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 Extension Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Barbara Barry
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovely Barbara Barry for Baker extension dining table. This is one of her most popular designs - timeless. Super solid but in need of refinishing. The table top is scratched, th...
Mahogany
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Art Deco Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern Art Deco or Regency style dark mahogany round pedestal center table or dining table By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Measures: 60"W x 60"D x...
Mahogany
Signed Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Coveted Round Mahogany Dining Table
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted round mahogany Baker Furniture 68" dining table with single contemporary pedestal in middle. The tabletop sits right on top of the pedestal. Designed and with accompanying ...
Mahogany
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Art Deco Mahogany Pedestal Dining Table
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern Art Deco style dark mahogany round pedestal center table or dining table By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Measures: 68"W x 68"D x 30.25"H. ...
Mahogany
Barbara Barry for McGuire Mahogany & Brass Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for McGuire Mahogany and Brass Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 48 wide x 47.75 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 26.5 inches, ...
Brass
Thomas Pheasant for Baker Mahogany Round Pedestal Dining Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Thomas Pheasant
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant round Regency style mahogany pedestal table designed by Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture. The Baker table (Model # 7837G) is featured in Baker's Thomas Pheasant catalog...
Mahogany
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rectangular Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning bamboo rectangular dining table made in the California organic modern style by McGuire. This is a genuine McGuire model # MCBA22 with an iron frame painted golden gate orange for authenticity. The table features a geometric design base measuring 46 inches wide and 21 inches deep covered with tobacco colored bamboo poles...
Iron
$3,795
H 30.5 in W 38 in D 38 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Dark Mahogany Two-Tier Center Table
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An elegant modern mahogany two-tier game table or center table By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Dark mahogany, with scalloped edge and single drawer. ...
Mahogany
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 52 in D 52 in
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Hexagonal Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing genuine McGuire organic modern bamboo rattan dining table or center table featuring a hexagonal base. Genuine McGuire, not a reproduction with an iron frame painted golden gate orange...
Iron
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Dining Table Base for Glass Top
By John McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A natural beauty. Genuine McGuire organic modern seven-leg bamboo dining table base for glass tabletop. Designed by John McGuire, this rare circa 1970s table base, crafted entirely b...
Iron
Marble Top Coffee Table Iron Base by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Marble top coffee table with iron base by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture. Very nice condition. Marble is removeable. Dimensions: 32" depth x 48" W x 19" H.
Marble
$6,800
H 28.5 in W 46 in D 21 in
McGuire Organic Modern Rectangular Bamboo Dining Table Base for Glass Top
By John McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
McGuire Organic Modern Rectangular Bamboo Dining Table Base for Glass Top (not included) designed by John McGuire. Created for use with a rectangular glass top, the base features eig...
Iron
Michael Taylor for Baker Elliptical Extension Dining Table
By Michael Taylor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elliptical dining table by Michael Taylor for Baker, book matched wood grain top, with black lacquered base and antique brass stand-offs at apron, on castors, includes three leaves a...
Brass
Elinor McGuire NP-12 Elliptical Dining Table
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
One of Elinor McGuire's most iconic and enduring designs for McGuire of San Fransisco, the NP-12 dining table has a base of rattan gathered at the waist like a sheaf of wheat that su...
Rattan, Glass
$5,995 / set
H 29.25 in W 95.75 in D 46 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Michael Taylor for Baker Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 53.75 wide x 46 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27.75 inche...
Walnut
Vintage Bamboo and Leather with Glass Top Dining Table by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Organic Modern Bamboo and Leather with Glass Top Dining Table by McGuire The Vintage Organic Modern Bamboo and Leather with Glass Top Hexagonal Dining Table by McGuire exemp...
