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.
Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Holly Hunt Light Brown, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By HOLLY HUNT, Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The T50 lounge chair pays homage to the retro aesthetics of 1950s design, a time wh...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Bolota Swivel Lounge Chair, Accent Chair, Alpaca, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, HOLLY HUNT, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Bolota Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Bolota swivel lounge chair is a tribute to nature’s organic forms, in...
Brass
$11,029 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in
Elegant Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Flemming Lassen, Mogens Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant pair of modern lounge chairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Mogens Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern round arm Danish-style armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, golden brown, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with soli...
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
$11,029 / set
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 34.26 in
Superb Pair of Lounge Chairs, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Mogens Lassen, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern round-arm lounge chairs. Handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Fast shi...
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
$11,029 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in
Elegant Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Deep Brown Pure Alpaca
By Flemming Lassen, Mogens Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant pair of modern lounge chairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
$11,029 / set
H 28.94 in W 30.32 in D 34.65 in
Superb Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Taupe Alpaca
By Flemming Lassen, Mogens Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern round arm Danish-style armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Fa...
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Mogens Lassen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern round arm Danish-style armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, golden brown, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with soli...
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Lounge Chair
By Coja Culemborg
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Modern Coja lounge chair produced in the Netherlands. Stylish and comfortable 1960s brown leather lounge chair. Both the ch...
Leather, Wood
Post Modern Memphis Style Club Lounge Chair by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in New York, NY
Pure 1980's Postmodern, memphis influence lounge, arm chair. Gutsy tapered legs support the dramatic upholstered seat. Structurally sound and sturdy, unfortunately, the fabric shows ...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,900 / set
H 35.5 in W 30.5 in D 37.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Ebony & Leather Swivel Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set
By Takashi Okamura and Erik Marquardsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nelo Sweden swivel lounge chair by Takashi Okamura & Erik Marquardsen, in black leather with matching ottoman. Heavy well-made set with bla...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Brown Tufted Vinyl Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This midcentury lounge chair features chocolate brown tufted vinyl and iron legs which offer comfortable seating and a modern accent to any home or office space. Please confirm item...
Faux Leather
$19,301 / set
H 35.24 in W 38.19 in D 39.77 in
Exceptional Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Alpaca, Italy, 1950s
By Märta Blomstedt, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare, exceptional pair of 1950s Italian lounge chairs, attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. Newly upholstered in a premium, brown / grey 100% Alpaca fabric. Very comfortable chairs. Fast ...
Alpaca
Christian Liaigre Opium Lounge Chair by Holly Hunt, 21st Century
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous lounge chair by Christian Liaigre at Holly Hunt.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 32 in W 21.5 in D 24 in
Modern Christophe Pillet for Holly Hunt Aileron Chair Newly Reupholstered
By Christophe Pillet, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern Christophe Pillet for Holly Hunt Aileron Chair Newly Reupholstered in Holly Hunt Tan Embossed Snake Skin Leather Accent your space with a flat metal framed side chair. The ne...
Metal, Chrome
Christian Liaigre at Holly Hunt Leather Arm Chair Beige Ebonized
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A leather side chair by Christian Liaigre at Holly Hunt. Beige leather with an ebonized wood frame. Christian Liaigre attended the Ecole Des Beaux-Arts in Paris and is known for his ...
Leather, Wood
Christian Liaigre Barbuda Armchairs by Holly Hunt, a Pair
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Barbuda Armchairs by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. Upholstered in fabric, complemeted by dark wood stained legs.
Wood
Sold
H 33 in W 23 in D 23 in
Set of Four Leather Dining / Arm Chairs Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt c. 2000
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of Four Leather Dining / Arm Chairs Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt c. 2000 Made in France for Holly Hunt in lacquered mahogany upholstered in soft butter-colored leather. Brass manufacturer's label to underside of each example ‘Christian Liaigre at Holly Hunt...
Leather, Mahogany
Set of 4 Sirene Armchairs by Holly Hunt
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning set of 4 armchairs/dining chairs designed and manufactured in the United States by Hilly Hunt and part of the Sirene Collection. The chairs have a dark finish to the wood f...
Leather, Wood
Dakota Jackson Modern 'Ceylon' Lounge Chairs
By HOLLY HUNT, Dakota Jackson
Located in Astoria, NY
Dakota Jackson for Holly Hunt pair of modern 'Ceylon' lounge chairs with steam-bent arm rests and ladder backs and dark blue mohair upholstery. Age-app...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 33.25 in W 22.5 in D 25.5 in
HOLLY HUNT Hampton Dining Arm Chair in Walnut Dusk Frame & Leather Seat
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Versatile, elegant, tactful. More than just your classic dining chair, the Hampton dining arm and side chairs are crafted with extra attention to detail and quality. The upholstery tightly follows the wood frame, demanding exceptional stitching craft, and interlocks with the wood to create a refined, trimmed look. Perfectly proportioned for comfort and elegance and available as an arm or side chair, this design complements a wide range of dining areas. Additional Information: Material: Walnut, upholstery Frame: Walnut Frame finish: Walnut Dusk Seat & back finish: 9250/14 Milano Perfect Stone leather Dimensions: 22.5 W x 25.5 D x 33.25 H inch Seat height: 18 inch Armrest height: 24.75 inch Available in other frame finish options: Walnut Driftwood, Walnut Sandstone, Walnut 2520, Walnut Natural Medium, Walnut Puma, Walnut Dark Cocoa, Walnut Cinder, Walnut Espresso, Walnut Black Magic, Walnut Ebonized Available in other seat & back finish options: 6013/32 Jet Set: Porto leather, 9250/31 Milano: Silver Moon leather, Cuba leather...
Walnut
Christian Liaigre Barbuda Lounge Chair
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural "Barbuda" model lounge chair, designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, American, circa 1990s. This chair is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your...
Upholstery, Wood
HOLLY HUNT Minodroi HH2025046 Armchair in Black Painted Cotton
By Christian Astuguevieille, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
HOLLY HUNT Minodroi HH2025046 Armchair in Black Painted Cotton Additional Information: Dimensions: 27.56 W x 27.56 D x 31.5 H inch
Cotton
HOLLY HUNT Minodroi HH2025045 Armchair in Black Painted Cotton
By Christian Astuguevieille, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
HOLLY HUNT Minodroi HH2025045 Armchair in Black Painted Cotton Additional Information: Dimensions: 27.56 W x 27.56 D x 31.5 H inch
Cotton
HOLLY HUNT Outdoor Pelican Dining Chair with Oyster Base Finish
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
The joyful Pelican Dining Chair is full of personality, echoing the fluid lines of the HOLLY HUNT Outdoor collection but standing apart in its offbe...
Canvas
HOLLY HUNT Outdoor Pelican Dining Chair with Oyster Base Finish
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
The joyful Pelican Dining Chair is full of personality, echoing the fluid lines of the HOLLY HUNT Outdoor collection but standing apart in its offbe...
Canvas