Jonathan Adler Bio | Wiki
Jonathan Adler is a popular American potter, interior decorator, and author who currently has 17 stores and runs an eponymous home interior business. He launched his first ceramic collection in 1993 at Barneys New York. After five years, Jonathan expanded into home furnishings, opening his first namesake boutique in Soho, Manhattan.
He has handled the interior decorator work of many commercial and residential projects. In 2004, Jonathan styled the Parker Palm Springs Hotel, the former Merv Griffin’s Resort and Givenchy Spa property in Palm Springs, California. In 2016, Jonathan redesigned the hotel, extensively redoing the property including installing a seven-foot-tall bronze banana on the main lawn.
Other projects comprise 225 Rector Place, Abington House (on the High Line), many Related Property apartment designs, and a 2015 overhaul of the rooms, hallways, and outdoor areas at Eau Palm Beach. Jonathan speaks at home interior industry events and design-centric museums, like IDS, IDS West, KBIS, and the Mint Museum.
Jonathan has appeared as a guest on Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and many other national programs. On February 28, 2020, he reported that he would be designing luxury cabanas for the Dreamworks Waterpark located at American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the waterpark opened on October 1, 2020, but the cabanas opened on December 9, 2020.
Jonathan Adler Age
Jonathan was born on August 11, 1966, in Bridgeton, New Jersey, in the United States. He is 57 years old. Jonathan celebrates his birthday on August 11, every year.
Jonathan Adler Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Jonathan stands at a height of 5 ft 11 in ( Approx1.78 m).
Jonathan Adler Family
He was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey, to his parents. Jonathan is the son of Harry (an attorney) and Cynthia (an artist). Jonathan holds an American nationality. Currently, Jonathan has not mentioned if he has siblings or not.
Jonathan Adler Husband
Jonathan is married to his partner Simon Doonan the Creative Ambassador-at-Large of the New York City-based clothing store Barneys. The two married in September 2008, in California. Jonathan and his partner Simon Doonan reside in an apartment in Greenwich Village, and a house on Shelter Island. He first publicly expressed his support for same-sex marriage in 2009. The couple has filmed videos for Dan Savage’s “It Gets Better Project”.
Jonathan Adler Education
He attended Brown University and studied semiotics and art history, but spent most of his time at the nearby Rhode Island School of Design making pots. Jonathan’s RISD pottery, including Chanel-inspired teapots and Sevres-inspired urns, reflected his interests in pop culture, early hip-hop culture, contemporary art, and fashion.
Jonathan Adler Potter
He discovered an interest in pottery at summer camp when he was 12 years old. This interest in pottery was further enhanced by his dad’s own interest in pottery as a hobby he pursued in Philadelphia, while remaining in Bridgeton to practice law for a career.
Following graduating, Jonathan spent three years as an assistant in the entertainment industry prior to returning to pottery, despite his former teacher’s disapproval. Jonathan said in a 2013 interview that “…every creative person, and every craftsperson, should have a naysayer to rebel against.”
In 1990, Jonathan started teaching classes at Mud, Sweat ‘n’ Tears in New York City in exchange for free studio space. With those pots on hand, Jonathan cold-called the buyers from Barneys New York received an order and became a full-time production potter. In 1993 Jonathan founded Jonathan Adler Enterprises LLC.
He began as a production potter, producing on his own for years. He afterward served with Aid to Artisans, a non-profit organization that serves to help artisans in developing countries by connecting them with decorators in America. While in Peru visiting pottery studios, Jonathan was encouraged by South American textiles and began designing pillows, throws, and rugs inspired by the work he found there.
Jonathan Adler Ruggable
In Jonathan’s collection for Ruggable, he blends form and function to create a line of washable rugs and doormats that brings bright, bold, and joyfulness to any space. The Ruggable Rug is an easy-to-clean two-piece system. His removable Rug Cover is 100% machine-washable, water-resistant, and stain-resistant. The rug attaches to a nonslip Ruggable Rug Pad using the Cling Effect® technology.
Jonathan Adler Furniture
– Sofas
– Sectionals
– Daybeds & Chaises
– Chairs
– Benches & Ottomans
– Consoles & Credenzas
– Etagères & Cabinets
– Dressers & Chests
– Cocktail Tables
– Side & Accent Tables
Jonathan Adler Pillows
– Lips Hush Needlepoint Throw Pillow (Current price:$195.00)
– Lips Smolder Needlepoint Throw Pillow (Current price:$195.00)
– Muse Eyes Throw Pillow (Current price:$236.00)
– Lips Full Dose Needlepoint Throw Pillow (Current price:$195.00)
– Lips Bitten Needlepoint Throw Pillow (Current price:$195.00)
– Muse Eyes Throw Pillow ( Current price:$236.00)
– Petals Beaded Pillow ($260.00)
– LSD Beaded Pillow (Current price:$275.00)
– Palmistry Beaded Pillow (Current price:$240.00)
– Flower Hand Beaded Pillow ($240.00)
– Curly Shearling Pillow(Current price:$195.00)
– Arcade Cubes Pillow (Current price:$125.00)
Jonathan Adler Canister
– Muse Eyes Cookie Jar (Current price:$250.00)
– Gala Cookie Jar (Current price:$250.00)
– Georgia Cookie Jar (Current price:$250.00)
– Vice Meow Canister (Current price:$130.00)
– Vice Munchies Canister (Current price:$150.00)
– Arcade Arches Canister (Current price:$298.00)
– Vice Woof Canister (Current price:$130.00)
– Vice Love Canister (Current price:$110.00)
– Druggist Shrooms Canister (Current price:$325.00)
– Love Canister (Current price:$110.00)
Jonathan Adler Store
He owns 17 stores and runs an eponymous home interior business. Jonathan opened his first store in SoHo, Manhattan in 1998 and presently his designs are sold in 30 stores and more than 1,000 retailers. Jonathan’s designs include pots and sofas.
Jonathan Adler Net Worth
Jonathan gets his wealth from his work as a potter, interior decorator, and author who currently has 17 stores and runs an eponymous home interior business. Therefore, Jonathan has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Jonathan’s estimated net worth is $2 million.
How Tall Is Jonathan Adler
Jonathan is a man of above-average stature who stands at a height of 5 ft 11 in ( Approx1.78 m).
How Old Is Jonathan Adler
Jonathan is a 57-year-old who was born on August 11, 1966, in Bridgeton, New Jersey, in the United States.
Is Jonathan Adler Married
Yes. Jonathan married his partner Simon Doonan the Creative Ambassador-at-Large of the New York City-based clothing store Barneys. The two married in September 2008, in California. Jonathan and his partner Simon Doonan reside in an apartment in Greenwich Village, and a house on Shelter Island.
Jonathan Adler Social Media Account
Instagram – jonathanadler