Jonathan Adler

O, Jonathan Adler, how do I love thee? I cannot count the ways! Your beautiful furniture (we covet your footstools and petite benches) to your re-​imagined mid-​mod patterned rugs to your fabulously whimsical tchotchkes conspire to mesmerize us. And we cannot get enough of your designs for ourselves and our loved ones.
I have been a devoted fan for two decades and began collecting your work when you were still throwing pots and hand-​signing them. Your genius was obvious back then, and my only regret is that I did not scoop up more «originals» when originals were available.
This little slice of heaven on Third Street is a destination in itself and truly is a must stop whenever we are in Old City. Additionally, wonderful bargains can be found during the store’s sales.
*With deepest apologies to The Bard.

Jonathan Adler is a chain store which feels like a cultivated boutique. It’s awesome that there’s a showroom in Philly where you can go and ogle the beauteous lacquered furniture, lively rugs, fun throw pillows, funky printed bedding and quirky ceramic figurines. The accessories in this place are killer! And, if you manage to come during a sale, be prepared to buy as much as you can carry!

So… many…pretty…things. But seriously. If I only had an expendable income, I would’ve blown a majority of it on décor at this store. WIth that said, it’s definitely worth it to at least «window-​shop» and a great opportunity to be in the presence of such beautiful things. There is a clearance section towards the very back of the store where you can actually find a few items for (loosely termed) reasonable prices. Other than that, if you have a few minutes to kill and want to see some great pieces, definitely stop on in.

I quite enjoy Jonathan Adler’s sense of humor with his designs, which have a healthy dose 60s/​70s aesthetic with a modern finish. Bright colors and playful designs will make any apartment/​home pop, and guests will delight in the tongue in cheek humor behind many of the items. If you have fun playing around with interior design that is filled with patterns and colors, then this is your home goods store.
This location itself is nice, laid out in a similar manner to other retail locations I’ve been to. The sales staff is as cheery as the designs, but not overly pushy. The prices, though, will hit you where it hurts — these are not inexpensive tchotchkes or knick knacks, you may be initially surprised at the sticker underneath each item you pick up. It’s like Crate & Barrel in that individually it’s easy to stomach, but once you’ve loaded up your cart with various items you may regret stepping up to the register. But you can certainly find unique gifts here. I just wonder why they opened in Old City vs on Walnut Street — which could seriously use more stores like J. Adler!

Awesome shop! Even though it’s expensive, everything in Jonathan Adler screams quality. If you got the cash, you can really go bananas in this place and redo your whole home. I especially ike the couches and lamps that they have in there.
On the lower price end (but still pricey), their candles are prob the mercedes benz of candles. I’m not a candle connoisseur by any means, but I gotta say, the JA scents are top notch. Ok, done talking about candles…

Sure it’s expensive. If you’re in the 99%, Jonathan Adler probably isn’t a practical option as your home furnishings store.
HOWEVER if you’re like me, and your entire life is focused on owning a Jonathan Adler bronze-​cast BANANA, as mine is, then you, my friend, do not pay attention to such pesky affairs of personal economics. You have struck fruited gold.
The banana bud vase, made of pottery and coated in glossy gold, is pure phallic win, and I snatched it right up and gifted it to a favorite het male friend of mine. For him it was a little awkward — it really gleams! However his wife gave it pride of place on their grand piano and might I say, on cool evenings by the fire, it really picks up the light.
But was one banana enough? It was not. Around Christmastime, Adler offered a limited edition of their iconic banana, in the form of a wall hook, cast in solid brass, and I was there to rescue it and bring it home, making that banana purchase number two. May I say, it is a thing of unabashed beauty and it looks smashing wheree’er I place it.
A personal postscript for my most devoted readers. I continue to covet Jonathan Adler’s giant brass banana. Equally parts stately and smug and giantly priced at $ 600, it’s positively huge in every way and I want it all for myself.

I looove Jonathan Adler’s asthetic, his pottery, and his furniture. I just wish I could afford to buy some of the items. In my fantasy world with my dream house on Delancey, I’d totally be decorating it with everything from this store. Unfortunately, this store is really only good for browsing and dreaming, not for actual purchases. Who can afford a 6k 3 seater couch? Or a 2k chair on sale! Not me, nor anyone I know. Although I love his stuff, I just wish he made some affordable items.

If I ever make it big enough to own a yacht or a multi-​million dollar second home on the beach, I’d like all décor to come from Jonathan Adler. The bright, funky colors and cool patterns are like a modern-​day nod to 60s décor.
The price tags on items like picture frames and table games made my jaw drop, but that didn’t stop me from taking in every single sight during my brief visit. I was careful not to touch anything and I’d strongly suggest leaving small children at home or outside with the dog. Same with clumsy adults, for that matter.
I found myself oddly attracted to some James Bond-​like matchstick holders, which had a rough surface to strike the match. I think to light candles around once a month but maybe I’d do it more if I had one of those nifty conversation pieces in my home.

From the moment I walked into this shop, I felt as though I’d stepped into a very happy place. It’s a riot of color & texture The reference to mid-​century Knoll is undeniably strong & with a wink to whimsy & fun is right out there. I felt as though I’d stepped back into my childhood home after the design gods threw confetti all over it. Loved seeing stuff I could relate to, for example a menorah, morphed into a turquoise peacock was totally delightful. There’s nothing stuffy going on here & the staff is very friendly, knowledgeable & helpful. Prices range from small gifts starting at about $ 20.00 to major furniture in the $ 5,000-$ 6,000 range. I found so many pieces I likes that it was difficult to decide what to buy – happily I managed to focus long enough to choose a piece to take home. It’s sitting on a shelf making the entire room smile!