Owing to the company’s collaborations with many leading designers and artists over time, vintage Baker furniture is consistently sought after today. The heritage brand’s chairs, dining tables, desks and other pieces are widely known to collectors and design enthusiasts for their fine craftsmanship and durability.
Within a few decades of its launch, Baker Furniture Company evolved into one of the largest and most important furniture manufacturers in the United States and became known for its high-quality production standards. Siebe Baker and business partner Henry Cook founded the original iteration of Baker Furniture Company in 1890 in Allegan, Michigan, after immigrating to the United States from the Netherlands. Allegan is a small town west of Grand Rapids, which, at that time was home to Widdicomb Furniture Co. and more and was known as America’s furniture capital. The company manufactured doors and interior moldings and introduced a combination desk and bookcase in 1893. In the early 1900s, Siebe became the sole owner of the business.
Among others, stage designer Joseph Urban and modernist designer Kem Weber contributed designs to Baker in the 1920s. In 1932, under the leadership of Siebe’s son, Hollis, who started at the company as a salesman but took the reins when his father passed in 1925, Baker Furniture introduced bedroom pieces and debuted its Manor House collection, which made reproductions of European furnishings available to the American market. (Hollis was an avid traveler and procured antiques overseas for the company to reproduce in the United States.) Soon, Baker Furniture Company moved to Holland, Michigan, and eventually opened showrooms in Grand Rapids and elsewhere.
Pioneering Scandinavian designer Finn Juhl created a Danish modern line for Baker in 1951, and the company produced his award-winning Chieftain chair for a short time. In the late 1950s, Baker introduced the Milling Road label to reach a younger audience with stylish but less costly furnishings like console tables, walnut dining chairs and more, and in 1961, British furniture designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings introduced a modern neoclassical line at Baker.
The 1960s and ’70s saw the introduction of historic reproduction furniture lines such as Woburn Abbey and the Historic Charleston collection, which remain very popular to this day. In 1990, Baker was licensed to produce a furniture line from Colonial Williamsburg. That same year, the Smithsonian Museum introduced Baker’s Chippendale chair into its permanent collection and the Grand Rapids Art Museum dedicated an exhibition to Baker’s 100th anniversary, a showcase that included 150 pieces of furniture Siebe Baker had collected as part of a larger assortment that had served as inspiration for his designs.
Today, vintage Baker furniture, such as its elegant mahogany nightstands and teak credenzas — particularly those crafted by Finn Juhl — sees high demand online and elsewhere. The company continues to produce contemporary collections with well-known designers such as Bill Sofield, Barbara Barry and Kara Mann and remains on par with some of the highest quality furniture in the industry.
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Baker Furniture Large Sofa 94"
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautiful large 94" sofa by Baker Furniture in a soft blue/gray shade on a solid cherry frame with tapered legs. Back and sides are suede; cushions are upholstered in a herringbone p...
Suede, Fabric, Cherry
Baker Scalloped Back Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Scalloped Back Sofa This sofa measures: 81.25 wide x 36 deep x 33.5 inches high, with a seat height of 20 and arm height of 24 inches We take o...
Upholstery
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
George Smith Scroll Arm Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Smith Scroll Arm Sofa This sofa measures: 78 wide x 44 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 20.5 inches We take our photos in a controlled light...
Upholstery
Fine Vintage Sofa With Custom Upholstery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Light and very well made Two cushion sofa with gentle sloping arm and tapered wood legs. Solid feeling and comfortable with plush feather wrap seat cushion. The refined raised white-...
Fabric, Wood
Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Gorgeous Dunbar bracket back sofa in cream silk fabric with walnut legs and back supports. 73" long x 31" deep x 28" high. Seat depth 21", seat hei...
Silk, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 4623 Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare model 4623 sofa with bleached mahogany base designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and reupholstered in mohair.
