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.
Wonderful Pair Regency Wrought Iron Gold Gilt Large Glass Lanterns Chandeliers
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of French Regency Style Wrought Iron With Gold Gilt Trim Large Curved Glass Lantern Chandeliers Each With 4 Internal Candelabra Lights, Purchased From Holly Hunt. Ac...
Wrought Iron
Double Bronze Sconce by Solis Betancourt for Holly Hunt
By HOLLY HUNT, José Solís Betancourt 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Aureole double sconce designed by Solis Betancourt for Holly Hunt. The pieces are truly beautiful well designed and executed, very minima...
Bronze
Double Bronze Sconce by Solis Betancourt for Holly Hunt
By HOLLY HUNT, José Solís Betancourt 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite "Double Bronze" Sconce by Solis Betancourt for Holly Hunt, a sophisticated addition to elevate your interior décor. Crafted ...
Bronze
Holly Hunt, Modern, Chandelier, Wrought Iron, Crystal, 2010s
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Stamford, CT
A Holly Hunt Wrought Iron and Crystal Chandelier. From a spectacular home on the North Shore of Long Island comes this fine Holly Hunt wrought iron and crystal chandelier. This ico...
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Kori Sconce, size 15.75 in Dark Bronze
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
The wonderfully textured cast glass of the Kori Sconce emits a glow reminiscent of dripping icicles at night, inspiring its name which means “ice” in Japan...
Brass
1920's Caldwell Double Light Bronze Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces
Bronze
1950 Italian Wrought Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over 3000 antique sconces and over 1000 antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights; use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might have it in our sto...
Iron
Gilt Wrought Iron Chandelier with Japanese Geisha in Crystal
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian chandelier with scrolled arms and leaves and unusual frosted crystal candleholders and central figure in the form of a Japanese geisha, circa 1920. Total height with the c...
Brass, Gold Leaf
$3,725
H 47 in Dm 13.2 in
Antique & Large Size Gothic Revival Wrought Iron & Transparent Glass Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, top quality made antique pendant in the Gothic style. If you are a collector of rare and ancient looking Gothic antiques then this large size and possibly one of a kind pendant could be flying your way soon. With antique light fixtures as one of our specialities, we know how rare Gothic lanterns are and to have found one of this age, size, beauty and quality more than made our day. Also, because this all hand-crafted specimen is, except for the glass, completely original and in superb condition. What makes this stylishly blackened specimen stand out from the other Gothic lights that we have sold over the years, is the thickness of the forged wrought iron parts and its relatively clean-lined design. The forged iron is thick and strong and that too is why this large lantern light...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Early New York City Bronze Double Subway Sconce
By Russell and Stoll Co
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an authentic early 20th century cast bronze double New York City subway station wall sconces. They were designed and fabricated specifically for the subway by the Russell & S...
Bronze
$1,970
H 31 in Dm 16 in
Large French Mid-Century Wrought Iron Lantern / Pendant / Chandelier, Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless, French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical hand-wrought iron lantern chandelier, pendant or lantern in the the style of Gilbert Poillerat, France, circa 1940.
Wrought Iron
12 Light Wrought Iron And Crystal Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A shaped standard with pendant crystals and white rosettes on the top and tall pointed crystals in the middle. The lights with tole bobeches and faux candles, the crystal chains betw...
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Pair 1930’s French Gilt Bronze Double Light Sconces with Arm
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French gilt bronze sconces with arm holding double lights
Bronze
Cove Sconce, South Cape Leather and Dark Bronze Interior
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Cove is a low-profile but sizable sconce, with a minimal design that celebrates form and materiality in seemingly endless combinations. Whether mounted to wash light from above or be...
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Brass and Glass Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
A significant pair of Hollywood Regency-style gilt brass and glass lanterns. Each lantern is formed with a hexagonal frame constructed from polished gilt brass, enclosing six glass p...
Brass
Extraordinary Large Scale Holly Hunt Classic Chandelier
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Minimal Chandelier with a decorative Scrolled form. With a combination of black metal and faux candles. There are 12 candles in all for maximum light. Dimension: 46" diameter x...
Other, Iron
Wonderful French Regency Wrought Iron Gold Gilt Large Glass Lantern Chandelier
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Regency Style Wrought Iron With Gold Gilt Trim Large Curved Glass Lantern Chandelier With 5 Internal Candelabra Lights, Purchased From Holly Hunt. Accompanied By C...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Modern Custom Dital table lamps metal and paper by Kevin Reilly
By HOLLY HUNT, Kevin Reilly
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Modern Dital Table Lamps by American Designer Kevin Reilly. Metal with Aquarelle paper. Sold as a Pair of Lamps. 120v Standard American plugs. Geometric design with aquarelle...
Metal
Sold
H 59 in Dm 12 in
HOLLY HUNT Chic Floor Lamp in Clear Crystals with Striped Dark Bronze by VeniceM
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Holly Hunt Chic floor lamp in clear crystals with striped dark bronze by VeniceM Additional Information: Materials: Murano crystal and iron Frame finish: Striped dark bronze Glass: ...
Murano Glass
Large Holly Hunt Gilded Chandelier with Huge Rock Crystals
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fabulously stylish contemporary designer giltwood multi arm chandelier with big glamorous rock crystals. Note: Pair of matching sconces are available.
Rock Crystal
Dusk Sconce, Black Sterling Patina
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Alison Berger fuses nature and architecture to create unique, iconic glass pieces. She studied glass blowing for more than 25 years and apprenticed with sculptor Dale Chihuly. Her in...
Crystal, Steel
Elevation Sconce, Polished Nickel with Aquarelle Shade
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
The Elevation Sconce is a classic Holly Hunt Studio design that’s exceedingly versatile. Its quiet architectural form with an aquarelle shade mounted...
Nickel
Euclid Chandelier Rectangle 54" OAD
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
A HOLLY HUNT Studio classic, the Euclid chandelier is now available in rectangular geometry. Well-defined without being muscular, this incarnation of...
Bronze
Mondrian LED Sconce
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Italy Iron base material.
Iron
Holly Hunt Neoclassical Style Firenze Chandelier
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Holly Hunt iron and gilt wood chandelier by Dennis & Leen with round bowl having bell flower and floral drapes with rosettes. The chandelier with 6 iron arms covered with spiral vine...
Wood
Sold
H 26.5 in Dm 11 in
Contemporary Pair of Side Table Lamps, Solid Brass by Designer Solis Betancourt
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in North Miami, FL
Contemporary pair of side table lamps in solid brass by designer Solis Betancourt for Holly Hunt. The Dervish Table Lamp is inspired by the feel and s...
Brass
Holly Hunt Neoclassical Style Firenze Chandelier
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Holly Hunt iron and gilt wood chandelier by Dennis & Leen with round bowl having bell flower and floral drapes with rosettes. The chandelier with 6 iron arms covered with spiral vine...
Wood
Holly Hunt Wrought Iron & Crystal Chandelier
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Stamford, CT
A Holly Hunt wrought iron and crystal scroll form chandelier. From a spectacular home on the North Shore of Long Island comes this fine Holly Hunt wrought iron and crystal chandelier...
Crystal, Wrought Iron