Pair of Shield-Back Armchairs Attributed to Barbara Barry for Baker

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The chairs are exactly the same color. For some reason, the photo makes the look different. Please look at all … Read more The chairs are exactly the same color. For some reason, the photo makes the look different. Please look at all the photos, and you’ll see the are the same and in excellent shape.

An elegant pair of upholstered armchairs attributed to Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture. Sculptural shield-shaped backs, gracefully curved wooden arm supports, and generously proportioned seats give these chairs a sophisticated yet inviting presence. Dark wood frames provide a handsome contrast to the light neutral upholstery, while padded armrests and fully upholstered outside backs make them attractive from every angle.

Barbara Barry is an internationally recognized American designer celebrated for understated elegance, graceful silhouettes, and thoughtfully balanced proportions. Her furniture brings together classical influences and clean modern lines, creating interiors that feel calm, comfortable, and timeless. Her longstanding collaboration with Baker reflects that refined approach to design.

Baker is a distinguished name in high-end American furniture, known for fine craftsmanship, attention to detail, and collaborations with leading designers. Its collections have long combined traditional furniture-making skills with sophisticated contemporary design.

These chairs would make a beautiful pair in a living room conversation area, bedroom sitting space, or refined office.

Provenance and attribution: Acquired from an estate sale where the other furniture was identified as Baker. A relative of the late owner also identified these chairs as Baker. Neither chair retains a manufacturer’s label; the Baker attribution is supported by the family’s account and estate context. The Barbara Barry design attribution is based on stylistic characteristics and has not been independently verified.

Dimensions, each: 29″ wide × 27″ deep × 35″ high.

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