Milo Baughman Lounge Chair for James Inc.
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Milo Baughman Manufacturer: James Inc. Period and model: Mid-Century Modern Specs
Fabric, Wood
Milo Baughman Sculptural Walnut Reclining Chair for James Inc.
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Brass
Milo Baughman for James Inc. Walnut with Stripe Lounge Chair
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Milo Baughman for James Inc. King lounge chair, part of his articulate seating collection with
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Black Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Dallas, TX
Absolutely stunning club lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc, an early imprint of
Velvet, Walnut
$3,895 / set
H 35.5 in W 32 in D 34 in
Milo Baughman for James Inc Mid Century Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for James Inc. Mid Century Lounge Chair with Ottoman The chair measures: 32 wide x
Upholstery, Wood
$4,800 / set
H 32.5 in W 27.5 in D 29 in
Leather and Walnut Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully designed and well constructed Milo Baughman for James Inc. lounge chair and ottoman
Walnut, Leather
$3,450Sale Price|21% Off
H 29.5 in W 24.5 in D 28 in
Early Original Milo Baughman 'Scoop' Lounge Chair for James Inc / Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, James Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and original 'Scoop' lounge chair by Milo Baughman for James Inc. / Thayer Coggin is a
Iron
Milo Baughman Cube Lounge Chair Pair by James
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome pair of tuxedo or cube lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc. feature
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,915
H 38.59 in W 26.38 in D 34.26 in
Vintage Tubular Chrome Recliner by Milo Baughman for James Inc./Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vintage Tubular Chrome Recliner by Milo Baughman in original vintage condition with signs of use
Chrome
$3,895 / set
H 39 in W 29 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Milo Baughman
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Milo Baughman High Back Chair with Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic high back lounge chair with matching ottoman. Designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc
Upholstery, Walnut
Chrome and Optical Velvet Chair by Milo Baughmann
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century by Milo Baughman for James Inc. Original upholstery features a groovy, psychedelic
Chrome
$4,800 / set
H 33 in W 30 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Black Leather Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by M.Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century black leather reclining lounge armchair with ottoman designed by Milo Baughman for
Leather
$3,995 / set
H 38.75 in W 29 in D 35.25 in
MCM Scandinavian Modern Style High Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman Attr Home Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
James, Inc lounge chair, but this one has its own unique flare. Attributed to Home Chair Company it
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Vintage Milo Baughman Lounge Chairs for James Inc.
By Milo Baughman
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Pair of vintage club/lounge chairs by Milo Baughman for James Inc (Thayer Coggin). New upholstery
Fabric
Milo Baughman 'Articulate Seating' Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Long Beach, CA
Fantastic high back lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc as part of the articulate
Pair of Milo Baughman Chairs for James Inc
Located in Dallas, TX
Newly upholstered pair of Milo Baughman chairs for James Inc. These chairs have a low profile and
Upholstery
Milo Baughman "Scoop" Lounge Chair for James Inc.
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish ‘Scoop’ lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman in the United States for James Inc. circa
Fabric, Walnut
Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chair Recliner
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Miami, FL
This early example of Milo Baughman's Mid-Century Modern reclining lounge chair dates from the
Faux Leather, Walnut
Milo Baughman for James Inc. Articulate Seating Club Chair
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering an exceptional Mid-Century Modern club or lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for his
Upholstery
Milo Baughman White Linen Lounge Chair for James Inc.
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Astoria, NY
Baughman had designed for James Inc., the chair remains in excellent vintage condition, with minuscule wear
Wood, Linen
Milo Baughman Sculpted Walnut Reclining Chair for James Inc.
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant reclining chair designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc. in the United States circa 1950s
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Milo Baughman Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman for James Inc
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
by Milo Baughman for James INC. this chair has been fully reupholstered and has brand new cushions
Fabric, Walnut
Milo Baughman Sculpted Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair for James Inc.
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman sculpted walnut reclining lounge chair for James Inc.
Foam, Walnut
Milo Baughman Lounge Chair for James Inc.
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Milo Baughman Lounge Chair for James Inc. Excellent restored condition. Reupholstered with
Wood
Sold
H 38.75 in W 27.75 in D 29.5 in
Vintage MCM Signed Milo Baughman for James Inc Chrome Reclining Chair
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage MCM reclining chair. Made by the iconic Milo Baughman for James Inc. beautiful
Chrome
Sold
H 40.5 in W 28.5 in D 37 in
Milo Baughman for James Inc. Reclining Lounge Chair, Newly Refinished
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern reclining lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc
Other
Mid-Century Lounge Chair Attributed to Milo Baughman for James Inc.
