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
$1,598 / item
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 2.37 in
Contemporary Mirror 'Tafla O5', AURUM Collection, Light Gold, by Zieta
By Zieta, Oskar Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Tafla O5" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Collection: AURUM (2021) Material: Polished stainless steel Finish: Lacquer - Light gold ...
Stainless Steel
$3,034 / item
H 48.82 in W 31.11 in D 2.37 in
Contemporary Mirror 'Tafla O3', AURUM Collection, Light Gold, by Zieta
By Oskar Zieta, 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
$1,750 / item
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 2.37 in
Contemporary Mirror 'Tafla O6', AURUM Collection, Light Gold, by Zieta
By Zieta, Oskar Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Tafla O6" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Collection: AURUM (2021) Material: Polished stainless steel Finish: Lacquer - Light gold ...
Stainless Steel
$3,033 / item
H 48.82 in W 26.38 in D 2.37 in
Contemporary Mirror 'Tafla C3', AURUM Collection, Rose 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: Rose gold Size:...
Stainless Steel
French Contemporary Mirror, "Chamois" by Pascal & Annie
By Pascal & Annie
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary artistic mirror. Octogonal shape sculptural composition, hand carved. Original creation of materials and colors. Limited edition, number 4 out of 8. In the back, signed ...
Wood, Glass, Gesso
$5,835
H 46 in W 22.5 in D 1 in
Arts and Crafts Wall Mirror in Open Stylish Carved Wooden Frame Dagobert Peche?
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and highly decorative, Dagobert Peche or style mirror. Looking for a unique and attractive timless wall mirror for your hallway or above your fireplace? This all handcraft...
Wood, Mirror
$4,015 / item
H 2.37 in Dm 47.25 in
Contemporary Mirror 'Rondo 120', AURUM Collection, Classic Gold, by Zieta
By Oskar Zieta, Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Rondo" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Collection: ARUM (2021) Material: Polished stainless steel Finish: Lacquer - Classic gold Si...
Stainless Steel
$3,000 / item
H 2.37 in Dm 37.41 in
Contemporary Mirror 'Rondo 95', AURUM Collection, Light Gold, by Zieta
By Oskar Zieta, Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Rondo" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Collection: ARUM (2021) Material: Polished stainless steel Finish: Lacquer - Classic gold Si...
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Colored Mirror 'Rondo 95' Helix Nebula AT by Zieta
By Oskar Zieta, Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Rondo" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Collection: TRANSITION, Helix Nebula (launched in Salone del Mo...
Stainless Steel
Antique Louis Seize Mirror, Carved Wood with Gilded Accents, 1780
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 18th Century, antique Louis Seize period mirror in carved wood with gilded accents and foliage motifs, consisting its original mirror glass, in good condition. Created in Fran...
Mirror, Giltwood
$1,808 / item
H 48.82 in W 29.53 in D 2.37 in
Contemporary Wall Mirror 'Silex' by Zieta, Cotton Candy White
By Zieta, Oskar Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Silex Carbon Steel" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. This mirror is part of the newest Cotton Candy collection by Zieta launched ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$4,015 / item
H 2.37 in Dm 47.25 in
Contemporary Mirror 'Rondo 120', Aurum Collection, Rose Gold, by Zieta
By Oskar Zieta, Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Rondo" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Collection: Aurum (2021) Material: polished stainless steel Finish: Lacquer - classic gold S...
Stainless Steel
HOLLY HUNT Jardin Provencal Framed Art Painting by Christian Astuguevieille
By Christian Astuguevieille, HOLLY HUNT
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 Christian Astuguevieille, HOLLY HUNT
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 Christian Astuguevieille, HOLLY HUNT
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