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Milo Baughman For James Inc

Milo Baughman for James Inc. Walnut with Stripe Lounge Chair
Milo Baughman for James Inc. Walnut with Stripe Lounge Chair

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 Classic midcentury lines.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Black Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chairs
Pair of Black Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chairs

Pair of Black Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chairs

By James Inc., Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Absolutely stunning club lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc, an early imprint of Thayer Coggin.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Milo Baughman for James Inc Mid Century Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Milo Baughman for James Inc Mid Century Lounge Chair with Ottoman

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 34 deep x 35.5 high, with a seat height of 19 inches and arm height/chair clearance ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Leather and Walnut Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Leather and Walnut Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Leather and Walnut Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Milo Baughman, James Inc.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautifully designed and well constructed Milo Baughman for James Inc. lounge chair and ottoman supported by turned, walnut legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Vintage Tubular Chrome Recliner by Milo Baughman for James Inc./Thayer Coggin
Vintage Tubular Chrome Recliner by Milo Baughman for James Inc./Thayer Coggin

Vintage Tubular Chrome Recliner by Milo Baughman for James Inc./Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Vintage Tubular Chrome Recliner by Milo Baughman in original vintage condition with signs of use. We provide our clients with professional restoration and upholstery services.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Early Four Seater Sofa Designed by Milo Baughman for James, Inc. Mid-Century
Early Four Seater Sofa Designed by Milo Baughman for James, Inc. Mid-Century

Early Four Seater Sofa Designed by Milo Baughman for James, Inc. Mid-Century

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Early labelled Milo Bauhgman for James Inc. 4 seater sofa. This sofa is a super early sofa designed by Mr Baughman and does need to be reupholstered.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Ultra Rare Milo Baughman James Inc. 4 Seater Sofa Brass Legs Mid-Century Modern
Ultra Rare Milo Baughman James Inc. 4 Seater Sofa Brass Legs Mid-Century Modern

Ultra Rare Milo Baughman James Inc. 4 Seater Sofa Brass Legs Mid-Century Modern

By James Inc., Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Ultra rare 4 seater sofa designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc. We just love the sleek brass legs with the classic 4 seater design.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Cube Lounge Chair Pair by James
Milo Baughman Cube Lounge Chair Pair by James

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 clean lines and walnut plinth bases.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Milo Baughman High Back Chair with Ottoman
Milo Baughman High Back Chair with Ottoman

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, High Point, NC. This chair is very comfortable and stylish at the same time.

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Black Leather Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by M.Baughman
Mid-Century Black Leather Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by M.Baughman

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 James Inc, articulate seating.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Turquoise Lawson 4 Cushion Sofa Attr Milo Baughman James Inc.
Mid-Century Modern Turquoise Lawson 4 Cushion Sofa Attr Milo Baughman James Inc.

Mid-Century Modern Turquoise Lawson 4 Cushion Sofa Attr Milo Baughman James Inc.

By James Inc., Milo Baughman

Located in Topeka, KS

This is superb seating attributed to iconic designer Milo Baughman for James Inc. We love it, don’t you?

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Early Original Milo Baughman 'Scoop' Lounge Chair for James Inc / Thayer Coggin
Early Original Milo Baughman 'Scoop' Lounge Chair for James Inc / Thayer Coggin

Early Original Milo Baughman 'Scoop' Lounge Chair for James Inc / Thayer Coggin

By James Inc., Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rare and original 'Scoop' lounge chair by Milo Baughman for James Inc. / Thayer Coggin is a quintessential example of Baughman’s sleek, modernist aesthetic.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Milo Baughman Lounge Chair for James Inc.
Milo Baughman Lounge Chair for James Inc.

Milo Baughman Lounge Chair for James Inc.

By James Inc., Milo Baughman

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Designer: Milo Baughman Manufacturer: James Inc. Period and model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Wood, fabric Condition: This Milo Baughman lounge chair is in original used ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Milo Baughman Sculptural Walnut Reclining Chair for James Inc.
Milo Baughman Sculptural Walnut Reclining Chair for James Inc.

