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 Furniture Modern Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of eight modern Regency or Art Deco style dining chairs By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Dark mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and b...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
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
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Designer Barbara Barry Sleek Contemporary Sofa for Baker Furniture
By Barbara Barry
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Timeless and sophisticated sofa by Barbara Barry having a sleek silhouette, one seat cushion and 3 back cushions. HT
Upholstery
Barbara Barry for Baker Art Deco Slipper Chair
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Classic Art Deco, Hollywood Regency style slipper chair, designed by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture, circa 1980/90's. This voguish chair is in excellent, original, clean and ready...
Upholstery, Wood
Elegant Set of 8 Oval X Barbara Barry Dining Chairs for Baker
By Barbara Barry
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A set of 8 Barbara Barry classic "Oval X" dining chairs. Each frame is made of beech hardwood and stained mahogany with oval backs and roomy seats. The chairs are incredibly comfo...
Upholstery, Beech, Mahogany
Set of Six Barbara Barry for Baker Spindle Back Dining Chairs
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant set of six dining chairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture, comprised of two armchairs and four side chairs. Each chair features a tall, architecturally propor...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$16,000 / set
Set Ten Barbara Barry McGuire Caned Dining Armchairs
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing grand set of ten caned rattan dining armchairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker/McGuire. The set consists of eight side caned armchairs model #MCM 261 and two tall host ca...
Leather, Cane, Rattan
Barbara Barry for Henredon Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Henredon, Barbara Barry
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Henredon Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 34.25 wide x 37 deep x 37.75 high, with a seat height of 20.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 21.5 inch...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of "X" Armchairs by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture, USA 21st Century
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your living space with this exquisite pair of "X" Armchairs by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture. Crafted in the USA in the 21st Century, these chairs exude elegance and soph...
Fabric, Wood
$3,250 / set
Pair of Barbara Barry for Baker Lounge Chairs
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of sculptural X back lounge chairs, designed by Barbara Barry for Baker, American, circa 2000s.
Upholstery, Wood
Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan Cane Settee and Armchair
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A rare pair of exceptional cane and rattan living room suite designed by Barbara Barry for McGuire in San Francisco, CA. The set is comprised of an "Open Oval Caned Banquette" (MCU10...
Leather, Fabric, Cane, Rattan
Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan or Wicker Arm Desk, Dining or Occasional Chair
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in St. Louis, MO
Barbara Barry designed for McGuire Furniture of San Francisco. Dark stained Rattan dining chair, can be used as a desk chair or Occasional chair. All original, light touch up. Label.
Rattan
Set of Four Barbara Barry Rattan Script Dining Chairs
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
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
$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Six Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan and Cane Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, McGuire, Barbara Barry
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of six dining armchairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker/McGuire. Their regency influenced rattan frames are woven with a fine double mesh caning and feature arched vents in t...
Cane, Rattan, Upholstery
Pair of Barbara Barry for McGuire Caned Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
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
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Regency Lounge Chair
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional modern Regency or Art Deco style lounge chair By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Dark mahogany frame, with leather upholstery. Measures: 26.5"W ...
Leather, Mahogany
Set of Six Barbara Barry Baker Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic set of six mahogany framed dining chairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture. The chairs feature a whimsical cut velvet upholstery with a festive jewel toned ruby...
Fabric, Mahogany
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 chair measures: 24.25 wide x 21.5 deep x 38 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height/chair clearance ...
Upholstery, Rattan
$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 Regency Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of modern Regency or Art Deco style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Dark mahogany frames, with upholst...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
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
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Cantilever Dining Lounge Chairs Barbara Barry Boucle
By Thayer Coggin, Barbara Barry, Milo Baughman
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
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four modern Regency or Art Deco style dining chairs By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Dark mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and ba...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$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 Vanity Stool, Leather, Sculpted Wood Base
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Delray Beach, FL
An elegant Barbara Barry for Baker vanity or low stool, showcasing the designer’s signature restraint, balance, and refined proportion. The softly sculpted dark wood base is defined ...
Leather, Wood
Barbara Barry for Baker McGuire Tobacco Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
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
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
Pair, Barbara Barry McGuire Mid-Century Modern Caned Lounge Chairs Refinished
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
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
$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
$3,895 / set
Barbara Barry for Henredon Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Barbara Barry, Henredon
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Henredon Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 36 wide x 38 deep x 38 high, with a seat height of 20 and arm height/chair clearance of 21 inches We take our p...
Upholstery
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
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
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
1980’s Iconic Club Chairs by Barbara Barry for Henredon, a Pair
By Henredon, Barbara Barry
Located in North Canton, OH
One of Barbara Barry's most iconic deigns of the time. This brilliantly crafted Club Chairs for Henredon were a monumental hit in the day and still make a significant impact in desig...
Upholstery
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
Pair of Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan Caned Dining Armchairs
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A stylish and iconic pair of rattan and cane dining armchairs designed by Barbara Barry for McGuire, San Francisco, CA. The "Caned Arm Chair" (#MCM262) features steam-bent rattan pol...
Leather, Fabric, Cane, Rattan
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Barbara Barry for McGuire Caned Dining Desk Arm Chair
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
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
$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 Baker Furniture Modern Regency Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
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
$6,347 / set
Barbara Barry for Henredon Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Barbara Barry, Henredon
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
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
$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
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
$956Sale Price / set|20% Off
Barbara Barry for Henredon Leather Dining Accent Armchairs Set of 2
By Henredon, Barbara Barry
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 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
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 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
$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