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 Art Deco Slipper Chair
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
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
Sold|$3,295
H 33 in W 65.5 in D 34 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Regency Upholstered Camelback Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous and very comfortable modern Regency style camelback upholstered sofa or loveseat By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Measures: 65.5"W x 34...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Barbara Barry for Baker Lounge Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
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 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
$3,400 / set
H 35 in W 23 in D 22 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Spoon Back Slipper Chairs, Sold in Sets of 2
By Michael Taylor
Located in Wichita, KS
Shown here is Michael Taylor for Baker Spoon Back Slipper Chairs, Sold in Sets of 2. Designed by Michael Taylor for Baker, these iconic spoon back slipper chairs exemplify refined A...
Wood, Upholstery
$15,500 / set
H 31 in W 34 in D 31 in
Baker Ivory Satin Slipper Chairs Attributed to Michael Taylor, circa 1950s, Pair
By James Mont, Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Saint Louis, MO
An absolutely jaw-dropping pair of meticulous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency lounge chairs in original tufted ivory satin from a boutique series produced by Baker Furniture, circa 1960. Extremely rare Baker Furniture chairs in the style of James Mont. Stout, expertly crafted ebonized solid mahogany construction. This fabulous design is routinely attributed to the work of the esteemed Michael Taylor. The unmistakable look of old money...
Satin, Mahogany
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 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
$3,800 / set
H 31.25 in W 26.25 in D 23 in
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
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
$2,995 / set
H 32 in W 27 in D 27 in
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
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
$2,195 / set
H 36.75 in W 25 in D 28 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Regency Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
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 Slipper Chairs In Mohair Fabric
By Barbara Barry
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of large modern slipper chairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker, beautiful craftsmanship and quality, the legs have been newly black lacquered and the chairs have bee...
Mohair, Walnut
Barbara Barry for Baker Pair of Grey Chenille Slipper Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Slipper chairs from Barbara Barry for Baker. Armless chairs with tight curved backs and loose seat cushions upholstered in a Great Plains chenille textured fabric in matte grey. Flu...
Fabric, Wood
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H 34 in W 27 in D 31 in
Vintage Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Slipper Chairs Newly Upholstered- Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture slipper chairs newly upholstered in "Cafe-Latte" Sheep's Wool Boucle - Pair Beautiful pair of Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Slipper C...
Bouclé, Wood
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H 33.75 in W 28.5 in D 27 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish and comfortable pair of modern upholstered slipper chairs or lounge chairs By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Striped upholstery, with car...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Damask Slipper Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of 1940s-inspired roll-back upholstered slipper lounge chairs by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture. Sculptural curved frames fea...
Upholstery, Wood