Designers & Licensed Collections

ENDURING STYLE: timeless designs and talented partners

Albert Sack

Like many of the magnificent pieces of furniture he found, appraised, bought and sold over the last seven decades, Albert Sack was himself an icon of the American antiques world. Known for his integrity, sagely advice, friendly demeanor and expert eye, he was routinely consulted until his passing in 2011 by anyone in need of advice or assistance from a top authority in American antiques. Sack graciously collaborated with Hickory Chair to design and produce a collection of versatile, Federal-style introductions that translates our nation’s proud heritage of perfectly proportioned and passionately crafted furniture into classics for modern interiors.

David Phoenix® Collection

With over twenty years of experience, David Phoenix has earned a reputation as one of the most influential designers in the country. Known for elevated yet thoroughly livable spaces, Los Angeles based David believes the unexpected nuances in our architecture and décor are what provides true everyday luxury. David’s comprehensive collection of well-articulated, nuanced upholstery and leather, as well as his handsome case goods, timeless decorative accessories and classic lighting were designed to demonstrate his “insistence on style, while never at the expense of comfort.” Together with the talented artisans of Hickory Chair, this exciting new collection of furnishings, lighting and accessories comes to life.

Hable for Hickory Chair™

Sisters Susan and Katherine Hable founded Hable Construction in 1998. They named their textile design company after the road building business their great-grandfather founded in Texas in the early 20th century. Hable Construction now means vibrant fabrics and utilitarian products built to last, just like their great-grandfather’s roads. As domestic production has always been of the utmost importance, Hable has aimed to employ printers, creators, and manufacturers in the United States to transform their original paintings into fine textiles and products. This groundbreaking partnership between Hable Construction and Hickory Chair is the first to pair an American textile brand with a domestic furniture maker.

James River Collection

Since 1941, Hickory Chair has created classic forms inspired by the antiques found in the elegantly appointed interiors of plantation homes along the James River in Virginia. Now celebrating it's 75th year, this period collection recaptures the spirit and details that embodied genuine 18th-century design, including balance in scale, refinement in shapes and lines, intricate inlays and crisp carvings, acanthus leaves, shells, and ball and claw feet. Each James River piece is crafted to Old World standards and patinas are hand-rubbed to a depth that reflects lasting beauty and unmistakable personalization with every finish selection.

Mariette Himes Gomez

From her tenure as an associate of design luminaries like Edward Durrell Stone and Albert Hadley to the founding of Gomez & Associates in 1975, Mariette Himes Gomez has always articulated a blend of characteristically clean yet traditional styles. Her eponymous Hickory collection is an inspiring study in elegant balance and contrasts, using the finest materials and reflecting exquisite details and finishes. The result is a refreshing iteration of classic style and contemporary significance — all made uniquely personal with Hickory’s range of custom options.

EVERETT™ by Skip Rumley

The Everett Collection is rooted in Skip Rumley’s twenty-year journey through the world of design. He loves the tension that occurs when combining traditional and modern forms as well as references to classic design and the excitement that is created when they are mixed with both soft organic silhouettes and architectural forms. He believes that interiors should be both masculine and feminine - when married together it creates a lovely dynamic. As it is essential that our design clientele be able to personalize each piece for their projects, designing the collection to be made domestically was of utmost importance. We want our pieces to be a canvas that truly become functional art once our craftsmen build it with the specifications from the designer.

Suzanne Kasler®

For over twenty years, Atlanta-based designer Suzanne Kasler has worked closely with clients and architects to incorporate practical sensibilities into spaces, creating an environment reflective of her clients’ personality and lifestyle. Suzanne Kasler is known for her love of all things French and brings a fresh mix of Continental flavor and classic style to her interiors. By mixing both antiques and modern pieces, she creates environments that are timeless, sophisticated, and, most importantly, livable.

Winterthur Estate Collection

Drawn from the library and antiques of the Winterthur Museum, the Winterthur Estate Collection pays homage to classic American design and H. F DuPont’s vision of assembling the greatest examples of American furnishings into authentic room settings. Whether conceived individually or combined in groupings, Hickory Chair’s reproductions and adaptations carry on the legacy of Winterthur while adding myriad options for custom finishing and personalization. A percentage of every sale goes back to the Museum to support preservation and education efforts.

HC1311-24 Willow Chair, and HC1341-70/HC1342-70 Worth

Round Dining Table. See Design Details for finish specifications, page 460.