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 Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Oak and Brass Buffet Server
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style buffet server or bar cabinet By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 39"W x 18"D ...
Brass
Romweber Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Burl Wood and Brass Sideboard Credenza
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Romweber USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous burled Carpathian elm wood, with brass trim and origi...
Brass
Henredon Style Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Sideboard, Circa 1970s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency mirrored sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet In the manner of Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous paint-decorated faux tortoise ...
Chrome
Mastercraft Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Cabinets or Bedside Chests, Pair
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern Campaign bar cabinets or bedside chests By Mastercraft Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Walnut case, with original brass hardware. Each measures: ...
Brass
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Bedside Chests, Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie nightstands or bedside chests Attributed to Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Carved walnut, with original Asian-inspir...
Brass
Michael Taylor Hollywood Regency Walnut Sideboard Credenza, Circa 1950s
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1950s Gorgeous walnut and oak, with o...
Brass
Henredon Modernist Three-Part Campaign Oak and Brass Buffet / Credenza
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
A Stunning high quality vintage three-part Henredon campaign credenza sideboard. Post mid century, circa 70s. Solid wood with select grain all a...
Brass
Henredon Asian Hollywood Regency Style Walnut Four-Door Credenza or Sideboard
By Henredon
Located in Hamburg, PA
An exceptional Ming-style credenza by Henredon that blends clean architectural lines with the drama of the Hollywood Regency era. The piece is wrapped in richly figured walnut wood v...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Low Cabinet In Tommi Parzinger Style Wood and Brass, 1950's
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in North Miami, FL
This magnificent and fully restored vintage Tommi Parzinger style Mid-Century Modern low cabinet is sculptural with its monumental polished solid brass hardware that opens the cabinet doors on both sides. It has brass inlay on the top and bottom and legs. The special beautiful restored stain on the wood is a light grey to darker grey over the walnut. One can see the grain of the wood as it becomes more of a mix of champagne and grey. This is perfect in back of a sofa, in a bedroom or den in front of a flat screen TV. Also a great large painting or work of art would be fantastic on top of it. There is one-drawer on the right hand side and 2 shelves on the left and one on the right hand side. Quite stunning! Beautifully restored! All of the original fabulous hardware has been polished. It is 2 cabinets on the one base originally designed and made this way. They do not separate as in for nightstands and they cannot be separated. It is one great Mid-Century Modern designer cabinet...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Bound Walnut Credenza / Sideboard By Heritage
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
It is a mid-century modern brass bound walnut credenza by Heritage. It opens to three sections of storage. It is in very good vintage condition. Minor age wear.
Brass
Henredon Campaign Mid Century Oak and Brass Lowboy Dresser
By Henredon
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Henredon Campaign Mid Century Oak and Brass Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 70 wide x 19 deep x 30 inches high Great Vintage Condition - Minor Stain Wear on Top Surface. Drawe...
Brass
Harvey Probber Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Credenza This credenza measures: 71.25 wide x 18 deep x 25.5 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Minor Surface Scratches on Top Surfa...
Brass