Milo Baughman Sculptural Walnut Reclining Chair for James Inc.

By Milo Baughman, James Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Walnut Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam, New Pirelli Webbing, Brass Accents, Original Pull Lever, Original Backrest Springs __________________________________...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Milo Baughman
Mid-Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Milo Baughman

Mid-Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman, James Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dimensions 39in H x 29in W x 33in D Seat Height 17in Ottoman 14in H x 22.50in W x 22.50in D Materials Walnut Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam ____________________ Tra...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Walnut, Fabric, Wood

MCM Scandinavian Modern Style High Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman Attr Home Chair
MCM Scandinavian Modern Style High Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman Attr Home Chair

MCM Scandinavian Modern Style High Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman Attr Home Chair

Located in Topeka, KS

Similar in style to a Milo Baughman for James, Inc lounge chair, but this one has its own unique flare.

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Pair of Vintage Milo Baughman Lounge Chairs for James Inc.
Pair of Vintage Milo Baughman Lounge Chairs for James Inc.

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 done in soft Maharam wool Hallingdal and new foam throughout.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Milo Baughman 'Articulate Seating' Lounge Chair
Milo Baughman 'Articulate Seating' Lounge Chair

Milo Baughman 'Articulate Seating' Lounge Chair

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H 36 in W 26.5 in D 32 in

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 seating collection in the 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

Rare Black Vinyl Sofa by Milo Baughman for James Inc
Rare Black Vinyl Sofa by Milo Baughman for James Inc

Rare Black Vinyl Sofa by Milo Baughman for James Inc

By Milo Baughman, James Inc.

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare black vinyl sofa by Milo Baughman for James Inc. Tufted seat and back with chrome legs. original black vinyl, circa 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman for James Inc. Articulate Seating Club Chair
Milo Baughman for James Inc. Articulate Seating Club Chair

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 Articulate Seating line for James Inc.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage MCM Signed Milo Baughman for James Inc Chrome Reclining Chair
Vintage MCM Signed Milo Baughman for James Inc Chrome Reclining Chair

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 black leather with flat bar chrome frame.

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman for James Inc, Single-Arm Lounge Chair
Milo Baughman for James Inc, Single-Arm Lounge Chair

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 for James INC, distributed by Thayer Coggin, the fabric its so striking and beautiful...

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Early Pair of Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for James, Inc.
Early Pair of Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for James, Inc.

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 painstakingly restored; glued-up, refinished, reupholstered.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Mid-Century Lounge Chair Attributed to Milo Baughman for James Inc.
Mid-Century Lounge Chair Attributed to Milo Baughman for James Inc.

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 chair in a wool blend light gray fabric with subtle specks of blue.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Walnut

Milo Baughman for James Inc. Reclining Lounge Chair, Newly Refinished
Milo Baughman for James Inc. Reclining Lounge Chair, Newly Refinished

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. The chair features a gorgeous sculptural walnut frame and original white vinyl uphol...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Other

Midcentury Articulate Sofa with Ottoman by Milo Baughman for James Inc.
Midcentury Articulate Sofa with Ottoman by Milo Baughman for James Inc.

Midcentury Articulate Sofa with Ottoman by Milo Baughman for James Inc.

By James Inc., Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Peabody, MA

Mid-century sofa, early design by Milo Baughman for James Inc. Articulate Seating, with a matching Articulate ottoman (bearing early Thayer Coggin tag (James Manufacturing was founde...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Early Example, 'Articulate' Settee by Milo Baughman for James Inc
Rare Early Example, 'Articulate' Settee by Milo Baughman for James Inc

Rare Early Example, 'Articulate' Settee by Milo Baughman for James Inc

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An incredible early Mid-Century Modern settee and one of the earlier designs by Milo Baughman for James Inc, which later evolved to Thayer Coggin.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chair Recliner
Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chair Recliner

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 1950s. It features an amazing, sculptural solid walnut frame that displays beautiful gr...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

'Articulate Sofa' by Milo Baughman for James, Inc
'Articulate Sofa' by Milo Baughman for James, Inc

'Articulate Sofa' by Milo Baughman for James, Inc

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, James Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Milo Baughman designed the Articulate collection including this sofa for James, Inc. of North Carolina, Thayer Coggin's first manufacturing venture.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Pair of Milo Baughman for James Inc. Armchairs
Pair of Milo Baughman for James Inc. Armchairs

Pair of Milo Baughman for James Inc. Armchairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Newly reupholstered with herringbone pattern fabric and espresso leg finish. Dimensions: 27.5" W x 30" D x 27" T, seat height 19".