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Raleigh, NC
Single lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc. circa 1950s. We reupholstered the
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Walnut
Early Pair of Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for James, Inc.
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Danville, CA
Early pair of modernist lounge chairs by Milo Baughman for James, Inc. The chairs have been
Walnut, Velvet
Sold
H 28.5 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Milo Baughman "Scoop" Walnut Lounge Chairs with Boucle Tweed for James Inc
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of stylish ‘Scoop’ Lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman in the United States for James Inc
Wool, Wood, Walnut
Pair Milo Baughman Walnut and Wool Recliners For James Inc.
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Chicago, IL
. Designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc., the predecessor to Thayer Coggin. Professionally restored and
Walnut
Milo Baughman Adjustable Recliner and Ottoman for James Inc., 1950's
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Early Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern recliner for James Inc. All original! This is a true
Beech
Sold
H 39 in W 26 in L 39 in
Milo Baughman James Inc Thayer Coggin Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early Milo Baughman designed sculpted frame reclining walnut lounge chair and matching ottoman for
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin James Inc Lounge Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Houston, TX
Early pair of Milo Baughman lounge chairs for Thayer Coggin / James Inc Chairs retains both a James
Walnut
Early Milo Baughman Lounge Chair for James, Inc.
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Danville, CA
Handsome lounge chair by Milo Baughman for James, Inc. The chair has been completely restored from
Velvet, Hardwood, Rosewood
Milo Baughman for James Inc. Furniture Two-Piece Settee
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, CA
ottoman conveniently opens up as storage. Milo Baughman designed the Articulate collection for James, Inc
Chenille, Upholstery
Pair Milo Baughman Walnut & Wool Recliners By James Inc.
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
. Designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc., the predecessor to Thayer Coggin. Professionally restored and
Walnut
Pair of Milo Baughman for James Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of Milo Baughman for James Inc. lounge chairs and ottoman, circa late 1950s. These lovely
Walnut
Sold
H 28 in W 33 in D 28 in
Early Milo Baughman Yellow Modern Lounge Chair, James Inc, Thayer Coggin, 1950s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early Milo Baughman Butter yellow leather modern lounge chair, James Inc/ Thayer Coggin, 1950s
Leather, Walnut
Milo Baughman for James Inc, Single-Arm Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Diego, CA
Great lines and original flower fabric on this tall back lounge chair, designed by Milo Baughman
Fabric, Walnut
Mid Century Milo Baughman Recliner Lounge Chair
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern high back reclining lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc. This
Maple
Milo Baughman Recliner & Footstool
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Fulton, CA
Milo Baughman for James Inc. adjustable and rocking lounge chair with accompanying ottoman. Chair
Steel
Early Vintage Reclining Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Early vintage reclining lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman and produced by James Inc. This
Fabric, Walnut
Milo Baughman lounge chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs by Baughman for James Inc. C. 1950s
By Milo Baughman, The James Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Iconic midcentury chairs, from Milo Baughman, for James Furniture Inc. These lounge chairs feature
Upholstery, Wood
Reclining Armchair by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Pasadena, CA
. Marked with a tag reading, "Designs by Milo Baughman. James Inc. Articulate Seating. High Point, North
Chrome
Mid Century Leather Milo Baughman Recliner
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern reclining lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for James. Inc. This piece has
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 38 in W 27.5 in D 33 in
Milo Baughman for James Inc. Signed Midcentury Club Chair Newly Upholstered
By James Inc.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Recently reupholstered in a vibrant midcentury orange fabric and complete with James Inc. hallmarks
Fabric, Textile, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 29.5 in W 29 in D 29 in
Mid-Century Modern Low Arm Slipper Chair Manner of Milo Baughman for James
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., James Inc., Paul McCobb, Milo Baughman
Located in New Windsor, NY
A fine Mid-Century Modern low slung arm chair with tapered and flared wood legs. Six button back
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 38 in W 31 in D 30 in
Mid Century Platform Rocker Designed by Milo Baughman for James Furniture
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Milo Baughman for James Inc. recliner, platform rocker, circa 1950's. This chair features a vinyl
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Milo Baughman Scoop Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Reduced for Saturday Sale from $2975. Classic 1953 Milo Baughman designed ottoman and lounge chair
50's Milo Baughman Scoop Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Miami, FL
Classic 1953 Milo Baughman designed Ottoman and Lounge Chair with scoop shape and produced by James
Wood
Milo Baughman lounge chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of low, deep lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc.
