Sculptural Walnut & Bronze Credenza by Helen Hobey Baker Inc.
By Helen Hobey, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exquisite mid-century vintage credenza designed and manufactured by New York's Helen Hobey Baker brand. A robust sculptural silhouette showcases a heavy Chinoiserie influence with ni...
Metal, Bronze
Helen Hobey Baker Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair
By Helen Hobey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Helen Hobey Baker Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 28.25 wide x 18 deep x 25.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show...
Walnut
Helen Hobey Baker Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Highboy Dresser
By Helen Hobey, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Helen Hobey Baker Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 46.25 wide x 20 deep x 49 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call re...
Walnut, Burl
Helen Hobey Baker Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Helen Hobey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Helen Hobey Baker Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 46 wide x 22.25 deep x 56.5 inches high Restored - Mint Condition!
Walnut
Helen Hobey Baker Mid Century Walnut Queen Headboard
By Helen Hobey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Helen Hobey Baker Mid Century Walnut Queen Headboard This headboard measures: 60.5 wide x 2.25 deep x 38 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as m...
Walnut
Helen Hobey Baker Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair
By Helen Hobey, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Helen Hobey Baker Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 28 wide x 18 deep x 25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as m...
Metal
Helen Hobey Baker Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Helen Hobey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Helen Hobey Baker Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 46 wide x 22.25 deep x 56.5 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Piece has Scratches and Nicks Throughout.
Walnut
Hollywood Regency Mid Century Asia Modern Dresser by Helen Hobey Baker
By Helen Hobey
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Mid Century, Hollywood Regency, Asia Modern style dresser, designed by Helen Hobey Baker. The dresser features a stylized overhanging top, over a case with four doors whi...
Metal
Helen Hobey Baker Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Nightstands - Pair
By Helen Hobey, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Helen Hobey Baker Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 28 wide x 16.5 deep x 25.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting st...
Walnut, Burl
Mid Century Asia Modern Highboy Chest on Chest by Helen Hobey Baker
By Helen Hobey
Located in New York, NY
Chic Hollywood Regency, Asia Modern, Mid Century Modern style chest on chest designed by Helen Hobey Baker, circa 1950/60's. The chest features a two section case, the upper section ...
Brass
1960s Helen Hobey Baker King Size Modern Headboard in Walnut
By Hoby Helen Baker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an impressive King Headboard in Walnut, designed by Helen and Hobey Baker in the 1960's. The husband-and-wife design team were known for their use of solid wood for their pie...
Steel
Restored Walnut & Burl Helen Hobey Baker Cabinet + Pair Mirrors Danish Style
By Helen Hobey, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare and super sculptural cabinet or dresser was designed in the 1970s by Helen Hobey for Baker. It features a walnut and burlwood construction that is warm and pleasant to the ...
Metal
Handsome King Size Hobey Helen Baker Asian Style Walnut Head Board, Midcentury
By Hobey Helen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome king size Hobey Helen Baker Asian Style walnut headboard. This piece measures 36" T x 95.5" L x 2.25" D.
Walnut
Helen Hobey for Baker Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company, Helen Hobey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Helen Hobey for Baker Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 45.75 wide x 21 deep x 49 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vi...
Metal
Helen Hobey for Baker Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair
By Helen Hobey, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Helen Hobey for Baker Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 28 wide x 16.5 deep x 25.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to s...
Metal
Vintage Helen Hobey for Baker Asian Medallion Credenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning credenza, designed by Helen Hobey for the prestigious Baker Furniture, is a masterwork of Mid-Century Asian Modern design.
Brass
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James Mont Style Queen Headboard and Pair of Nightstands
By Helen Hobey, James Mont, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE A pagoda form queen sized headboard and pair of nightstands in the style of James Mont, attributed to Helen Hobey for Baker Furniture. Headboard 40" high x 79" wide ...
Mahogany
Mid Century King Size Headboard by Helen Hobey Baker
By Helen Hobey
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Mid Century king size headboard, designed by Helen Hobey. The headboard features repeating square panels mounted in an architecturally designed frame. The bed is in good, ...
