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.
Contemporary Chinese Rich Lacquered Carved Wood Frame Mirror by Holly Hunt
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in North Miami, FL
Contemporary Chinese rich black and merlot red lacquered carved wood frame mirror by Holly Hunt. Contemporary Chinese rich black and merlot red lacq...
Wood, Lacquer
Price Upon Request
HOLLY HUNT Arolle Screen
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
HOLLY HUNT Arolle screen Additional Information: Dimensions: 49.25 W x 9.78 D x 29.9 H inch
Wood
1970s Whimsical Alarm Clock Wall Mirror by Pilm, Red Lacquered Metal
Located in Stamford, CT
A very unusual and whimsical wall mirror in the shape of an alarm clock red lacquered metal. Made in Italy, marked Pilm.
Metal
Antique French folding screen painted in the Romantic style
Located in London, GB
Decorated with figures of winged cherubs amongst vases of flowers and other similar subjects, the reverse painted with landscape scenes. This beautiful antique French folding screen...
Wood
$3,126 / item
H 48.82 in W 26.38 in D 2.37 in
Contemporary Mirror 'Tafla C3', AURUM Collection, Light Gold, by Zieta
By Zieta, Oskar Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Tafla C3" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Collection: AURUM (2021) Material: Polished stainless steel Finish: Light gold Size: 124 x 67 x 6 cm. The 'AURUM' collection presents Tafla C mirrors...
Stainless Steel
$3,126 / item
H 48.82 in W 31.11 in D 2.37 in
Contemporary Mirror 'Tafla O3', AURUM Collection, Classic Gold, by Zieta
By Zieta, Oskar Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Tafla O3" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Collection: AURUM (2021) Material: Polished stainless steel Finish: Lacquer - Classic gold Size: 124cm Zieta is best known for his collection of stools “Plopp” made through the technology FIDU. With the same principle Zieta Prozessdesign conceived mirror collections made of stainless steel called “Tafla”, “Rondo” and “Rondel”. Two laser-cut metal sheets are first welded together before air is injected between them until they separate from each other forming a three-dimensional object. The 'Tafla O' collection has a glossy steel finish inspired by drops of water. Its shape makes the mirror modern and contemporary. The 'AURUM' collection presents Tafla O mirrors...
Stainless Steel
$3,126 / item
H 48.82 in W 31.11 in D 2.37 in
Contemporary Mirror 'Tafla O3', AURUM Collection, Light Gold, by Zieta
By Zieta, Oskar Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Tafla O3" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Collection: AURUM (2021) Material: Polished stainless steel Finish: Lacquer - Light gold ...
Stainless Steel
$8,000
H 43.25 in W 51 in D 1 in
French Three Panel Decorative Painted Canvas Screen with Musical Monkeys C. 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
French three panel decorative painted canvas folding screen with dogs playing in landscape scenes, perched musical monkeys, and foliage motif. Early 19th century.
Canvas, Wood, Paint
20th Century French Two Panel Screen
Located in Nashville, TN
Two panel folding screen with oil paintings depicting mythological male figures. Back of screen is upholstered in silk damask. Brass nailhead trim. Fabric hinges.
Silk, Damask
$5,651 / item
H 81.11 in W 53.15 in D 1.19 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Gold-Leaf Moro Screen with Chinoiserie
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Moro Screen. Nature has always been a source of inspiration for our hand-decorated furnishings. We...
Wood
Holly Hunt Sorraia Queen Size Walnut Canopy Bed
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish ebonized walnut four poster canopy style bed designed by Holly Hunt. The Sorraia bed is crafted from solid American black walnut on the exposed wood frame and features a dark...
Fabric, Maple, Walnut
$66,136
H 62.21 in W 77.96 in D 1.19 in
19th Century Italian Painted Wood Empire Folding Screen in Gilt Bronze Frame
Located in Firenze, IT
This one-of-a-kind antique Italian Empire Period folding screen is a masterpiece of early 19th-century craftsmanship, dating most likely from 1801 during the Republic of Lucca. Pain...
