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.
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Finn Juhl "NV-45" Chair for Baker, 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Coronado, CA
Walnut and wool "NV-45" lounge chair, designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by Baker in the 1950s. The chair features a masterfully sculpted walnut frame with complimenting gray woo...
Upholstery, Walnut
Shell side chair by Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Inspired by post-French Revolution Directoire chairs and Art Deco luxury, the Shell chair features a curved back that elegantly envelopes the seat. Its most distinctive detail is a c...
Bronze
1960s Far East Ming Armchair Michael Taylor Baker Furniture Co
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Ming Armchair by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Co, attributed to Far East Collection. After Arne Hovmand Olsen, Hans Wegner and Finn Juhl. Made in th...
Faux Leather, Wood
Pair of Walnut Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of dark walnut wood with aged brass detail lounge chairs from the “Far East” collection by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture. The frames are in beautiful original c...
Brass
Barbara Barry for Baker Set of 10 Lacquered Black & White Fabric Dining Chairs
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 10 Barbara Barry for Baker lacquered dining chairs. This lovely set of chairs features a simple wooden framed design, finished in a gorgeous black lacquered coating. Each ch...
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Rare Set 6 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor Circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning rare set of 6 cane back with black lacquer frame dining chairs designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Circa 1960. This set ...
Cane, Ebony
High Back Upholstered Baker Style Accent Slipper Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This Baker style accent chair features a tall, gently angled back and a sturdy wooden frame with clean, classic lines. The chair is upholstered in a yellow geometric patterned fabric...
Fabric, Wood
Baker Ivory Satin Slipper Chairs Attributed to Michael Taylor, circa 1950s, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor, James Mont
Located in Saint Louis, MO
An absolutely jaw-dropping pair of meticulous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency lounge chairs in original tufted ivory satin from a boutique series produced by Baker Furniture, circa 1960. Extremely rare Baker Furniture chairs in the style of James Mont. Stout, expertly crafted ebonized solid mahogany construction. This fabulous design is routinely attributed to the work of the esteemed Michael Taylor. The unmistakable look of old money...
Satin, Mahogany
St. German Side Chair by Thomas Pheasant for for Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Inspired by the Parisian cafes of Rue St. Germain, this chair features a refined scale with a couturier yoke and a distinctively framed back. It is designed for versatile use at rect...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage French Provincial Style Medallion Chairs By Baker In Leather, set of 4
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Provincial Style Medallion Back Chairs By Baker Furniture Co. in Beige Leather - Set of 4 This set of four Vintage French Provincial Style Medallion Back Chairs by B...
Leather
Black Lacquer Cane Back Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Black Lacquer Cane Back Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker feature a sleek black lacquer finish. The cane backrests seamlessly blend traditional craftsmanship with contemp...
Cane, Wood
Pair of Mid Century Modern Baker Occasional Chairs in Black Lacquer
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
This pair of stunning occasional chairs were realized by Baker in the United States circa 1960. They feature an abstracted geometric Greek Key design that comprises the arms as well ...
Fabric, Lacquer
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Baker Occasional Chairs in Black Lacquer
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
This pair of stunning occasional chairs were realized by Baker in the United States, circa 1960. They feature an abstracted geometric Greek Key design that comprises the arms as well...
Fabric, Lacquer
Oval back dining side chair by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A signature piece defined by soft feminine movement and gentle curves, designed to evoke calm and serenity. It features the designer's recognizable "X" detail on the reverse of the o...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Pair of Vintage Painted Armchairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of armchairs, by Baker, each having an ivory painted finish showing natural wear, its bowed backrest extending to outswept arms, flanking the arched and crossed backsplat, over ...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Baker Cinnabar and Black Patent Leather Armchairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking pair of two open armchairs by Baker, finished in a cinnabar red lacquer. Seats and back upholstered in black patent leather.
Wood
Six Restored Black Lacquer Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Sophisticated and elegant set of mid-century modern sculptural dining chairs designed by the American design legend Michael Taylor for ...
Gold Leaf
Baker Furniture Mid Century Brass Arm Chairs, a Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture mid century brass arm chairs - a pair Each chair measures: 22 wide x 25 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 20 i...
Brass
H 34 in W 20.75 in D 20 in
Unrivaled Set of 12 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960- Cane Seat
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large ALL ARMS set of impossible to find seating examples is unique on the World market. These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described...
Cane, Walnut
H 35 in W 21 in D 20 in
Breathtaking Set of 8 Modern V-Back Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered and completely installation ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available. The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) modern cane dining chairs...
Cane, Cherry
H 34.5 in W 28 in D 29 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Art Deco Slipper Chair
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Classic Art Deco, Hollywood Regency style slipper chair, designed by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture, circa 1980/90's. This voguish chair is in excellent, original, clean and ready...
Upholstery, Wood
H 29.25 in W 68 in D 47 in
Finn Juhl Dining Table and Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Highland, IN
This exquisite dining set by Finn Juhl was designed in 1951 and is Classic Juhl. The sculptural frames of the model FJ 51 chairs support the curved seats and backs giving them the ap...
Walnut
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Danish Collectible Chair "197" Design Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 1960s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in taranto, IT
Danish collectible chair, model "197", France & Søn production based on a design by Finn Juhl, mid-1960s made on a teak structure, it measures 76 cm in height, 50 cm in width, 45 ...
