Barbara Barry intends for her furniture designs to connect people to the splendor of the natural world around them. Her lounge chairs, tables and other pieces reflect the influence of the Hollywood Regency style as well as Barry’s admiration for organic materials and the subdued color palettes of the great outdoors. Simple and calming, her furniture is quietly elegant and has garnered Barry renown worldwide as a leader in interior design.
A native of California, Barry was surrounded by artists from the moment she was born and credits her mother with instilling a strong sense of confidence in her. Barry’s mother, a painter, encouraged her to nurture her creative impulses. The designer initially pursued a degree in art — she is an active painter today — but quickly eschewed the norms of formal education, leaving school to travel through Europe.
While traveling, Barry fell in love with the wines and cheeses of the cities she visited, inspiring her to open her own cheese shop in Mendocino upon her return to California. Her predilection for interior design quickly began to show itself as she went about setting up and running her store, and Barry began drawing designs for her own furniture. She moved to Los Angeles and established her own design firm in 1985.
Working with small local businesses to get her pieces made, she became more passionate about expressing herself through her furniture and quickly amassed a following for her work. Today, for its thoughtful merge of clean lines, 1940s Hollywood glamour and the soft palettes of the sea, sky and foliage of her state, her understated furniture is an international success.
Barry is expressly opposed to the use of patterns, opting instead for solid neutrals that pair well with warm brass or vintage bronze lighting fixtures and allow for the colors in a painting on the living room wall to pop. She is focused on bringing harmony and order into a space, and her minimalist designs — acid-washed mahogany side tables, armchairs with dark stained rattan backrests — are sought after by A-list celebrities, politicians and leading manufacturers alike. Barry has created exclusive furniture collections and home decor for legendary brands including Baker Furniture, McGuire Furniture Company and others.
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Barbara Barry for Baker McGuire Tobacco Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker McGuire Tobacco Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 24 wide x 23.5 deep x 39.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 18.5 inches...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Pair Barbara Barry for Boyd Lighting Polished Nickel Pacific Heights Sconces
By Barbara Barry
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of Pacific Heights polished nickel sconces designed by Barbara Barry for Boyd Lighting. Long, tapered faceted finials with round back plates and o...
Nickel
Set of Nesting Tables, by Barbara Barry for Baker
By Barbara Barry
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Designed by Barbara Barry for the Baker Furniture company, This set of 3 nesting tables w/ splayed legs is finished in a rich mahogany, Dimensions of all tables: Large: 29h x 15"w x ...
Wood
Set of Four Barbara Barry Rattan Script Dining Chairs
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical set of four script dining chairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker/McGuire. The set consists of two side chairs model # MCA2046 and two host armchairs model # MCA2045 wit...
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Barbara Barry for Baker Mid Century Gold Leaf Cabinet Credenza
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Mid Century Gold Leaf Cabinet Credenza This cabinet measures: 49.25 wide x 18.75 deep x 35.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio...
Gold Leaf
Barbara Barry for Baker Mahogany Nesting Tables - Set of 3
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Mahogany Nesting Tables - Set of 3 The top table measures: 14.5 wide x 14.5 deep x 28.75 inches high The middle table measures: 12.25 wide x 14.5 deep x 25.2...
Mahogany
Barbara Barry for Baker Nesting Tables
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Nesting Tables The top table measures: 20.5 wide x 17.5 deep x 22.5 inches high The bottom table measures: 16.5 wide x 17...
Wood
Barbara Barry for Baker Console, Entry, or Vanity Table with Drawer
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulously chic table designed by Barbara Barry for Baker.
Wood
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Cantilever Dining Lounge Chairs Barbara Barry Boucle
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, Barbara Barry
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of four signed Milo Baughman sculptural cantilever dining arm chairs newly professionally re-upholstered with very soft and textural high end luxury curly boucle fabric by Barbar...
Metal
$4,500 / set
Barbara Barry for Hbf Club Chairs
By Barbara Barry
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of Barbara Barry designed for HBF, in good gently use condition with minor wear and patina.
Fabric, Wood
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Mahogany Side Table or Nightstand
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern Regency style dark mahogany nightstand or tea table By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Measures: 32"W x 20.5"D x 25.25"H. Very go...
Mahogany
Barbara Barry for McGuire Caned Lounge Chairs - Pair and Ottoman
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for McGuire Caned Lounge Chairs - Pair and Ottoman Each chair measures: 31.75 wide x 26 deep x 40.25 high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 17 inches The ottoman ...
Upholstery, Cane
Barbara Barry for Baker Console Table
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long deco style console table by Baker in rich mahogany with bright gold accenting trim. Almost seven feet long, this works great behind a long sofa. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Mahogany
Barbara Barry for Baker Modern Regency Dark Mahogany Three-Tier Side Table
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Modern Regency Dark Mahogany Three-Tier Side Table This side table measures: 30 wide x 28 deep x 24.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighti...
