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 Soft Blue-toned Cotton and Linen Pouf Ottoman, Handmade by Greenapple
By HOLLY HUNT, Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Soft Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Soft pouf is designed to bring a gentle sense of comfort into the interior. Its rounded shape and up...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ottoman by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant vintage modern foot stool features black lacquered legs. Unique walnut cross beams connect each leg adding sturdiness and style. The sleek black vinyl top is molded for comfo...
Faux Leather, Walnut, Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$1,200
H 16 in Dm 18 in
Art Deco Floral Tapestry Stool, Tabouret, Pouf, Ottoman, Vienna, Austria, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Art Deco tabouret, vanity stool, or footstool from the 1930s, handcrafted in Vienna, Austria, in the style of Jindřich Halabala. It features an elegant, round blossom sha...
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Round Moroccan Pouf in Blue Velvet, 18" Diameter
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage round Moroccan pouf in blue and brown cut velvet upholstery in Art Deco style. Moroccan little pouf hassock, upholstered footstool or modern circular ottoman, vanity seat. Th...
Fabric
Custom Upholstered Pouf Ottomans in Gray or COM
Located in New York, NY
New production. Made to order. Designed and made in NYC, each ottoman is handcrafted with in NYC and has unique attributes. One day delivery available in NYC. 3 to 4 week lead tim...
Fabric
$1,033
H 15.36 in Dm 20.08 in
Mid-Century Italian Round Ottoman Pouf in Woven Rattan and Wood, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful French Riviera style pouf stool completely made in hand-woven rattan with walnut wood feet. This delightful organic object can also be used as stylish side table, it was de...
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Wicker
Pink Art Deco Stool / Tabouret / Pouf / Ottoman, Vienna, Austria, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Art Deco tabouret stool or footstool from the 1930s, handcrafted in Vienna, Austria, in the style of Jindřich Halabala. It features a charming round shape with four brown...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Cube Upholstered Stools Moroccan Ottomans, Poufs, a Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of gold cube upholstery ottomans, Poufs. Upholstered stools, use them as extra seats, ottomans, stools. Light and easy to move around. Moroccan hassock, upholstered footstool or...
Fabric
Midcentury Ottoman Pouf in the Style of William "Billy" Haines
By Dorothy Draper, William Billy Haines, Grosfeld House, James Mont
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury ottoman pouf in the style of William "Billy" Haines. This charming 32 inch round poof is newly upholstered in plush white bouclè fabric with a large center button. This ve...
Bouclé
Pompa Pouf by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pompa pouf by houtique Materials: Wood, Velvet Dimensions: H 45 x D 44 cm Pouf with wood structure and velvet fabric 4 modules connected by wooden sleepers...
Velvet, Wood
$2,850 / item
H 20 in W 22 in D 22 in
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Beata Heuman Willow Linen Cotton
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding natura...
Velvet
Large Ottoman Pouf
Located in Munich, DE
Beautiful hand-made Italian ottoman pouf. This very special piece is sturdy, comfortable and elegant adding a special seating offer to any room. W...
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small vintage modern style stool with tapered legs. Great for living room or office. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Wood
Sold
H 39 in W 24.25 in D 20 in
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...
Leather, Oak
Holly Hunt Style Red Vinyl Bar Stools, Pair
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Style Red Vinyl Covered Bar Stools. 45" H x 18" W x 19" D; seat: 31" H. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 16 in W 60 in D 14 in
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather and Bronze Bench, Minimal Modern France
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather and Bronze bench, Minimal Modern France. Cream leather top. Solid metal base. Sleek and minimal with substantial weight. No longer in product...
Bronze
Sold
H 16 in W 60 in D 14 in
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather and Bronze Bench, Minimal Modern France
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather and Bronze bench, Minimal Modern France. Cream leather top. Solid metal base. Sleek and minimal with substa...
Bronze
Sold
H 35.75 in W 18 in D 21.75 in
HOLLY HUNT Pelican Counter Stool in Basalt Powder Coated Metal Legs & Woven
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Holly Hunt Pelican counter stool in basalt powder coated metal legs & woven fiber Additional Information: Material: Metal, woven fiber Frame: Metal Frame finish: Basalt powder...
Metal
Sold
H 11.75 in W 15.75 in L 11.75 in
HOLLY HUNT Mivalo Stool in Carmin Red Cotton Cord by Christian Astuguevieille
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Astuguevieille
Located in Chicago, IL
HOLLY HUNT Mivalo stool in Carmin red cotton cord by Christian Astuguevieille Additional Information: Materials: Carmin red painted cotton cord Dimensions: 15.75 W x 11.75 D x 1...
Cotton
HOLLY HUNT Afritresse Stool in Natural Hemp by Christian Astuguevieille
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Astuguevieille
Located in Chicago, IL
HOLLY HUNT Afritresse stool in natural hemp by Christian Astuguevieille Additional Information: Dimensions: 13.75 W x 17.6 H inch
Hemp
HOLLY HUNT ROI Stool in Nero Marquina Marble Base and Top
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Christophe Delcourt for HOLLY HUNT. Evoking the outline of a chess piece or a pommel horse, Roi stool is a statuesque piece of ceramic topped with a curved leather seat...
Marble
HOLLY HUNT ROI Stool in Black Ceramic Base & Black Leather Seat
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Christophe Delcourt for HOLLY HUNT. Evoking the outline of a chess piece or a pommel horse, Roi stool is a statuesque piece of ceramic topped with a curved leather seat...
Ceramic
HOLLY HUNT Adriatic Barstool in Matte Black and Dark Grey Leather
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
HOLLY HUNT Adriatic barstool in matte black and dark grey leather. This simple and elegant bar stool is covered in Italian saddle Leather. From the slightly curved back and slender l...
Leather
Sold
H 35.2 in W 20.75 in D 17.5 in
HOLLY HUNT Adriatic Counter Stool in Polished Chrome and Ice Grey Leather Finish
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
HOLLY HUNT Adriatic counter stool in polished chrome with ice grey leather finish. This simple and elegant counter stool is covered in Italian saddle Leather. From the slightly curve...
Metal
Sold
H 34 in W 19.75 in L 34 in
HOLLY HUNT Shadow Counter Stool in Aluminum Frame with Stingray Leather Finish
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
HOLLY HUNT Shadow counter stool in aluminum frame with stingray leather finish. Marrying the decadence of design and the challenge of mechanical engi...
Aluminum