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.
$4,995
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
$4,340
H 60.24 in W 42.92 in D 22.45 in
20th Century Burl and Lacquered Wood Italian Sideboard Armoire, 1980
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian sideboard from the late 20th century. Lacquered wood and burl cabinet of beautiful lines and pleasant furnishings. Sideboard with four doors and a central drawer of excellent...
Wood
Francesco Molon V23 Italian Burl Wood Beveled Glass Display Cabinet
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Francesco Molon V23 Italian Burl Wood Beveled Glass Display Cabinet Dimensions : 63" Wide X 18" Deep X 89.75" Tall This gorgeous Italian cabinet is from Francesco Molon and is thei...
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
Pair of Burl Art Deco Curio Cabinets
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in a luxurious Pyramid Brown with Satin Brass accents, this cabinet exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. The interior features adjustable glass shelves, allowing you to customize the display for your most treasured collections, while built-in LED lights softly illuminate your items, enhancing their beauty and creating a captivating ambiance. With generous dimensions, the cabinet offers ample space to showcase your prized possessions while adding a touch of classic Art Deco charm to any room. Whether you’re displaying fine china, collectibles, or decorative art, the Burl Art Deco Curio...
Glass, Wood
Pair of Burl Wood, Brass and Glass Showcase Curio Cabinets
By Tomlinson
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of china vitrine cabinets by Tomlinson are an excellent example of their timeless quality and design. This rectangular top cabinet features two doors with glass panels and brass...
Brass
$2,700
H 90.5 in W 62 in D 17.5 in L 90.5 in
Henredon Aston Court Burl Wood Beveled Glass Bookcase China Cabinet Breakfront
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Henredon Aston Court Burl Wood Beveled Glass Bookcase China Cabinet Breakfront Dimensions : 62" Wide X 17.5" Deep X 90.5" Tall This China cabinet was made by Henredon for their Ast...
Walnut
Burl Art Deco Curio Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in a luxurious Pyramid Brown with Satin Brass accents, this cabinet exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. The interior features adjustable glass shelves, allowing you to customize the display for your most treasured collections, while built-in LED lights softly illuminate your items, enhancing their beauty and creating a captivating ambiance. With generous dimensions, the cabinet offers ample space to showcase your prized possessions while adding a touch of classic Art Deco charm to any room. Whether you’re displaying fine china, collectibles, or decorative art, the Burl Art Deco Curio...
Glass, Wood
$4,995
H 80 in W 75 in D 22.5 in
Vintage Modern Black & Burl Drexel Heritage 3 Pc Lighted Wall Display or Vitrine
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Modern Drexel Heritage 3 piece lighted wall display, vitrine, or storage unit comprised of black & burl wood, glass front & side doors, glass shelves with double pl...
Brass
Sheraton Mahogany and Satinwood Breakfront Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
English Sheraton-style (18/19th Century) mahogany & satinwood inlaid breakfront cabinet with 3 doors at bottom and 3 lattice glass doors on top section.
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Credenza
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar mahogany credenza with solid brass hardware. Nine drawers with center cabinet.
Brass
Arne Wahl Iversen Danish modern Highboy Wardrobe
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Denton, TX
Made in Denmark by Arne Wahl Iverson five drawer dresser with three shelve wardrobe. Also called a Gentlemens wardrobe, Lots of storage.
Metal
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Two Edward Wormley cabinets with corrugated wood sliding doors and center drawer section in a grey brown finish Each cabinet is 20" deep by 49" wide by 31.25 high.
Mahogany
Harvey Probber Rosewood and Ebonized Mahogany Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Denton, TX
Harvey Probber rosewood and ebonized mahogany twelve-drawer dresser recently restored.
Mahogany, Rosewood
Danish Modern Teak High Board
Located in Denton, TX
Danish Modern Teak High Board. Sleek sliding doors with sculpted handles. Shelves are inside of the sliding doors for tons of storage space. Can also be use...
Teak
Drexel Extendable Top Liquor Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Drexel Extendable Top Liquor/Bar Cabinet with brass accents. This Piece has a nice finished back so it can easily be floated. This piece can be wheeled around a home with minimal eff...
Brass
