HOLLY HUNT

Holly Hunt
Holly Hunt’s Miami Showroom. Courtesy of Holly Hunt
metalsmithing, carpentry and jewelry making trades. In her latest
collection, Tables of the Trade, she pays homage to art and craft
with attractive pieces designed for upscale interiors.
To provide even greater breadth, designers outside of Holly Hunt
signature collections have long-standing relationships within its
showrooms. Early on, for example, Hunt met Rose Tarlow, a
woman with an antiques shop in Melrose Place in Los Angeles.
Rose Tarlow’s more traditional collection is a mainstay in many
of the showrooms.
While Holly Hunt collections can be viewed online and the highstyle
showrooms are a big hit among homeowners drawn to top
tier home furnishings, the company’s selling arrangements are
Ralph Rucci Bronze Tea Table. Courtesy of Holly Hunt
to-the-trade. In other words, while everyone is welcome to shop,
interior designers and architects make the purchases.
Design is ever-evolving and so is Holly Hunt. In 2011 alone, the
Studio H Collection introduced an additional 80 modern furniture
pieces. In April, renowned American fashion designer Ralph Rucci
brought his first line of furniture exclusively into the fold.
“Holly has been known to partner with prominent architects
or artists that might not be known for furniture but that she
is certainly influenced or inspired by,” said Kimberly Perazzo,
Miami showroom manager. “With Rucci, it’s a capsule collection
for us, sort of a limited edition offering. He’s very much inspired
by his experiences with fashion. It’s a beautiful collection.”
Ralph Rucci Bronze Tea Table. Courtesy of Holly Hunt
Ralph Rucci Rib Chair. Courtesy of Holly Hunt
Since 2000 when Holly Hunt opened its award-winning,
freestanding, two-story showroom in the Miami Design District,
homeowners from southwest Florida have been fans. The design
savvy from Tampa to Naples enjoy visiting the 22,000 square
foot showplace.
Centrally located north of downtown Miami and 10 minutes
from South Beach, the Miami Design District is a masterplanned
environment designed to incorporate the best
shopping, culinary and cultural experiences in a vibrant urban,
tropical and creative setting. The district combines luxury retail
experiences in a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood. After Holly
Hunt established her showroom, art galleries and exhibition
spaces followed. Renowned architects and photographers
opened studios. Restaurants opened, and before long luxe
retailers such as Louis Vuitton, Prada and Cartier followed suit
with high-style storefronts.
“Holly Hunt was one of the pioneers in Miami’s Design District,”
said Perazzo. “She saw that it would be a chic destination, and she
was one of the first to arrive.”
Holly Hunt is a legend in her own time. Excelling in the business
of showrooms filled with high-quality creations of exceptional
designers, she is at the forefront of the luxury home furnishings
field.
For more information visit,
www.hollyhunt.com
www.mathewsandparker.com
www.alisonvglassworks.com
Written by Mary Lou Smart
Holly Hunt’s Miami Showroom. Courtesy of Holly Hunt
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