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Milo Baughman for James Inc. Signed Midcentury Club Chair Newly Upholstered
Milo Baughman for James Inc. Signed Midcentury Club Chair Newly Upholstered

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 below, this Milo Baughman stunner is guaranteed to set your home apart.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood, Walnut

Pair Milo Baughman Walnut and Wool Recliners For James Inc.
Pair Milo Baughman Walnut and Wool Recliners For James Inc.

Pair Milo Baughman Walnut and Wool Recliners For James Inc.

By James Inc., Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Back reclines to raise the brown leather-like foot rest platform. Designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc., the predecessor to Thayer Coggin.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Early Milo Baughman Lounge Chair for James, Inc.
Early Milo Baughman Lounge Chair for James, Inc.

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 the ground up including new veneer on the apron, refinished legs, and has been reup...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood, Rosewood

Milo Baughman lounge chairs
Milo Baughman lounge chairs

Milo Baughman lounge chairs

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H 28 in W 27 in D 31 in

Milo Baughman lounge chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Milo Baughman Sculpted Walnut Reclining Chair for James Inc.
Milo Baughman Sculpted Walnut Reclining Chair for James Inc.

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Pair Milo Baughman Walnut & Wool Recliners By James Inc.
Pair Milo Baughman Walnut & Wool Recliners By James Inc.

Pair Milo Baughman Walnut & Wool Recliners By James Inc.

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Back reclines to raise the brown leather-like foot rest platform. Designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc., the predecessor to Thayer Coggin.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman for James Inc
Milo Baughman Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman for James Inc

Milo Baughman Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman for James Inc

By James Inc., Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Here is a stunning Mid-Century Modern Walnut reclining lounge chair with matching ottoman designed by Milo Baughman for James INC. this chair has been fully reupholstered and has bra...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Leather Milo Baughman Recliner
Mid Century Leather Milo Baughman Recliner

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 a sculptural walnut frame and is reupholstered in blue leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Milo Baughman for James Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Pair of Milo Baughman for James Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Milo Baughman Recliner Lounge Chair
Mid Century Milo Baughman Recliner Lounge Chair

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 piece is made of solid maple and is newly reupholstered in black vinyl.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Milo Baughman Sectional Sofa
Milo Baughman Sectional Sofa

Milo Baughman Sectional Sofa

By Milo Baughman

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

This early specimen of the work by Milo Baughman for James Inc. features lush black leatherette upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Milo Baughman Recliner & Footstool
Milo Baughman Recliner & Footstool

Milo Baughman Recliner & Footstool

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H 39.75 in W 28 in D 32 in

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman lounge chairs
Milo Baughman lounge chairs

Milo Baughman lounge chairs

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H 27.5 in W 33.5 in D 34 in

Milo Baughman lounge chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of low, deep lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc.

Category

20th Century American Club Chairs

Mid Century Platform Rocker  Designed by Milo Baughman for James Furniture
Mid Century Platform Rocker  Designed by Milo Baughman for James Furniture

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of High Back Club Chairs designed by Milo Baughman
Pair of High Back Club Chairs designed by Milo Baughman

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, Articulate Seating, American 1950’s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Milo Baughman "Scoop" Lounge Chair for James Inc.
Milo Baughman "Scoop" Lounge Chair for James Inc.

Milo Baughman "Scoop" Lounge Chair for James Inc.

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H 28.5 in W 29.5 in D 26.5 in

Milo Baughman "Scoop" Lounge Chair for James Inc.

