{"id":347,"date":"2014-10-12T18:22:52","date_gmt":"2014-10-12T17:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?p=347"},"modified":"2021-02-21T14:44:05","modified_gmt":"2021-02-21T14:44:05","slug":"designer-showcase-jonathan-adler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/inspiration-and-theory\/designer-showcase-jonathan-adler","title":{"rendered":"Designer Showcase: Jonathan Adler"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Jonathan Adler<\/a>, luxury interior designer, is in his own words \u201cfirst and foremost a potter.\u201d But Adler\u2019s extensive CV also boasts designer, TV celebrity and entrepreneur. His latest enterprise was the opening of a 3,000 square foot boutique in London\u2019s prestigious Notting Hill.<\/p>\n

Adler\u2019s designs are inspired by a broad range of eras; from mid-century modern art to global pop culture, which makes his pieces so universally appealing. He believes that \u201chappiness begins at home\u201d and I couldn\u2019t agree more. Much of his inspiration came from his dad, \u201cMy dad was a rigorous modernist, so the house was all white and full of Knoll furniture\u201d.<\/p>\n

His love for pottery began as a child at summer camp. He then spent sixteen years perfecting his craft before presenting his work to luxury department store Barneys in New York. They immediately put in an order. After this initial success he vowed never to work a \u2018proper\u2019 job again – much to his parent\u2019s dismay!<\/p>\n

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Jonathan\u2019s pottery is distinctly colourful, fun and quirky. It is also exceptionally well-crafted. The motto he abides by when designing pieces is as amusing as his work, \u201cIf your heirs won\u2019t fight over it, we won\u2019t make it\u201d. This just reaffirms Jonathan\u2019s love for quality and luxurious interior design.<\/p>\n

He moved from ceramics into designing furniture back in 2002, but his heart still belongs to the potter\u2019s wheel. He has since branched out even further into textiles, towels and stationary bedding, much to the delight of his loyal fans. His style could be described in a number of ways, but I\u2019d suggest not using the word, \u2018kitsch\u2019. Adler has said \u201cKitsch is so un-chic to me and I strive to make flawlessly chic and incredibly smile-inducing design\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Jonathan\u2019s furniture designs are a little more pared back than his pottery, but still bear his signature with and delight. While many modern furniture designers prefer classic neutralism and simple silhouettes, Adler\u2019s furniture is colourful and fantastical. He isn\u2019t afraid to experiment with form and function. Wild colours, fanciful shapes and unexpected embellishments (like oversized drawer handles) are all part of Adler\u2019s repertoire.<\/p>\n

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Jonathan Adler is as full of sparkling b\u00f2n m\u00f3ts as he is original designs. His number one tip? \u201cFollow your heart. Ignore any rules\u201d<\/p>\n

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