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.
Henredon Scene One Campaign Display Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Timeless design in this Henredon Scene One Campaign display cabinet. Classic streamline lines with inset brass hardware. 2 door lower cabin...
Brass
$696Sale Price|30% Off
H 84.5 in W 36 in D 16 in
Henredon Vera Cruz Vitrine Display Case Buffet Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Glass, Wood
Henredon Black Lacquer and Brass Display Cabinets/Vitrines
By Henredon
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful pair of Henredon lacquer, brass, and beveled glass display cabinets. Each equipt with four adjustable shelves with plate ridge and 3 way adj...
Brass
$7,200
H 81 in W 59.75 in D 18 in
Barbara Barry for Henredon Vitrine Cabinet with Glass Doors and Shelves
By Barbara Barry, Henredon
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Barbara Barry for Henredon wooden bow front vitrine cabinet from the late 20th century with oval motifs, glass doors and glass shelves. Designed by Barbara Barry for Henredon during the later years of the 20th century, this wooden cabinet features a thin curving cornice sitting above two bow-front glass doors, adorned with thin oval motifs and fitted with a single brass pull. These doors open to reveal four glass in wooden frames inner shelves offering convenient display opportunities. The ensemble is raised on four short tapered feet. The décor on the side shows great restraint as it is left bare and the back is simply planked. With its clean lines and modern design, this Barbary Barry for Henredon vintage vitrine...
Glass, Wood
$1,964
H 62.6 in W 39.77 in D 13.78 in
Display Cabinet in Hand-Polished Mahogany with Glass Doors, English Style, 19th
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique display cabinet crafted from hand-polished mahogany with glass doors. The cabinet was made in the 19th century in the English style and features interior shelves for storage ...
Mahogany
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Display Cabinet
By Henredon, Dorothy Draper
Located in Chicago, IL
Impressive cabinet from Draper's 1963 Viennese collection for Henredon. Features bombe base with three drawers, splayed feet and intricately chased brass drop pulls. Above base i...
Brass
$1,715Sale Price|20% Off
H 68.12 in W 38.59 in D 16.93 in
Single-Door Beech Display Cabinet, Mid-20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Single-Door Beech Display Cabinet, Mid-20th Century This elegant vintage display cabinet from the mid-20th century is a true embodiment of timeless craftsmanship and classic charm. ...
Brass
Siegel Paris Wall Display Cabinet – Oak & Glass – 1950s
Located in LYON, FR
Siegel Paris Wall Display Cabinet – Oak & Glass – 1950s The Heritage of French Luxury Retail: An iconic wall-mounted display cabinet by the renowned Siegel Paris, the gold standard ...
Glass, Oak
Henredon Lit Burlwood China Cabinet
By Milo Baughman, Henredon
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
From the Henredon Scene Two Collection this stunning burlwood display cabinet features mirror backed glass cases with recessed lighting. 3 glass shelves with plate grooves. There are...
Glass, Wood, Burl
French Wood & Glass Display Cabinet, 20th Century.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant French display cabinet from the 20th century featuring a warm wood frame with two glass-paneled doors and five glass shelves. The interior is painted in a soft blue tone, off...
Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Henredon Black Lacquer & Brass Glass Display Cabinets
By Henredon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A spectacular pair of Mid-Century Modern display cabinets by Henredon, expertly crafted with striking black lacquered frames and elegant brass trim detailing along the doors and edge...
Brass
Antique 1940s Rustic Wooden Display Cabinet With Interior Mirror
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This charming 1940s rustic display cabinet is crafted from solid mahogany and beautifully aged with a naturally distressed finish. The front features a nickel-accent trim and a full ...
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Vintage Asian-Inspired Rosewood Display Cabinet / Curio With Glass Doors
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant Asian-inspired rosewood curio display cabinet, beautifully crafted with clean architectural lines and warm wood tones. The cabinet features tall...
Glass, Rosewood
Vintage Italian Display Cabinet with Gold Leaf Accents, Baroque Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful authentic 1980s Italian display cabinet showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and timeless design. This piece is adorned with delicate gold leaf accents and intricate carved m...
Glass, Wood
Vintage Italian Curio Cabinet, Rustic Wood, Carved Details, 1930s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage curio cabinet original from the 1930’s and made in Italy. It has two shelves in the front and two on each side. It also has a drawer that works well and a storage c...
Wood
Pair of Late 20th Century Art Deco Revival Fossil Stone & Glass Lighted Display
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An exceptional pair of late 20th century display cabinets by Pulaski Furniture, beautifully executed in the spirit of Art Deco Revival with a refined Postmodern sensibility. Each cab...
Stone, Brass
