
Midcentury Brass, Lucite and Glass Étagère with Five Shelves
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury brass, Lucite and glass corner étagère. Five shelves We have four corner étagères available (Three with measurements 31.61in x 31.61in and one 39.37 x 39.37). One of the...
Brass
5-Tier Lucite and Glass Mid-Century Modern Étagère Shelf Wall Unit
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and glass tall narrow shelving unit étagère.
Aluminum
$18,950
H 84 in W 63 in D 15 in
Charles Hollis Jones Custom "Metric" Étagère/Shelving Unit in Lucite and Brass
By Hudson Rissman, Charles Hollis Jones
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
$21,500
H 90 in W 34 in D 18 in
Lucite and Nickel Etagere by Charles Hollis Jones from the Metric Collection
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 1966 during his time wi...
Nickel
Vintage Lucite & Brass Etagere in the style of Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Vintage Lucite & Brass Etagere, inspired by the iconic designs of Charles Hollis Jones. This stunning piece of furniture is a true statement piece, perfect for adding a touch of vintage glamour to any space. Crafted from high-quality acrylic, the clear shelves...
Brass
Pair of Bespoke Brass and Cast Glass Console Tables
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a stunning pair of custom brass and cast glass console tables. The thin, architectural lines of the tube brass bases combined with the tri...
Brass
Mid Century Buffet Cabinet by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor, Baker Far East Collection
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a striking dining room cabinet by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture. This piece is part of his Far East Collection (1949-1960s), exemplifying a blend of Asian influence and...
Wood
1970s Patinated Brass Clad Large Cabinet by Sarreid Spain
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This show stopping Sarried cabinet is the epitome of patinaed brass perfection. I don't know that I have ever seen a more perfect and evenly patinaed piece of brass cabinetry. Pic...
Brass
Mid Century Bronze Barcelona Style Coffee Table Base
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a nice Mid Century Bronze X base Coffee Table Base. Unmarked but favors the Barcelona tables by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll. Bronze has age appropriate patina. Left as foun...
Bronze
Mid Century Teak Bench with Cabinets
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a wonderful 3 piece mid century set. An 8.5 ft bench with 2 modular cabinets. The set is SOLID teak construction with very beautiful details and amazing brass handles and det...
Brass
Vintage Brass and Lucite Figural Table Lamp
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Absolutely stunning figural brass lamp with black acrylic and lucite base. Shade is solid brass and as heavy as the lamp. Lamp is in excellent working condition with only minimal s...
Brass
