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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Pair of Charles Hollis Jones Side Tables in Lucite and Brass
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of Lucite and solid brass side or end tables designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones as part of his "Box" line. The frames of these tables are made of solid p...
Brass
Charles Hollis Jones "Box Line" Side Tables in Lucite and Burnished Brass
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful side tables designed by Charles Hollis Jones as part of the "Box" collection executed in Lucite and bronzed brass. The tables come signed and dated by the artist. The...
Brass
Lucite and Brass Side Tables by Charles Hollis Jones "Metric, Clipped Corner"
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic vintage side tables by the famed designer shows how the clear material can have so much presence. Dubbed the "Metric Clipped Corner," these side tables are made of Lucite sheets joined in a chic chunky geometric shape. Brass accents lend visual weight to the fabulous pieces. The tables are in excellent condition and it can be chromed for an additional fee. If you are coming to our show room...
Brass
Charles Hollis Jones Solid Brass and Lucite Side Tables "Metric Collection"
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of side tables in solid brass and Lucite designed and manufactured in the 1960s by Charles Hollis Jones as part of his Metric collection. The tables are in very good...
Brass
Charles Hollis Jones Solid Brass and Lucite Side Tables "Metric Collection"
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of side tables in solid brass and Lucite designed and manufactured in the 1960s by Charles Hollis Jones as part of his Metric collection. The tables are in very good c...
Brass
Charles Hollis Jones Clear Lucite and Brass Serving Trays
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing set of folding trays and stand designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1960s and also manufactured in the 1960s. This fantastic set of trays is like we have never seen befor...
Brass
Charles Hollis Jones Gold-Plated Side Tables
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of gold-plated acrylic side tables. SIGNED by Charles Hollis Jones. Mint condition.
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Modern Square Brass & Glass Endtables with Lucite Legs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking versatile vintage glass & brass square end tables having chic lucite legs. AH
Brass
Lucite Side 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 Side Table by Regency House...
Gold
Lucite and Brass Side Table by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1970’s clear lucite and polish brass with a 3/4” thick glass top side table. Designed by renowned American designer Charles Holl...
Brass
Midcentury Solid Brass and Smoked Glass France Interlocking Side Tables, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing set of three interlocking tables in brass and smoked glass. This beautiful set was produced in France during 1970s. These items of three nesting table are very adaptable a...
Crystal, Brass
Charles Hollis Jones Brass and Lucite Octagonal Coffee Table.
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles Hollis Jones Mid Century Brass and Lucite Octagonal Coffee Table Coffee table measures: 36 wide x 36 deep x 16.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting stu...
Brass
