Holly Hunt’s latest collection of sculptural furniture, Series II, invites nature into the home with designs that echo the beauty of the outdoors. Created by the brand’s in-house design team under Executive Creative Director Jo Annah Kornak, the pieces offer a fusion of organic inspiration and architectural precision.
“I’ve been with Holly Hunt for over 20 years,” Jo Annah says. “I worked with Holly closely, and after she passed the baton to me, we collaborated on this collection. We really leaned into modern, creative life while maintaining the hallmarks of the brand—balanced proportions, architectural lines, and a mix of materials but with more organic and sensual shapes.”
From the outset the collection draws from nature’s effortless artistry, with forms that feel as if they’ve grown from the earth itself. Every handcrafted piece balances clean lines with soft, flowing shapes—capturing the essence of natural elements in a way that feels both familiar and fresh.
One set from the collection, the Ban and Yan Side tables, are designed to nest together but retain their individuality when displayed separately.
“We were inspired by the exposed roots of trees, which have an elegance and intricate, interwoven beauty,” Jo Annah says. “There’s such an elegance about them and confusion all at the same time. The tables come in both lacquer and wood finishes and can be arranged in various configurations.”
Another piece, the Ursa Lounge Chair, offers a contemporary reimagining of the classic club chair. The chair nods to early 20th-century French design while bringing a fresh, modern sensibility.
“We experimented with several prototypes before landing on this version, which features details like anodized aluminum instead of typical metals,” she says. “The aluminum gives the chair a unique patina and a tactile quality. The chair has an interesting backing and sensual curves in the arms—it’s a striking piece. The stitching and craftsmanship are really remarkable.” The influence of nature runs deeply through the collection.
The Ursa Lounge Chair, for instance, uses solid black American walnut to evoke warmth and natural richness. “The combination of materials—wood and aluminum—works in harmony,” Jo Annah says. “The Ban and Yan tables, of course, were inspired by nature’s root systems. We’re constantly thinking about how to interpret natural elements into our designs.”
Jo Annah says these pieces have resonated with both long-time Holly Hunt clients and a younger, design-forward audience.
“These pieces are really designed for people who appreciate their home environment and want to live comfortably but also uniquely,” she says. “The side tables, for example, can be customized in lacquer colors depending on your preference. The lounge chair offers a range of textile options depending on lifestyle needs.
“It’s sometimes hard for people to grasp the level of craftsmanship behind these designs, but that’s part of their story,” she says. “We’re creating heirloom-quality pieces, built to last and be passed down for generations.”
A version of this article originally appeared in “Annotated” in Sixtysix Issue 13.
