Who we are
Founded in 2004 by English designer Jonathan Sowter with just ten craftsmen, Jonathan Charles has grown into a globally respected brand of over 2,000 artisans. Our mission: to revive the art of fine furniture-making through meticulous antique reproductions and refined transitional designs.
From our state-of-the-art facility in Vietnam, we blend heritage techniques with innovation - crafting each piece with original details, including bespoke hardware from our in-house foundry. More than a factory, it’s a creative environment that values well-being and preserves rare artisan skills.
Trusted by luxury hotels and five-star destinations worldwide, Jonathan Charles creates furniture rooted in craftsmanship, built for longevity, and designed to be remembered.
WE ARE CRAFTSMEN
Jonathan Charles works with artisans who display a large range of skills. We take pride in our work, which is evident in our beautifully-crafted antique replicas. We go far beyond just creating furniture that resembles English classics. We employ age-old techniques, which breathe soul and lasting-quality into our products.
WE ARE DESIGNERS
Many of our inspirations come from original antiques that Jonathan discovers in his travels. Sometimes, we will reproduce them as accurately as possible, while at other times we will take a detail that we like and design a completely new piece of furniture around that feature. Oftentimes, we will start the design process from scratch. We gather inspiration from a variety of sources – be it a classic wallpaper design, nature, classic antiques, a rare object, or jewelry. We never design to the limitations of our factory, and have actually expanded our factory as we have developed new skills in advanced marquetry, bronze casting, hand carving and much more.
WE STAND FOR QUALITY
We never compromise on design and would be foolish to compromise on quality. Only the finest materials are used in our furniture. We also employ inspectors that ensure technically-sound components and design throughout the process. These experts oversee production, checking in at key transaction points so that nothing is overlooked. Before an item is packaged, it is reviewed with a keen eye and must pass a comprehensive checklist by our quality control inspector.