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.
Pair of Charles Hollis Jones "O" Barrel Chairs
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Lucite barrel chairs designed by Charles Hollis Jones, and manufactured in the 1960s. The chairs are in excellent original condition, they are upholstered in a blue fabri...
Lucite, Textile
Pair of Mid Century Charles Hollis Jones Acrylic Lucite Bar or Counter Stools
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible vintage pair of matching stools by Charles Hollis Jones. They feature heavy thick clear acrylic construction with white & swiveling black Panton print naugahyde seats a...
Chrome
6 Dining Chairs in Lucite and Chrome by Charles Hollis Jones, Metric Collection
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 6 Lucite and chrome dining chairs from the Metric collection by Charles Hollis Jones 5 upholstered in black vinyl and 1 upholstered in white vinyl. The chairs date ...
Chrome
Lucite and Brass Vanity Swivel Chair by Charles Hollis Jones, USA 1960's
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Lucite and brass vanity chair designed by Charles Hollis Jones, the original and first design was in brass and commissioned by Lucille Ball, and upholstered in white vinyl f...
Brass
Lucite Dining Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
Set of six waterfall dining chairs by Charles Hollis Jones. The chairs are upholstered in a beautiful bamboo patterned chenille fabric, three chairs are in a mustard tone color and t...
Lucite, Chenille, Upholstery
Lucite Dining Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones, 1970s American
By Charles Hollis Jones, Belgo Chrome
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Set of Four Charles Hollis Jones lucite Dining Chairs By The Esteemed American Modernist Designer Named "The Godfather Of l...
Stainless Steel
Lucite and Nickel Vanity Swivel Chair by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed and Dated
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Lucite and nickel vanity chair designed by Charles Hollis Jones, the original and first design was in brass and commissioned by Lucille Ball, and this is the second edition ...
Nickel
Set of 4 Vintage Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones, 1970s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Roma, IT
Charles Hollis Jones (b. 1945) Set of Four Dining Chairs United States, circa 1970s Brushed brass, acrylic (Lucite) and rabbit fur upholstery A rare and highly sophisticated set of...
Brass
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...
Chrome
Set of Six "Metric" Side Chairs in Nickel and Lucite by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning dining chairs designed by Charles Hollis Jones as part of the "Metric" collection in the 1960s The chairs are very comfortable, the seats are nice, wide and plush, the fr...
Nickel
Lucite and Chrome Desk Chair by Charles Hollis Jones, United States, c. 1970
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York City, NY
Lucite desk chair with chrome base and new upholstery, by Charles Hollis Jones for Pace Collection.
Chrome
Pair of "Metric" Chairs in Lucite and Nickel by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of Charles Hollis Jones executed in Lucite and polished nickel from his "Metric" collection. The chairs are from the 1960s and are in excellent original condition, the...
Nickel
Set of Four "Waterfall" Lucite Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of four dining chairs by Charles Hollis Jones from his "Waterfall" line designed in the 1970s. The chairs are part of an original set of four, One chair is signed (C...
Fabric, Lucite, Wood
Sleek Charles Hollis Jones Chair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek Charles Hollis Jones chair.
Lucite
Set of Four Lucite and Brass Dining Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of four 1970’s ‘Waterfall’ dining chairs by renowned American designer Charles Hollis Jones. Newly recovered and the lucite has been professionally polished. Measurements: 23...
Brass
Set of Eight Archline Armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of eight Archline lucite armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones, circa 1980s. The chairs have been recovered in a wonderful beige snake skin fabric and measure 25"W x 27"D x 37"...
Upholstery, Lucite
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...
Chrome
Charles Hollis Jones Miniature O Line Rocking Chair
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 piece is diminutive in scale when co...
Metal
H 37.5 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Set of Three Brass and Suede Leather Swivel Barstools by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of three glamorous polish brass and suede leather ‘Sammy Davis” barstools. Design in the 1960s by Charles Hollis Jones. The seats swivel 360. The f...
Brass
H 25 in W 19.25 in D 20 in
Chrome and Olive Green Leather Swivel Vanity Stool by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1970’s swivel polish chrome vanity stool, part of the “Ball Line” by American renowned designer Charles Hollis Jones. Out of an Arthur Elrod Desi...
Chrome
H 37 in W 25 in D 27 in
Set of Eight Archline Armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of eight Archline lucite armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones, circa 1980s. The chairs have been recovered in a wonderful beige snake skin fabric and measure 25"W x 27"D x 37"...
Upholstery, Lucite
H 50 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Set 6 Charles Hollis Jones Mid-Century Modern Lucite X Base Dining Chair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Miami, FL
Superb set of 6 tubular lucite & brass dining chairs with a Gothic shaped high back rest, designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970. Very detailed with brass tip to the backrest ...
Lucite, Fabric
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
Dining Chairs DSR by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s, set of 4
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 midnight blue fiberglass chairs. Stamped Herman Miller (see photo). Eiffels legs. Seat height: 45 cm. Wear due to time and age of chairs.
