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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Baker Furniture English Traditional Floral Upholstered Roll Arm Camelback Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous and very comfortable English Traditional floral upholstered roll arm camelback sofa or loveseat By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Measures: 90"W x 36.75"D x 37"H. Sea...
Upholstery, Wood, Beads
Baker Furniture Yves Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture Yves Sofa This sofa measures: 96.5 wide x 33 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 20.75 inches We take our photos in a controlled light...
Upholstery
Baker Furniture English Traditional Floral Upholstered Roll Arm Camelback Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous and very comfortable English Traditional floral upholstered roll arm camelback sofa or loveseat By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Measures: 90"W x 36.75"D x 37"H. Sea...
Upholstery, Wood
Baker Furniture Contemporary Yellow Velvet Upholstered Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding contemporary upholstered sofa By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Fully upholstered in original yellow velvet textured fabric, with three matching cushions M...
Velvet
Finn Juhl, Rare Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, United States, 1951
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in High Point, NC
A rare fabric and walnut sofa designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Baker, USA, 1950s. Fully restored, pre-restoration images available upon request. Overall Dimensions (inches): 4...
Fabric, Walnut
Slope Arm Sofa by Baker Furniture, Beige Silk, Late 20th Century
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Comfortable, sloped arm sofa with a single cushion and block-style legs made by Baker Furniture. The plush cushioning offers exceptional support, making...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Gondola Sofa by Baker with Brass Details
By Baker Furniture Company, Adrian Pearsall, James Mont
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-Century Gondola sofa by Baker Furniture. Sofa has super clean lines with a bit of Asian flair. This beautiful sofa is unlike any other gondola sofa. Base is tubular wood finis...
Satin
Rare 1950s MCM Large 8 Foot + "Chevron" Shaped Sofa designed by Baker Furniture
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fabulous large Mid-Century Modern "Chevron" shaped sofa on castors, shown in original yellow silk fabric with down pillows. Unusual and I'd say rare, never seen another like it. Clas...
Silk, Down
Black Lacquered and Brass Sectional Sofa by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950’s four piece black lacquered and brass with off white fabric sectional sofa by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Co. Newly recovered with a soft off white chenille fabric. Th...
Brass
Vintage Baker Chartreuse Roll Arm Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with the unmistakable quality and timeless silhouette of Baker Furniture. This vintage three-seat sofa is a masterclass in traditional American craftsmanshi...
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa by Baker Furniture, Circa 1950’s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous timeless chesterfield sofa designed by Baker Furniture, Circa 1950’s. This sofa is made of original leather with a tufted back and seat, ( the bottoms are well attached to t...
Brass
Vintage Michael Taylor Pagoda Cylinder Sofa with Brass Accents - Pair Available
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely jaw-dropping meticulously restored three-seat modern sofa by Baker Furniture, circa 1980. This fabulous rare design is routinely attributed to the esteemed Michael Tayl...
Brass
Baker Furniture Manhattan Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture Manhattan Sofa This sofa measures: 93.25 wide x 37.5 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height of 24 inches We take our photos in a control...
Upholstery
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Sofa This sofa measures: 79 wide x 34 deep x 34.75 inches high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm height of 25 inches We take our photos in a con...
Upholstery, Wood
Laura Kirar for Baker Furniture Neue Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company, Laura Kirar
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Laura Kirar for Baker Furniture Neue Sofa This sofa measures: 94 wide x 41 deep x 33 inches high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm height of 22.5 inches We take our photos in a c...
Upholstery
$14,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pair of 1980's Designer Sofas by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Las Vegas, NV
TWO AVAILABLE Absolutely stunning Pagoda style sofas by Baker Furniture Company. If you are looking for a gorgeous pair of installation ready sofas, look no further. This truly d...
Velvet, Wood
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
Baker Bombe Rattan Settee
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Baker takes some design cues from the 1970s with this bombe rattan settee. Reeded frame that bows out in the middle is washed in white primer and lavender lacquer. Two-seat cushions, four back cushions, all upholstered in a vintage cream, taupe and gray geometric upholstery. Possibly from the Linea Cara collection designed for Baker by Karl Rausch.
Lacquer, Rattan, Upholstery
Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture Tufted Camel Back Sofa
By Thomas Pheasant, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture Tufted Camel Back Sofa This sofa measures: 95 wide x 33 deep x 34.75 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height of 24.5 inches We take...
Upholstery
Baker Furniture Blue Velvet Upholstered Roll Arm Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous traditional velvet upholstered roll arm sofa or loveseat By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Measures: 86"W x 36.5"D x 28"H. Seat height: 19". Arm height: 27.5". Good ...
Velvet
Baker Furniture Large Sofa 94"
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautiful large 94" sofa by Baker Furniture in a soft blue/gray shade on a solid cherry frame with tapered legs. Back and sides are suede; cushions are upholstered in a herringbone p...
Suede, Fabric, Cherry
Baker Scalloped Back Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Scalloped Back Sofa This sofa measures: 81.25 wide x 36 deep x 33.5 inches high, with a seat height of 20 and arm height of 24 inches We take o...
Upholstery
Bill Sofield for Baker Carlyle Gold Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bill Sofield for Baker Carlyle Gold Sofa This sofa measures: 90 wide x 40 deep x 33 inches high, with a seat height of 20 and arm height of 28 inches We take our photos in a contro...
Upholstery
Baker Stately Homes Collection Rolled Arm Empire Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North Canton, OH
From Baker Furniture Stately Homes Collection. Monumental Empire Revival Scrolled Arm Sofa.
Upholstery
Neue Sofa by Laura Kirar for Baker Furniture - Modern Leather Design
By Baker Furniture Company, Laura Kirar
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Taking its name from the German word for "new," this sofa is influenced by the vibrant "New Cafe" culture of 1920s Vienna. It features a slightly rounded back with three loose cushio...
Leather
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Roll Arm Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Roll Arm Sofa This sofa measures: 87.5 wide x 36 deep x 33.75 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height of 23 inches We take our photos...
Upholstery
Baker Furniture Blue Velvet Upholstered Roll Arm Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous traditional velvet upholstered roll arm sofa or loveseat By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Measures: 86"W x 36.5"D x 28"H. Seat height: 19". Arm height: 27.5". Good ...
Velvet
Baker Furniture Blue Velvet Upholstered Roll Arm Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous traditional velvet upholstered roll arm sofa or loveseat By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Measures: 86"W x 36.5"D x 28"H. Seat height: 19". Arm height: 27.5". Good ...
Velvet
Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture Villa Settee Sofa
By Thomas Pheasant, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture Villa Settee Sofa This sofa measures: 67 wide x 40 deep x 37 inches high, with a seat height of 19 inches We take our photos in a controlled lig...
Upholstery
Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture Villa Settee Sofa - Pair
By Thomas Pheasant, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture Villa Settee Sofa - Pair Each sofa measures: 67 wide x 40 deep x 37 inches high, with a seat height of 19 inches We take our photos in a control...
Upholstery
Baker Furniture Modern Leather Tuxedo Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous and very comfortable Modern trapezoidal tuxedo sofa or loveseat By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 77"W x 36.5"D x 31.75"H. Seat height: 17.75"H. Good...
Leather