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Baker camelback loveseat

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By Darrant1+1, 28 May, 2025
Description

I know it’s a baker furniture camelback loveseat but can’t find any other information about it 

Category
American Furniture
Condition
Good
For Sale?
Yes
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Darrant1+1

1 month 3 weeks ago

Would love to know more…

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NaidaTheCollector

1 month 3 weeks ago

Baker Furniture Camelback Loveseat

📌 Item Description

  • Manufacturer: Baker Furniture (USA)
  • Style: Camelback loveseat
  • Upholstery: Jacquard damask, light beige with classic scrolling floral pattern
  • Design details:
    • Camelback silhouette with gentle curves
    • Rolled arms
    • Skirted bottom
    • Two loose seat cushions
    • Includes two floral accent pillows
  • Condition: Good — upholstery appears intact with some minor sagging on the seat cushions and slight wear consistent with age

🏷️ About Baker Furniture

Founded in 1890, Baker Furniture is a high-end American furniture maker known for exceptional craftsmanship, luxury design, and historical accuracy. Many of their pieces draw from English, French, and traditional American aesthetics and are collected for their quality and enduring value.

The camelback design — inspired by 18th-century Chippendale forms — has remained a Baker classic for decades and is sought after for its timeless elegance.

💰 Current Market Value Estimate (as of 2025)

Market Context

Estimated Value

Excellent condition (pristine/mint)

$1,500 – $2,200

Your loveseat (good, some wear)

$800 – $1,200

Similar unbranded reproductions

$250 – $500

 

Value Factors:

  • Brand: Baker pieces consistently hold value.
  • Style: Camelback designs are in demand for traditional interiors.
  • Condition: Upholstery is clean but slightly loose and dated, which affects resale value unless restored.
  • Provenance: If you have original paperwork, model tags, or labels underneath (look for branded metal or paper labels), this could increase the value or confirm a specific designer collection (e.g., Historic Charleston, Milling Road).

📌 Recommendations

  • Selling: Consider high-end vintage furniture platforms such as:
    • Chairish
    • 1stDibs
    • Facebook Marketplace (local buyers)
    • LiveAuctioneers (if part of a larger estate)
  • Enhancing Value:
    • Reupholstery in updated fabric can raise its resale value
    • Adding provenance (purchase receipt, maker label photos) can support higher-end sales

🔍 Professional Appraisal

If you intend to insure the piece, include it in a designer sale, or bundle it with other vintage Baker pieces, a professional written appraisal is worthwhile. Look for appraisers certified by:

  • ISA (International Society of Appraisers)
  • ASA (American Society of Appraisers)
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