Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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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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Creator: Baker Furniture Company
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Tambour Door Nightstands, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style bedside tables or end tables
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak and Burl Nightstands, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands or end tables
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved oak, with burled walnut t...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Birdseye Maple and Ebonized Bedside Chests
By Baker Furniture Company, Brian Palmer
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern four-drawer chests or nightstands
By Brian Palmer for Baker Furniture
USA, 1970s
Birdseye maple drawer fronts, with ebonized cases and ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Chrome
Pair of Vintage Walnut and Brass Nightstands by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and scarce pair of Baker black walnut nightstands with recessed, hammered and etched brass drawer-pulls (ca. 1980,USA).
Dual doors concealing open storage on the bottom and ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Chic Restored Pair of Cream Lacquer Raffia Commodes by Baker, circa 1975
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of small commodes is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professio...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Raffia, Hardwood
Baker Furniture French Regency Mahogany Nightstands or End Tables, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century French Regency style two-tier side tables or nightstands
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Mahogany, with original brass hardware
Measure...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Baker Furniture Ebonized Mahogany and Brass Campaign Style Nightstand on Wheels
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional Hollywood Regency Ebonized Campaign style nightstand or side table by Baker Furniture. The nightstand features gorgeous wood grain with original campaign brass hardware...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Mahogany
Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Chippendale style nightstands or end tables
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 24.75"W x 17.5...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Baker Furniture Modern Sculptural Burlwood End Tables or Nightstands, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of modern sculptural side tables or nightstands
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1990s
Figured burled walnut tops, w...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Maple, Burl
Baker Furniture Neoclassical White Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Neoclassical or Empire style nightstands or end tables
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
White lacquered carved mahogany, with original lion head brass ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Baker Furniture Burl Wood and Walnut Bombay Form Bedside Chests, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian or French Provincial style bombay chest commodes or nightstands
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved walnut, with stunning figured burl wood...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Nightstand, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style nightstands or end table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Book-matched walnut, with original brass hardware.
Meas...
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1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style nightstands or end tables
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 24...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Baker French Provincial Louis XV White Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of French Provincial Louis XV style bedside chests
By Baker Furniture
USA, late 20th century
White lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware.
Mea...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Baker Furniture French Regency Mahogany Bedside Tables, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of French Regency style end tables or nightstands
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 27.5" W...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Chippendale style nightstands
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1980s
Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 22.25" W x 16.25" D x 28...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Bedside Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style nightstand or side table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Banded mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 24" W x 18" D x 22.5" H
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Fabulous Restored Pair of Cream Raffia Cabinets by Baker, circa 1975
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning examples from a difficult to find series by Baker Furniture, circa 1975. Expertly crafted hardwood case construction with stylish base detail, veneered in raffia. Open cabinet design, with a single adjustable shelf (included, but not pictured). Handsome solid brass hardware mark the doors. Textured jewelry...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Vintage Baker Furniture Company Magazine Periodical Rack, Brass Casters
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Baker Furniture Company magazine periodical rack, brass casters. Original finish. Labelled. Multiple dividers inside with closed ends. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
Baker Furniture Chippendale Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Chippendale style nightstands
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1980s
Black lacquered mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 25" W x 17.5" D...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Baker Furniture English Georgian Mahogany End Table Washstand Nightstand Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker Furniture English Georgian mahogany end table washstand nightstand cabinet. Item features pull out surface, solid wood construction,...
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Mid-20th Century North American Georgian Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Mahogany
Michael Taylor Brass & Teak King Headboard for the Baker Far East Collection
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous brass king size headboard with framed teak panels designed by Michael Taylor for Baker.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Vintage Modern Highboy Dresser by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish vintage highboy dresser features ebonized finish, iconic drawer pulls, and spacious storage space. Unique piece designed by Michae...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
Restored Pair of Vintage End Tables or Nightstands by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of vintage end tables or nightstands by Baker, circa 1960. Expert Walnut construction with beautiful detail. Pewter over sol...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut
Michael Taylor for BAKER Mahogany Asian Inspired Chinoiserie Nightstands - Pair
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Asian inspired nightstands designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture. Mahogany with banded bevel edge top, decorative brass h...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Finn Juhl for Baker Daybed in Walnut and Birch
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Baker Furniture, daybed, walnut, birch, USA/Denmark, ca. 1951
Elegant and beautiful bed designed by Finn Juhl around 1951. This daybed is made from several types of wood which gives its appearance a beautiful contrast. The slatted headboard...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Birch, Walnut
Baker Furniture Midcentury Campaign Walnut, Cane, and Brass Nightstands, 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign nightstands or end tables.
Produced by Grand Rapids Chair Co. for Baker F...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Baker Furniture French Regency Cherry Wood Two-Tier Nightstands or End Tables
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency or neoclassical style two-tier side tables or nightstands
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Cherry wood, with original brass hardware
...
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1960s American Regency Vintage Baker Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
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- Who makes Baker Furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Samson Holding Ltd. makes Baker furniture through an America subsidiary. The Hong Kong-based company also owns Milling Road and McGuire furniture, after acquiring the brands from Kohler, Co., in 2017. You can shop a range of Baker furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether Baker furniture holds its value will depend on a variety of factors, including how well it’s cared for as well as demand and supply with respect to a given collection or piece. Because it can be difficult to predict how the value of items will change over time, choose furniture that appeals to you. 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. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage Baker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, most Baker furniture is not made in China, although a Chinese company does own the brand. The first pieces crafted by the furniture maker came from their factory in Allegan, Michigan. Today, the company produces furniture in a variety of locations. On 1stDibs, find a range of Baker furniture.
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