Jonathan Adler began at a pottery wheel and never lost the maker's eye. He sold his first pots to Barneys in 1993, opened a SoHo store five years later, and built a brand on what he calls modern American glamour: bold, witty, a little bit Hollywood, all brass, lacquer and graphic pattern. Every Jonathan Adler piece here is an original, authenticated and restored, then delivered in 1 to 5 days. Originals only.
Jonathan Adler, Modern American Glamour Since 1993
Jonathan Adler was born in New Jersey in 1966 and trained as a potter. He turned his first love into a business in 1993, when Barneys New York bought his pottery collection. Five years later he opened his first store in SoHo and expanded from ceramics into a full home brand.
His look has a name: "modern American glamour and eccentricity", built on the idea that everyone deserves a little glamour at home. It runs through bold colour, graphic and op-art pattern, brass and lacquer and a Hollywood-Regency wit, across sofas, lighting, ceramics and decorative objects. The brand now has stores in the US and UK and sells through more than 1,500 locations worldwide, but the hand-thrown pottery sensibility still sits at the centre of it.
New, Jonathan Adler is priced as a premium design brand, with sofas and statement lighting running into four figures and made-to-order waits. Every original at REHAUS is authenticated, restored where needed, and delivered in 1 to 5 days, usually below the new price. Design doesn't depreciate. The Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial mean reduced risk on a piece made to last. Browse the originals.
Jonathan Adler: frequently asked questions
What is Jonathan Adler?
Jonathan Adler is an American design brand known for bold, glamorous, pattern-led furniture and home pieces. It was founded by potter and designer Jonathan Adler, whose ceramics were first sold by Barneys New York in 1993. The brand now spans sofas, lighting, ceramics and decorative objects, with what Adler calls modern American glamour at its core.
Who is Jonathan Adler?
Jonathan Adler is an American potter, designer and author, born in New Jersey in 1966. He trained as a potter, sold his first collection to Barneys in 1993, and built a global home brand from it. His design philosophy, “modern American glamour and eccentricity”, is the thread that runs through everything the brand makes.
Where can I buy pre-owned Jonathan Adler in the UK?
REHAUS sells authenticated, original Jonathan Adler in the UK. Every piece is checked against the real thing, restored where needed, and delivered nationwide in 1 to 5 days. You buy from one company, not a private seller, with the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial behind it. Stock changes often, since each piece is one of one.
Is pre-owned Jonathan Adler worth buying?
Yes. Jonathan Adler is made to a high standard, and its bold, distinctive pieces hold their character rather than dating. Buying pre-owned also skips the made-to-order wait and the new-price premium. Every Jonathan Adler item at REHAUS is authenticated, restored where needed, and backed by the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial.
How much is Jonathan Adler, new versus pre-owned?
New, Jonathan Adler is priced as a premium design brand, with sofas and statement lighting running into four figures and lead times on much of the range. A pre-owned original at REHAUS, authenticated and restored, usually costs below the new price and arrives in 1 to 5 days. The difference reflects buying the original second time around, not a discount on a copy.
What is Jonathan Adler known for?
Jonathan Adler is known for modern American glamour: bold colour, graphic and op-art pattern, brass and lacquer, and a playful, Hollywood-Regency wit. It began in pottery and kept that handmade sensibility as it grew into furniture, lighting and decorative objects. The pieces are designed to be the character in a room rather than the backdrop.
How is Jonathan Adler delivered, and can I return it?
Each piece is delivered in 1 to 5 days, with white-glove delivery complimentary on qualifying orders. Every order comes with a 30-day home trial, so you can live with it before committing. If it is not right, returns are straightforward. Because each piece is one of one, it is only truly yours once it has shipped.
Why buy Jonathan Adler from REHAUS?
REHAUS sells originals only, never copies or reproductions. Every Jonathan Adler piece is authenticated, restored to a high standard, and delivered fast across the UK. You get the real modern American glamour, in stock now, with the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial, from one company that stands behind the piece.
