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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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
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
$425
H 4.25 in W 4.19 in D 1.07 in
Robert P Gottlieb MOMA Desk Accessory Tape Dispenser Lucite / Chromed Steel
Located in Doraville, GA
Vintage lucite and chromed steel tape dispenser manufactured by Two's Company, Mount Vernon, NY. Robert P. Gottlieb is associated with the dispenser, but little is known about Gottli...
Chrome
Aluminum Desk Block and Tray Accessory Set
By Argosy Designs
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection I: Desk set This high polished aluminum desk set, comprised of a desk tray and desk block, adds style and sophistication to your work surface Measures: Desk block 3...
Aluminum
Oversized Lucite Clothespin Paperweight / Pen Holder / Desk Accessory
Located in San Diego, CA
Oversized Lucite clothespin paperweight / pen Holder / desk Accessory, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures 5.875"W x 1.5"D x 4"H. #3373
Chrome
$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
$1,520 / set
H 7.5 in W 6.25 in D 3 in
Jacques Adnet Leather and Silver Desk Accessories Set, Circa 1960
By Jacques Adnet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two Jaques Adnet leather and silvered metal "pique-sellier" desk accessories. Each cast with riding spur form frames, one with leather wallet form holder the second a tray beneath a ...
Metal, Chrome
$252Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
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
$457
H 0.99 in W 8.27 in D 3.15 in
Brass Desk Pen Holder by Günter Kupetz for WMF Germany - Desk Accessory - 1950’s
By Günter Kupetz
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Brass Desk Pen Holder by Günter Kupetz for WMF Germany - Desk Accessory - 1950’s Free form brass bowl, originally used as a pen holder, created by Günter Kupetz. Very elegant for a...
Brass
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
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
$180Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.75 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Postmodern Lucite Tissue Box in the Style of Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
l Beautiful solid lucite tissue box in the style of Charles Hollis Jones, circa the 1980s. The piece is in excellent condition no chips or scratches ...
Lucite
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
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
Sold
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
Pair of Large Acrylic Dice by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Early edition pair of large Acrylic dice designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s. They can be used as bookends or a sculpture. Dimensions: 3.75"...
Lucite
Charles Hollis Jones "Ball Line" Bookends
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of signed acrylic and aluminum bookends designed by Charles Hollis Jones. Originally designed for Lucille Ball in the 1960s. This pair is newly made by Charles and are sign...
Aluminum
Oversized Dice Bookends in Lucite by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and stunning lucite bookends designed by Charles Hollis Jones. The pieces are beautifully made and they are in excellent condition. The pieces are 4" square. If you ...
Lucite, Paint