Founded in 1945, Henredon is one of the more recently minted of the top-tier North Carolina furniture makers. Among collectors, Henredon is admired both for its sleek, sexy sofas, dining tables and other furniture of the 1970s and for its partnerships with noted designers, a program that began in the 1950s with decorating icon Dorothy Draper and architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
From the start, Henredon has been best known for its bedroom furniture and vintage case pieces, such as cabinets, dressers, armoires and credenzas. The brand was established in Morganton by former Drexel Furniture Company executives, and its name is a portmanteau term, derived from the first names of three of the company’s founders — T. Henry Wilson, Ralph Edwards and Don VanNoppen. (Sterling Collett, a fourth figure mentioned in Henredon Furniture’s history, chaired the company and served as treasurer).
Though not on the cutting edge stylistically, Henredon’s production — as well as its output under the Heritage-Henredon label — has always kept pace with contemporary tastes.
In 1953, High Point manufacturer Heritage began a collaboration with Dorothy Draper, famed for bravura interior design commissions such as the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco and the Greenbrier resort in West Virginia. Her taste for bold, modernized historical style is reflected in the incised baroque medallions of her España line and the geometric motif of her Viennese furnishings group. In 1955, Henredon launched the Taliesin Ensemble by Wright, named after the architect’s houses in Wisconsin and Arizona. Taliesin dressers and coffee tables are recognizable by their angular shapes and a dentil motif on their edges. In those years, Henredon had a cross-licensing agreement with Heritage, and Draper and Wright's furniture is usually labeled Heritage-Henredon.
In later decades, Henredon produced collections for such designers as Ralph Lauren and Laura Ashley. The company took a stylish turn in the 1970s, fabricating new and unusual forms like mirrored room dividers and console tables with rounded corners and burl-wood veneers. Such pieces are priced in the $3,000 to $4,000 range, as are chests of drawers by Draper. Wright furniture tends toward the higher end, priced around $7,000. Henredon was an aesthetically diverse maker, but its furniture commands attention and makes a statement in any eclectic decor.
The vintage Henredon furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes bedroom furniture, coffee tables, chairs and other pieces.
$4,356 / set
H 28 in W 32 in D 18 in
Henredon Scene Two Cabinets, Olive Burl Wood, Post-Modern Design, 1986
By Henredon
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of Scene Two Henredon cabinets in honey colored olive burl wood with one adjustable shelf inside each cabinet. These feature Macassar ebony wood trim around the doors and sculpt...
Olive, Burl
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Bar Cabinet by Henredon
By Milo Baughman, Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern bar cabinet or small credenza By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection USA, 1980s Burled olive wood door fronts, with ash case, Macassar ebony trim, and ebonized plinth...
Ash, Olive, Macassar
Vintage Boho Henredon Scene Two Burl Dresser
By Henredon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Boho Henredon Two Burl Dresser is a stunning piece that blends classic craftsmanship with boho elegance. Made by the renowned Henredon brand, this dresser features two b...
Burl
Henredon Scene Two Bar Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in North Canton, OH
Exceptional Scene Two Bar Cabinet from Henredon. Arguably the most recognized and sought after of Henredon's vintage collections, the Scene Two pieces from the Legendary maker are so...
Burl
$5,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 84.25 in W 79 in D 20 in
Milo Baughman Style Henredon Scene Two Burl Wood Three Cabinet TV Wall Unit
By Henredon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning three-piece set of Henredon scene two wall units. Set includes three olive wood burl wood wall units with one tall four drawer TV cabinet ...
Glass, Burl
Vintage Henredon Scene Two 2 Burl Wood Dresser Lowboy Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Henredon Scene Two 2 Burl Wood Dresser Lowboy Cabinet This vintage dresser is a perfect addition to any home looking for a touch of classic style. The burl wood adds a unique and ey...
Burl
Vintage Boho Henredon Scene Two Burl Wood Etagere - A Pair
By Henredon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover a magnificent pair of vintage Henredon Scene Two etageres, embodying the sophisticated design ethos of the 1980s. These striking pieces feature exquisite burl wood framing, ...
Glass, Burl
$4,995
H 83 in W 73 in D 18 in
Henredon Neoclassical or French Empire Cherry and Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical, French Empire, or Regency style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet By Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Carved cherry and burl wood, with...
Brass
$6,996Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 82 in W 32 in D 15 in
Henredon Display Cabinets Etageres Vitrines Scene One Campaign, Set of 4
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Set of 4 1980's Henredon scene One campaign style Curio Display Cabinets Etageres...
Brass
Vintage Henredon "Scene Two" Burl Wood Six-Drawer Dresser
By Henredon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Henredon "Scene Two" dresser captures mid-20th-century design at its most refined, pairing clean lines with the natural luxury of burl wood. Six spacious drawers are fronted wit...
Burl, Wood
