HONNING
The Legacy
The foundation for our company was laid when Maxine Snider started her eponymous firm in 1998, and built a fascinating collection of modern furniture pieces. With artisanal details that nod to the Shakers, the French modernists, and the great Scandinavian designers, Snider’s collections highlight her diverse studio practice and elegant design evolution. In 2019, Snider sold her company to Bridgette Buckley and transitioned into a mentor role.
The Evolution
In 2023, in honor of the company's 25th anniversary and the next generation of craftsmanship, Maxine Snider Inc. was renamed HONNING to commemorate its augmented role as a steward of multiple collections and voices. HONNING currently manufactures the work of two distinct designers: Maxine Snider, featuring original designs by the company’s founder; and those designed exclusively for HONNING by Bridgette Buckley.
The Name
The name, which means “honey” in Danish (and is pronounced similarly), is inspired by the industriousness and mystique of the honeybee. Throughout her long career, Buckley has always returned to nature as a reference which she applies—sometimes subtly—into her Scandinavian-influenced designs. An homage to how the hive is conducted— resourcefully, with all parts working together toward a greater whole—HONNING designs and manufactures products that are refined, beautiful, and crafted to endure beyond our lifetime.