Leather, Bamboo
Very Rare 1950s Expandable Paul Laszlo Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Monrovia, CA
Very Rare 1950s Expandable Paul Laszlo dining table with 2 leaves Mid-Century Modern. Very Rare Paul Laszlo Dining Table With The Iconic Architectural "Y" Legs With Original Brass Caps, With Working Table Expansion Mechanism And Pully As Seen In Pics. Guaranteed Paul Laszlo. Rare 1950s Expandable Round Paul Laszlo Dining Table In It's Three Stages, 1st Stage Is Round With No Leaves, See Pics. Second Stage Is With One Leaf Inserted, Creates An Oval Shape Dining Table, See Pic. Third Stage Is With Both Leaves, Which Creates A Larger Oval Dining Table, See Pics. Beautiful Ceruse Finish To This Rare And Gorgeous Ash "Y" Legged Dining Table. Ceruse Is A Wood Finishing That Crates A Two Toned Contrast That Accentuated The Wood Grain Of the Wooden Surface, As Seen On This Vintage Paul Laszlo Vintage Dining Table With It's 2 Leaves. The Y-shaped Architectural Legs Can Be Seen Of Paul Laszlo Earlier Custom Designs. We Guarantee This Is An Authentic Vintage Custom Paul Laszlo Dining Table With 2 Leaves With Ceruse Finish. Dimensions: Round Without Leaves 42 Inches Round...
Wood
Barbara Barry McGuire Oval Extension Dining Table 9.5 Ft
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Graceful and grand oak oval extension dining table (model # MCG 308222) designed by Barbara Barry for McGuire/Baker. The large table measures 9.5 feet long with two 18 inch extending...
Steel
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H 30 in W 112 in D 41.88 in
Barbara Barry for Henredon Elegant Modern Walnut Dining Table, Refinished
By Barbara Barry, Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern sculpted walnut extension dining table By Barbara Barry for Henredon USA, Circa Late 20th Century Measures: 68"W x 41.88"D x 30"H. Extends up to 112"W with two 2...
Walnut
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H 29.5 in W 68 in D 48 in
Vintage Art Deco Barbara Barry Oval Mahogany 2 Leaf Extension Dining Table
By Barbara Barry
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Art Deco Barbara Barry Oval Mahogany 2 Leaf Extension Dining Table The Vintage Art Deco Barbara Barry Oval Mahogany Dining Table exemplifies timeless elegance and sophistica...
Wood
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H 29.75 in W 108.25 in D 48 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Art Deco Mahogany Extension Table
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern Art Deco style dark mahogany extension dining table By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Measures: 68.25"W x 48"D x 29.75"H. Extends up to 108.2...
Mahogany
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H 29.25 in W 108 in D 48 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Modern Neoclassical Mahogany Dining Table, Refinished
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern Neoclassical or Art Deco style x-base dark mahogany extension dining table By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Measures: 68"W x 48"D x 29.25"H....
Mahogany
Barbara Barry For Baker Furniture 60" Round Pedestal Mahogany Dining Table
By Barbara Barry
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Baker Furniture round dining table with cross banding in a rich mahogany color resting on six spider legs conjoined with a circular stretcher. Designed by Barbara Barry for Baker F...
Mahogany
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H 30 in W 58 in D 58 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Art Deco Mahogany Pedestal Dining Table
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern Art Deco style dark mahogany round pedestal center table or dining table By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, ...
Mahogany
Barbara Barry for Baker Neoclassical Mahogany Extending Dining Table
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing Barbara Barry collection for Baker Furniture modern neoclassical style extending dining table. Crafted from mahogany featuring an oval top that measures 68 inches wide close...
Metal
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H 29.75 in W 108.25 in D 48 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Modern Neoclassical Mahogany Dining Table, Refinished
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern Neoclassical style x-base dark mahogany extension dining table By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Measures: 68.25"W x 48"D x 29.75"H. Extends ...
Mahogany
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H 29.63 in W 108 in D 48 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Neoclassical Mahogany Dining Table
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern Neoclassical style dark mahogany extension dining table By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Measures: 68"W x 48"D x 29.63"H. Extends up t...
Mahogany
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H 29.13 in W 90 in D 42 in
Barbara Barry for Henredon Elegant Modern Walnut Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Henredon, Barbara Barry
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern sculpted walnut extension dining table By Barbara Barry for Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 68"W x 42"D x 29.13"H. Extends up to 90"W with one 22...
Walnut
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H 29.88 in W 58 in D 58 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Art Deco Mahogany Pedestal Dining Table
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern Art Deco style dark mahogany round pedestal center table or dining table By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, ...
Mahogany