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.
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
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
$14,856Sale Price / set|40% Off
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Augustin 3-piece Sectional Sofa, France, 2016.
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Augustin Sectional Sofa, Cream, France, 2016. (Left-arm facing sectional sofa) Iconic design from the master of Modern Minimalism Christian Liaigre (1943-2020). Christian Liaigre was born in the Vendée region of France where he grew up on his parent’s farm. Christian’s parents bred horses, a detail that has had a substantial influence in his work which has been described as having “strong equestrian flavor.” As a young man he attended the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he studied painting. By the early 60’s he returned to Vendée where he worked on his parent’s farm – perhaps re-opening his eyes to the beauty of country living. In the early 1970’s, Liaigre returned to Paris where he worked as a design director at Nobilis Fontan. Eventually, he left Nobilis, as they wouldn’t allow him to show his own furniture. The joke was on them when he opened his own Parisian design studio in the late 80’s. In 1985, he opened his first store, and he designed the Hôtel Montalembert in 1990. In 1997, he designed The Mercer Hotel in New York City. His clients included Larry Gagosian, Marina Abramović, Bryan Adams...
Textile
$2,379Sale Price|24% Off
H 27.96 in W 64.18 in D 31.5 in
20th Century French Chocolate Brown Two-Seated Velvet Sofa with Set of Cushions
Located in Sofia, BG
20th century velvet sofa in chocolate brown with set of cushions. France, circa 1950.
Velvet
$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
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 115 in D 35 in
Wonderful 2 Piece Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa Mid-century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 2 piece signed Harvey Probber sectional sofa. This piece is in vintage condition with it's original floral tapesty fabric which does show wear. This sofa will definitely n...
Upholstery
Michiel Van Der Kley Orange Isobel Sofa for Artifort, 2000s
By Artifort
Located in Miami, FL
Isobel sofa in original Kravdat Tonus 4 orange fabric designed by Michiel Van Der Kley for Artifort, 2000s. The Isobel sofa is characterized by its retro-futuristic look. Designer v...
Steel
$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
Sloane Sectional Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Established in 2008, the Vladimir Kagan Couture collection features a selection of the Classic Kagan designs from 1950s to his new designs from 21st century. One of the new designs on offer here is the New Moon sofa...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Wittmann Oversized Red Leather Lounge Sofa, Austria, 2000s
By Wittmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Oversized Red Leather Lounge Sofa by Wittmann, Austria, 2000s An impressive oversized leather lounge sofa manufactured by the prestigious Austrian furniture company Wittmann in the e...
Steel
$24,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 180 in D 34 in
Stunning Hollywood Regency Tufted 2-Piece Curved Sectional Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Hollywood Regency an extra long two-part sofa with a deep tufted back. The sofa splits in the centre, each side has a single seat cushion with rounded outer edge on an upholstered base, the extension has a tufted top and also has a curved edge. The sofa comes with two matching tufted foot stools...
Upholstery
Six Piece Mid Century Boxy Modern Modular or Sectional L Shaped Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic boxy modular sofa circa 1970's. A very simple timeless design. Single chairs measures W 28 D 35, corner piece measures W 35 D 35, and the ottoman measures W 29 D 29. Fabric...
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Sofa, 2000s
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning and sophisticated serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather circa 2000s. This piece has been masterfully reupholstered: the front back and the bottom band fea...
Fabric
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
$4,400
H 27.56 in W 88.59 in D 33.47 in
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi 'Ateljee' Sectional Sofa in Black Leather
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland, modular sofa, leather, metal, wood, Finland, 1963 This streamlined sectional sofa is characterized by a simplistic, natural and modernist aesthetic...
Metal
$5,143
H 33.08 in W 67.72 in D 38.59 in
GEORGE SMITH SIGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA FOR REUPHOLSTERY / NEW FABRiC
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this beautifully proportioned RRP £8,000 George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Sofa, handmade in England and ret...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Thayer Coggin Midcentury Sectional Sofa
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Thayer Coggin midcentury sectional sofa This sofa measures: 145 wide x 86 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of...
Upholstery, Wood
1960s "Skyscraper" Design Velvet Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
1960s "Skyscraper" design velvet sectional sofa. There are eight sections to the sofa (including the two ottomans). Original upholstery. 2 Ottomans:...
Velvet
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt "Nohoga" Sofa, 2009
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Coronado, CA
This significantly proportioned and extremely rare "Nohoga" sofa was designed by Christian Liaigre and manufactured by Holly Hunt in 2009. The monumental scale gives the piece an abs...
Cowhide, Silk, Oak
Christian Liaigre Sofa, 2000s
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome black ebonized mahogany and upholstered sofa by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. The simple lines of this sofa would fit well in any Mid-Century Modern, Traditional, or Contemporary interior. The gently used upholstery is vintage but in good condition with some age-appropriate wear including some light stains, as shown in the images. This Christian Liaigre sofa...
