Today is the last day of summer, which is a difficult reality for many of us who love the warm summer months and everything they represent. However, with the end of summer comes the beginning of autumn – a gorgeous, colorful season that offers an endless source of inspiration. We [...]
Since Hollis Baker’s first cabinets and tables, Baker has represented a distinctly American story of handmade quality and craftsmanship – a story that continues to this day. We have always been proud to make furniture in America, working side-by-side with extraordinary artisans – not simply out of patriotism, but also [...]
Among our longest-running lines, The Milling Road Collection has evolved over the decades — but has always stayed true to its promise of timeless forms for a casual lifestyle. Though decidedly Old World, the collection is able to transcend genre through its mixabilty and simplicity. The latest additions to the collection represent a further [...]
“Inspiration is not imitation. It is not simply recreating something you have seen…it is taking something you have experienced and allowing it to filter through your own unique sensibility, so that when it comes out, it comes out new.” – Thomas Pheasant The Klismos chair, with its graceful, sweeping silhouette, [...]
When it comes time to spring for a new sofa, many people wonder what the insiders know. After all, much of what makes a quality sofa is hidden on the inside. We can all easily appreciate elements of the look—the shape, tailoring, and fabric match — but the questions of comfort [...]
Juan Carlos and I arrive for a week in Bali. Recently I was invited to Singapore for a business meeting to discuss the possibility of expanding my design studio into Asia. While planning my trip, I soon realized the flight from NY to Singapore was over 19 hours. That is [...]
Our world-renowned guest designers pour their hearts into each and every design they create for us. The lines, materials, finishes and fabrics — each decision is made meticulously and with an abiding love of good design. As you can imagine, this would make it difficult for them to choose a [...]
I cannot believe it has been ten years since we moved into our apartment on the Left Bank. A lot of fortuitous events have crossed my path over the years, but nothing has compared to that moment ten years ago when, in a leap of blind excitement, I began my [...]
Happy New Year! Each year in January, we have the opportunity for a fresh start; and this, of course, engenders myriad hopeful resolutions — both personal and professional. For the design community, it’s a chance to reflect on our creative work during the prior year, and re-focus on our design goals [...]
The year is wrapping up, and like much of the rest of the world, we at Baker have begun to reflect on 2011 as we look forward to 2012. It’s been an exciting year for us, with new collections launched amidst worldwide buzz. In the spirit of reflection, we wanted to celebrate some of our most [...]
Sometimes the best thing is the most simple thing… At the holidays when the pressure is on, it’s nice to pull in for a moment and remember it’s the thought that really matters. And the way to express that thought can be quite simple.
As well traveled as I am, I must also admit that I enjoy being a tourist. I’m not sure why that’s become a negative term — what is wrong with exploring all the iconic landmarks and pulling out a camera? After many years of dividing my time between Washington and Paris, [...]
