Jonathan Charles Furniture: Hand-Crafted in Traditional Style

This video shows the attention to detail and traditional craftsmanship involved. No wonder our customers love their Jonathan Charles pieces!

The video is narrated by Jonathan Sowter, founder of Jonathan Charles Fine Furniture. He explains that most of the company's furniture designs are based on famous antiques and the furniture found in stately homes of Europe.

From intricate carvings to hand-painted details to genuine hand-cut marquetry, Sowter says that his highly skilled craftsmen (and women!) use the same techniques that were used back in the day. "That way it's easier to look like the original antiques," says Sowter. "We're lucky enough to have the skills to do that." Their meticulous attention to detail is sure to enhance your living room, or any room. Accent chests, nightstands, end tables, side tables, it doesn't matter- everything they offer is quality. This company has mastered the art of fine antique reproduction. with furniture lines that appreciate the finer things, bringing showroom quality to your home.

You can see the result in this gorgeous Jonathan Charles sideboard from the Buckingham collection, crafted in English Regency style. The figured fine crotch mahogany veneers and crossbanding are nicely paired with the patinated brass rail.

Jonathan Charles: Attention to Detail

With the amount of work involved in each piece, requiring skills that have largely died out these days, there truly is a "wow!" factor.

For example, this regal and romantic four-poster Jonathan Charles king-sized bed is based on designs by the 18th century English furniture master Thomas Chippendale. The mahogany flame veneer detail is wonderful. We would all sleep like kings and queens in that beauty!

Trying to find exactly the right authentic hardware is difficult, so Jonathan Charles Furniture has its own foundry to make every unique handle or pin.

Sowter describes furniture hardware as: "Jewelry, the finishing touch that just makes a great piece of furniture fantastic." Yep, we see it in the stunning and intricate antique-inspired handles and hinges on this Jonathan Charles Furniture secretaire or secretary desk.

Behind the doors of the William and Mary style walnut cabinet you'll find églomisé detail in the fully fitted interior. There are plenty of drawers and pigeonholes for all your treasures too!

Jonathan Charles Tables and more

Oh, I wanted to tell you about the fantastic Jonathan Charles tables, chairs, mirrors, and other kinds of home accents. But that will have to wait for another day. Meanwhile, you can browse all the Jonathan Charles in our inventory and see for yourself why we are proud to carry heirloom-quality Jonathan Charles furniture. Maybe a country farmhouse bookcase is what you need. Maybe a console table or chest of drawers or some side chairs will make the interior designer in you happy. Maybe an Art Deco inspired armoire is what your dining room needs as a china cabinet. The point is, Jonathan Charles brings you options.

Don't forget that because we're on the South Carolina Antique Trail, we're offering 10% off everything (and our always-free shipping) when you enter the coupon code at checkout: AntiqueTrail  through March 31, 2014.