Bronze, Ormolu
$4,689 / item
H 68.9 in W 47.25 in D 1.58 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Aquamarine 3-Panels Otello Screen
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our aquamarine otello screen with ochre chinoiserie vignettes. A hand-painted screen evokes the luxury...
Wood
$6,433 / item
H 81.11 in W 70.87 in D 1.19 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Gold-Leaf Moro Screen with butterflies
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Moro Screen. Did you know that a group of butterflies is called a "Kaleidoscope"? The name comes ...
Wood
HOLLY HUNT Jardin Provencal Framed Art Painting by Christian Astuguevieille
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Astuguevieille
Located in Chicago, IL
HOLLY HUNT Jardin Provencal framed art by Christian Astuguevieille Additional Information: Dimensions: 42 W x 57.75 H inch Note: Unique, framed art. By Christian Astuguevieille.
HOLLY HUNT Thru 4 Unique Painting on Canvas by Lynne Gelfman
By HOLLY HUNT, Lynne Golob Gelfman
Located in Chicago, IL
HOLLY HUNT Thru 4 art by Lynne Gelfman Additional Information: Dimensions: 66 W x 96 H inch Note: Unique painting on canvas
Canvas
HOLLY HUNT Bronze Sculpture Cup N 7220 by Christian Astuguevieille
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Astuguevieille
Located in Chicago, IL
HOLLY HUNT Bronze Sculpture Cup N 7220 by Christian Astuguevieille Additional Information: Dimensions: 9.84 W x 8.85 D x 7.67 H inch Notes: Bron...
Bronze
HOLLY HUNT Bronze Sculpture Cup N 7145 by Christian Astuguevieille
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Astuguevieille
Located in Chicago, IL
HOLLY HUNT Bronze Sculpture Cup N 7145 by Christian Astuguevieille Additional Information: Dimensions: 10.82 W x 8.07 D x 12 H inch Notes: Bronz...
Bronze
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H 6.88 in W 14.17 in D 5.51 in
HOLLY HUNT Bronze Sculpture Cup N 7120 by Christian Astuguevieille
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Astuguevieille
Located in Chicago, IL
HOLLY HUNT Bronze Sculpture Cup N 7120 by Christian Astuguevieille Additional Information: Dimensions: 14.17 W x 5.51 D x 6.88 H inch Notes: Bro...
Bronze
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H 12.79 in W 9.25 in D 7.08 in
HOLLY HUNT Bronze Sculpture Cup N 7182 by Christian Astuguevieille
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Astuguevieille
Located in Chicago, IL
HOLLY HUNT Bronze Sculpture Cup N 7182 by Christian Astuguevieille Additional Information: Dimensions: 9.25 W x 7.08 D x 12.79 H inch Notes: Bronze...
Bronze
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H 8.26 in W 10.23 in D 10.23 in
HOLLY HUNT Bronze Sculpture Cup N 7172 by Christian Astuguevieille
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Astuguevieille
Located in Chicago, IL
HOLLY HUNT Bronze Sculpture Cup N 7172 by Christian Astuguevieille Additional Information: Dimensions: 10.23 W x 10.23 D x 8.26 H inch Notes: Br...
Bronze
HOLLY HUNT Custom Claffet Buffet in Natural Hemp Rope with Glass Top
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
HOLLY HUNT Custom Claffet Buffet in Natural Hemp Rope with Glass Top Unique, custom made piece with inset glass top and grommet holes for lamp wiring. Comes disassembled. Made wi...
Hemp
HOLLY HUNT Resting Cloud Print Unique Art Work by Victor Skrebneski
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
HOLLY HUNT Resting Cloud art by Victor Skrebneski Additional Information: Dimensions: 45.25 W x 55.25 H inch Note: Unique Work