Experience

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  Self

  • Jonathan Adler

    • 2011 - Present

    Crosses the pond with first UK store.

  • Jonathan Adler

    • 2010 - Present

    Despite gnarly economy, spreads Happy Chic message with 2 new books, a bunch of new stores, and a slew of life-enhancing designs.

  • Jonathan Adler

    • 2005 - Present

    Opens stores in Miami, Chicago, Madison Avenue and San Francisco (oodles of frequent flyer miles). Wildly expands furniture line with even more glamorous upholstered groups and casegoods. Writes first design book!

  • Jonathan Adler

    • 2004 - Present

    Kooky creative odyssey continues. Branches out into new categories - bedding, towels, stationery and designs The Parker Palm Springs hotel.

  • Jonathan Adler

    • 2003 - Present

    Develops raging obsession with waspy country club style - needlepoint, chinoiserie and acid green lacquer.

  • Jonathan Adler

    • 2002 - Present

    Launches a glamorous new furniture collection and takes on interior design projects. Starts fondling swatches as well as clay.

  • Jonathan Adler

    • 2001 - Present

    Opens store in Los Angeles.

  • Jonathan Adler

    • 1998 - Present

    Opens a store in Soho

  • Need's an Ah-ha Moment

    • 1997 - 1998

    At wit’s end from making the donuts, hooks up with Aid to Artisans, a non-profit organization which helps artisans in developing countries to make products for the American market. Flies to Peru and discovers paradise - a beautiful workshop by the sea with parrots and gardens and incredible artisans, creative explosion ensues.

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  Self

  • New York City

  • Master Potter

    • 1994 - 1995
    • New York City

    Shows pots to Barney’s New York and gets an order. Realizes he has to make the pots. Orders pour in. "Time to make the Donuts." - Jonathan Adler

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  Muggle

  • New York City

  • Talent Agent

    • 1993 - 1994
    • New York City

    Deeply depressed from three long years in the movie business (as anyone would be), quits and returns to the studio to recuperate. Tells parents he wants to be a potter and vows never to have a real job again.

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  Self

  • Providence, Rhode Island

  • Potter

    • 1989 - 1990
    • Providence, Rhode Island

    Makes quilted line of pottery inspired by Chanel. Evil professor advises him to bag pottery and try a career in law.

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  Self

  • Providence, Rhode Island

  • Potter Novice

    • 1984 - 1988
    • Providence, Rhode Island

    Allegedly studies semiotics and art history at Brown but actually spends all his time at RISD making pots.