Mohair
Carter Sofa Sectional (Single Seat Sofa)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sectional is custom made in Los Angeles. The wood frame is cut to size and joined. The upholstery is cut and sewn to shape of individual cushion. Industrial steel is cut and welded for legs OAK + DOWN / POLY BLEND STEEL DETAIL + PERFORMANCE HOME FABRIC HARDWAX OIL FINISH CUSTOMIZE THIS PIECE For all furniture, protection from heat and moisture is crucial to the longevity of the piece. To help prevent scratches, use adhesive felt pads, coasters, placemats, and avoid sliding objects across the surface of the piece when possible. Lacquer + Paint + Metal Surfaces - Dry dust with a clean microfiber or feather duster. Wipe with a slightly damp microfiber towel and mild cleaner as needed. Wipe dry promptly. We recommend that you clean with ammonia-free Windex or a mild surface cleaner. Please stay away from bleach, alcohol, or petroleum based cleaners. You may use a general purpose wood cleaner. Avoid using furniture polish as over time it can accumulate and leave a residue. Wax + Oil Finish - Dry dust with a clean microfiber or feather duster. Wipe with a slightly damp microfiber towel. Wipe dry immediately. Clean with ammonia-free Windex or a mild surface cleaner. Stay away from bleach, alcohol, or petroleum based cleaners. Our natural wax and oil finishes will dull over time. Wax or teak oil may be reapplied as needed using a soft white cloth. Raw Wood - Dry dust with a clean microfiber or feather duster. Use a damp microfiber towel or soft brush as needed. Do not use any product containing wax or oil to clean. Outdoor Furniture - Outdoor furniture may require frequent oiling. A cover is strongly recommended for all outdoor furniture. Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture and/or direct sunlight. If exposed to rain, allow cushions to air dry completely before putting them back on the frame. Leather Care - Dry dust with a clean microfiber or feather duster. Wipe with a slightly damp microfiber towel. Do not use cleaning products on the leather. The recommended leather conditioner is Skidmore’s Original Leather Cream. Marble + Stone - Dry dust with a clean microfiber or feather duster. Wipe with a slightly damp microfiber towel. Wipe dry immediately. For daily cleaning we recommend using Orange Glo and/or Method Stone Cleaner on the marble. All marble and stone surfaces are protected with a sealer. To maintain the overall appearance and protection of the marble or stone, reseal with Miracle 511 Seal & Enhance. It is important to use coasters and clean up moisture immediately on marble and stone surfaces. Additional Information: Dimensions: 144"W + 86"L + 24"H, 28"H WITH BACK PILLOWS SINGLE SEAT SOFA...
Oak
Halstead Custom Modern Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
With three loose back cushions and boxed cushion seats, with low profile arms, raised on flared tapered legs, with framed trimwork to the sides. Proudly made in the USA, each piece ...
Fabric
Howard Ltd Beckett sofa
Located in Stroud, GB
Howard chairs ltd 20th century Beckett model sofa covered in slate blue H&S ticking standing on tapered legs and brass castors. Duck down fixed back and seat cushions, Dimension...
Beech
Serpentine Cloud Sofa by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your zip. Serpentine Cloud Sofa by Weiman in original fabric.
Fabric, Lucite
Pair Michael Taylor for Baker Lounge Chairs Contemporary Group
By Michael Taylor, Harvey Probber, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fraser, MI
Pair Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs. Designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture's Contemporary Group. Catalog number 5863.
Fabric
Serpentine Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Fraser, MI
Serpentine Cloud Two Piece Sectional Sofa. Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Appears to have been reupholstered some time in the last 20th century. A riser base has ...
Fabric, Walnut
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Slipper Lounge Chair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your zip. Neoclassical Modern Slipper Lounge Chair. Designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Walnut
Dunbar Lounge Chair designed by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your location. Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Fabric, Mahogany
Italian Modern Rock Star Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Fraser, MI
Post Modern Rock Star Chair. Made in Italy. Leather Surround, Ash spherical feet. Label says: Englander, which was a Modern Furniture Store in the Detroit M...
Leather, Ash