Wood
Hobey Helen Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company, Hobey Helen
Located in Baltimore, MD
Streamlined Hobey Helen for Baker walnut dresser with three central drawers, flanked by grooved doors, each revealing three interior drawers.
Brass
Hobey Helen Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company, Hobey Helen
Located in Baltimore, MD
Streamlined Hobey Helen for Baker dresser with three left drawers, and on the right two grooved doors revealing three interior drawers.
Brass
Hobey Helen Chest
By Baker Furniture Company, Hobey Helen
Located in Baltimore, MD
Streamlined Hobey Helen for Baker walnut chest of drawers with three central drawers, flanked by grooved doors, each revealing three interior drawers.
Brass
Hobey Helen Nightstands
By Baker Furniture Company, Hobey Helen
Located in Baltimore, MD
Striking Hobey Helen for Baker boomerang form nightstands.
Brass
Stunning Modernist Walnut and Brass Dresser by Helen Hobey Baker
By Helen Hobey
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning modernist walnut and brass dresser by Helen Hobey Baker. Superior quality and construction.
Brass
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H 45 in W 39.5 in D 19.5 in
Stunning Modernist Walnut and Brass Dresser/Desk by Helen Hobey Baker
By Helen Hobey
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning modernist walnut and brass dresser /desk by Helen Hobey Baker.. Superior quality and construction.
Brass
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H 31.3 in W 77.96 in D 20.48 in
Rare sculptural mid century walnut sideboard by Helen Hobey Baker, USA 1960s
By Helen Hobey
Located in Hastings, GB
Rare sculptural mid century walnut sideboard by Helen Hobey Baker, USA 1960s. Brutalist metal medallions on the doors.
Metal
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H 25.5 in W 30 in D 16.25 in
Helen Hobey Baker Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Nightstands c. 1960s
By Helen Hobey
Located in Denville, NJ
This rare pair of 1960s nightstands by husband and wife team Helen Hobey Baker embodies the duo’s refined approach to mid-century design, marked by bold geometry and distinctive mate...
Brass
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H 31.5 in W 78 in D 21.75 in
Helen Hobey Baker Vintage Mid Century Modern 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser c. 1960s
By Helen Hobey
Located in Denville, NJ
This striking 1960s lowboy dresser by husband and wife team Helen Hobey Baker is a standout example of sculptural modernism blended with Asian-inspired detailing.
Brass
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H 51 in W 46 in D 21 in
Mid Century Walnut & Burl Highboy Chest Dresser by Helen & Hobey Baker, c1960s
By Helen Hobey
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Whether you're looking to infuse your home with vintage sophistication or seeking a functional yet stylish storage solution, this Helen & Hobey Baker chest of drawers is a timeless t...
Brass
Helen & Hobey Baker Credenza, Walnut and Brass, 1950's
By Baker Furniture Company, Helen Hobey
Located in Culver City, CA
This gorgeous walnut credenza was designed by Helen & Hobey Baker in the 1950's. This piece has all the fun aspects of a true bold mid century modern piece -- clean, angular swooping...
Brass
Helen & Hobey Baker Highboy Chest, Walnut and Brass, 1950's
By Baker Furniture Company, Helen Hobey
Located in Culver City, CA
This gorgeous walnut 2 piece chest on chest was designed by Helen & Hobey Baker in the 1950's. This piece has all the fun aspects of a true bold mid century modern piece -- clean, an...
Brass
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H 36 in W 96.5 in D 2.5 in
Helen Hobey Baker Vintage Mid Century Modern King Size Headboard c. 1960s
By Helen Hobey
Located in Denville, NJ
Designed by husband and wife team Helen Hobey Baker in the 1960s, this vintage king-size headboard offers a bold architectural presence with thoughtful detail.
Walnut
Helen & Hobey Baker Large Mid-Century Modern Dresser
By Hoby Helen Baker, Helen Hobey
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Impressive walnut dresser designed by designer couple Helen and Hobey Baker in the 1950s. Beautifully sculpted top and legs with nine drawers behind four doors.
