Jonathan Adler

Jonathan Adler (born 1966 in New Jersey, United States) is a potter, designer, and author. Adler launched his first ceramic collection in 1993 at Barneys New York. Five years later he expanded into home furnishings, opening his first namesake boutique in Manhattan.

Jonathan Adler Enterprises

Adler now has 26 stores worldwide, an e-commerce site, and a wholesale business with over 1,000 locations worldwide. In addition to ceramic design, Jonathan Adler Enterprises has expanded to become a design brand offering decorative objects, tabletop collections, bedding, bath accessories, gifts, candles, furniture, rugs, pillows, lighting, and most recently handbags.

Inspiration

Adler's inspirations have come from Mid-century modern, art and global pop culture.

Collaborations

In addition to designing furniture and product, Adler has collaborated with other brands. In 2004, Adler redesigned the Parker Palm Springs hotel. In 2009, Mattel asked him to design the modern-glam interiors for the "real" Barbie Dream House as part of Barbie's 50th anniversary.