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.
$6,960Sale Price|20% Off
Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed
By Henredon, Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such incredible leather, very thick and quality natural hides were used in it's making. The original Writ...
Leather, Wood
$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such incredible leather, very thick and quality natural hides were used in it's making. The original Writ...
Leather, Wood
4 Large Henredon Jacobean Style Armed Dining Chairs Barley Twist Gold Chenille
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal set of four vintage large scale Jacobean style armed dining chairs with Barley Twist frames & gold sculpted chenille fabric with brass na...
Chenille, Wood
Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Cane Back Armchairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid walnut frames, with gold gilt details, caned backs, ...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair Vintage Coastal Highback Bamboo Armchairs by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Trenton, NJ
These vintage Henredon bamboo armchairs bring a breezy, resort-inspired elegance to your home. Their tall backs and sweeping arm silhouettes give them ...
Bamboo
Pair of Mid-Century Mahogany Cube Chairs by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern cube chairs made by Henredon. Crafted from mahogany featuring an open lattice design back and arms. The generous s...
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Vintage American Walnut Armchairs by Heritage Henredon
By John Van Koert, Heritage-Henredon, Henredon, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of upholstered walnut vintage arm chairs produced by Heritage-Henredon of North Carolina. These quintessential mid-century chairs feature exquisitely carved solid fram...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
$446Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Henredon Burl Armchair Dining Desk Chair
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Vintage Henredon...
Wood, Burl
Henredon Chippendale Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Chippendale or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measure...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Henredon Neoclassic Revival Animal Print Large Scale Arm Chairs a Pair
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Henredon Neoclassic Revival animal print fabric and off white and gilt frame large scale fireside chairs, a pair. Beautiful condi...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$1,970Sale Price / set|42% Off
H 30 in W 20 in D 24 in
Pair of Collapsible French Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs by Lama
By Lama
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern sling lounge chairs in patent leather by Lama. They are part of the history of European functional modernist chairs that collapse and can be...
Steel, Chrome
Ralph Lauren Writer’s Chair and Ottoman in Amelot Linen
By Ralph Lauren, E.J. Victor
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome Ralph Lauren Home Writer’s Chair and matching oversized tufted writer's ottoman finished in Ralph Lauren's Amelot linen ticking stripe fabric. The Italian fabric is 100 pe...
Brass
$5,224
H 42.13 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Fully Restored Vintage Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchair Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Porters barrel back armchair in whisky brown leather This chair a real tour de force, is has absolutely everything going ...
Leather
$1,669
H 37.5 in W 24.5 in D 21.5 in
French Louis XVI Style Armchair Carved Walnut with Caned Backrest
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Louis XVI style cabriolet armchair of solid walnut finely carved with caned backrest, France, 1900-1910. The chair has been reupholstered in off-white 100% linen, original finish v...
Linen, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of barrel back lounge armchairs with chrome tube frames. Great size and shape, seat height is 18.75, very comfy with chrome in tip top shape. Upholstery is a ...
Chrome
$5,800 / set
H 41.5 in W 34 in D 34 in
Pair of English Georgian Style Ruby Red Leather Wingback Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of mid-century leather wingback chairs or wing chairs featuring a dramatic ruby red leather upholstery. Made in the grand English Georgian taste with a mahogany hardwoo...
Brass
$3,615 / set
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
20th Century Pair of English Leather Wingback Armchairs, circa 1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A truly stunning example of English leather craftsmanship, these leather wingback armchairs have an exceptionally rare studded seating and headrest, with brass studs on the armrest. ...
Leather
$7,800 / set
H 40.5 in W 32.5 in D 32 in
Pair of English Georgian Cigar Leather Wingback Library Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distressed pair of 19th century English Georgian wingback library chairs. The distinctive pair of armchairs feature a mahogany frame covered with faded cigar leather having brass tac...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning pair of vintage modern Italian lounge chairs with sculpted armrests and angled back legs. The sleek design ensures maximum comfort without sacrificing style. Please confir...
Upholstery, Walnut
French Cane Back Louis XVI, Directoire Style Desk Armchair
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Cane Back Louis XVI - Directoire style desk armchair.
Cane, Wood
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 48 in W 40 in D 36 in
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Chippendale Mahogany Wingback Chair W Ralph Lauren
By Rose Tarlow
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Chippendale Mahogany Wingback Chair W Ralph Lauren Chintz.
Mahogany
Pair of Mid-Century Finn Juhl Style Lounge Chairs
By Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs feature sculpted walnut construction with comfortable vintage upholstery. Spingle backs and unique sloped arm rests add to the D...
Upholstery, Walnut
Henredon for Ralph Lauren Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair & Ottoman
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'Writers' wingback club chair and ottoman by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such incredible leather, very thick and quality natural hides were used in it's making. The original W...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 37 in W 41 in D 41 in
Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed
By Henredon, Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such incredible leather, very thick and quality natural hides were used in it's making. The original Writ...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 26 in D 24 in
Henredon Mahogany Distressed Leather French Empire Regency Club Lounge Armchair
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage Henredon Furniture Jockey club / lounge / library / office elbow arm chair. Made of mahogany featuring Empire / Regency styling with scrolled arms and distressed leathe...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 37 in W 41 in D 41 in
Henredon for Ralph Lauren Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair & Ottoman, Signed
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair and ottoman by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such incredible leather, very thick and quality natural hides were used in it's making. The o...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 37 in W 41 in D 41 in
Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such incredible leather, very thick and quality natural hides were used in it's making. The original Writ...
Leather, Wood
French Empire Style Ormolu Henredon Classic Armchair or Throne Chair
By Henredon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine quality Henredon chair in the French Empire style with gorgeous gilded ormolu and a finely designed frame with a very authetic feel and look to the original it is mean...
Metal
Sold
H 37 in W 26 in D 29 in
Antique Pair Henredon French Louis XV Style Upholstered Mahogany Armchairs C1940
By Henredon
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Lower In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service & Fully Insured*** A pair of arm chairs by Henredon offer mahogany frames with shaped rail having central carved gadroon...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 36.25 in W 22.25 in D 23.5 in
Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Carved Cherry Wood Cane Back Armchair, 1960s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style armchair By Henredon USA, circa 1960s Sculpted cherry wood frame, with caned seat back, upholstered seat, gold gilt details, and br...
Brass
Modern Ralph Lauren Penthouse Bohemian Lounge Chair Armchair
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in West Hartford, CT
Sleek and sexy Ralph Lauren chrome lounge chair upholstered in a luxurious beige mohair fabric. Impressive large presence balanced with reflective ...
Chrome
Sold
H 36.5 in W 40 in D 43 in
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...
Leather, Wood
Ralph Lauren Henredon Matching Wingback Reading Chairs
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning pair of matching monumental Ralph Lauren for Henredon wingback nailhead chairs. These are grand reading chairs. Gorgeous two tone color scheme ...
Brass
Henredon Historic Natchez Collection Georgian Style Library Armchair
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Henredon Historic Natchez Collection Georgian style carved mahogany library armchair Upholstered in a heavy cotton fabric and c...
Mahogany, Cotton