Henredon Lounge Chairs
Founded in 1945, Henredon is one of the more recently minted of the top-tier North Carolina furniture makers. Among collectors, Henredon is admired both for its sleek, sexy sofas, dining tables and other furniture of the 1970s and for its partnerships with noted designers, a program that began in the 1950s with decorating icon Dorothy Draper and architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
From the start, Henredon has been best known for its bedroom furniture and vintage case pieces, such as cabinets, dressers, armoires and credenzas. The brand was established in Morganton by former Drexel Furniture Company executives, and its name is a portmanteau term, derived from the first names of three of the company’s founders — T. Henry Wilson, Ralph Edwards and Don VanNoppen. (Sterling Collett, a fourth figure mentioned in Henredon Furniture’s history, chaired the company and served as treasurer).
Though not on the cutting edge stylistically, Henredon’s production — as well as its output under the Heritage-Henredon label — has always kept pace with contemporary tastes.
In 1953, High Point manufacturer Heritage began a collaboration with Dorothy Draper, famed for bravura interior design commissions such as the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco and the Greenbrier resort in West Virginia. Her taste for bold, modernized historical style is reflected in the incised baroque medallions of her España line and the geometric motif of her Viennese furnishings group. In 1955, Henredon launched the Taliesin Ensemble by Wright, named after the architect’s houses in Wisconsin and Arizona. Taliesin dressers and coffee tables are recognizable by their angular shapes and a dentil motif on their edges. In those years, Henredon had a cross-licensing agreement with Heritage, and Draper and Wright's furniture is usually labeled Heritage-Henredon.
In later decades, Henredon produced collections for such designers as Ralph Lauren and Laura Ashley. The company took a stylish turn in the 1970s, fabricating new and unusual forms like mirrored room dividers and console tables with rounded corners and burl-wood veneers. Such pieces are priced in the $3,000 to $4,000 range, as are chests of drawers by Draper. Wright furniture tends toward the higher end, priced around $7,000. Henredon was an aesthetically diverse maker, but its furniture commands attention and makes a statement in any eclectic decor.
The vintage Henredon furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes bedroom furniture, coffee tables, chairs and other pieces.
1990s Modern Henredon Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Velvet
1970s North American Louis XV Vintage Henredon Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Henredon Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Henredon Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Henredon Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
2010s American Modern Henredon Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1970s North American American Empire Vintage Henredon Lounge Chairs
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Henredon Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Henredon Lounge Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Henredon Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Henredon Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Henredon Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Henredon Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Henredon Lounge Chairs
Wood, Leather
Early 2000s Unknown Hollywood Regency Henredon Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Henredon Lounge Chairs
Steel
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Henredon Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Henredon Lounge Chairs
Silk, Wood
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Henredon Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Henredon Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Paint
1990s European Georgian Henredon Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
1980s Vintage Henredon Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Early 2000s American Bohemian Henredon Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1970s American Modern Vintage Henredon Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Henredon Lounge Chairs
Fabric
1960s Vintage Henredon Lounge Chairs
Ultrasuede
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Henredon Lounge Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
1970s French Provincial Vintage Henredon Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Mahogany
1970s American Vintage Henredon Lounge Chairs
Cotton
1990s American Modern Henredon Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Henredon Lounge Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Henredon Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Henredon Lounge Chairs
Leather
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- What is a Henredon cabinet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Henredon cabinet is a case good made by the American furniture manufacturer, founded in 1945. The company was especially well known for producing wooden cupboards and cabinets for their own brand and for other designers like Laura Ashley and Ralph Lauren. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Henredon cabinets.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify Henredon furniture, search for the maker's mark. It usually appears on the bottoms of couches, chairs and tables and along the top edges or back of cabinets and other case goods. Depending on the age of the piece, the mark may read "Henredon Fine Furniture," "Henredon," or "Heritage Henredon." Many pieces also display the name of the collection that the piece originates from, and you can cross-reference this information with trusted online resources to determine the approximate age of the furniture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer may also be of help when identifying pieces. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Henredon furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify Henredon furniture, search for the maker's mark. Authentic pieces will typically display Henredon Fine Furniture, Henredon or Heritage Henredon on the back, bottom or other inconspicuous location. Once you've confirmed that your piece is a Henredon, use trusted online resources to determine its age and collection. If you need assistance, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find an assortment of Henredon furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Henredon Furniture was founded in 1945. This North Carolina-based company stopped making furniture in 2013. They crafted beautiful furniture for 68 years, and their oldest pieces are 77 years old. Shop a range of authentic Henredon pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.