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 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 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 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 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 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
Slope Arm Sofa by Baker Furniture, Beige Silk, Late 20th Century
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Comfortable, sloped arm sofa with a single cushion and block-style legs made by Baker Furniture. The plush cushioning offers exceptional support, making...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,950 / set
H 37.5 in W 29.5 in D 28 in
Pair of Barbara Barry for Baker Oval X-Back Armchairs in Ivory Upholstery
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in San Diego, CA
A sophisticated pair of Oval X-Back armchairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture, featuring sculptural dark wood frames and textured ivory upholstery. Combining classical ...
Upholstery, Wood
$8,000 / set
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Set of 10 Lacquered Black & White Fabric Dining Chairs
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
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
Baker Furniture Yves Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture Yves Sofa This sofa measures: 96.5 wide x 33 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 20.75 inches We take our photos in a controlled light...
Upholstery
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
$4,995
H 37 in W 90 in D 36.75 in
Baker Furniture English Traditional Floral Upholstered Roll Arm Camelback Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous and very comfortable English Traditional floral upholstered roll arm camelback sofa or loveseat By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Measures: 90"W x 36.75"D x 37"H. Sea...
Upholstery, Wood, Beads
Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture Villa Settee Sofa
By Thomas Pheasant, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture Villa Settee Sofa This sofa measures: 67 wide x 40 deep x 37 inches high, with a seat height of 19 inches We take our photos in a controlled lig...
Upholstery
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
Pair of Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan Caned Dining Armchairs
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
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
Baker Furniture Manhattan Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture Manhattan Sofa This sofa measures: 93.25 wide x 37.5 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height of 24 inches We take our photos in a control...
Upholstery
1970s McGuire San Francisco Organic Modern Rattan Sofa
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Organic modern rattan sofa designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire for McGuire San Francisco. The three-seat sofa or settee features a handcrafted bent rattan frame along w...
Leather, Rattan
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
$8,800 / set
H 28 in W 108.5 in D 30.5 in
Pair of McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cathedral Sofas 7 Ft 9 Ft
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A gorgeous pair of sculptural bleached rattan organic modern cathedral sofas made by McGuire, San Francisco, CA. The grand pair is comprised of a 7' foot wide three-seat sofa and a 9...
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
$5,800 / set
H 38.5 in W 23 in D 24 in L 38.5 in
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
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
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H 33 in W 65.5 in D 34 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Regency Upholstered Camelback Sofa
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
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
Barbara Barry for Baker Loose Back Sofa in Taupe Upholstery
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture "Loose Back Sofa" from Baker's Reserve Collection (Model #BAA6400S). The sofa is upholstered with a richly textured mottled plush fabric ...
Fabric, Beech
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Down-Filled Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding contemporary custom upholstered down-filled sofa By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Fully upholstered in original textured fabric, with dow...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Barbara Barry for McGuire Boxback Sofa
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
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 Elegant Modern Upholstered Daybed
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous contemporary upholstered daybed By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Upholstered seat and arms, with removable cushions, and mahogany trim and le...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage Barbara Barry For Henredon Transitional Modern 3 Seat Sofa Couch
By Barbara Barry, Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Famed designer Barbara Barry brings her signature blend of accessible elegance to her collection for fine furniture brand Henredon. It features a tight seat and back, along with a sl...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Barbara Barry for Baker Grey 2 Seat Sofa Daybed
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker grey 2 seat sofa daybed This sofa measures: 83 wide x 34 deep x 30 inches high with a seat height of 20 and arm height of 30 inches About photos: We take ou...
Upholstery, Wood
Barbara Barry for Baker Contemporary Down-Filled Sofa
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional modern contemporary sofa By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, early 21st century Mahogany frame, with down-filled...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Down
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H 34 in W 105 in D 40 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Rounded Arm Modern Sofa Curved-Back Down-Cushioned 2016
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous contemporary custom design by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture, Modern casual American luxury at its finest. Retail price nearly 6000 USD.
Textile