Mahogany
Thomas O’Brien “Canto Grande” 4-Arm Chandelier for Visual Comfort, Contemporary
By Barbara Barry, Visual Comfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental in scale and refined in execution, the “Canto Grande” Four-Arm Chandelier designed by Thomas O’Brien for Visual Comfort & Co. is a masterclass in tailored architectura...
Brass
Barbara Barry for McGuire Caned Dining Desk Arm Chair
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details Below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Bentwood, Cane
Tall Thin Light Grey Conical Ceramic Vase with Graphic Line Pattern
By Barbara Barry
Located in Manassas Park, VA
Barbara Barry for Middle Kingdom tall thin conical vase in "ice," measuring 13 1/8” x 7 1/8” (4 1/8” mouth).
Porcelain
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Dark Mahogany Nightstands, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish pair of Modern dark mahogany oversized two-tier bedside tables or nightstands By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Each measures: 36"W x 24"D x 27.25"H....
Mahogany
Pair, Barbara Barry McGuire Mid-Century Modern Caned Lounge Chairs Refinished
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of fully restored large, caned Rattan Lounge Chairs designed by Barbara Barry and made in the USA by the McGuire Furniture Company in Tropical Coastal Design. Features linked ...
Leather, Fabric, Cane, Bamboo, Rattan
Barbara Barry for McGuire Mahogany & Brass Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for McGuire Mahogany and Brass Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 48 wide x 47.75 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 26.5 inches, ...
Brass
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
Barbara Barry for McGuire Boxback Sofa
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
Located in Dallas, TX
Limited edition McGuire boxback sofa by Barbara Barry. This timeless design is classic in form and scale, with a gunmetal wood frame and a gracefully curved back that ensures comfort...
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan Fretwork Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan Fretwork Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 32.5 wide x 28 deep x 30.25 high, with a seat height of 19.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 30...
Upholstery, Rattan
Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan Fretwork Sofa
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan Fretwork Sofa This sofa measures: 88 wide x 37 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a seat height of 19 inches We take our photos in a controlled lighting...
Upholstery, Rattan
Barbara Barry Modern Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six modern Regency or Art Deco style dining chairs By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Dark mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and bac...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$7,095 / set
Barbara Barry for Henredon Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Henredon, Barbara Barry
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Henredon Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 34 wide x 35 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style Barbara Barry for HBF Slice Round Side Tables - a Pair
By Barbara Barry, HBF
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous contemporary Slice round side tables/Lamp tables designed by Barbara Barry for HBF. These gorgeous tables combine the luxury you desire with the functionality you need. Can ...
Wood, Ash
Quarry Accent Table by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hong Kong, HK
As if chiseled from stone, the Quarry Accent Table is a meticulously modern statement piece designed by the internationally renowned Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture. This sculptura...
Resin, Lacquer
2010s Barbara Barry for Baker Slipper / Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Barbara Barry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Slipper Lounge Chair, originally designed by Barbara Barry for Baker in the early 2000s. This particular example was produced in the 2010s. The chair features a refined sil...
Foam, Wood, Fabric
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Mahogany Armoire
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Mahogany Armoire This armoire measures: 42 wide x 24 deep x 78 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much deta...
Mahogany
Barbara Barry for Baker Mahogany Nesting Tables
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Toledo, OH
Set of 3 mahogany nesting tables by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture. Largest table is 14 1/2" x 14 1/2" and 29" tall. Smallest is 22 1/2" tall. Excellent condition with some minor...
Mahogany
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Regency Mahogany Side Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of modern Regency or Art Deco style side chairs or dining chairs By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Dark mahogany frames, with upholstered s...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Barbara Barry for Baker McGuire Tobacco Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker McGuire Tobacco Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 24 wide x 23.75 deep x 39 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 19.5 inches ...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Barbara Barry for Baker Mahogany and Leather King Bed Frame
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Mahogany and Leather King Bed Frame This bed frame measures: 80.25 wide x 87 deep x 50.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to ...
Leather, Mahogany
Barbara Barry for Baker Script Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Script Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 21.5 wide x 24.5 deep x 37.5 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each captains chair me...
Upholstery, Rattan
Soft Corner Beside Chest by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Reflecting Barbara Barry's signature style of "subtle luxury," this chest features a clean, architectural form characterized by soft, radiused corners. It is designed to radiate sere...
Wood
Paul Evans Cityscape Cubist Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern Boucle Fabric 1970s
By Barbara Barry, Paul Evans
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of 4 Iconic Paul Evans PE240 Directional Cityscape Cubist Mid-Century Modern dining chairs. Back and seat cushions are soft and comfortable. Features sturdy wooden chair frame wi...
