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
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
$3,127 / item
H 48.82 in W 26.38 in D 2.37 in
Contemporary Mirror 'Tafla C3', AURUM Collection, Rose Gold, by Zieta
By Oskar Zieta, 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
$2,826 / item
H 2.37 in Dm 29.53 in
Contemporary Mirror 'Rondo 75', 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 go...
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
$4,528 / item
H 2.37 in Dm 59.06 in
Contemporary Mirror 'Rondo 150' in Polished Stainless Steel by Zieta
By Oskar Zieta, Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Rondo" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Stainless steel Measures: 150 cm diameter, 6 cm depth Zieta is best known for his collecti...
Stainless Steel
$6,014
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...
Mirror, Wood
$1,305 / item
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 2.37 in
Contemporary Mirror 'Tafla C6' in Polished Stainless Steel by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Tafla C6" contemporary mirrors by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Stainless steel Measures: 55 x 50 x 6 cm. Zieta is best known for his collection of sto...
Stainless Steel
$23,925 / item
H 23.63 in W 47.25 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Ventaglio Wall Mirror by Sabrina Landini, Silvered Glass, Kimono
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
WALL FAN Lady-Fan Ventaglio scupltural wall mirror with Vintage Kimono Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking "Lady-fan mirror",a dazzling new creation unlike any other. Like a free dan...
Glass, Mirror, Silk
$4,937 / item
H 32.68 in W 18.51 in D 2.37 in
Contemporary Mirror 'Tafla C4.5' by Zieta, Transitions Collection, Dark Matter
By Zieta, Oskar Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Tafla C4.5" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Collection: Transitions (2021) Material: Polished stainless steel Finish: Rubin Red S...
Stainless Steel
$2,826 / item
H 2.37 in Dm 29.53 in
Contemporary Mirror 'Rondo 75', 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 go...
Stainless Steel
$1,864 / item
H 48.82 in W 29.53 in D 2.37 in
Contemporary Wall Mirror 'Silex' by Zieta, Cotton Candy White
By Oskar Zieta, 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
$4,210 / item
H 58.67 in W 37.01 in D 2.37 in
Contemporary Mirror 'Tafla C2', AURUM Collection, Classic Gold, by Zieta
By Oskar Zieta, Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Tafla C2" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Collection: AURUM (2021) Material: Polished stainless steel Finish: Classic gold Si...
Stainless Steel
HOLLY HUNT Large Metal Frame Mirror in Dark Bronze
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Holly Hunt large Metal frame mirror in dark bronze Additional Information: Material: Metal, mirror Frame: Metal Frame finish: Dark Bron...
Metal
HOLLY HUNT Small Metal Frame Mirror in Dark Bronze
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Holly Hunt small Metal frame mirror in dark bronze Additional Information: Material: Metal, mirror Frame: Metal Frame finish: Dark Bronze Dimensions: 25 W x 2 D x 68 H inch A...
Metal
HOLLY HUNT Perspective Mirror in Metal Dark Bronze Finish
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Displaying exquisite metalwork, this perspective-shifting design brings gridded three-dimensionality to a mirror. An integration of mirror and frame, this HOLLY HUNT original is anyt...
Metal
HOLLY HUNT Metal Frame Mirror in Polished Stainless Steel Finish
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
HOLLY HUNT Metal frame mirror in polished stainless steel finish. A polished stainless frame mirror with a beveled glass detail that will fit in an area that needs reflection. Modern...
Stainless Steel