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Baker Furniture Company

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Owing to the company’s collaborations with many leading designers and artists over time, vintage Baker furniture is consistently sought after today. The heritage brand’s chairs, dining tables, desks and other pieces are widely known to collectors and design enthusiasts for their fine craftsmanship and durability.

Within a few decades of its launch, Baker Furniture Company evolved into one of the largest and most important furniture manufacturers in the United States and became known for its high-quality production standards. Siebe Baker and business partner Henry Cook founded the original iteration of Baker Furniture Company in 1890 in Allegan, Michigan, after immigrating to the United States from the Netherlands. Allegan is a small town west of Grand Rapids, which, at that time was home to Widdicomb Furniture Co. and more and was known as America’s furniture capital. The company manufactured doors and interior moldings and introduced a combination desk and bookcase in 1893. In the early 1900s, Siebe became the sole owner of the business.

Among others, stage designer Joseph Urban and modernist designer Kem Weber contributed designs to Baker in the 1920s. In 1932, under the leadership of Siebe’s son, Hollis, who started at the company as a salesman but took the reins when his father passed in 1925, Baker Furniture introduced bedroom pieces and debuted its Manor House collection, which made reproductions of European furnishings available to the American market. (Hollis was an avid traveler and procured antiques overseas for the company to reproduce in the United States.) Soon, Baker Furniture Company moved to Holland, Michigan, and eventually opened showrooms in Grand Rapids and elsewhere.

Pioneering Scandinavian designer Finn Juhl created a Danish modern line for Baker in 1951, and the company produced his award-winning Chieftain chair for a short time. In the late 1950s, Baker introduced the Milling Road label to reach a younger audience with stylish but less costly furnishings like console tables, walnut dining chairs and more, and in 1961, British furniture designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings introduced a modern neoclassical line at Baker.

The 1960s and ’70s saw the introduction of historic reproduction furniture lines such as Woburn Abbey and the Historic Charleston collection, which remain very popular to this day. In 1990, Baker was licensed to produce a furniture line from Colonial Williamsburg. That same year, the Smithsonian Museum introduced Baker’s Chippendale chair into its permanent collection and the Grand Rapids Art Museum dedicated an exhibition to Baker’s 100th anniversary, a showcase that included 150 pieces of furniture Siebe Baker had collected as part of a larger assortment that had served as inspiration for his designs.

Today, vintage Baker furniture, such as its elegant mahogany nightstands and teak credenzas — particularly those crafted by Finn Juhl — sees high demand online and elsewhere. The company continues to produce contemporary collections with well-known designers such as Bill Sofield, Barbara Barry and Kara Mann and remains on par with some of the highest quality furniture in the industry.

Browse vintage Baker armchairs, sofas, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Baker Furniture William and Mary Walnut and Burl Wood Tea Table
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Located in South Bend, IN
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Baker Banded Walnut Chinese Chippendale Server Chest
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A beautiful Asian inspired banded walnut server having brass pulls with decorative back plates by Baker Milling Road model 6250. North America circa 1970. In beautiful condition with...
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Baker Banded Walnut Chinese Chippendale Dining Server Credenza
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A beautiful Asian inspired banded walnut credenza having brass pulls with decorative back plates by Baker Milling Road model 6230. North America circa 1970. In beautiful condition wi...
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Stellar Restored Eight-Drawer Chest by Baker in Cream Lacquer, circa 1970
By Baker Furniture Company
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A beautiful eight-drawer chest by Baker, circa 1970. Expertly crafted Walnut case construction with exquisite detail. Iconic carved interlocking circle pulls accent the drawers. A pi...
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Pair of White Lacquered Mahogany Drink Tables by Baker Furniture
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Pair of White Lacquered mahogany drink tables by Baker Furniture. Featuring curved jellyfish design with satin white lacquered finish. Brand new, American, by iconic American manufac...
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Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Slant Front Architect's Desk
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A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style slant front standing desk or architect's desk By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Me...
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Set Of 12 Baker Furniture Dining Room Chairs - 4 Arm Chairs & 8 Side Chairs
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Set of 12 Baker Furniture dining room chairs comprised of 4 arm chairs with faux pebbled leather seats and 8 side chairs with upholstered seats. The chairs with pierced back splats, ...
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Baker Furniture Company furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Baker Furniture Company furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 1,043 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 16 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Baker Furniture Company were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Edward Wormley, Dunbar, and Paul McCobb. Prices for Baker Furniture Company furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $228 and can go as high as $170,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,295.
Questions About Baker Furniture Company
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Samson Holding Ltd. makes Baker furniture through an America subsidiary. The Hong Kong-based company also owns Milling Road and McGuire furniture, after acquiring the brands from Kohler, Co., in 2017. You can shop a range of Baker furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether Baker furniture holds its value will depend on a variety of factors, including how well it’s cared for as well as demand and supply with respect to a given collection or piece. Because it can be difficult to predict how the value of items will change over time, choose furniture that appeals to you. Owing to the company’s collaborations with many leading designers and artists over time, vintage Baker furniture is consistently sought after today. The heritage brand’s chairs, dining tables, desks and other pieces are widely known to collectors and design enthusiasts for their fine craftsmanship and durability. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage Baker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, most Baker furniture is not made in China, although a Chinese company does own the brand. The first pieces crafted by the furniture maker came from their factory in Allegan, Michigan. Today, the company produces furniture in a variety of locations. On 1stDibs, find a range of Baker furniture.
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