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 Modern Fluted Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
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
Barbara Barry for Baker Mid Century Gold Leaf Cabinet Credenza
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Mid Century Gold Leaf Cabinet Credenza This cabinet measures: 49.25 wide x 18.75 deep x 35.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio...
Gold Leaf
Barbara Barry for Henredon Modern Walnut and Cream Lacquered Sideboard Credenza
By Barbara Barry, Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Barbara Barry for Henredon Philippines, Early 21st Century Walnut, with cream lacquered case, and original brass hardware....
Brass
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
Barbara Barry for Baker Mid Century Diamond Gold Leaf Cabinet Credenza
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Mid Century Diamond Gold Leaf Cabinet Credenza This credenza measures: 49 wide x 18.5 deep x 39.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ...
Gold Leaf
Barbara Barry for Baker “Barbara Barry Collection” Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant postmodern writing desk designed by Baker Furniture designer Barbara Barry for the celebrated Barbara Barry Collection by Baker. This refined desk features Barry’s signature ...
Metal
$4,500
H 32.25 in W 40 in D 18 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Burled Walnut Bar Cabinet, 1960s
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie compact credenza, sideboard buffet, or bar cabinet By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA,...
Nickel
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 84.5 in D 20.25 in
Modern Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza with Faux Parchment Fronts
Located in North York, ON
Modern black Lacquered sideboard credenza with Faux Parchment fronts. Featuring unique shaped design with ample storage options. Completed with a beautiful black lacquered finish and...
Wood
Baker Walnut and Brass Buffet Credenza
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Walnut and Brass Buffet Credenza This credenza measures: 64.25 wide x 19 deep x 34.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as...
Brass
$3,550
H 29 in W 60 in D 18 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Lacquered & Walnut Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
Chrome
$8,500 / set
H 32.25 in W 40 in D 18 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Burled Walnut Bar Cabinets, Pair
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie compact credenzas, sideboard buffets, or bar cabinets By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collec...
Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Brass Bound Walnut Credenza / Sideboard By Heritage
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this! It is a mid-century modern brass bound walnut credenza by Heritage. It opens to three sections of storage. It is in very good vintage condition.
Brass
$4,495
H 32 in W 72 in D 19 in
Charles Pfister for Baker Primavera Art Deco Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company, Charles Pfister
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and gorgeous modern Art Deco sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Charles Pfister for Baker Furniture USA, 1980s Primavera (white mahogany) wood, with parquetry inl...
Brass
$2,625Sale Price|25% Off
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
Barbara Barry for Baker Diamond Gold Leaf Cabinet
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
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
Finn Juhl model 22 Two-Tone Cabinet for Baker Furniture Company, 1950s
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Coronado, CA
Finn Juhl Cabinet for Baker, 1950s. This petite cabinet features wonderful two-tone construction of teak and maple, with sculpted, lacquered steel pulls. A lovely, sculptured lip gra...
Steel
$7,200
H 81 in W 59.75 in D 18 in
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
Barbara Barry for Baker Mahogany Fluted Sideboard Credenza
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
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
Barbara Barry for Baker Mid Century Gold Leaf Cabinet Credenza
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Mid Century Gold Leaf Cabinet Credenza This cabinet measures: 49.25 wide x 18.75 deep x 35.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio...
Gold Leaf
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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 Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
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 Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
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 32 in W 69 in D 18 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Contemporary Modern Mahogany Sideboard Buffet Credenza
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Contemporary Modern Mahogany Sideboard Buffet Credenza The credenza measures: 69 wide x 18 deep x 32 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what ...
Mahogany
Barbara Barry for Henredon Walnut Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet
By Henredon, Barbara Barry
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
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H 34 in W 68 in D 18.63 in
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Dark Mahogany Triple Dresser or Credenza
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional dark mahogany triple dresser or credenza designed by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture. The dresser features beautiful mahogany ...
Mahogany
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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 Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
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
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
Baker Furniture Barbara Barry Diamond Gold Leaf Cabinet
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
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. ...
Barbara Barry Elegant Ebonized Mahogany Sideboard Credenza
By Barbara Barry
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very sophisticated and functional sideboard in ebonized wood with oval nickel silver and white enamel hardware. Two levels. Top level has three drawers, and sits on top of the lower ...
Wood
Barbara Barry Credenza or Dresser for Baker
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Barbara Barry credenza or dresser for Baker. Mahogany fluted front with shelves and drawer space.
Mahogany