Pair of High Back Club Chairs designed by Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of sculptural high back club chairs with walnut bases designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc
Early Milo Baughman Rocker Lounge with Ottoman
Located in Miami, FL
...SOLD SEPTEMBER 2011...This early Milo Baughman Rocker Lounge with Ottoman with 50's styling was
Upholstery
Milo Baughman Lounge Chairs for James Inc.
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
. Specifications: Wood, fabric. Condition: These Milo Baughman lounge chairs for James Inc. are in good
Polyester, Wood
Milo Baughman Lounge Chair for James Inc.
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
. Specs: Walnut, Fabric. Condition: This Milo Baughman lounge chair for James Inc. is in very good
Fabric, Walnut
Milo Baughman for James Inc. 'King' Chair
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This handsome Milo Baughman lounge chair is an early example of the work he designed for James Inc
Upholstery, Walnut
Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Milo Baughman for James Inc. low back lounge chair, part of his articulate seating collection with
Upholstery, Walnut
Milo Baughman "Scoop" Slipper Chair for James Inc.
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish ‘Scoop’ lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman in the United States for James Inc., circa
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Milo Baughman for James Inc Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Dallas, TX
Absolutely stunning club lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc – an early imprint
Velvet, Walnut
Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Milo Baughman for James Inc. king lounge chair, part of his articulate seating collection with
Upholstery, Walnut
Milo Baughman for James Inc Mid Century Walnut Recliner
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for James Inc mid century walnut recliner The chair upright measures: 28.5 wide x
Upholstery, Walnut
Baughman for James Inc. Recliner Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Classic Milo Baughman for James Inc. reclining lounge in very good, original condition. This
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 28.5 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Milo Baughman "Scoop" Walnut Lounge Chair with Boucle Tweed for James Inc.
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman "Scoop" Walnut Lounge Chair with Boucle Tweed for James Inc.
Wool, Walnut
Sold
H 29 in W 31.75 in D 26 in
Milo Baughman Sculpted "Scoop" Lounge Chair with Boucle Wool for James Inc
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman Sculpted "Scoop" Lounge chair with Boucle wool for James Inc.
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Sold
H 38.5 in W 29 in D 36 in
Milo Baughman for James Inc. Swivel Reclining Lounge Chair with Stripe Fabric
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome swivel reclining lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc. upholstered in a
Upholstery
Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Milo Baughman for James, Inc
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering an original pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs and ottoman by Milo Baughman for
Walnut
Sold
H 40 in W 27 in D 40 in
Milo Baughman for James Inc Thayer Coggin Sculpted Walnut Recliner Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early Milo Baughman designed sculpted frame reclining walnut lounge chair for James, Incorporated
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 28.5 in W 26.25 in D 26 in
Pair of Scoop Chairs by Milo Baughman for James Inc, c 1950s, Signed
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a pair of the original 'Scoop' lounge chairs by Milo Baughman for James Inc circa 1950s
Iron
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin James Inc. Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Washington, DC
Early pair of Milo Baughman designed lounge chairs for Thayer Coggin. Each chair retains both a
Upholstery, Walnut
J-Art Iron Co. Chaise Lounge, Bronze Panther Heads
By J-Art Iron Company
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An exceptional chaise lounge by J-Art Iron Co located in Los Angeles, CA, blending artisan craftsmanship with stylistic influences reminiscent of Diego Giacometti. The wrought iron f...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Vladimir Kagan Burl Wood Wall Unit Cabinet Sideboard
By Milo Baughman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern burl wood liquor cabinet bar, display cabinet or sideboard by V. Kagan. Measures: 8' Tall.
$6,400
H 27 in W 35 in D 32 in
Viggo Boesen Style 1940s Danish Low Club or Lounge Chair in Pearl Sheepskin
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and ultracool Danish lounge chair from the 1930-40's. These type of chairs were produced as companions to the curved "banana" sofas coming out of the of the ...
Beech, Sheepskin
Neal Small Mushroom "Miri" Lamp with White Dome Shade, 1970's
By Neal Small
Located in Bainbridge, NY
"Prince of Plastic" Neal Small for Nessen Miri Mushroom Chrome and Cream Lucite Lamp. Featuring a dome framework in bent chromed steel with smooth circular bent base, warm White acry...
