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Designer
Jonathan Olivares
Jonathan Olivares was born in Boston in 1981 and graduated from Pratt Institute. He established his Los Angeles industrial design practice in 2006.
Biography
Background
Jonathan Olivares was born in Boston in 1981 and graduated from Pratt Institute. He established his Los Angeles industrial design practice in 2006.
Approach
Knoll describes his designs as engaging form and technology, intended to be used rather than merely observed, and conceived in relation to architecture.
Work
His projects include the Olivares Aluminum Chair for Knoll, the Aluminum Bench for Zahner, Vitra Workspace, retail and exhibition interiors, and the 2018 monograph Selected Works.
Knoll
Olivares joined Knoll as SVP of Design in 2022. As Creative Director he leads product, environments and art direction.
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Products
Olivares Aluminum Chair
A stackable die-cast aluminum side chair shaped for indoor and outdoor use
Square Armchair
Square small armchair by Jonathan Olivares, built for adaptable collaborative work settings
Square Sofa
Square settee by Jonathan Olivares with removable upholstery and a powder-coated sled base
