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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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
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
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
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
$636Sale Price / set|20% 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
Charles Greber Pottery Candle Holder
By Charles Greber
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A really beautifully glazed candle holder out of a collection of wonderful art pottery. It has a collection sticker on it's base. Great glaze.
Pottery
Candle holder by richard rohac ( signed )
By Richard Rohac
Located in Wien, Au
Candle holder by richard rohac ( signed ) Original condition
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
Vintage Boho Silver Leaf Knot Candlestick Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of nautical glamour and sculptural interest to your home with this substantial vintage vessel. Defined by its bold, interwoven rope knot design, the piece features a rich...
Silver Leaf
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
Smithsonian Institution Brass Candlestick Holder by Baldwin
By Baldwin Brass
Located in Medina, OH
(1) 3.75" Polished Brass Candlestick created by Baldwin Brass company and commissioned for the Smithsonian Institution, in perfect vintage condition. Behold the epitome of classic c...
Brass
Huge Green Vintage Venetian Murano Glass Candlestick Holder by Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Monumental, tall and huge green colored (coloured) vintage Italian Murano glass candlestick holder by Cenedese. Beautiful craftsmanship and stunning bright ...
Murano Glass
$4,475 / set
H 20 in Dm 6.5 in
Documented Karl Springer Set of Three Midcentury Brass and Chrome Candlesticks
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic set of candlesticks were realized by Karl Springer- one of the most influential and important designers of the 20th century- in America, circa 1985. It features a concave base and a convex top connected by a cylindrical body all in lustrous brass with a chrome banding at the base and pinnacle of the bodies. Two of the candles are the same length, while the third (meant to be positioned in the center) is taller. The candle affixes to the center of the top of each candle stick via a pointed conical pin in chrome. With its austere form and bold modernist lines- inspired by the verve and élan of first rate Art Deco design- these candlesticks are as versatile as they are gorgeous. They would be a winning addition to any style of interior from Classic Mid-Century Modern to contemporary. Excellent condition. The candlesticks are documented on page 17 of the Springer catalogue...
Chrome, Brass
$2,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 9.13 in W 4.13 in D 4.13 in
1970s Pair of Vintage Lucite Hourglass Sculpture Style of Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones, Milo Baughman
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Fun pair of functional sculptural accents. Measures: LG - 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 9 1/8 in. MD - 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 6 7/8 in.
Acrylic
Thirteen Original Nickel-Plated Variomaster Candleholders
By Nagel & Stoffi, Bmf Nagel
Located in Chireno, TX
Thirteen original nickel-plated Variomaster candle holders designed by Caesar Stoffi & Fritz Nagel. Manufactured by Quist/BMF in West Germany during the 1970s. Model: Variomaster...
Metal, Nickel
Set of Brass Candleholders by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Set of brass candleholders Made in Italy. Ask for custom size and finishes.
Brass
Vintage Brass Corinthian Column Candlestick Holder Pair
Located in Portsmouth, VA
These exquisite neoclassical-style gold brass candlestick holders showcase timeless sophistication and exceptional craftsmanship. Standing at 10 inches tall, each piece is inspired b...
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
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
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite and Brass Candlesticks
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Two pairs of Charles Hollis Jones Lucite and brass candlesticks, candleholders. These are vintage midcentury pieces. They are in good age appropriate condition with some marks to the...
Brass
Pair of Lucite and Chrome Candlestick by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous pair of clear lucite and polish chrome candlestick by renowned American designer Charles Hollis Jones. Dim: 18.75 high 3.25” wide 3.25” deep.
Chrome
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H 9 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Four Graduated Vintage Optical Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Candlesticks
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North Miami, FL
These set of four graduate sized Charles Hollis Jones vintage column Lucite laminated candlesticks change color with every direction and angle you place them. They are very optical. ...
Lucite
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H 12 in W 3 in D 3 in
Trio of Staggered Height Candlestick in Lucite & Nickel by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A trio of staggered height candlesticks in Lucite and nickel. The Lucite is faceted. The heights are as follows 12.9 and 6 inches tall and they are 3 x 3 inches. They are in good age...
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H 12.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Set of Four Charles Hollis Jones Brass and Faceted Lucite Candlesticks
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North Miami, FL
These polished brass and faceted Lucite heavy candlesticks are in three graduated sizes. They are timeless and elegant. Beautiful for any table be it cocktail or dining. There is a ...
Brass