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Baker Furniture Company Sofas

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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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Creator: Baker Furniture Company
Beautiful Sensuous Curved Kidney Shaped Opera Sofa by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The Opera Sofa has a symmetrical design and a sense of simple refinement, like traditional opera house gallery seating. It features a tight back and a loose...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Baker Furniture Company Sofas

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Upholstery

American Tufted Tan Leather Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North York, ON
American Tufted tan leather sofa. Newly made by Baker Furniture in North Carolina, USA. This traditional design has been modernized with beautiful so...
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2010s American Chesterfield Baker Furniture Company Sofas

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Metal

Vintage Baker Furniture Laura Kirar Modern Black Leather 3 Seater Neue Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Laura Kirar for Baker Furniture Neue Sofa. Features a black leather frame with swoop arms on an espresso cradle. A three seat design with gray seat cushions and back rests. An elegan...
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Late 20th Century Modern Baker Furniture Company Sofas

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Leather, Suede

Finn Juhl, Rare Important Sofa Walnut Fabric, Baker Furniture United States 1951
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and important sofa, designed by Finn Juhl in 1951 for Baker Furniture Company, Michigan. Introduced to the American design community by Edgar Kaufmann Jr, an art collector...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Baker Furniture Company Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Baker Furniture Company Sofas

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Brass

Rare Baker Furniture Co. Gondola Sofa, Midcentury
By Edward Wormley, Baker Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare Baker Furniture Co. sculptural Gondola sofa with original striped silk fabric, circa 1960. This elegant sofa is from a one owner estate of an artist, that was filled with Baker, Harvey Probber, Kelvin & Laverne and other midcentury furniture. Retains its original silk fabric and foam, appears to be free from stains, foam is not hard and retains the round bolster pillows...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Baker Furniture Company Sofas

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Upholstery

Mid-Century Gondola Sofa with Brass Details
By Baker Furniture Company, James Mont, Adrian Pearsall
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...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Baker Furniture Company Sofas

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Satin

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.
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1980s American Vintage Baker Furniture Company Sofas

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Lacquer, Rattan, Upholstery

Baker Matching Pair of Two Floral Pattern Three Seater Traditional Sofas MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Matching Pair of Two Floral Pattern Three Seater Traditional Sofas MINT!
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20th Century American Country Baker Furniture Company Sofas

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Upholstery

Vintage Hollywood Regency Baker Furniture Brocade Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Hollywood Regency couch for sale. Manufactured by Baker Furniture, and very high-end. It's in excellent condition, and has been ...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Baker Furniture Company Sofas

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Brocade, Feathers

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Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Down-Filled Sofa
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Baker Furniture Archetype Maple Wood Banded Brown Leather Modern Sofa 6370-78
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Located in Dayton, OH
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Michael Taylor for Baker Mid-Century Modern Curved Long Sofa for Reupholstery
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Baker Furniture Company sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Baker Furniture Company sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Baker Furniture Company sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 10 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original sofas by Baker Furniture Company were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofas by Jack Lenor Larsen, Erwin Lambeth, and Ward Bennett. Prices for Baker Furniture Company sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,299 and can go as high as $100,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,800.

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Questions About Baker Furniture Company Sofas
  • 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 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.
  • 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 ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Yes, Baker furniture is good quality. 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. Many online reviewers report owning Baker furniture for decades and needing to do very little to keep it looking like new. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Baker furniture.
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