Heller Furniture

Employee size

2-10

Organization type

Privately Held

Headquarters

New York, NY

Founded

1971

Founded in 1971 after Alan Heller brought Massimo and Lella Vignelli’s stackable dinnerware to America, Heller Furniture makes modern furniture and housewares that pair playful, accessible design with practical durability. The company expanded into furniture in 1998 and now works with designers including Mario Bellini and Frank Gehry, with its furniture proudly made in the USA. Heller’s designs have entered museum collections worldwide, while newer pieces such as Bill Curry’s reimagined Honeycomb shelving extend the brand’s interest in regenerative materials and adaptable forms.

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