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.
Henredon Aston Court Flip Top Mahogany Server
By Henredon
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Henredon Aston Court mahogany server with two drawers having brass hardware above 2 inlaid cabinet doors. The doors with contrasting light wood cross banding. The server top wings ex...
Brass
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.25 in W 53 in D 19 in
Pair of American Mahogany Console Servers in Natural Washed Finish
Located in North York, ON
American mahogany console servers in natural washed finish. Original design and look with beautiful inlaid work and slender curved legs. This piece is p...
Metal
Early 20th C English Mahogany Three Tier Server with Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1900 mahogany server table has a top with two drawers that have a functional lock and two lower tier shelves. Decorative turned legs in the front,nicely ...
Mahogany
$2,950
H 31.5 in W 76 in D 20.5 in
Large Henredon Georgian Style Mahogany Flip-Top Gateleg Console Table
By Henredon
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome vintage high-quality carved mahogany flip-top console in classic and refined English Georgian taste by fine quality American furniture maker Henredon, with interesting provenance. From the exquisite Noix collection, this large versatile six legged table morphs from a narrow console doubling in size to a card games table, also perfect proportions for use as a buffet server or opening to easily add additional dining seating when entertaining or large family gatherings. High quality hand-crafted solid wood construction, exceptionally executed in sophisticated and restrained traditional 18th century English Georgian style (similar to Neoclassical inspired French Louis XVI & American Federal), having a long rectangular antiqued...
Mahogany
John Widdicomb Rolling Flip Top Server Serving Cart Table
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern rolling server cart.
Walnut
English Revolving Confection Server in Brass and Mahogany
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautifully executed replica of an 1880s English revolving confection server in mahogany and brass. The tray rises on a post for serving. Certificate of historical accuracy by Jack...
Brass
Matched Pair Of Federal Mahogany Servers
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a rectangular top over a long drawer and a pair of small drawers all with wood knobs surrounding an arched apron. All flanked by reeded carving and each with circular taper...
Mahogany
$2,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 42 in W 28 in D 28 in
Antique Georgian George III Chippendale Mahogany 3-Tier Dumb Waiter Server 1790
Located in Portland, OR
A fine late 18th century antique George III Chippendale mahogany 3-tier dumb waiter, circa 1790. The dumb waiter is of circular form and is made of the finest solid mahogany, with three graduated 'dish top' serving tiers...
Mahogany
A Fine Irish Mahogany Marble Top Console Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine Irish Mahogany Marble Top Console Table 18th Century With a rectangular marble insert over a finely carved frieze, all resting on cabriole legs ending in pad feet. He...
Mahogany
$2,250
H 37.75 in W 39.5 in D 16 in
Russian Neoclassical Style Console/Server or Commode with Marble Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Russian neoclassical style console with inverted sides and marble top. This fine Maison Jansen inspired console table or serving tab...
Mahogany
$3,950
H 31.75 in W 51.25 in D 23 in
English Serpentine Mahogany Server with String Inlay and Crossbanding
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Serpentine Mahogany Server with String Inlay and Crossbanding, Early 20th Century
Mahogany
$7,250
H 30 in W 84 in D 28.5 in
English 19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Front Server Table with 3 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Front Server Table with 3 Drawers and String Inlay
Mahogany
$850
H 21.25 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Italian Walnut Flip Top Extension Side Table, Vintage 1950s Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian walnut side table that flips open to become serving table.
Walnut
Henredon Georgian Mahogany Pedestal Leather Top Drum Tea Table
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Regency style pedestal drum top tea table By Henredon, "Aston Court" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous mahogany, with embossed leather top, carved solid...
Brass
Henredon Four Centuries English Oak Barley Twist Flip Top Buffet
By Henredon
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage Henredon four centuries rolling buffet or server. Made of oak, featuring a flip top that opens over four barley twisted supports betwee...
Oak
Heritage Henredon Mid-Century Modern Drop-Leaf Server
By Henredon
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stylish and functional drop leaf server or console by Henredon. This is piece has the same style as Frank Lloyd Wright's Henredon line. Nicely made and practical piece with beautiful...
Wood
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H 29.5 in W 60 in D 29 in
Modern Campaign Style Faux Bamboo Desk with Leather Inserts & Brass by Brandt
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Houston, TX
Modern Campaign style faux bamboo desk with leather inserts by Brandt Furniture Co, and attributed to Baker furniture. Outfitted with brass hardware.
Leather, Faux Bamboo
Modern Drop-Leaf Gateleg Console or Serving Table by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Houston, TX
Modern drop-leaf gate leg serving table by Henredon. Perfect to go behind a couch and can be expanded to use as a serving table or game table. In good condition. Dimensions are taken...