Metal
Custom Lacquer Barbara Barry Side Table
By Barbara Barry
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine Table made by Baker Furniture and designed by the iconic American designer Barbara Barry. The single drawer case surmounting scrolled X supports with a stretcher. Meticul...
Wood
$2,800 / set
Barbara Barry for Baker Lounge Chairs
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of elegant lounge chairs, designed by Barbara Barry for Baker, American, circa 21st century.
Upholstery, Wood
McGuire Caned Arm Chair by Barbara Barry, Rattan & Leather, USA
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted from rattan, the chair is accented by meticulously hand-laced joint bindings at each joint—a patented McGuire hallmark that ensures both structural integrity and a rich, tact...
Leather, Rattan
Barbara Barry for Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Bergere Chairs, Pair
By Barbara Barry, Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style upholstered club chairs or bergere chairs By Barbara Barry for Henredon USA, Circa 1990s...
Upholstery, Walnut
Large Medium Grey Cylinder Ceramic Vase with Graphic Line Pattern
By Barbara Barry
Located in Manassas Park, VA
Barbara Barry for Middle Kingdom cylindrical vase in "ash," measuring 9 1/8” x 8 1/4”.
Porcelain
Small Matte Light Grey Inverted Conical Ceramic Vase with Graphic Line Pattern
By Barbara Barry
Located in Manassas Park, VA
Barbara Barry for Middle Kingdom cylindrical vase in "ice," measuring 7 1/8” x 5 1/8” (3 1/8” base).
Porcelain
Tall Medium Grey Conical Ceramic Vase with Graphic Line Pattern
By Barbara Barry
Located in Manassas Park, VA
Barbara Barry for Middle Kingdom tall wide conical vase in "ash," measuring 11 1/8” x 8 1/2” (6 1/8” mouth).
Porcelain
Tall Light Grey Conical Ceramic Vase with Graphic Line Pattern
By Barbara Barry
Located in Manassas Park, VA
Barbara Barry for Middle Kingdom tall wide conical vase in "ice," measuring 11 1/8” x 8 1/2” (6 1/8” mouth).
Porcelain
Small Matte Light Grey Conical Ceramic Vase with Graphic Line Pattern
By Barbara Barry
Located in Manassas Park, VA
Barbara Barry for Middle Kingdom cylindrical vase in "ice," measuring 5” x 5 7/8” (4 3/4” mouth).
Porcelain
Small Matte Medium Grey Inverted Conical Ceramic Vase with Graphic Line Pattern
By Barbara Barry
Located in Manassas Park, VA
Barbara Barry for Middle Kingdom cylindrical vase in "ash," measuring 7 1/8” x 5 1/8” (3 1/8” base).
Porcelain
Small Matte Medium Grey Conical Ceramic Vase with Graphic Line Pattern
By Barbara Barry
Located in Manassas Park, VA
Barbara Barry for Middle Kingdom cylindrical vase in "ash," measuring 5” x 5 7/8” (4 3/4” mouth).
Porcelain
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Barbara Barry for Baker Upholstered and Black Lacquer Arm Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of impressive Art Deco influenced arm chairs by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Company. Upholstered in a silk blend cross hatch seat, arm and back. Exposed wood is a very dar...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Lacquer
Barbara Barry for Baker Mid Century Diamond Gold Leaf Cabinet Credenza
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Mid Century Diamond Gold Leaf Cabinet Credenza This credenza measures: 49 wide x 18.5 deep x 39.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ...
Gold Leaf
Modern Delicate Balance Table Lamp by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A quintessential example of Barbara Barry’s signature "Casual Elegance," the Modern Delicate Balance Table Lamp was designed for her prestigious Real To Reel collection for Baker Fur...
Bronze
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
2 Tier Side Table by Barbara Barry for HBF Studio
By Barbara Barry, HBF
Located in Pasadena, TX
Trestle Round 2 Tier Side Table by Barbara Barry for HBF Studio Rich walnut 2 tier side table with composite top and tapered legs.
Ebony
$6,347 / set
Barbara Barry for Baker Kukio Arm Chair - Pair
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Kukio Arm Chair - Pair Each chair measures: 23.5 wide x 25.5 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height/chair clearance of 27 inches We take ou...
Upholstery, Wood
Large Light Grey Cylinder Ceramic Vase with Graphic Line Pattern
By Barbara Barry
Located in Manassas Park, VA
Barbara Barry for Middle Kingdom cylindrical vase in "ice," measuring 9 1/8” x 8 1/4”.
Porcelain
Tall Thin Medium Grey Conical Ceramic Vase with Graphic Line Pattern
By Barbara Barry
Located in Manassas Park, VA
Barbara Barry for Middle Kingdom tall thin conical vase in "ash," measuring 13 1/8” x 7 1/8” (4 1/8” mouth).
Porcelain