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.
$3,600 / set
H 30 in W 30 in D 17 in
Pair 20th Century Early American Style Pine Bachelors Chests of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair 20th Century Early American Style Pine Bachelors Chests of Drawers featuring five flawlessly operating drawers. 30" in width, 18" in depth and 30" in height.
Brass
$5,195 / set
H 18 in W 32 in D 28.25 in
Henredon Scene One Oak and Brass Campaign Dresser Chests of Drawers - Pair
By Henredon
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Henredon Scene One Mid Century Oak and Brass Campaign Dresser Chests of Drawers - Pair Each dresser measures: 32 wide x 18 deep x 28.25 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Areas o...
Brass
$4,500 / set
H 31 in W 34 in D 19 in
Pristine Pair Drexel Heritage Block Front French Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pristine Pair of Drexel Heritage Block Front French Country Fruitwood Chest of Drawers. All drawers open and close flawlessly. Dimensions: 34" in width, 19" in depth and 31" in hei...
Fruitwood
$1,656 / set
H 30 in W 17 in D 14 in
A Pair of Bur Yew Chest of Drawers These are wonderful little chests
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Bur Yew Chest of Drawers These are wonderful little chests, they are serpentine fronted and designed like a chest on chest with 4 drawers at the top and 2 more below the...
Yew
$9,800 / set
H 32.25 in W 36 in D 19 in
Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Dresser Chests Commode
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor, Baker Far East Collection
Located in Hudson, NY
Exceptional pair of solid wood dressers designed by Michael Taylor for the very collectable "Far East Collection" by Baker Furniture. This pair has been expertly refinished by Columbia County's premier woodworker Michael Gregorio. This finish shows the action or the original wood which appears to be elm. The double ring door pulls which are the Michael Taylor signature complete the look. The design of these dressers are the definition of style meets function.Although elegantly styled- the pieces are solid and very usable. We are offering the pair in this listing as well as a second pair which you can find in our other listings. We also have available the companion "vanity" piece which can be added between any of the pieces as shown in the last few photographs. All dressers...
Wood, Elm
$5,521 / set
H 43.31 in W 31.89 in D 19.49 in
PAIR OF VERY LARGE 110CM TALL SHERATON REVIVAL BURR YEW CHESTS OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Burr Yew wood full sized chest of drawers made in the Sheraton Revival taste Pl...
Yew
$4,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.25 in W 38 in D 19.5 in
Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazingly beautiful pair of Japanese Tansu bachelors chests by Baker. Dark stained oak with fantastic Japanese-inspired hardware. They have a time-worn patina with splendid charm. I love the vintage...
Metal
$2,277 / set
H 23.63 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
PAIR OF VINTAGE MILITARY CAMPAiGN YEW WOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS END TABLES
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Pair of Vintage Military Campaign Yew Wood Chest Of Drawers. A beautiful set, with some cosmetic wear as you would find w...
Yew
$6,400
H 55 in W 40 in D 19 in
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Style Highboy Dresser Chest Double Door
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Henredon Mid-Century Modern campaign style highboy dresser chest double door compartment Mint!
Walnut
Vintage Henredon Tansu Asian Campaign Style Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Henredon
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Vintage Henredon Tansu Asian Campaign Style Chest of Drawers Dresser Dimensions : 72" Long X 30" Tall X 19" Deep This dresser was made by Henredon in ...
Walnut
Henredon Spanish Colonial Carved Solid Pine Commode or Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Colonial style commode or chest of drawers By Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Carved solid pine, with brass hardware. Measures: 32"W x 16"D x 30.25"H. Very go...
Brass
Henredon Spanish Baroque Carved Solid Pine Bar Cabinet or Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Baroque style bar cabinet, commode, or chest of drawers By Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Carved solid pine, with original brass hardware. Measures: 38"W x 21...
Brass
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Chests of Drawers, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style dressers, chests of drawers, or bedside chests By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Each measures: 35"W x 19"D x 26"H. Carved walnut, ...
Brass
Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Block Front Chests of Drawers, Pair
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer dressers, chests of drawers, or commodes By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful carved mahogany, with original...
Brass
Henredon Georgian Banded Mahogany Chests of Drawers, Newly Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian style six-drawer dressers or chests of drawers By Henredon, "Aston Court" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous mahogany and burl wood, with satinwood b...
Brass
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Seven-Drawer Dresser or Credenza
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer dresser, credenza, or chest of drawers By Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Mea...
Brass
