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Charles Hollis Jones Lounge Chairs

American, b. 1945

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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Creator: Charles Hollis Jones
Metric Lounge Chair by Charles Hollis Jones, 1965 #20 of 100 Made. Signed, Dated
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Kansas City, MO
CHARLES HOLLIS JONES 'Metric' lounge chair, 1965. Acrylic, nickel-plated steel, fabric. Made in the USA. Signed, dated and with edition number "20/100.". Very good condition with l...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Lounge Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Lucite and Chrome Sling Chair by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Iconic lucite sling chair from the 1970’s by Charles Hollis Jones. Constructed of chrome plated steel and clear acrylic. In beautiful vintage condition. Measurements: 24.75” Wid...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite, Wood & Haitian Cotton Fabric Upholstery Hill MFG
By Hill Manufacturing, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern bent Lucite and wood rocking chair designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s and made by Hill Manufacturing Corporation. The Lounge Chair has the original beige Haitian Cotton...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Hollis Jones Lounge Chairs

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Lucite, Cotton, Wood

Pair of Midcentury Lucite Chairs
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of Lucite tub chairs with faux vinyl snake shin seats. Designed by Charles Hollis Jones, the rounded backs with upholstered seats with a python pattern vinyl, 1960s.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Lounge Chairs

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Lucite

Charles Hollis Jones Sling Chair, Signed and Dated
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Charles Hollis Jones Sling Chair, Signed & Dated, USA 1969 – an extraordinary piece of mid-century design that effortl...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Rare Charles Hollis Jones "Post Line" Lounge Chairs Signed
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Pair 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...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Hollis Jones Lounge Chairs

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Nickel

1965 Metric Lounge Chair and Ottoman Signed by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1965 "Metric" lucite and nickel plated armchair with ottoman designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. (Signed and Dated) Provenance from CHJ private collection. Measu...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Lounge Chairs

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Chrome, Nickel

Charles Hollis Jones Sling Chair, Signed and Dated
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles Hollis Jones sling chair, USA, 1969 acrylic, chrome-plated steel Measures: 24.75 W x 27 D x 24.25 H inches Literature: Ch...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Brass & Lucite "Double Waterfall" Lounge Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of stunning lounge chairs in Lucite and stainless steel by famed designer, Charles Hollis Jones. The chairs are from the Double Waterfall collect...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Charles Hollis Jones Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Pair of Lucite and Chrome Lounge Chairs Hand Signed by Charles Hollis Jones 1984
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Kansas City, MO
Extremely rare pair of acrylic / Lucite and chromed steel lounge chairs with arms designed by Charles Hollis Jones, 1984. The Lucite is excellent: no chips and very few if any light scratches. One chair arm has a few light scratches. The leather seat pads are unused. Charles engraved his signature on both chairs with the design and production date 1984. These are substantial, heavy chairs. So striking that at a glance it's apparent these are by the master of acrylic furniture...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Lucite and Brass "Sling" Lounge Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CHJ 2001 Charles Hollis Jones sling chair, USA, 1969 Acrylic and solid brass frames Measures: 24.75 W x 27 D x 24.25 H inches Li...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Hollis Jones Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Pair of "Double Waterfall" Lounging Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of stunning lounge chairs in Lucite and stainless steel by famed designer, Charles Hollis Jones. The chairs are from the Double Waterfall collect...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Charles Hollis Jones Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

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Charles Hollis Jones lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Charles Hollis Jones lounge chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Charles Hollis Jones lounge chairs, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lounge chairs by Charles Hollis Jones were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lounge chairs by Brickel Associates, Jack Lenor Larsen, and Erwine & Estelle Laverne. Prices for Charles Hollis Jones lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,900 and can go as high as $21,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,225.

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