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 Diamond Gold Leaf Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful gold leaf 'Diamond' chest, from the Barbara Barry collection for Baker, fitted with two projected pyramidal carved doors, the interior in Chinese red with two adjustable sh...
Wood
Barbara Barry for Henredon Vitrine Cabinet with Glass Doors and Shelves
By Barbara Barry, Henredon
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Barbara Barry for Henredon wooden bow front vitrine cabinet from the late 20th century with oval motifs, glass doors and glass shelves. Designed by Barbara Barry for Henredon during the later years of the 20th century, this wooden cabinet features a thin curving cornice sitting above two bow-front glass doors, adorned with thin oval motifs and fitted with a single brass pull. These doors open to reveal four glass in wooden frames inner shelves offering convenient display opportunities. The ensemble is raised on four short tapered feet. The décor on the side shows great restraint as it is left bare and the back is simply planked. With its clean lines and modern design, this Barbary Barry for Henredon vintage vitrine...
Glass, Wood
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
Tall Mid Century Modern Brass and Glass Mastercraft Vitrine Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous brass and glass tall showcase with 4 thick glass shelves etched for showing plates. Shelves are adjustable. Two glass doors each hung on 4 hinge...
Brass
$3,500
H 33.75 in W 80.25 in D 22 in
Modern Barbara Barry for Baker / McGuire Rattan, Oak & Raffia Sideboard Buffet
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in Chino Hills, CA
A refined and architecturally elegant sideboard / buffet designed by Barbara Barry for Baker / McGuire, exemplifying the designer’s signature organic modern aesthetic. This substanti...
Raffia, Rattan, Oak
Metropoliat Cabinet by Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company, Thomas Pheasant
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Inspired by the grand architectural steps and sleek lines of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, this piece embodies Pheasant's "Modern Classicism". It features a stepped, Be...
Leather, Mahogany
$3,115Sale Price|30% Off
H 30 in W 54 in D 25 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Italian Art Deco Style Modern Mahogany Writing Desk 54"
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Barbara Barry Collection desk by Baker Furniture. Showcasing a sophisticated Neoclassical / Italian Art Deco inspired aesthetic with sleek, modern lines. The kidne...
Mahogany
Pair Campaign Style Curio Display Cabinets by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
We are very pleased to offer a great pair of gorgeous, sleek and minimalist display cabinets made by the famous Henredon furniture makers, made in the USA. Part of Henredon’s early 1...
Brass
Henredon Black Lacquer and Brass Display Cabinets/Vitrines
By Henredon
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful pair of Henredon lacquer, brass, and beveled glass display cabinets. Each equipt with four adjustable shelves with plate ridge and 3 way adj...
Brass
$6,800
H 34 in W 84 in D 22 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Modern Fluted Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Barbara Barry for Baker fluted sideboard credenza. This lovely modern cabinet features a wonderful fluted exterior design. The fluted design combine...
Wood
$7,950
H 77 in W 47.75 in D 19 in
Swedish Rococo Style 19th Century Painted Vitrine with Glass Doors and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo style painted wood vitrine from the 19th century, with bonnet top and glass doors. Born in Sweden during the 19th century, this exquisite vitrine features a bonnet-t...
Glass, Wood
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Stone and Mahogany Credenza
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Stone and Mahogany Credenza This credenza measures: 63 wide x 22 deep x 36.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to sh...
Stone
Barbara Barry for Baker Mahogany Fluted Sideboard Credenza
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Mahogany Fluted Sideboard Credenza This credenza measures: 84 wide x 22 deep x 34.25 inches high We take our photos in a con...
Mahogany
$2,595
H 39 in W 37 in D 16 in
Baker Furniture French Louis Philippe Walnut Flip-Top Server or Bar Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Louis Philippe style flip top server or bar cabinet By Baker Furniture USA, 1980s Carved walnut, with quarter sawn oak top, and original brass hardware. Measure...
Brass
$2,995
H 78.75 in W 38.5 in D 16.77 in
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous carved mahogany and burl wood, with mulli...
Brass
$3,995Sale Price|20% Off
H 92.25 in W 72.25 in D 17.5 in
Grand Georgian Style Solid Oak Baker China Cabinet Bookcase Breakfront
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This grand Georgian style solid oak Baker china cabinet bookcase breakfront is a striking example of timeless craftsmanship and refined design. Constructed from richly grained solid ...
