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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Colorful Lucite Chess Set by Charles Hollis Jones, USA circa 1960s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and visually striking Lucite chess set designed by Charles Hollis Jones, a celebrated American designer known for his innovative work with acrylic and Lucite. Created circa 19...
Lucite
Oversized Dice Sculpture with Red Dots by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage oversized Lucite sculpture designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1960s. The sculpture is 4" square and the Lucite is clear and free of clouding, craze or hazing. The pain...
Lucite, Acrylic
Rare Lucite Vase by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1970s Lucite vase designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. The piece is beautifully crafted in one piece of 3 1/2" thick Lucite x 9" tall and 9" wide. The piece...
Lucite
Set of Three Lucite and Brass Candlesticks by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous set of three polish brass and lucite candle holders by renowned American designer “Mr Lucite” Charles Hollis Jones. In great condition with minor wear consistent with age...
Brass
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Lucite Hourglass Sand Timer Sculpture in the Manner of Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Seldom seen four bubble Lucite hourglass sand timer sculpture dating from the 1970s. In the manner of Charles Hollis Jones. No maker marks. The sa...
Lucite
$477Sale Price / set|40% Off
Vintage Candlestick Holders by Charles Hollis jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The vintage candlestick holder by Charles Hollis Jones seamlessly combines timeless elegance with modern sophistication. Crafted with meticulous at...
Brass
Set of 3 Signed Lucite & Aged Nickel Candle Holders by Charles Hollis Jones, USA
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant set of three Lucite and aged nickel candle holders designed and manufactured in the United States by Charles Hollis Jones, dating to 1972. This refined graduated trio exempli...
Nickel
$2,995 / item
Stunning Lucite Vase by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1970s Lucite vase designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. The piece is beautifully crafted in one piece of 3 1/2" thick Lucite x 9" tall and 9" wide. The piece...
Lucite
Pair of Charles Hollis Jones Candleholders in Lucite and Nickel, Signed
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Charles Hollis Jones Lucite & Nickel candle holders designed and manufactured in the 1960's. These candle holders are in excellent original condition, the Lucite h...
Brass
Set of Three Tall Lucite and Brass Candleholders by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of three of candleholders designed by Charles Hollis Jones in Lucite and solid brass. The pieces are part of the "Box" line are signed and dated by the artist. They are...
Brass
Rare Jewelry Box in Solid Brass with an Antique Finish by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and rare jewelry box made out of solid brass and Lucite designed in the 1960s by Charles Hollis Jones. The piece is very heavy and well made...
Brass
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Charles Hollis Jones Miniature O Line Rocker
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful miniature chair/rocker from his o line series, this piece by Charles Hollis Jones is as one of his first ventures into sculpture. The rocking chair sculpture is diminutiv...
Metal
$189Sale Price|40% Off
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite & Chrome Candlestick Holder
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Introducing the epitome of modern elegance – the Charles Hollis Jones Lucite & Chrome Candlestick Holder. This striking piece seamlessly blends the timeless allure of lucite with the...
Lucite
Set of Four Lucite and Brass Candlesholders by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of four of candleholders designed by Charles Hollis Jones in Lucite and brass. The pieces are part of the "Box" line are signed and dated by the artist. The pieces ...
Brass
Polished Nickel Gentleman's Valet by Charles Hollis Jones for Desi Arnaz
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning gentleman's valet designed by Charles Hollis Jones in 1961. The piece is very whimsical in appearance and designed with sophistication in mind. We also have a piece in s...
Nickel
Polish Brass and Lucite Desk Accessories set by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1960’s polish brass and clear lucite desk accessories by renowned designer Charles Hollis Jones. CHJ first designs were accessories, that ...
Chrome, Brass
$380Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.75 in W 11.25 in D 6.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Tissue Box in the Style of Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern Lucite tissue box in the style of Charles Hollis Jones, circa 1970s. The piece is very heavy and substantial with a horizontal gro...
Lucite
Leather Dogs by Deru 1960s set of 8
By Deru
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Set of 8 leather dogs by Deru. Made in Germany in the 1960s A perfect gift for dog lovers and Mid-Century Modern enthusiasts, as well as a distinctive decorative accent for shelves, ...
Leather
Bronze Sculpture of Two Ladies in the Manner of Alberto Giacometti
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in Buchanan, MI
Striking bronze sculpture of two ladies in the manner of Alberto Giacometti.
Bronze
Modernist Bronze Sculpture from USA, 1960s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unattributed Modernist bronze sculpture constructed of solid, worked and formed rods connected in an organic form. Made in the USA, circa 1960s.
Bronze
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 118.13 in W 35.5 in D 120 in
Modern Wood Sculpture Wall Screen / Room Divider by Pierre Sarkis
By Pierre Sarkis
Located in Guatemala City, Central America
Modern wood sculpture wall screen by Pierre Sarkis from Celine collection. Inspired in the rhythm of ocean waves, beauty of fluid movement and feminine cadenza by basic elements and ...
