Large Charles Hollis Jones "Post Line" Dining Table Signed
View Similar Items
Large Charles Hollis Jones "Post Line" Dining Table Signed
About the Item
- Creator:Charles Hollis Jones (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Diameter: 72 in (182.88 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Some light scratches on lucite.
- Seller Location:Cathedral City, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU825420063052
Charles Hollis Jones
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.
Find a range of new and vintage Charles Hollis Jones furniture on 1stdibs.
- Charles Hollis Jones Bullet Dining TableBy Charles Hollis JonesLocated in Cathedral City, CAAn amazing Charles Hollis Jones bullet dining table. Base is made of nickel-plated steel with a whimsical Lucite sphere enclosed in the centre of the table. Lucite top is 1.25 inches...Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
MaterialsNickel
- Pair of Rare Charles Hollis Jones "Post Line" Lounge Chairs SignedBy Charles Hollis JonesLocated in Cathedral City, CAPair of signed sculptural armchairs part of the Post Line designed and made by Charles Hollis Jones Provenance directly from CHJ private collection About Charles Hollis Jones: Charles Hollis Jones is an American artist and furniture designer who is recognized by the Smithsonian Institution for his pioneering use of acrylic and lucite. Born in Bloomington, Indiana in 1945, Jones moved to Los Angeles, California at the age of 16 and founded CHJ Designs. At the time, acrylic and plastic were not commonly used as a material for upscale furniture and art, but Jones, seeing its potential, began creating unique pieces for some of the city’s most renowned showrooms, such as Hudson-Rissman. His work was well received by both art critics and Hollywood celebrities alike. Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball and Johnny Carson were among some of the first to commission Jones Tennessee Williams commissioned Jones to design a comfortable, yet modern writing chair. The result was the Wisteria chair, where the writer spent much time when at home. In the 1970s Jones crafted his award-winning Edison Lamp Using original Thomas Edison light bulbs, Jones created a unique lamp with steel and lucite to show the inner workings of Edison’s original technology. This won him the California Design 11 Competition and special recognition from the German government. His work has been featured in a number of museums, including the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, California, and the The Los Angeles Times has referred to him as a pioneer in acrylic design.”Jones resides in the Burbank area of Los Angeles and is still designing furniture and accessories. He is active in numerous charities and often designs awards for various organizations including the sculpture for the 2008 Golden Heart Award held at the Beverly Hills Hotel to honor Clancy Imislund for his contributions to the Midnight Mission. About the Post Line The Post Line was created in the late 60’s. The first 10 pieces were originally designed for a company called Hudson Rissman. In the 70’s, Charles added several additions to the Post Line, this ended up being called the Post Trust Line. The Post Line was also recently featured in LACMA’s latest book and show: Living in a modern way. This line has had many influences including the double wedding band...Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsNickel
- 1965 Pair of Charles Hollis Jones "Box" Line Side Tables SignedBy Charles Hollis JonesLocated in Cathedral City, CAPair of polished nickel-plated and Lucite side or drink tables designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones "Box" line signed and dated. Purchase directly from Charles Hollis J...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
MaterialsSteel, Nickel
- Charles Hollis Jones Rare "Connexion Line" Pair of Side & Coffee Tables SignedBy Charles Hollis JonesLocated in Cathedral City, CARare brass plated and lucite pair of side tables or can be used as coffee table 2019 Charles Hollis Jones (Second set ever made by CHJ) Provenance private collection of CHJ The Connexion double square end table is part of the Connexion line. About the Connexion Line The Connexion Line was created out of a relationship Charles originally had with a girl. When things didn’t work out he began drawing pictures of things he wanted to gift her, they never really in the end connected with her but ultimately became very connected with his work. The philosophy behind this line is to create things that go together and connect in life, especially in furniture so people wouldn’t have to buy multiple pieces with no relationship. The Connexion line is also sensitive to collectors who want to buy furniture — they could easily own a collection of work, as most of the line ranges between 2-6 pieces. Charles thinks of this line very much so as art, and saw an opportunity to improve on the relationships of many pieces of furniture in one room. Additionally, Charles’ focus was to showcase that one could own multipurpose furniture...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
MaterialsBrass
