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Henredon Furniture

American

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.

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Recognized Seller Listings
Henredon, Cabinet, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Henredon
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut cabinet or sideboard designed and produced by Henredon, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Henredon Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Taliesin Cabinet by Frank Lloyd Wright
By Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stately mahogany "Taliesin" cabinet of rectilinear form resting on a cruciform base having two doors with recessed pulls and expressive encircling Greek key embellishment.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Henredon Furniture

Materials

Wood

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'Taliesin' Model #2005 Special Cabinet by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeously refinished Honduran Mahogany 'Taliesin' Model #2005 Special Cabinet on Stand was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage-Henredon in 1955 and produced only for two years, therefore is now a highly sought-after and rare collectors item and this particular cabinet design being one of the most sought after of the entire collection. This example is signed with the red Taliesin symbol on the back along with its stamped model #2005. This rare Frank Lloyd Wright cabinet features the rare sought after architectural base with equally rare and sought after two door cabinet with concentric square designs on doors. Inside the cabinet is a removable shelf. The cabinet can be removed from the base as can be seen in the photos. Frank Lloyd Wright stated that one of his goals for this line was for the 'design to make the home more efficient as well as more beautiful'. Woven into each piece of this series was the chamfered wood edge with an abstracted Greek key motif, the signature detail of every Taliesin design, covering the edges of each item in the collection. All of the pieces were executed in Honduran Mahogany, a high-end luxury wood choice. His idea was to design ‘infinite adaptability to American living’, for example desks could double as dressing tables, small tables could be used as a chair or stool and bookcases had moveable tops transforming into room dividers. Decoration was limited to the greek key edges so that ‘is of the piece, not on it’ and the removal of elimination of any hardware door or drawer pulls in favor of cut out flush pulls which ‘catch light and shadow for interesting and changing patterns’. Wright pitched three separate concepts to Heritage Henredon: ‘Burberry’, ‘Honeycomb’ and ‘Four Square’ which was the one chosen to go into production and renamed ‘Taliesin’ after Wrights Wisconsin home. A distinguishing feature of the Taliesin line is that each piece is identified with a branded signature which was often accompanied by a red square. No other items from the rest of Wright's career is marked or identified which makes this line more desirable to collectors. This particular cabinet design recently broke auction records for its model - demonstrating the rarity and desirability of Frank Lloyd Wright's work along with the uniqueness of this cabinet design and demand from art and design collectors and investors, along with the interior design community. This beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright Taleisin cabinet would work great in a Craftsman, Farm House, Monterey, Spanish, Mission, Arts & Crafts, Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as a small blanket chest, a dry bar for liquor...
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Phillip Lloyd Powell: Mirrored Wall Cabinet in Silver Leaf
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in New York, NY
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'Taliesin' Mahogany Dresser / Sideboard by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Chest of Drawers, Heritage Henredon
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Raleigh, NC
This beautifully refinished Honduran Mahogany 'Taliesin' chest of drawers was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage-Henredon in 1955 and produced only for two years, therefore are now highly sought-after and rare collectors items. This example is signed with the red square Frank Lloyd Wright signature on the back side of the chest. This rare Frank Lloyd Wright commode functions excellently as a large side table, end table or large nightstand / bedside table, or can be placed together and along with other Taliesin pieces such as the matching sideboard / dresser or other Taliesin cabinets...
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Classic Modernist Henredon Scene Two Olive Burl Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in Buffalo, NY
This is an exceptional Olive Wood Burl and Macassar Ebony 2-Door Cabinet from Henredon's Scene Two collection. This unit features a book matched finish with the most amazing grain. I...
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Henredon English Georgian Inlaid Yew Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous English Georgian style lighted breakfront bookcase or display cabinet. By Henredon, "18th Century Portfolio" Collection. ...
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Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
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70's Milo Baughman Style Henredon Scene Two Olive Burl Display Cabinet
By Henredon, Milo Baughman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Henredon Contemporary Asian Tortoise Cabinets
By Henredon
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, Widdicomb, Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, Walnut, USA 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Stamford, CT
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Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Faux Tortoise Shell Bar Cabinet, 1970s
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Previously Available Items
Henredon, Dresser, Wood, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Henredon
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, dark stained wood and brass dresser or chest of drawers designed and produced by Henredon, North Carolina, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Henredon Furniture

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Brass

Writer's Chair and Ottoman by Henredon in Thick Heavy Patinated Leather, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair and ottoman by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such incredible lightly distressed and moderately patinated leather, very thick and quality natural hides were used in its making. The original Writer's Chairs retailed by Ralph Lauren have been produced by Henredon in the United States for many years, making this classic staple of American design somewhat of a status symbol of Writer's chairs. *Note, this listing is for one chair and one ottoman, priced as a set. If you wish to purchase only the chair please message us for details. Also we have other Writer's chairs and ottomans in stock if you are looking for to create a larger set. The striking large scale wingback silhouette is iconic, along with the many deeply tufted buttons, many have copied this design but none are as good as the original. This casual and laid-back yet refined wingback chair is signed with a Ralph Lauren label. A new Writer's chair and ottoman in this leather will cost over $15,000 new, yet these are meant to be used and aged therefore what's the point of buying a new one when you can get this incredible aged one for much less and without the long lead time? The seat back has deep tufting, nail head trim along the edges, and mahogany bun feet, all parts of the signature Ralph Lauren casual yet refined style. Have we mentioned how thick and quality the leather is? Ideal for reading, watching a movie, soaking in a view, smoking a cigar or tobacco pipe or as the best executive throne chair you can imagine for Zoom meetings. Consider this Ralph Lauren Writers wingback lounge chair in a hotel lobby or restaurant lounge, in a home next to a fireplace or in a bedroom where you can snuggle with a blanket and a book, next to a TV, gosh this would be the most comfortable TV chair, you can watch late night TV and literally fall asleep in the chair. Also consider for your living room or den. This iconic arm chair can work in virtually any style room from Mid-Century Modern to contemporary, traditional, classical, south western, Art Deco, Spanish Hacienda, and more. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as side chairs, cafe or breakfast table chairs, bedside chairs, fireside chairs, dressing or changing room chairs, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or reading chairs, conference room chairs, office guest chairs...
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By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Henredon Heavy Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair and Ottoman, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Henredon Heavy Leather Wingback Club Chair, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous wingback club chair by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such incredible lightly to moderately patinated leather, very thick and quality natural hides were used in it's making. The striking large scale wingback silhouette is iconic, along with the many nail heads. This casual and laid-back yet refined wingback chair is signed with a Ralph Lauren label. Have we mentioned how thick and quality the leather is? Ideal for reading, watching a movie, soaking in a view, smoking a cigar or tobacco pipe or as the best executive throne chair you can imagine for Zoom meetings. Ralph Lauren wingback chairs...
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Viennese Collection Dressers by Dorothy Draper for Henredon, circa 1960, Signed
By Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Frank Llyod Wright Green Flagstone Top "Taliesin" Coffee Table
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Henredon Veneer Shell Desk with Glass Top
By Henredon
Located in New York, NY
American midcentury custom desk having a gold scalloped shell veneer top with a center drawer supported on dark wood legs with brass feet and trim (by Henredon) (glass top).
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Henredon Furniture

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Henredon Veneer Shell Desk with Glass Top
Henredon Veneer Shell Desk with Glass Top
H 30.5 in W 52.5 in D 28.5 in

Henredon furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Henredon furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Henredon furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Henredon were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Widdicomb Furniture Co., Lane Furniture, and John Widdicomb. Prices for Henredon furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $395 and can go as high as $24,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,493.
Questions About Henredon Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Henredon 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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.

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