Chrome
French Marble and Iron Dessert Stand, Mid 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
Transport yourself to the enchanting world of 1940s French elegance with this exquisite marble dessert stand. Its opulent allure is matched by the delicately crafted iron scroll legs...
Marble
Shiva Flower Vase by Ettore Sottsass
By BD Barcelona Design, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Shiva flower vase by Ettore Sottsass was designed in 1973 following the inspiration garnered from his love for Catalan women with his work owing a great deal to such culture and ...
Ceramic
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Oak, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak wall mirror likely designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.1"H x 10.1"W x 0.7"D Does not include mounting hardware. All items ship from H...
Wood, Oak
$2,240Sale Price|70% Off
H 19.25 in W 19.25 in D 3 in
Large Owl Master Work Charger Eva Fritz-Lindner, 19.25 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
The Artist's Personal and Unique Favorite, 19.25 inches diameter This is a wonderful handmade, hand-painted and hand glazed charger featuring a magnificent owl in full plume. It was...
Ceramic, Pottery
CraftAssociates Nightstand, Milo Baughman Nightstand, Oak
By Craft Associates, Milo Baughman
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Nightstand, Milo Baughman Nightstand, Oak The Milo Baughman White Oak Night Stand for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. These are a licensed reintrodu...
Wood, Oak
Jenny Ash Wood Bench by Morelato
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted with the precision of master artisans, Jenny is an exquisite wooden loveseat that exudes timeless elegance. Its ash wood frame, meticulously turned and shaped, boasts a uniqu...
Wood
Pair of 1970s Roger Sprunger Roll Arm Chairs for Dunbar
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Pair of roll arm chairs designed by Roger Sprunger and manufactured by Dunbar in the 1970s. These classic club chairs have wide arms and backs, ideal for lounging. They have recent u...
Mohair, Walnut
'Onos 55' Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1970s, this pendant light captivates with its elegant and functional design. Its sleek, minimalist aesthetic reflects the era...
Brass
$4,800
H 86 in W 39 in D 9.5 in
Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower
By Ron Moore
Located in San Francisco, CA
A custom-crafted Art Nouveau style wrought iron gate with stylized flower; of assymetrical form with a lively floral head emanating from one corner; with artist's initials 'RSM'.
$5,769
H 38.98 in W 28.35 in D 36.62 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing Back Chair in Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
The practical and comfortable designs of Danish cabinetmakers defined mid-20th century modern seating. The Danish Cabinetmakers focused on minimalist design executed by expertly skil...
Wool, Velvet
$789
H 9.45 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Folding Candle Holder in Rosewood
By Lauritz Jensen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian folding candle holder in rosewood by Laurits Jensen. Perfect original condition. Still in its original box.
Rosewood
$2,786Sale Price|50% Off
H 86.62 in W 62.6 in D 15.75 in
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy Wall Unit in Acrylic and Aluminum for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Markington, GB
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy modular wall unit in acrylic and aluminum for Roche Bobois Freestanding Michel Ducaroy modular wall unit in acrylic and aluminum for Roche Bobois from ...
Aluminum
Milo Baughman was one of the most agile and adept modern American furniture designers of the late 20th century. A prolific lecturer and writer on the benefits of good design — he taught for years at Brigham Young University — Baughman (whose often-scrambled surname is pronounced BAWF-man) focused almost exclusively on residential furnishings, such as chairs, sofas and benches. He had a particular talent for lounge chairs, perhaps the most sociable piece of furniture.
Like his fellow adoptive Californians Charles and Ray Eames, Baughman’s furniture has a relaxed and breezy air. He was famously opposed to ostentatious and idiosyncratic designs that were made to excite attention. While many of his chair designs are enlivened by such effects as tufted upholstery, Baughman tended to let his materials carry the aesthetic weight, most often relying on seating and table frames made of sturdy and sleek flat-bar chromed metal, and chairs, tables and cabinets finished with highly-figured wood veneers.
Like his colleagues Karl Springer and the multifarious Pierre Cardin, Baughman’s designs are emblematic of the 1970s: sleek, sure and scintillating.
As you will see from the furniture presented on 1stDibs, Milo Baughman’s designs for the likes of Drexel Furniture, Glenn of California and — for five decades — Thayer Coggin are ably employed as either the heart of a décor or its focal point.
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.