By James Inc., Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stylish ‘Scoop’ lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman in the United States for James Inc. circa 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Milo Baughman White Linen Lounge Chair for James Inc.
Milo Baughman White Linen Lounge Chair for James Inc.

Milo Baughman White Linen Lounge Chair for James Inc.

By Milo Baughman, James Inc.

Located in Astoria, NY

An early example of the work Baughman had designed for James Inc., the chair remains in excellent vintage condition, with minuscule wear to base, newly reupholstered.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen

Chrome and Optical Velvet Chair by Milo Baughmann
Chrome and Optical Velvet Chair by Milo Baughmann

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 black and beige optical print on a chrome base.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Sculpted Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair for James Inc.
Milo Baughman Sculpted Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair for James Inc.

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Walnut

Milo Baughman Lounge Chair for James Inc.
Milo Baughman Lounge Chair for James Inc.

Milo Baughman Lounge Chair for James Inc.

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H 25.5 in W 30.75 in D 29.75 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Milo Baughman Adjustable Recliner and Ottoman for James Inc., 1950's
Milo Baughman Adjustable Recliner and Ottoman for James Inc., 1950's

Milo Baughman Adjustable Recliner and Ottoman for James Inc., 1950's

By Milo Baughman, James Inc.

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Early Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern recliner for James Inc.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Milo Baughman "Scoop" Walnut Lounge Chairs with Boucle Tweed for James Inc
Milo Baughman "Scoop" Walnut Lounge Chairs with Boucle Tweed for James Inc

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. circa 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood, Walnut

Milo Baughman James Inc Thayer Coggin Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Milo Baughman James Inc Thayer Coggin Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman

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 James, Incorporated (An early division of Thayer Coggin) Chair features eight very ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin James Inc Lounge Chairs
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin James Inc Lounge Chairs

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 Inc. label and Thayer Coggin label.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Early Milo Baughman Yellow Modern Lounge Chair, James Inc, Thayer Coggin, 1950s
Early Milo Baughman Yellow Modern Lounge Chair, James Inc, Thayer Coggin, 1950s

Early Milo Baughman Yellow Modern Lounge Chair, James Inc, Thayer Coggin, 1950s

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Labelled. Early pieces from Milo Baughman from his early career (James Inc).

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Milo Baughman Chairs for James Inc
Pair of Milo Baughman Chairs for James Inc

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 are very stylish in form, circa 1960s Dimensions: 28" W x 28" D x 28" T.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Milo Baughman Recliner and Ottoman
Vintage Milo Baughman Recliner and Ottoman

Vintage Milo Baughman Recliner and Ottoman

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H 39.5 in W 28.5 in D 35 in

Vintage Milo Baughman Recliner and Ottoman

By Milo Baughman, James Inc.

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid century modern Milo Baughman recliner and ottoman for James Inc.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs by Baughman for James Inc. C. 1950s
Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs by Baughman for James Inc. C. 1950s

Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs by Baughman for James Inc. C. 1950s

By The James Furniture Company, Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

Iconic midcentury chairs, from Milo Baughman, for James Furniture Inc. These lounge chairs feature a voguish, and sophisticated design, angular and architectural, while still being r...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Early Vintage Reclining Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman
Early Vintage Reclining Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman

Early Vintage Reclining Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman, James Inc.

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Early vintage reclining lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman and produced by James Inc. This comfortable recliner features a newly upholstered seat with a tufted diamond design and...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mid-Century Modern Low Arm Slipper Chair Manner of Milo Baughman for James
Mid-Century Modern Low Arm Slipper Chair Manner of Milo Baughman for James

Mid-Century Modern Low Arm Slipper Chair Manner of Milo Baughman for James

By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Paul McCobb, Milo Baughman, James Inc.

Located in New Windsor, NY

A fine Mid-Century Modern low slung arm chair with tapered and flared wood legs. Six button back with a loose cushion seat. Circa 1960-70. A good quality chair with very nice lines. ...

