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 McGuire Rattan Oak Raffia Sideboard Buffet
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional sideboard server or buffet designed by Barbara Barry for Baker/McGuire. The sideboard features a large oak case with rattan borders and splayed legs. The case has a woven...
Brass
19th Century French Oak Sideboard Buffet
Located in Round Top, TX
French oak sideboard buffet featuring three central drawers flanked by two paneled doors with inviting deep patina. Original French brass hinges and pulls remain; locks may operate ...
Oak
19th Century Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet from France
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century French sideboard crafted in oak and finished with a bleached surface that highlights the natural grain of the wood. The cabinet features carved panel doors decorated wit...
Oak
19th Century French Bleached Oak Narrow Sideboard Buffet
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century French narrow sideboard crafted in oak with a bleached finish that highlights the natural grain of the wood. The cabinet features four panel doors. The far left and righ...
Metal, Iron
French Gaston Poisson Art Deco Oak Sideboard Buffet 1940.
By Gaston Poisson
Located in Benington, Herts
A Fine and Unusual Cerused Oak Sideboard Buffet With Wonderful Brasswear, Attributed to Gaston Poisson French Circa 1940 Undoubtedly made in Paris around 1940, this fine piece...
Oak
Modern Black Cerused Oak Sideboard Buffet
Located in North York, ON
Modern black cerused oak sideboard buffet. Featuring a dark ebonized black ceruse finish with contrasting white grains. Doors open with sleek pus...
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-19th-century French bleached oak sideboard with a three-drawer over two-door configuration. The drawers open with large, decorative drop-handle pulls that add strong visual chara...
Oak
18th-Century French Carved Oak Sideboard Buffet
Located in Round Top, TX
18th-century French oak sideboard featuring traditional provincial carving with floral, vine, and leaf motifs throughout. Two narrow upper drawers sit above two cabinet doors, each d...
Oak
English Carved Oak Sideboard Buffet with Liquor Tray
Located in Evergreen, CO
Crafted from beautiful European oak and finished with a dark stain, this Late Victorian sideboard from England showcases elaborate carvings and generous storage. The sideboard features a beveled, breakfront top with modified egg and dart trim and canted corners over a wide drawer flanked by smaller drawers. Beneath the drawers, the sideboard has two doors with an open niche between them. The right door opens to a single shelf, and the left door opens to a pull-out liquor tray...
Oak
Modern Cerused Oak Sideboard Buffet in Natural Wash Finish
Located in North York, ON
Modern Cerused oak sideboard Buffet in natural wash finish. Featuring natural whitewash ceruse finish with contrasting white grains. Doors open with slee...
Oak
$4,700
H 85 in W 56 in D 24 in
Antique French Buffet Server Sideboard Buffet Barley Twist Honey Oak 3-Tier 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB 19th Century Antique French Honey Oak 3-Tier Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet Bookcase~~ c. 1870s This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces recently received from our European shipper~~wonderful hand-carved oak pieces in the highly sought after Black Forest, Gothic, Renaissance Revival and Barley Twist styles~~19th century and in unbelievably spectacular condition! If you're looking for that special and unique "statement piece" for your home or office, please view these items in our inventory! HIGHLY CARVED lion's mask crown~~exquisite corbel supports with carved backsplash, and carved edge shelves Three tiers~~perfect for displaying your favorite Majolica, Imari, Staffordshire or other antique collectibles Two hand cut, dovetailed drawers with carved vine pulls over lower double door cabinet~~original key included~~ cartouche carved center and door medallions...
Oak
$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
Early 19th Century French Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century French sideboard crafted in oak and finished with a bleached surface, giving the wood a lighter appearance suited for modern interiors. The cabinet features carved...
Metal
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H 35.75 in W 49 in D 18.5 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Diamond Green Lacquered Cabinet, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding modern Hollywood Regency style diamond sideboard or bar cabinet By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Green lacquered finish, with diamond faceted f...
Wood, Lacquer
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H 34.5 in W 84 in D 22 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Mahogany Sideboard, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern dark mahogany sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Measures: 84"W x 22"D x 34.5"H. Professionally r...
Mahogany
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H 34.5 in W 84 in D 22 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Mahogany Sideboard, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern dark mahogany sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Measures: 84"W x 22"D x 34.5"H. Professionally r...
Mahogany
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H 34 in W 70.5 in D 19.25 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Regency Mahogany Sideboard Credenza
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern Regency style dark mahogany sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Measures: 70.5"W x 19.25"D x 34"H. Ex...
Nickel
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H 34 in W 84 in D 22 in
Modern Fluted Buffet Sideboard Cabinet by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
By Barbara Barry
Located in North York, ON
Modern Fluted buffet sideboard cabinet by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture. Designed by Barbara Barry, this solid wood credenza is finished in a dark espresso walnut color. Featurin...
Metal
Barbara Barry Gold Leaf Diamond Chest by Baker
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
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
Barbara Barry for Henredon Walnut Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet
By Barbara Barry, Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern walnut sideboard credenza or bar cabinet By Barbara Barry for Henredon USA, early 21st century Walnut + brass har...
Brass
Sideboard by Barbara Barry for Baker
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
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 34 in W 84 in D 22 in
Large Impressive Barbara Barry for Baker Ebonized Low Fluted Cabinet Sideboard
By Barbara Barry
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated and sleek very large designer sideboard, having horizontally fluted paneling on four doors that conceal ample storage space. Two centre doors open to reveal trays, whil...
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Barbara Barry Designer Sideboard Buffet Server
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture sideboard. Model # 3430.
Mahogany
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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
Glamorous Barbara Barry Fluted Lacquered Mahogany Sideboard
By Barbara Barry
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sleek glamorous Baker mahogany sideboard with a "Java" finish having horizontal fluted paneling and hand planed top, with tons of storage incl...
Mahogany