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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$6,500 / set
H 33.13 in W 24.5 in D 27 in
Authentic Holly Hunt "Studio H" Leather Scoop Dining Arm Chairs Set 8
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Fulton, CA
A set of 8 authentic "Siren" dining arm chairs by Holly Hunt. Retaining Studio H metal label on underside of each chair. White leather scoop seats framed with a solid hardwood base t...
Leather, Mahogany
$6,500
H 16 in W 54.5 in D 15.75 in
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Black Oak Woven Webbed Bench, Late 20th Century
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre
Located in Hamburg, PA
A highly elegant and minimalist woven bench designed by celebrated French designer Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. This piece perfectly embodies Liaigre's signature architectural restraint, featuring a sleek, solid black oak frame supported by four subtly tapered and gracefully splayed legs. The seat is constructed from a tightly interlaced grid of wide, light-colored flat straps that wrap cleanly around the dark wooden side rails. The stark, high-contrast juxtaposition between the deep black oak frame and the cream-colored woven webbing creates a striking and sophisticated visual profile. Beautifully scaled and incredibly versatile, this bench is ideal for use at the foot of a bed, anchoring an entryway, or serving as a chic accent piece in a modern living space. The black oak frame is solid and structurally sound, and the woven webbing is taut, clean, and fully intact. Retains the original "Christian Liaigre at Holly Hunt" metal maker's plaque attached to the inner frame. The pair of Donghia Floor Lamps...
Oak, Webbing
$3,500 / item
H 33 in W 48 in D 21 in
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather Upholstered Bench, Pair Available
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in San Diego, CA
A refined and architecturally restrained upholstered bench designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt—an exemplar of understated luxury and disciplined modernism. The silhouette is...
Leather, Wood
Holly Hunt Mesa Sofa in Chocolate Brown Velvet, 2000s
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Hamburg, PA
An elegant Holly Hunt Mesa Sofa upholstered in a rich chocolate brown velvet. This iconic design is known for its sculptural, low-profile form with a continuous curved back and seat ...
Velvet
Holly Hunt for Studio H George V Sofa in Goldenrod Fabric
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A bold and handsome bespoke three-seat sofa designed by Holly Hunt for Studio H, upholstered in a rich textured dark mustard yellow or goldenrod tone fabric. Designed in the iconic G...
Brass
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...
Iron
$3,200 / item
H 33 in W 17.75 in D 21 in
Christian Liaigre “Archipel” Style Dining Chairs for Holly Hunt, Pair
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant pair of dining chairs designed by celebrated French designer Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. These chairs embody Liaigre’s signature restrained luxury aesthetic, combining ...
Wood, Upholstery
$8,950
H 16 in W 59 in D 59 in
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Large Square Coffee Table with Drawers
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
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...
Wood
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