Oak
Mid-Century Low Chest by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century 8-drawer low chest with dark stained trim, walnut drawer fronts and cabinet, and brass interlocking ring drawer pulls. (MICHAEL TAYLOR FOR BAKER FURNITURE CO.).
Metal, Brass
Pair of Black Wooden Vitrine Cabinets with Glass Doors
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of cabinets / vitrines made of black painted wood on the outside and natural color wood on the inside. Door and sides made of glass, wooden shelves. The cabinets are new, unused...
Glass, Wood
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H 35.5 in W 49.13 in D 18.5 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Diamond Silver Leaf Cabinet or Credenza
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding modern Hollywood Regency style diamond faceted sideboard or bar cabinet By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Silver leaf finish, with diamond facet...
Silver Leaf
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H 35.5 in W 49.25 in D 18.5 in
Hollywood Regency Style Barbara Barry Baker Furniture. Gold Leaf Cabinet / Bar
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a show stopper! This is a Hollywood Regency style gold leaf cabinet designed by Barbara Barry for Baker Fueniture. The surface has a raised pyramid design and opens to a Chin...
Gold Leaf
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H 27.25 in W 38 in D 22 in
Barbara Barry for Henredon Modern Walnut and Cream Lacquered Console Cabinet
By Henredon, Barbara Barry
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern console table, buffet server, or media cabinet By Barbara Barry for Henredon Philippines, Early 21st Century Walnut, with cream lacquered case, and original bras...
Brass
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Diamond Gold Leaf Cabinet
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding modern Hollywood Regency style diamond golf leaf cabinet or chest of drawers By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture. USA, Circa 1990s Original gold leaf finish,...
Gold Leaf
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H 35.75 in W 48.75 in D 18.5 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Diamond Gold Leaf Cabinets, Pair
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of modern Hollywood Regency style diamond golf leaf cabinets or chests of drawers By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Original gold lea...
Gold Leaf
Barbara Baker for Baker Gold Leaf Diamond Chest
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture gold leaf chest with a diamond pattern in front. The piece bears the tag on the rear. It is style number 3428. Pretty piece with some loss...
Gold Leaf
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H 92.5 in W 57.5 in D 27 in
Barbara Barry Baker Furniture Black Lacquered Mirrored Wardrobe Cabinet Armoire
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture 2 pc. black lacquer china cabinet with quatrefoil fretwork over mirrored doors. Mirrors have an antique finish. A great statement piece wit...
Wood
Barbara Barry Gold Leaf Diamond Chest by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful gold leaf 'Diamond' chest, from the Barbara Barry collection for Baker, fitted with two projected pyramidal carved doors, the interior in Chinese red with two adjustable sh...
Gold Leaf
Sideboard by Barbara Barry for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Norwalk, CT
Wonderful horizontal fluted paneling on front and sides. Two center doors open to reveal trays, while two outer doors reveal shelves. Dramatic, high gloss piano dark finish, almost b...
Wood
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H 35 in W 45 in D 19 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Gilt Limited Edition Two-Door Cabinet Cupboard
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning diamond cabinet with gold designed by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture. Features the original distressed gold leaf / giltwood finish. Interio...
Gold Leaf
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H 35.75 in W 49.25 in D 18.63 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Diamond Gold Leaf Cabinet or Credenza
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous gold leaf diamond cabinet or credenza designed by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture. The cabinet features the original gold leaf finish, whi...
Gold Leaf
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H 82 in W 44.5 in D 18 in
Baker Furniture Barbara Barry Glass Front Two PC Cabinet Breakfront Sideboard
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in West Hartford, CT
Signed Baker, Barbara Barry glass front cabinet, model # 3431. Mint condition.
Glass, Mahogany
Eye Poppingly Chic Diamond Cabinet by Barbara Barry
By Barbara Barry
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An exquisite diamond cabinet from the Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture series, circa 1999. The original factory gold leaf finish is elegantly distress...
Hardwood
Elegant Custom Diamond Cabinet by Barbara Barry for Baker
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite diamond cabinet from the Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture series, circa 1999. The original factory gold leaf finish on this particular ex...
Hardwood
Baker Furniture Barbara Barry Diamond Gold Leaf Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent original Baker diamond cabinet design by Barbara Baker. This cabinet has the original gold leaf finish and red lacquer painted inside surface. ...