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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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
Pair of Barbara Barry for McGuire Caned Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish and rare pair of large lounge chairs or club chairs with matching ottoman designed in the California coastal organic modern style by Barbara Barry for McGuire. The chairs fea...
Leather, Fabric, Cane, Rattan
$2,800 / set
Barbara Barry for Baker Lounge Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of elegant lounge chairs, designed by Barbara Barry for Baker, American, circa 21st century.
Upholstery, 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 Furniture Mahogany Oval X Back Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Mahogany Oval X Back Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 30.75 wide x 25.75 deep x 36.75 inches high, with a seat height of 24.5 and arm heig...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$6,347 / 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
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 Baker Script Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
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
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Barbara Barry for Baker Upholstered and Black Lacquer Arm Chairs
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
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 Set of 10 Lacquered Black & White Fabric Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
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
Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan Fretwork Lounge Chairs - Pair
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
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 Contemporary American Three Tiered Mahogany End Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry Contemporary American Three Tiered Mahogany End Table This side table measures: 26 wide x 26 deep x 26 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio ...
Mahogany
$896Sale Price / set|25% Off
Barbara Barry for Henredon Leather Dining Accent Armchairs Set of 2
By Barbara Barry, Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...
Leather, Wood
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 Mahogany Fluted Edge Side End Table - Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Mahogany Fluted Edge Side End Table - Pair Each side table measures: 37.75 wide x 37.75 deep x 30.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting ...
Mahogany
Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan Fretwork Sofa
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
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
Night And Day Spiral by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The 'Night and Day' Spiral Side Table is a definitive masterpiece by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture. Known for her quiet luxury and fluid silhouettes, Barry reimagines the traditi...
Lacquer
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 X Back Lounge Chairs Refinished and Reupholstered
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of elegant X back lounge chairs, designed by Barbara Barry for Baker. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered, and can be completed in your choice of color...
Upholstery, Wood
Barbara Barry for McGuire Caned Lounge Chairs - Pair and Ottoman
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
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
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
2 Tier Side Table by Barbara Barry for HBF Studio
By HBF, Barbara Barry
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
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 Baker Furniture Modern Regency Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of modern Regency style lounge chairs or club chairs By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Dark mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and bac...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Mahogany Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Mahogany Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 48.5 wide x 30.5 deep x 22 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to sho...
Mahogany
"Westport" Chandelier in Polished Nickel by Barbara Barry for Visual Comfort
By Barbara Barry, Visual Comfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful chandelier designed by Barbara Barry and manufactured in 2022 by Visual Comfort. This stunning chandelier features a sleek polished nickel finish that adds a touch of soph...
Nickel
Contemporary Lounge Chairs Barbara Barry for HBF Scoop Frames Metal Swivel Bases
By Barbara Barry, HBF
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Contemporary lounge chairs by Barbara Barry for HBF composed of scoop style frames, metal swivel bases, and aubergine fabric. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind th...
Metal
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
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
Barbara Barry “Go Lightly” 8-Light Gold Leaf Chandelier for Visual Comfort
By Visual Comfort, Barbara Barry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined and sculptural 8-light chandelier designed by Barbara Barry for Visual Comfort, part of the celebrated Go Lightly Signature Collection. This architectural chandelier exemp...
Metal, Brass, Gold Leaf
Custom Lacquered Side Table by Barbara Barry, Mid-Century Modern
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
$1,650Sale Price|40% Off
Caned Lounge Chair by Barbara Barry for McGuire
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice caned lounge chair by Barbara Barry for McGuire Furniture of San Francisco, circa 2006. The chair features a field of the caning ...
Rattan
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
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Regency Mahogany Side Chairs, Pair
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
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 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
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 Modern Regency Dark Mahogany Three-Tier Side Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
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
$6,347 / set
Barbara Barry for Baker Kukio Arm Chair - Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
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
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
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
Soft Corner Beside Chest by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
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
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Roll Arm Sofa
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Roll Arm Sofa This sofa measures: 87 wide x 36 deep x 33.75 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height of 22.75 inches We take our photo...
Upholstery
Candle holder Barbara Barry
By Barbara Barry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The shallow base can as a tealight or candle holder. The design plays with light refraction through its precisely cut geometric surfaces. Size: approx.11cmx11cmx6cm Swarovski
Crystal
Candle holder by Babara Barry
By Barbara Barry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The shallow base can as a tealight or candle holder. The design plays with light refraction through its precisely cut geometric surfaces. Size: approx.11cmx11cmx6cm Swarovski
Crystal
Modern Delicate Balance Table Lamp by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
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
$5,228Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Pacific Heights Floor Lamps Boyd Lighting Barbara Barry
By Barbara Barry, Boyd Lighting
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of RRP £8,800 Boyd Lighting Pacific heights floor lamps designed by Barbara Barry An absolutely sublime...
Chrome
$600Sale Price|25% Off
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
Barbara Barry for Baker Nesting Tables
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
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
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
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
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 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
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
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