Faux Leather, Teak
H 32 in W 30 in D 37 in
Pair of Thomas Pheasant for Baker Max Tufted Club Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Thomas Pheasant
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Hollywood modern pair of large max club chairs or lounge chairs designed by Thomas Pheasant for Baker. The chairs feature a large hardwood frame with slightly different but complemen...
Brass
H 31.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic example of mid-century modern design, this Finn Juhl No. 48 open armchair dates to the 1950s and was manufactured by Baker Furniture, USA, one of the few American firms lic...
Teak
H 37 in W 29.75 in D 28 in
Pair of Barbara Barry for Baker Lounge Chairs
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of sculptural X back lounge chairs, designed by Barbara Barry for Baker, American, circa 2000s.
Upholstery, Wood
H 35.5 in W 21.75 in D 24.5 in
Wonderful Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Spoon Back Neoclassical Chairs
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of Michael Taylor for Baker spoon back neoclassical chairs. Wow, these vintage chairs are stunning in person, we love the original ebonized ...
Upholstery, Wood
H 26.75 in W 90 in D 30.75 in
Michael Taylor Sofa for Baker Furniture Co. - Far East Collection - circa 1950s
By Michael Taylor
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer Michael Taylor designed four seat sofa from his Far East Collection by Baker Furniture Co. Dark brown Shoji style stained frame, seat and back cushions are down filled. This...
Upholstery, Walnut, Down
H 27 in W 63.25 in D 33.5 in
Michael Taylor for Baker 'Far East' Loveseat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern loveseat with black frame in an Asian motif. Soft cushions sit over a covered back. Michael Taylor designed sofa for the Baker Far East collection. Ebonized lattic...
Wood
H 18.75 in W 53 in D 16.75 in
Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture Adam Bench
By Baker Furniture Company, Thomas Pheasant
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture Adam Bench This bench measures: 53 wide x 16.75 deep x 18.75 high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 18.75 inches We take our photos in a co...
Upholstery, Wood
H 36 in W 21 in D 17.25 in
Pair of Baker Faux Bamboo Chairs Armchairs Chinoiserie
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Elegant Faux Bamboo Chairs in the Chinese Chippendale or Chinoiserie Style, made by Baker, American, circa 1960s. If you would like us to make cushions for these, we can make...
Cane, Wood
H 32.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Set of 6 Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture New World Collection Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 6 Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture cane back dining chairs. This set of chairs are from Taylor's "New World" collection for Baker Furni...
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Walnut
H 34 in W 21.25 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Regency Baker Slipper Chairs - a Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this stunning pair of Vintage Regency Baker Slipper Chairs. These elegant chairs feature the timeless sophistication of Regency design, with their sleek li...
Upholstery, Wood
H 29 in W 30 in D 30 in
Pair of Barbara Barry for Baker Boxback Leather and Wood Accent Lounge Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Barbara Barry for Baker boxback lounge chairs. This set of chairs have a classic modern design. They feature a classic set of materials in leather and wood. The frame is a ...
Leather, Wood
H 31.75 in W 30 in D 29 in
Pair of Jacques Garcia for Baker Furniture Victoire Side Accent Lounge Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Jacques Garcia for Baker Furniture Victoire accent chairs. A beautiful set of chairs featuring a contemporary Victorian st...
Velvet, Wood
H 33.5 in W 22 in D 16 in
Vintage Boho Michael Taylor for Baker Klismos Chairs - a Pair
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with timeless design using this pair of vintage Boho Michael Taylor for Baker Klismos chairs. American-crafted with ...
Cane, Wood
H 33 in W 20 in D 23 in
Pair of Baker Historic Charleston Black Lacquer Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful pair of regency style chairs are part of the Baker Historic Charleston Collection. These pieces are in excellent vi...
Lacquer
H 37 in W 25 in D 24 in
Baker Bamboo Dining Chairs Chinese Chippendale
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A A Fantabulous Set of 6 Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Dining Chairs with Leather Rattan Strapping, Caned Seats and Top Grain Black Leather Cushions Exceptionally well-made pieces in very good condition! Set includes 2 Arm and 4 Side Chairs We also have a matching McGuire Bamboo Dining Table...
Leather, Bamboo, Cane
H 32 in W 20 in D 26 in
Vintage Baker Klismos Chairs with leather Strapping
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Wichita, KS
These beautiful and hard to find Baker Klismos chairs are in a class of their own. Vintage and in great condition with a curved back, leather stra...
Leather, Wood
H 32 in W 27.5 in D 23.5 in
Original Finn Juhl Model 48 Chair for Baker. Black Leather, Teak Frame. Signed.
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Kansas City, MO
Amazingly well preserved original Finn Juhl Model 48 armchair manufactured by Baker, 1950s. Original finish with warm patina with original black le...
Leather, Teak
H 33.75 in W 21 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Regency Baker Charleston Collection Cane Directorie Chairs - a Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Baker Directorie chairs. Made by the iconic Baker group. Part of their Charleston collection. Beautiful hand painted gilt ...
Cane, Paint
H 26.75 in W 31 in D 24.5 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Lounge Chairs
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Low Slung Asian Influenced Lounge Chairs, designed by Michael Taylor for Baker's Far East Line, American, circa 1960s. They have been recently reupholstered and are ready to ...
Metal