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Henredon Desks

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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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Creator: Henredon
Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous figured walnut, with original bra...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Henredon Desks

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Brass

Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

$2,695
French Country Tiger Oak Writing Desk by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
French Country style desk with custom glass top by Henredon USA, Circa 1960s. Featuring impressive Tiger Oak grains finished on all sides, the desk boasts classic elegance suitable f...
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20th Century French Provincial Henredon Desks

Materials

Brass

French Country Tiger Oak Writing Desk by Henredon
French Country Tiger Oak Writing Desk by Henredon

French Country Tiger Oak Writing Desk by Henredon

$2,100
Henredon Scene Two Parsons Desk with Custom Glass Top
By Henredon
Located in Hartville, OH
Arguably the finest example of this desk available today if not ever. Absolute pristine condition in every way. Acquired from the original owner. Gorgeous piece.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Henredon Desks

Materials

Burl

Henredon Scene Two Parsons Desk with Custom Glass Top
Henredon Scene Two Parsons Desk with Custom Glass Top

Henredon Scene Two Parsons Desk with Custom Glass Top

$4,975
Henredon Walnut and Brass Fittings Writing Table Desk
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Henredon Walnut and Brass Fittings Writing Table Desk Measures 52 " in width, 25" in depth and 30 " in height. Knee clearance is 25". Knee Hole is 20.5"
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Mid-20th Century American Other Henredon Desks

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Brass

Henredon Walnut and Brass Fittings Writing Table Desk
Henredon Walnut and Brass Fittings Writing Table Desk

Henredon Walnut and Brass Fittings Writing Table Desk

$3,500
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H 74 in W 36 in D 18 in
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Georgian Red Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk With Hutch
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H 72 in W 26.5 in D 15.5 in
Henredon Scene Two Olive Burl Cabinets, A Pair
By Henredon
Located in Round Top, TX
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Henredon Scene Two Olive Burl Cabinets, A Pair
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$6,000 / set
H 28 in W 32 in D 18 in
Danish Mid - Century Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
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Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870
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H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in
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By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tall secretary desk bookcase with doors.
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H 72 in W 33 in D 21 in
American Country Benchmade Pine Clerks Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
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Located in Las Vegas, NV
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H 30.5 in W 70 in D 34 in
Henredon Scene II Mid Century Burlwood Executive Desk
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Henredon Scene II Mid Century Burlwood Executive Desk
Henredon Scene II Mid Century Burlwood Executive Desk

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H 30 in W 70 in D 34 in
Restored Vintage Henredon Scene Two Burled Olive Parsons Console Sofa Table
By Henredon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
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Restored Vintage Henredon Scene Two Burled Olive Parsons Console Sofa Table

H 27.38 in W 58 in D 16.13 in
Henredon Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Bureau with Drop Front Desk
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1970s Vintage Henredon Scene Two Executive Desk in Olive Burl Wood
By Henredon
Located in Buffalo, NY
1970s vintage Henredon Scene Two executive desk in olive burl wood and Macassar ebony. Exquisite olive burlwood veneer throughout. This desk sits atop a Macassar ebony plinth base...
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1970s Vintage Henredon Scene Two Executive Desk in Olive Burl Wood

1970s Vintage Henredon Scene Two Executive Desk in Olive Burl Wood

H 30.5 in W 70 in D 34 in
Henredon Georgian Yew Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
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Henredon Georgian Yew Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch

Henredon Georgian Yew Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch

H 82.25 in W 36.25 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Art Deco Henredon Zebra Wood Writing Desk
By Henredon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Henredon writing desk. Beautiful exotic zebra wood frame with black painted legs. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Henredon Desks

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Zebra Wood

Vintage Art Deco Henredon Zebra Wood Writing Desk
Vintage Art Deco Henredon Zebra Wood Writing Desk

Vintage Art Deco Henredon Zebra Wood Writing Desk

H 29.25 in W 44 in D 23.5 in
Henredon Artefacts Solid Red Oak Campaign Style Partners Desk
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
Henredon artefacts partners desk in solid Red Oak. Campaign style desk. Excellent vintage condition. Table Measures 48"W x 19"D x 30"H.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Henredon Desks

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Henredon Artefacts Solid Red Oak Campaign Style Partners Desk
Henredon Artefacts Solid Red Oak Campaign Style Partners Desk

Henredon Artefacts Solid Red Oak Campaign Style Partners Desk

H 30 in W 44 in D 19 in
Restored Vintage Henredon Scene Two Burled Olive Desk
By Henredon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
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Restored Vintage Henredon Scene Two Burled Olive Desk
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Handsome Henredon Scene Two Burlwood Desk

Handsome Henredon Scene Two Burlwood Desk

H 31 in W 72 in D 36 in
Olive Burl & Macassar Waterfall Executive Desk by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Hanover, MA
1970's executive desk in book-matched olive burl and radius-curved waterfall edges in Macassar ebony, by Henredon from their Scene Two collection. Has three side by side blind pull-o...
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Olive Burl & Macassar Waterfall Executive Desk by Henredon
Olive Burl & Macassar Waterfall Executive Desk by Henredon

Olive Burl & Macassar Waterfall Executive Desk by Henredon

H 30 in W 72 in D 34 in

Henredon desks for sale on 1stDibs.

Henredon desks 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 desks, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desks by Henredon were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. Prices for Henredon desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,100 and can go as high as $5,895, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,696.

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Questions About Henredon Desks
  • What is a Henredon cabinet?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I identify my Henredon furniture?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do you identify Henredon furniture?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I identify my Henredon sofa?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To identify a Henredon sofa, look for the maker's mark, usually found on the bottom of the frame beneath the seats on the left side. If the marking says Henredon Fine Furniture, it likely dates back to the period between 1945 and 1970. If a piece simply says Henredon Furniture, it will typically be newer. In some cases, the marking may also specify the line of furniture that the sofa comes from. You can use the estimated age and line information, if present, to conduct online research and learn more about your sofa. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer will also be able to assist with identification. Find a variety of Henredon furniture on 1stDibs.
  • How do you tell if furniture is Henredon?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if Henredon furniture is real, search the item for a maker's mark, usually found in an inconspicuous area, such as along the edges, backs and bottoms. Most Henredon furniture will display a maker's marking. These marks have evolved over the years with wording including "Henredon Fine Furniture," "Henredon" and "Heritage Henredon," and sometimes they also displayed a date of manufacture or collection name. You can use these markings to assess the authenticity of a piece in two ways. First, you can compare the maker's markings on your item to images published in trusted online resources to confirm a match. Secondly, you can research the year, style name and maker wording to determine if they are accurate and reflective of your piece. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer perform the authentication process for you. Shop a collection of Henredon furniture on 1stDibs.
  • How long has Henredon been making furniture?
    1 Answer
    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.

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