Metal
H 42 in W 16.5 in D 18 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Bar Stools
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair available only. Fully adjustable in height from 30.5, 28.5, 26.5 and 24.5 seat heights. Swiveling freely bar stools are in amazing condition. Almost no wear. Made by the Admiral Chrome Corp from Detroit Michigan...
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chair by Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed "Plia" folding chairs in clear lucite with chrome frame. This fantastic chair was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. These folding chairs are m...
Aluminum, Enamel
H 33 in W 24.5 in D 18 in
Swivel Bamboo Chair by Henry Olko
By Henry Olko
Located in New York, NY
High Style Mid Century swivel bamboo chair designed by Henry Olko. This example is in very fine, original, clean and ready to use condition. Olko pieces are becoming harder and harde...
Bamboo, Cane
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 21.26 in
Pair of French Art Deco Oakwood Dining Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This dining chair was designed around 1930 by French designer Charles Dudouyt. It is an Art Deco design from a period just before the mid-century period, and while it still retains s...
Oak
H 28 in W 25 in D 20 in
Pair of Stunning Round Barrel Shape Bamboo Rattan Cane Seat Chairs
By Adriano Albini, Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of vintage rattan bamboo cane seat chairs.
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
H 26 in W 19.75 in D 17 in
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite and Chromed Steel Vanity Swivel Stool, c 1970s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking 1970s Lucite vanity stool by Charles Hollis Jones, the celebrated “Mister Lucite” whose innovative designs helped define the Hollywood Regency aesthetic. This sculptural p...
Chrome
H 26 in W 30 in D 28 in
Leather Swivel Chairs on Brass Bases
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of swivel chairs. These were reupholstered in pleated leather in the 1980s. The leather has a Nice broken in feel to it. Both in good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age...
Brass
H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 14.57 in
Charles Hollis Jones 'O'Barrel lucite chair 1970's.
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
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, ...
Stainless Steel
H 29.25 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Pair of Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Chairs
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Chairs in good overall condition, slight yellowing on one. Light scratches near bottoms.
Acrylic, Lucite
H 37 in W 19 in D 18 in
Charles Hollis Jones Brass Swivel Bar Stools
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
classic CHJ California design Elegant brass with vinyl seats Original vintage condition showing a nice patina with minor wear No damage or repairs Solid and sturdy.
Brass
H 21 in W 15 in D 14.5 in
Lucite and Brass Waterfall Vanity Stool by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Clear lucite and brass waterfall vanity stool by American renowned designer Charles Hollis Jones. The lucite has been newly professionally polished, the polished brass repla...
Brass
H 40 in W 24 in D 27.5 in
Charles Hollis Jones Waterfall Lucite Dining Chairs, Set of Eight, circa 1970
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of eight elegant Charles Hollis Jones dining chairs feature cascading lucite arms which transition gracefully to form the waterfall legs. Designed and made in the 1970s, the fabric and foam cushioning are newer and in very good condition and ready to be used immediately. Or if you have a fabric or leather in mind that you would like to update the chairs in - let us know and we can assist in reupholstery. *This listing is priced for the set of eight (8) chairs - contact us if you would like to purchase a smaller set. The lucite on these chairs are very thick; much heftier than the Hill Manufacturing and Pace lucite chairs...
Lucite, Fabric
H 36 in W 23 in D 24 in
Set of Four Archline Armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of four Archline Lucite armchairs. Designed by Charles Hollis Jones, circa 1980s. original beige upholstered material. The arms on a couple of chairs show light wear as sho...
Linen, Upholstery, Lucite
H 26.5 in W 16.5 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Vanity Chair Wheels Charles Hollis Jones for Hill 70s
By Charles Hollis Jones, Hill Manufacturing
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a sweet, Lucite rolling vanity chair, with an original Hill Manufacturing tag, circa 1960s. In excellent vintage condition. Th...
Lucite
H 29 in W 22 in D 20 in
Midcentury Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Acrylic Chairs, Pair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Wichita, KS
Hollywood Regency midcentury Charles Hollis Jones Lucite acrylic chairs with new Tibetan Fur upholstery. Architecturally relevant chairs that add personali...
Upholstery, Lucite
H 12 in W 8 in D 14 in
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 piece is diminutive in scale when co...
Metal
H 40.5 in W 16.75 in D 21 in
Charles Hollis Jones Chrome Lucite Leg High Back Dining Chairs in Celadon Green
By Philippe Starck, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern chrome and Lucite acrylic high back dining chairs. The design made famous by Charles Hollis Jones exudes luxury. Elegantly pleated flor...
Acrylic, Lucite
H 37 in W 24.5 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Charles Hollis Jones Hill Mfg Lucite Rocker Rocking Chair
By Charles Hollis Jones, Hill Manufacturing
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous, Lucite rocker rocking chair, by Charles Hollis Jones, for Hill Manufacturing, circa the 1970s. In very good conditi...
Lucite
H 40 in W 19 in D 24 in
Chrome and Acrylic Chair by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous polish chrome and clear acrylic channel back side chair by renowned American designer Charles Hollis Jones. The chair is covered in a soft royal blue velvet. Dimension: ...
Chrome