Baker Furniture was founded in 1890 by Dutch immigrant Siebe Baker in Allegan, Michigan, starting as a woodwork company before expanding into furniture. Under his son Hollis Baker, the company grew significantly in the 1920s, gaining a reputation for luxury pieces by creating both reproduction and modern furniture lines. The brand is known for its high-end craftsmanship and collaborations with renowned designers, and it was acquired by Kohler Co. in 1986 before being sold to a Chinese company.