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.
Mid-Century Modernist Malachite Specimen on Faceted Lucite Base by Holly Hunt
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in New York, NY
This striking Mid-Century Modernist malachite specimen, mounted on a faceted lucite base, is a sophisticated interplay of natural beauty and modern design. Crafted by Holly Hunt, ren...
Malachite
Mid-Century Modernist Bi-Disc Sculpture in Black Sandstone by Holly Hunt
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist bi-disc sculpture by Holly Hunt, crafted in black sandstone, is a captivating example of modernist minimalism and timeless elegance. Designed in the 20th c...
Sandstone
Specimen of Purple Coral on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare purple coral specimen with its ocean inspired form, textures and alluring violet color. Presented on a Lucite base to enhance the sculptural elements. Available only in the Uni...
Coral
Branch Coral Sculpture on a Lucite Base
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking one of a kind piece of branch coral, presented on a lucite base to enhance the oceanic sculptural elements and texture. Exclusively mounted by F.S. Henemader. Available o...
Coral
Branch Coral Sculpture on a Lucite Base
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking one of a kind piece of branch coral, presented on a lucite base to enhance the oceanic sculptural elements and texture. Exclusively mounted by F.S. Henemader. Available o...
Coral
Red Coral Specimen on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty red coral specimen with its distinctive sea inspired form and alluring color, created by mother nature and presented on a lucite base to enhance the sculptural elements. Avai...
Organic Material
Mid-Century Modernist Ceramic Crouching Woman Sculpture
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A very cute "cubist" sculpture in metallic color. Great for a coffee table or on your desk. Adds a very nice touch to your current decor. Metallic color sculpture "cubist" .
$3,000
H 7.75 in W 8.38 in D 2.5 in
Azurite on Malachite Sculpture, Natural Specimen from Utah, New Design
Located in New York, NY
Enrich your collection with this mineralogical classic from the Big Indian Mine in San Juan County, Utah. The brilliantly pigmented blue azurite concretions or "raspberries" for whic...
Crystal, Malachite
Sold|$1,506
H 17.13 in W 12.6 in D 9.65 in
Mid Century Modernist Abstract Stone Sculpture Signed A. Tihen
Located in London, GB
A bold, mid-20th century carved stone sculpture of angular, modernist form, signed ‘A. Tihen’. Europe, c. 1960s.
Stone
$236Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.5 in W 12.5 in D 5 in
Mid-Century Chromed Sailboat Sculpture on Lucite Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming chromed sailboat on a lucite stand. We see this nautical piece displayed on a bookshelf or as a statement piece on a console, side or coffee table. Makes a wonderful gift as...
Chrome, Brass
Crinoid Fossil Sculpture from Morocco in Sandstone Matrix
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully preserved Crinoid fossil showcases intricate arm structures radiating from a compact calyx, all naturally embedded in sandstone matrix. With distinct detail and orga...
Other
15th Century Burmese Sandstone Seated Monk Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
Seated monk carved in sandstone, originating from a Buddhist pagoda or temple in Burma, dating back to the 15th century. Discovered as part of an archaeological find after an earthqu...
Sandstone
Malachite-Chrysocolla Specimen Large
Located in New York, NY
Richly marbled chrysocolla-malachite specimen with a vibrant emerald color. The beautiful blue-green of chrysocolla has made it a prized gemstone in ornamental use since antiquity.
Malachite, Multi-gemstone
$1,728Sale Price|44% Off
H 14.18 in W 10.63 in D 11.82 in
Sandstone sculpture by a contemporary french artist
By Véra Rybaltchenko
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Contemporary stoneware sculpture by French artist Véra Rybaltchenko. The title is: ‘Roissy de bon matin -2’. (Roissy early in the morning). It is made of chamotte stoneware to which ...
Sandstone
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H 22.75 in Dm 24.5 in
HOLLY HUNT Fugu Large Hollow Cast Concrete Outdoor Planter in Sand Grey Finish
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Holly Hunt Fugu large hollow cast concrete outdoor planter in sand grey finish Fugu Planter Sz 1, Sand Grey Additional Information: Material: Hollo...
Concrete
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H 14.25 in Dm 30 in
HOLLY HUNT Fugu Small Hollow Cast Concrete Outdoor Planter in Polar White Finish
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Holly Hunt Fugu small hollow cast concrete outdoor planter in polar white finish Fugu Planter Sz 2, Polar White Additional Information: Material: H...
Concrete
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H 14.25 in Dm 30 in
HOLLY HUNT Fugu Small Hollow Cast Concrete Outdoor Planter in Sand Grey Finish
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Holly Hunt Fugu small hollow cast concrete outdoor planter in sand grey finish Fugu Planter Sz 2, Sand Grey Additional Information: Material: Hollo...
Concrete
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H 22.75 in Dm 24.5 in
HOLLY HUNT Fugu Large Hollow Cast Concrete Outdoor Planter in Copper Finish
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Holly Hunt Fugu large hollow cast concrete outdoor planter in copper finish Fugu Planter Sz 1, Copper Additional Information: Material: Hollow Cast...
Concrete
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H 22.75 in Dm 24.5 in
HOLLY HUNT Fugu Large Hollow Cast Concrete Outdoor Planter in Sand Grey Finish
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Holly Hunt Fugu large hollow cast concrete outdoor planter in sand grey finish Fugu Planter Sz 1, Sand Grey Additional Information: Material: Hollo...
Concrete
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H 22.75 in Dm 24.5 in
HOLLY HUNT Fugu Large Hollow Cast Concrete Outdoor Planter in Polar White Finish
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Holly Hunt Fugu large hollow cast concrete outdoor planter in polar white finish Fugu Planter Sz 1, Polar White Additional Information: Material: H...
Concrete
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H 22.75 in Dm 24.5 in
HOLLY HUNT Fugu Large Hollow Cast Concrete Outdoor Planter in Abyss Black Finish
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Holly Hunt Fugu large hollow cast concrete outdoor planter in abyss black finish Fugu Planter Sz 1, Abyss Black Additional Information: Material: Hollow...
Concrete
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H 14.25 in Dm 30 in
HOLLY HUNT Fugu Small Hollow Cast Concrete Outdoor Planter in Abyss Black Finish
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Holly Hunt Fugu small hollow cast concrete outdoor planter in abyss black finish Fugu Planter Sz 2, Abyss Black Additional Information: Material: H...
Concrete
HOLLY HUNT Fugu Small Hollow Cast Concrete Outdoor Planter in Copper Finish
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Holly Hunt Fugu small hollow cast concrete outdoor planter in copper finish Fugu Planter Sz 2, Copper Additional Information: Material: Hollow Cast...
Concrete
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H 99 in W 10.5 in D 0.1 in
HOLLY HUNT Hunters Totem in Wood, Cotton & Rope by Christian Astuguevieille
By Christian Astuguevieille, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
HOLLY HUNT Hunters totem in wood, cotton & rope by Christian Astuguevieille Additional Information: Materials: Wood, cotton & rope Dimensions: 10.5 W x 99 H inch Note: Unique scul...
Rope
HOLLY HUNT Set of 2 Church Spruce Candlestick with Black Tinted Metal
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by candlesticks found in a catherdal and made of solid spruce with metal, these substantial candles provide a reverent yet calming ambiance. Brushed spruce, black tinted. A...
Spruce
HOLLY HUNT Moon Large Bronze Vase in Dark Patina Finish Structure
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Clean, modern bronze vase finished in a Dark Patina. Designed and produced in France. Additional Information: Material: Bronze Finish: Dark bronze Dimensions: 13 W x 13.6 H inch Av...
Bronze