Jonathan Adler

Jonathan Adler (born August 11, 1966, in Bridgeton, New Jersey) is an American potter, interior decorator, and author.

After growing up in Bridgeton, New Jersey, Adler discovered an interest in pottery at summer camp when he was 12 years old.

When Jonathan later attended Brown University, he studied semiotics and art history, but spent most of his time at the nearby Rhode Island School of Design making pots.

"[5] In 1990, Adler started teaching classes at Mud, Sweat 'n' Tears in New York City in exchange for free studio space.

With those pots on hand, he cold-called the buyers from Barneys New York, received an order, and became a full-time production potter.

[10] In 2016, he redesigned the hotel, extensively redoing the property including installing a seven-foot-tall bronze banana on the main lawn.

[11] Other projects include 225 Rector Place, Abington House (on the High Line),[12] multiple Related Property apartment designs and a 2015 overhaul of the rooms, hallways, and outdoor areas at Eau Palm Beach.