Upholstery, Wood
Custom Made Holly Hunt Deep Blue Velvet Fabric Contemporary Modern Sofa
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A contemporary modern blue velvet sofa. This spectacular sofa features a simple, but gorgeous design. It features a one piece design, with a thin black platform base. This sofa has t...
Velvet, Wood, Down
Vladimir Kagan Korduda Sofa for Holly Hunt in Emerald Green Velvet 2022
By HOLLY HUNT, Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
One of the most influential designers of the 20th century, Vladimir Kagan was in a class by himself. After graduating Columbia University where he studied architecture, Kagan worked...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 31.11 in W 111.82 in D 31.11 in
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Basse Terra Beige Linen Slipcover Sofa
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre
Located in Rochester, England
Since 1983, HOLLY HUNT has been faithful to our founder’s vision and intent—to never stop seeking inspiration, exploring new directions and pushing the very boundaries of design. That approach led us early on to pioneer a streamlined new style of luxury interiors, one that favored a more elegant, modern aesthetic. Guided by minimalism, modernism and contemporary references, our distinct collections range from furniture and lighting to textiles and wallcovering. Reflecting classical and new art influences, these designs are expertly crafted with an eye for subtle detail and the highest quality materials. This Christian Liaigre terra linen sofa for Holly Hunt has a removable linen slipcover...
Linen
Custom Janie Molster Curved Velvet Color Block Sofa
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular custom curved sofa. Designed by the celebrity designer/author Janie Molster. A chic color block design in Holly Hunt performance velvet fabric. Two sofas available on m...
Velvet, Wood
Christian Liaigre Sofa, Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Raleigh, NC
A simple and stunning design by Christian Liaigre produced by Holly Hunt. This two piece sofa is very deep and comfortable and is newly upholstered in a striking textured abstract c...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Christian Liaigre Sofa, Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Raleigh, NC
A simple and stunning design by Christian Liaigre produced by Holly Hunt. This two piece sofa is very deep and comfortable and is newly upholstered in a luxurious mohair. measures ...
Mohair, Hardwood
Holly Hunt Studio H Modern Transitional Sofa
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant, sleek and transitional Holly Hunt Studio H modern sofa. The fabric color is hard to describe - a cross between oyster and gray-beige; see pics. The sofa is very comfortable ...
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Sold
H 26 in W 38 in D 96 in
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, Tan Mohair Velvet Mousson 3-Seat Sofa, France
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, Tan Mohair Velvet Mousson 3-seat sofa, France. Designed circa 2011. Produced circa 2016. Gorgeous golden tan mohair velvet. Labelled. See photos. Liaigre was born in the Vendée region of France where he grew up on his parent’s farm. Christian’s parents bred horses, a detail that has had a substantial influence in his work which has been described as having “strong equestrian flavor.” As a young man he attended the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he studied painting. By the early 60’s he returned to Vendée where he worked on his parent’s farm – perhaps re-opening his eyes to the beauty of country living. In the early 1970’s, Liaigre returned to Paris where he worked as a design director at Nobilis Fontan. Eventually, he left Nobilis, as they wouldn’t allow him to show his own furniture. The joke was on them when he opened his own Parisian design studio in the late 80’s. In 1985, he opened his first store, and he designed the Hôtel Montalembert in 1990. In 1997, he designed The Mercer Hotel in New York City. His clients included Larry Gagosian, Marina Abramovic, Bryan...
Textile, Mohair, Velvet, Wood
Christian Liaigre Sofa by Holly Hunt, Pair Available
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Raleigh, NC
Luxurious pair of sofas by Holly Hunt designed by Christian Liaigre, priced individually. These are each two pieces for ease of install. Beautiful minimal design with thick cushions ...
Upholstery
Contemporary Sofa Designed by Holly Hunt
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in North Miami, FL
Contemporary sofa designed by Holly Hunt. Its clean-lined silhouette and modern design make it very stylish. It has been upholstered in a Holly Hunt gray mohair fabric and high-durab...
Bronze
Christian Liaigre "Augustin" Sofa by Holly Hunt
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre
Located in Highland, IN
Large, lush, and lovely, this stunning sofa by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt is deep, comfortable, and stylish. Upholstered in a vivid red-orange felted wool fabric, possibly Davi...
Wool
Sold
H 32 in W 84 in D 39 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa John Hutton for Holly Hunt Hemp Sail Upholstered Oak
By John Hutton, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Up for sale is a stunning Holly Hunt 'Hemp Sail' sofa by John Hutton. Details include an oak architectural frame in an umber finish along with 3-over-3 cushi...
Oak
Floating Back Sofa by Vladimir Kagan w/ COA
By Vladimir Kagan, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Westport, CT
First designed in 1952, the Floating Curved Sofa united two early Kagan signatures with its curved shape and elegantly sculpted walnut frame. The ...
Mohair, Walnut