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Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

American

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
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Slant Front Architect's Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
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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Late 20th Century American Georgian Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Rare 1980s Mid Century Art Deco Executive Table Desk by Pierre Paulin for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Pierre Paulin
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare Art Deco executive desk designed in 1984 by Pierre Paulin for Baker Furniture. Desk features bird's-eye maple with walnut inlays, chocolate-brown, leather-top writing surface an...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Maple, Walnut

Pierre Paulin for Baker Bird's-Eye Maple and Leather Top Geometric Desk, 1984
By Pierre Paulin, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare desk by Pierre Paulin for 'The Paulin Collection' by Baker features incredible angular lines of Bird's-Eye Maple and inset leather. With a slightly art deco influence and a...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Birdseye Maple

French Louis XV Style Desk or Writing Table by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fabulous Louis XV style desk which boasts elegant cabriole legs, four drawers, the left being a double height drawer, with wonderful oak grain and charming carved details. The desk...
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1980s American Louis XV Vintage Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Superb Green Leather Top Baker French Directoire Writing Desk with Tablet Trays
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Baker Desk in the French Directoire style. The desk is beautifully made of mahogany with bright brass trim and a beautiful leather top with gold tooled embossing a...
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1990s American Directoire Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Baker Furniture Regency Rosewood Drop Leaf Writing Desk or Console, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Regency or Georgian style drop leaf writing desk, console, or sofa table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous book-mat...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood

Baker Furniture French Louis XV Pink Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 50.5"W x 23.5...
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style writing desk By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 45.5"W x 21.25"D x 29.6...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Baker French Louis XV Style Lacquered Writing Table Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent French Louis XV style writing table bureau plat desk crafted by Baker Furniture. The desk features a patinated bronze mounted leather top writing surface. The case is fronted...
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20th Century American Louis XV Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze, Brass

Michael Taylor for Baker Midcentury Chinoiserie Teak and Walnut Partner Desk
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous midcentury Hollywood Regency chinoiserie double sided partner desk By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 46"W x 23"D x 30"H. ...
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Louis XV Style Desk By Baker Furniture Co. With Bronze Mounts
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a special piece! This is a Louis XV style writing desk by Baker Furniture Co. it has a black leather top and bronze appointments. The chinoiserie pastoral scenes are on a bla...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Baker Mahogany Executive Partners Desk, Georgian, Writing Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Large mahogany executive partners desk by baker, writing table in the Georgian Fashion. A stunning new Baker mahogany partners desk having fu...
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2010s American Georgian Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Mid-20th Century Baker Furniture Vintage Queen Ann Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hartville, OH
Beautiful example of this intentionally distressed leather top Queen Ann Desk with cabriolet legs and key from Baker furniture. One owner find. Signed a...
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Mid-20th Century American George I Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Baker Furniture English Oak and Burl Wood Barley Twist Writing Desk, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English style writing desk or library table with barley twist legs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved oak, w...
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Mid-20th Century American William and Mary Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Baker Furniture English Regency Burled Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Regency style writing desk or console table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Burled walnut, with original brass ...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Barbara Barry for Baker Mahogany Writing Desk or Console, Newly Refinished
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous contemporary mahogany console sofa table or writing desk By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, circa 1990s Measures: 32" W x 20" D x 25" H. Newly refinishe...
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1990s American Modern Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Baker Furniture Georgian Walnut Leather Top Executive Desk, 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stately Georgian or Chippendale style executive desk By Baker Furniture USA, 1950s Gorgeous burled walnut, with original brass pulls and inlaid embossed leather top. M...
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1950s American Georgian Vintage Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage Baker Furniture Regency Style Burled Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a vintage Baker Furniture Regency style burled writing desk. Featuring a beautiful rectangular burled wood top, Regency sty...
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1970s American Regency Vintage Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Brass Bound Leather Top Louis XV Bureau Plat Baker Collector's Edition Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1980s American Louis XV Vintage Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Baker Collector's Edition Brass Bound Leather Top Louis XV Bureau Plat
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1980s American Louis XV Vintage Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Leather Top Slant Front Architect's Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Georgian style slant front architect's desk. The desk features shallow drawers and shelved cabinets on one side and open bookcases with adjustable shelving on the othe...
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1960s American Georgian Vintage Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Louis XV Baker Furniture Louis XV Secretary Desk Collector's Edition
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare item from Baker furniture. It's a French Louis XV style secretary desk in walnut with a mesh grill set for the doors. The desk measures 89 tal...
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1990s American Louis XV Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous book-matched figured walnut, with original brass hardware and mount...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Pierre Paulin for Baker Art Deco Birdseye Maple Leather Top Executive Desk
By Baker Furniture Company, Pierre Paulin
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional Art Deco executive desk designed in 1984 by Pierre Paulin for Baker Furniture. The desk features gorgeous birdseye maple and a leather top writing s...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Birdseye Maple