Walnut
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H 25.5 in W 31 in D 16.25 in
Mid Century Modern Skeletal Nightstands by Helen Hobey Baker, C1960s
By Baker Brothers, Helen Hobey
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Just in, a walnut and bronze nightstands by Helen Hobey for Baker, c1960s. This pair is in original condition and features a walnut finish with a skeletal base making them seem like ...
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Skeletal Credenza by Helen Hobey Baker, C1960s
By Baker Brothers, Helen Hobey
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Just in, a walnut and bronze credenza by Helen Hobey for Baker, c1960s. This piece is in original condition and features a walnut finish with a skeletal base making it almost seem li...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Helen Hobey Baker Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
By Helen Hobey
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstands by Helen Hobey. Show casing elegant proportions and refined craftsmanship. Crafted in richly grained walnut, the c...
Brass
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H 53.75 in W 49 in D 31 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut Gentleman's Chest by Helen Hobey for Baker, c1960s
By Hoby Helen Baker
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Just in, a walnut and bronze highboy/gentleman's chest by Helen Hobey Baker, c1960s. This piece is in original condition and features a walnut finish with a skeletal base making it a...
Walnut
Sideboard by Hobey Helen for Baker Furniture
By Hobey Helen, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Walnut with brushed gold metal detail on legs and handles. Very well constructed with shelves in center and drawers on each side. Floats on a wooden base.
Metal
Hobey Helen Baker Mid Century Walnut Credenza Lowboy dresser
By Baker Furniture Company, Helen Hobey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Hobey Helen Baker Mid Century Walnut Credenza Lowboy dresser This dresser measures: 78.5 wide x 21.75 deep x 30.25 inches high ?
Walnut
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H 31.75 in W 77.3 in D 21 in
Dramatic Sideboard Credenza by HOBEY HELEN BAKER style of dunbar & edmund spence
By Dunbar Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Designed by Hobey and Helen Baker for York County Chair Company.
King Size Mid-Century Modern Walnut Headboard with Elegant Arches
By Henredon, Helen Hobey, Baker Furniture Company, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This king size vintage headboard is an elegant balance between Mid-Century Modern simplicity and the romance of French Provincial. The curved arches and raindrop figuring bring a sof...
Walnut
Mid Century Mirror by Helen Hobey Baker
By Helen Hobey, Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Stylish mirror with walnut trim, gold interior liner and bevelled plate glass mirror, designed by Helen Hobey Baker. Excellent original condition, currently configured to hang vertic...
Mirror, Walnut
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H 25.5 in W 28.25 in D 18 in
1950s Vintage Helen Hobey Baker Mid Century Modern Single Nightstand
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Saddle River, NJ
This vintage nightstand is a perfect complement to the Helen Hobey Baker Mid-Century Modern Credenza you listed.
Wood
Helen Hobey Baker Midcentury Walnut and Burlwood Lowboy Dresser
By Helen Hobey, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Helen Hobey Baker midcentury walnut and burlwood lowboy dresser This lowboy measures: 81.5 wide x 21 deep x 31 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call re...
Walnut, Burl
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H 31 in W 71 in D 22 in
Mid Century Walnut & Burl Lowboy Credenza/Buffet by Helen & Hobey Baker, c1960s
By Helen Hobey
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Whether you're looking to infuse your home with vintage sophistication or seeking a functional yet stylish storage solution, this Helen & Hobey Baker credenza is a timeless treasure.
Brass
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H 31 in W 75.25 in D 21 in
1950s Helen Hobey Baker Vintage Credenza or Dresser in Mid Century Modern Style
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Saddle River, NJ
This stunning vintage credenza is a true testament to Helen Hobey Baker's iconic mid-century modern design.
Wood
Large Helen Hobey Baker Chest on Chest
By Baker Furniture Company, Helen Hobey
Located in New York, NY
Classic midcentury Gentleman's chest by Helen Hobey, for Baker. This chest on chest has a top cabinet which has two swing out doors that open to revel four interior drawers, above a ...
Wood
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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