- Pair of Large Charles Hollis Jones Brass Regency Benches, SignedBy Charles Hollis JonesLocated in Cathedral City, CAA pair of Regency benches design and signed by Charles Hollis Jones. Each bench is made of brass and Lucite with a faux white leather cushion. ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
MaterialsBrass
- Rare 1970s Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Sofa SignedBy Charles Hollis JonesLocated in Cathedral City, CAThree seats couch designed and made by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s. Modern design sofa with chrome frame, lucite detail and light. Signed. Provenance directly from CHJ private collection About Charles Hollis Jones: Charles Hollis Jones is an American artist and furniture designer who is recognized by the Smithsonian Institution for his pioneering use of acrylic and lucite. Born in Bloomington, Indiana in 1945, Jones moved to Los Angeles, California at the age of 16 and founded CHJ Designs. At the time, acrylic and plastic were not commonly used as a material for upscale furniture and art, but Jones, seeing its potential, began creating unique pieces for some of the city’s most renowned showrooms, such as Hudson-Rissman. His work was well received by both art critics and Hollywood celebrities alike. Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball and Johnny Carson were among some of the first to commission Jones Tennessee Williams commissioned Jones to design a comfortable, yet modern writing chair. The result was the Wisteria chair, where the writer spent much time when at home. In the 1970s Jones crafted his award-winning Edison Lamp Using original Thomas Edison light bulbs, Jones created a unique lamp with steel and lucite to show the inner workings of Edison’s original technology. This won him the California Design 11 Competition and special recognition from the German government. His work has been featured in a number of museums, including the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, California, and the The Los Angeles Times has referred to him as a pioneer in acrylic design.”Jones resides in the Burbank area of Los Angeles and is still designing furniture and accessories. He is active in numerous charities and often designs awards for various organizations including the sculpture for the 2008 Golden Heart Award held at the Beverly Hills Hotel to honor Clancy Imislund for his contributions to the Midnight Mission. About the Post Line The Post Line was created in the late 60’s. The first 10 pieces were originally designed for a company called Hudson Rissman. In the 70’s, Charles added several additions to the Post Line, this ended up being called the Post Trust Line. The Post Line was also recently featured in LACMA’s latest book and show: Living in a modern way. This line has had many influences including the double wedding band...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsChrome
- Lucite Dining Table by Charles Hollis Jones, "Blade" LineBy Charles Hollis JonesLocated in Los Angeles, CABeautiful pedestal dining table with a 2" thick, beveled Lucite top designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones as part of the "Blade" line. The table is generous in size ac...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
MaterialsLucite
- Charles Hollis Jones "Le Dome" TableBy Charles Hollis JonesLocated in Highland, INMany consider Charles Hollis Jones "Le Dome" his finest work. Part of his "Signature Collection" in 1977 and crafted by Swedlow (an aviation specialist in Southern California) this r...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
MaterialsBronze
- Charles Hollis Jones "Post & Truss" Dining TableBy Charles Hollis JonesLocated in Los Angeles, CAOne table in brass and Lucite is ready to ship; top size and shape can be customized. Beautiful Lucite and brass dining table by Charles Hollis Jones from the "Post & Truss" colle...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
MaterialsNickel, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper
- Skyscraper Dining/Center Table in Lucite and Chrome by Charles Hollis JonesBy Charles Hollis JonesLocated in Los Angeles, CAStunning and unique "Skyscraper" dining or center table in Lucite and chrome designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones and originally commissioned by Loretta Young. The fi...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
MaterialsChrome
- Charles Hollis Jones "Bullet" Dining or Center Table in Solid Brass and LuciteBy Charles Hollis JonesLocated in Los Angeles, CAWe currently have one piece in nickel and one in solid brass ready to ship. Stunning dining table design in 2011 and part of Charles Hollis Jones "Bullet" line. The base forms a ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...
MaterialsBrass
- Charles Hollis Jones Dining Table from the "Metric" LineBy Charles Hollis JonesLocated in Los Angeles, CA"Metric" dining table designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. The table is also available in chrome, brass or nickel and we have one in stock. Measurements: Table...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
MaterialsNickel