Asian Inspired Desk by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian inspired desk by Michael Taylor for Baker, American, circa 1960s. This piece is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choic...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Campaign Style Desk or Credenza
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage desk or credenza crafted in mahogany and satinwood with multiple components having a wide profile with four drawers on one side and a cabinet with two shelves on the...
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20th Century American Campaign Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Walnut Executive Credenza Desk, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stately Georgian or Chippendale style executive credenza desk By Baker Furniture USA, 1950s Walnut case, with gorgeous burled walnut drawer fronts and original brass pulls...
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1950s American Georgian Vintage Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Baker French Provincial Cherry Marquetry Inlay Console Table Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker French Provincial Cherry Marquetry Inlay Console Table Desk. Item features shapely saber legs, marquetry inlaid top, solid wood construct...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Baker Bleached Walnut Lucite & Brass Pulls 4 Drawer Low Profile Desk Console
By Tommi Parzinger, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Bleached Walnut Lucite & Brass Pulls 4 drawer low profile desk console writing table. Solid oak drawer design. Completely restored.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Modern Black Desk Credenza by Jacques Garcia Baker Rachmaninov
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North York, ON
Modern black desk credenza by Jacques Garcia Baker Rachmaninov. Featuring unique modern styling, finished in a black hand polished look. Complemented with sleek brass handles and met...
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2010s American Modern Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Walnut Leather Top Executive Desk, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stately Georgian or Chippendale style executive desk with inlaid leather top By Baker Furniture USA, 1950s Gorgeous figured walnut, with original brass pulls and inlaid em...
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1950s American Georgian Vintage Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Baker Furniture Lyre Motife Birdseye Maple Drop-Leaf Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Startlingly beautiful bird’s-eye maple drop-leaf writing desk having gorgeous satinwood and ebony inlay and elegant detailed lyre motife legs. with leaves open 64.5 W.
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1980s American Regency Vintage Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Birdseye Maple

Baker Country French Black Lacquer Gold Trim Leather Desk Console
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black lacquer embossed green lather top French Provincial writing table or desk with three drawers by Baker. Stunning looking piece.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Parquetry Writing Table
By Pierre Paulin, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceedingly rare Pierre Paulin reception desk or writing table for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers inlaid with dark walnut in the signature motif for the Paulin collection. Very well...
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1980s American Vintage Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Rare Hand-Painted Lacquered Console/Desk by Allesandro for Baker, circa 1980
By Baker Furniture Company, Alessandro for Baker Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent console is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. A ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood, Leather

Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Inlay Executive Desk
By Pierre Paulin, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Pierre Paulin executive desk for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers inlaid with dark walnut in the signature motif for the Paulin Collection. Drawers are fitted to give a floating ...
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1980s American Vintage Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Fine Quality Baker Furniture Company Embossed Leather Top Louis XVI Style Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Slant Front Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous petite French Provincial Louis XV style slant front writing desk or secretary desk USA, circa 1960s Beautiful cherry wood, with or...
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1970s Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Desk By Baker Furniture Company
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a beautiful vibrant Louis XV style chinoiserie desk by Baker Furniture Company. It is a Hermes orange with a bright green leather top. ...
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1970s American Louis XV Vintage Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Baker Neoclassical Rosewood Petite Desk, Manor House Collection
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Baker Neoclassic style rosewood petite writing desk purchased from the Baker-Furniture in NYC in 1969. It is one of the pieces Baker selected for th...
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1960s North American Neoclassical Vintage Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Baker Furniture Company desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Baker Furniture Company desks and writing tables 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 desks and writing tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 40 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original desks and writing tables by Baker Furniture Company were created in the louis xv style in north america during the 20th century. Prices for Baker Furniture Company desks and writing tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,559 and can go as high as $29,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,960.
Questions About Baker Furniture Company Desks and Writing Tables
  • 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 ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    United Furniture took over Lane Furniture in 2017. After that, the furniture maker became well known among contemporary consumers for its upholstered furniture. In 2022, United abruptly closed and ceased operations at Lane due to financial problems. Find a collection of Lane Furniture pieces from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The story of what happened to the Lane Furniture company is one of financial difficulties. The company was acquired by United Furniture Industries in 2017 and became particularly well known among contemporary consumers for its upholstered furniture. In 2022, United abruptly closed and ceased operations at Lane due to bankruptcy. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Lane furniture.

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