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Walnut and Glass Mid-Century Modern End Table
Walnut and Glass Mid-Century Modern End Table

Walnut and Glass Mid-Century Modern End Table

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H 22.5 in W 27.25 in D 21 in

Walnut and Glass Mid-Century Modern End Table

By Stewart MacDougall, Milo Baughman, Jens Risom, Glenn of California

Located in New Windsor, NY

Reminiscent of some famous designers like Jens Risom or early Milo Baughman for Glenn of California or James Inc.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chair
Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chair

Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chair

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H 36 in W 26.5 in D 33 in

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 Classic midcentury lines.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chair
Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chair

Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chair

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H 29.5 in W 27 in D 28 in

Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chair

By James Inc., Milo Baughman

Located in St. Louis, MO

Milo Baughman for James Inc. low back lounge chair, part of his articulate seating collection with classic Mid-Century lines.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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Vintage Walnut Sofa by Milo Baughman for James Inc.
Vintage Walnut Sofa by Milo Baughman for James Inc.

Vintage Walnut Sofa by Milo Baughman for James Inc.

By Milo Baughman, James Inc.

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Fabulous mid-century sofa designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc. in the United States, circa 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Milo Baughman for James Inc Lounge Chairs
Pair of Milo Baughman for James Inc Lounge Chairs

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 of Thayer Coggin.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Milo Baughman for James Inc Mid Century Walnut Recliner
Milo Baughman for James Inc Mid Century Walnut Recliner

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 31 deep x 39 high, with a seat height of 14.5 inches and arm height of 21.75 inches...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Milo Baughman for James Inc. 5 foot Tufted Bench with Holly Hunt Velvet & Brass
Milo Baughman for James Inc. 5 foot Tufted Bench with Holly Hunt Velvet & Brass

Milo Baughman for James Inc. 5 foot Tufted Bench with Holly Hunt Velvet & Brass

By James Inc., Milo Baughman

Located in St. Louis, MO

Beautifully restored classic mid-century modern Milo Baughman for James Inc. 5 foot 5 Inch tufted bench, reupholstered in Holly Hunt Salmon colored Velvet with solid brass cross stre...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Milo Baughman for James, Inc
Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Milo Baughman for James, Inc

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 James, Inc. The chairs are apart of the 'Articulate Seating' line and have original ora...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Walnut

Milo Baughman for James Inc. Swivel Reclining Lounge Chair with Stripe Fabric
Milo Baughman for James Inc. Swivel Reclining Lounge Chair with Stripe Fabric

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 stripe fabric.

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Pair of Scoop Chairs by Milo Baughman for James Inc, c 1950s, Signed
Pair of Scoop Chairs by Milo Baughman for James Inc, c 1950s, Signed

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 (pre-Thayer Coggin - James Inc later evolved into Thayer Coggin), signed with original...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Milo Baughman for James Inc. 'King' Chair
Milo Baughman for James Inc. 'King' Chair

Milo Baughman for James Inc. 'King' Chair

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H 35.5 in W 27 in D 29 in

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.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Milo Baughman for James Inc Thayer Coggin Sculpted Walnut Recliner Lounge Chair
Milo Baughman for James Inc Thayer Coggin Sculpted Walnut Recliner Lounge Chair

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 (An early division of Thayer Coggin). Chair features a very comfortable reclining po...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Milo Baughman for James Inc Lounge Chairs in Loro Piana Alpaca Wool - Pair
Milo Baughman for James Inc Lounge Chairs in Loro Piana Alpaca Wool - Pair

Milo Baughman for James Inc Lounge Chairs in Loro Piana Alpaca Wool - Pair

By Milo Baughman, Knoll

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

These original Milo Baughman for Knoll Lounge Chairs are everything you want in a high-backed lounge chair. Our master upholstery team restored the chairs with new foam and feather ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca

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Milo Baughman For James Inc For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the milo baughman for james inc you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and walnut, every milo baughman for james inc was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the milo baughman for james inc you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each milo baughman for james inc bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Milo Baughman For James Inc?

Prices for a milo baughman for james inc start at $450 and top out at $12,000 with the average selling for $3,145.

Milo Baughman for sale on 1stDibs

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.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.