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Holly Hunt

The success of Holly Hunt — both the designer and her eponymous empire of textile and furnishings showrooms — is based on instinct.

The Chicago-based Hunt trusts her own tastes, reflected in her signature lines of elegant, low-key furniture, lighting and fabrics. She also trusts her judgment about the wants of the buying public, and this savvy sensibility has allowed her to cultivate and market the work of a range of contemporary talents, from minimalists like Christian Liaigre to eccentrics like Christian Astuguevieille.

Hunt is a design world impresario — a prominent arbiter for stylish modern interiors and known foremost for fabrics, seating designs and light fixtures. Modern sophistication, attention to detail, and a desire to cultivate talented contemporary designers are at the crux of the company’s success.

Born in central Texas to schoolteacher parents, Hunt was a creative girl who made her own clothes and bickered with her mother about decor. After graduating from Texas Tech, Hunt worked as department-store buyer and costume jewelry designer before marrying and helping her husband build a multimillion dollar transport company. Her hobby was decorating their homes. After the two divorced, Hunt purchased a showroom in the Chicago Merchandise Mart in 1983. Within 10 years, she was winning applause for her understated designs, her lavish showroom parties and her eye for rising design stars. Liaigre was her first discovery. Correctly surmising that his pared-down furniture in dark wood would play well in the United States in the aftermath of the go-go ’80s, Hunt began marketing the French designer’s work in 1994.

Over the subsequent years Hunt has added a half-dozen showrooms and, following her own style barometer, has taken on other fresh talents, including glassmaker Alison Berger, French designer Christophe Pillet and couturier Ralph Rucci, making a foray into home design.

One constant over that time have been the aesthetics of Hunt’s own designs. Her fabrics — the first choice of many dealers when re-upholstering vintage seating — are understated, mixing muted colors and updates of classic patterns. Her furniture is simple and refined. As you will see on 1stDibs, the name Holly Hunt represents a sense of timelessness and sophistication.

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$7,371
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Set of Six Holly Hunt "Stiletto" Walnut Leather Dining Chairs
Set of Six Holly Hunt "Stiletto" Walnut Leather Dining Chairs

Set of Six Holly Hunt "Stiletto" Walnut Leather Dining Chairs

By HOLLY HUNT

Located in Rio Vista, CA

An exceptional and rare set of six labeled "Stiletto" dining chairs designed by Holly Hunt. The set is comprised of four side chairs and two armchairs. The chairs are constructed in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Holly Hunt

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Large Square Coffee Table with Drawers
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Large Square Coffee Table with Drawers

Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Large Square Coffee Table with Drawers

By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This impressive large-scale square coffee table was designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, a collaboration known for its impeccable craftsmanship and understated luxury. Measu...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Holly Hunt

Materials

Wood

Alison Berger Glassworks Carpenter Bench For Holly Hunt
Alison Berger Glassworks Carpenter Bench For Holly Hunt

Alison Berger Glassworks Carpenter Bench For Holly Hunt

By HOLLY HUNT

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Carpenter's Bench designed by Alison Berger for her furniture collection. The design is inspired by everyday objects and tools of the trade, such as carpentry, metalsmithing, and jew...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Holly Hunt

Materials

Iron

Playtime Side Table
Playtime Side Table

Playtime Side Table

$1,210

H 18 in W 14 in D 12 in

Playtime Side Table

By HOLLY HUNT

Located in Chicago, IL

The Playtime Side Table takes after its cocktail version, highlighting rounded geometric forms with a lighthearted modern sensibility. Handcrafted using the ancient technique of scag...

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21st Century and Contemporary Holly Hunt

Materials

Plaster, Scagliola

Rue De Seine Bench
Rue De Seine Bench

Rue De Seine Bench

$3,320

H 18 in W 16.5 in D 8.5 in

Rue De Seine Bench

By HOLLY HUNT

Located in Chicago, IL

Inspired by French mid-century neoclassicism, the Rue de Seine Bench reimagines old-world elegance with bold, clean lines for today’s home. Anchored by a hand-forged iron base with s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Holly Hunt

Materials

Metal, Iron

Christian Liaigre Large Scale 63" Toja Coffee Table Art Deco Mid Century Style
Christian Liaigre Large Scale 63" Toja Coffee Table Art Deco Mid Century Style

Christian Liaigre Large Scale 63" Toja Coffee Table Art Deco Mid Century Style

By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large Scale Clean Lined "Toja" Model Coffee or Cocktail Table, designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, France, circa 2000s. It measures an impressive 63" x 63" x 14.75" height....

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Early 2000s American Art Deco Holly Hunt

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Wood

Set of 4 Christian Liaigre “Archipel” Counter Stools for Holly Hunt, USA
Set of 4 Christian Liaigre “Archipel” Counter Stools for Holly Hunt, USA

Set of 4 Christian Liaigre “Archipel” Counter Stools for Holly Hunt, USA

By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A refined set of four “Archipel” counter stools designed by Christian Liaigre and manufactured by Holly Hunt, exemplifying Liaigre’s disciplined approach to proportion, material inte...

Category

2010s Modern Holly Hunt

Materials

Leather, Oak

Christian Liaigre x Holly Hunt Leather Chairs, Pr.
Christian Liaigre x Holly Hunt Leather Chairs, Pr.

Christian Liaigre x Holly Hunt Leather Chairs, Pr.

$11,800 / set

H 32.25 in W 34.5 in D 35 in

Christian Liaigre x Holly Hunt Leather Chairs, Pr.

By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Beige Leather Lounge Chairs, on ebonized wood bases, "Christian Liaigre at Holly Hunt" plaque to undersides. 32.25" H x 34.5" W x 35" D; sea...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Holly Hunt

Materials

Leather, Wood

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HOLLY HUNT Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2026$12,500Dining Room SetsOak, Leather2015
2026$5,000StoolsMetal, Glass2010
2026$17,190Side ChairsAluminum, Walnut2019
2025$10,000Beds and Bed FramesLeather, Walnut2000s
2025$5,850Coffee and Cocktail TablesOther, Glass, Iron2007
2025$5,567BenchesWood1990s
2025$5,200Dining Room TablesWalnut2010
2025$8,000Figurative SculpturesRopeContemporary
2025$10,800Coffee and Cocktail TablesWood21st Century
2025$2,680Wall Lights and SconcesNickel2022
2025$3,825Fireplace Tools and Chimney PotsBrass, Steel, Nickel1980s
2025$1,531Ottomans and PoufsLeather, Bouclé, Chenille, Jacquard, Oak2024
2025$3,700Wall Lights and SconcesBrass, Glass2021
2025$13,200SofasUpholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut2022
2025$3,200Dining Room Tables, TablesMetalContemporary
2025$2,500More Lighting, Chandeliers and PendantsWood20th Century
2025$12,500Dining Room SetsOak, Leather2015
2025$12,000Slipper ChairsMetal, Cord2020
2025$4,800Coffee and Cocktail TablesBrass, Walnutc1970s
$7,371
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$1,531-$17,190
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Holly Hunt furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

HOLLY HUNT furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of HOLLY HUNT furniture, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 11 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 70 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by HOLLY HUNT were created in the modern style in united states during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio, David Duncan, and Shaun Kasperbauer. Prices for HOLLY HUNT furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,360 and can go as high as $65,950, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,815.