Wood, Mahogany
Ceramic & Wood Candlestick holders by Nittsjö, Sweden
By Nittsjo Keramik
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Floral Ceramic and Wood Candlestick Holders by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1960s A beautiful pair of Scandinavian Modern candlestick holders designed and produced b...
Ceramic, Wood
Hand-Carved Folk Art Hand Sculpture, Rustic Wood, Circa 1960s, USA
Located in Round Top, TX
This unique, hand-carved wooden sculpture of a hand was created by a Colorado folk artist known for his rustic, heartfelt style. The piece showcases the warmth, character, and expres...
Metal
1920s Floral Vase by Artist Charles Catteau
By Charles Catteau
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing a truly exquisite floral vase from the 1920s, a magnificent showcase of the artistic genius of Charles Catteau (1880-1966). Crafted from earthenware, this vase stands as ...
Earthenware
$945 / item
H 11.42 in W 11.03 in D 7.09 in
Rainbow Nesting Sculpture, Contemporary Colored Concrete Piece by Erik Olovsson
By Erik Olovsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rainbow nesting sculpture made in colored concrete in 4 separate pieces. Each piece is casted in high quality pastina cement by skilled craftsmen from Italy. The sculpture could be u...
Concrete
Sculpture-Screen in Lacquer by Jacques Jarrige
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
This important work by Jacques Jarrige blurs the boundary between sculpture and functional design. Composed of four interconnected panels, the hand-painted white lacquered screen ser...
Wood, Lacquer
Colorful Murano Art Glass Clown on Bicycle 1960s
By Murano 5
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Beautiful murano glass figurine of a clown riding a bicycle, perfect for those collectors who have a special love for them. high: 40 centimeters width: 24 centimeters Depth: 15 cen...
Art Glass
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.13 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Murano Purple Red Core Italian Art Glass Obelisk Pyramid Paperweight Sculpture
By Cenedese, Galliano Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso amethyst purple with red core Italian art glass obelisk paperweight sculpture. Created for the Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto c...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Sold
H 14.75 in W 11 in D 9 in
Aged Brass and Acrylic Waste Basket and Tissue Holder by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Glamorous antique brass and lucite basket and tissue holder by American renowned designer Charles Hollis Jones. In original vintage condition shows minor wear consistent wit...
Brass
Charles Hollis Jones Candelabra Candle Holder in Brass & Lucite
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Stamford, CT
Charles Hollis Jones’ aesthetic is immediately recognizable amongst those in search of iconic pieces of design. Jones understood how to create with substance while primarily using th...
Brass
Set of Six Chrome and Lucite Candle Holders by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous set of six clear lucite and chrome candle holders by renowned American designer Charles Hollis Jones. In original vintage condition shows minor wear consistent with age. O...
Chrome
Vintage Candlestick holders by Charles Hollis Jones - Pair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Charles Hollis Jones's Lucite candle holders epitomize the intersection of modern design and timeless elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these candle holders show...
Lucite
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite CandleStick Holder, Pair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of Charles Hollis Jones Lucite candle stick holder with bronze holder on top.
Silver
Green Lucite and Nickel Magazine Holder by Charles Hollis Jone
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Green lucite and polish nickel magazine holder by American renowned designer Charles Hollis Jones. Part of CHJ new line of colored lucite designs. Available in other colors. Measur...
Nickel
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H 13.25 in W 13.25 in D 3.25 in
Vintage Charles Hollins Jones Minimalist Lucite Vase in Disc Shape, 1970s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Astoria, NY
Vintage Charles Hollins Jones Minimalist Lucite vase in disc shape, 1970s.
Lucite
Brass Charles Hollis Jones Jewelry or Scarf Holder
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Brass Jewelry or Scarf holder. The Base is acrylic and brass with ladder style holder that works for many items, from assorted jewelry, earrings, neckla...
Brass
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H 4 in W 17 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Acrylic and Aluminum Chess Set by, Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Mid-Century Modern acrylic and aluminum chess set by, Charles Hollis Jones with one set of pieces finished in a layered orange, yellow & red acrylic and the other pieces ...
Aluminum
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite and Nickel Box
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Charles Hollis Jones covered boxes in Lucite with nickel trim. These are vintage boxes purchased directly from Mr. Jones. They measure approx 7 by 4.25 inches in dimension ...
Nickel
Charles Hollis Jones Magnifying Vessel
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of vintage Charles Hollis Jones magnifying covered vessels in Lucite and nickel finish. Measure approximate: 6 inches in diameter and 5 inches tall. In good vintage condition ...
Nickel
Set of 4 Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Nickel Candleholders
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of 4 Charles Hollis Jones nickel and Lucite candleholders or candlesticks. One is signed on the signed. They are in good condition with some minor marks to the nickel and Lucit...
Nickel