Who is Milo Baughman?

Milo Baughman was an American furniture designer whose pieces helped define the trends of the 1970s. His style features sleek, simple lines with little ornamentation. In addition to creating furniture, Baughman taught design at Brigham Young University. Find a collection of Milo Baughman on 1stDibs.

How do I pronounce Milo Baughman?

To pronounce Milo Baughman, say "MY-low BA-mun." The "GH" in his surname is silent. Baughman was born in 1923 in Goodland, Kansas, but he soon moved to California, the state that served as his home throughout much of his life. Shop a large selection of Milo Baughman furniture on 1stDibs.

Who did Milo Baughman design for?

Milo Baughman designed furniture for Thayer Coggin from 1953 to 2003. The brand produced most pieces from their joint collection in High Point, North Carolina, and the range includes a variety of chairs, sofas and tables. You'll find a collection of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin furniture on 1stDibs.

How do I identify Milo Baughman furniture?

How best to identify Milo Baughman furniture depends on the piece. Lounge chairs and sofas often feature a flat metal bar frame, and his tables tend to show off clean, simple lines. The backs of Baughman's pieces make the same visual impression as the fronts because he believed that furniture should be pleasing to the eye when viewed from any angle. Find a large selection of expertly vetted Milo Baughman furniture on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a chair is Milo Baughman?

Milo Baughman took special care to make sure his chairs looked just as good from the back as they do from the front. You can spot a real Milo Baughman chair by checking out the trademark flat bar metal frames on the chairs and sofas. Shop a collection of Milo Baughman pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a Milo Baughman is real?

How to tell if a Milo Baughman is real will differ depending on the type of piece. If you're trying to authenticate a chair, look for the flat metal bar frame that is indicative of the designer’s work. For casegoods and tables, every inch of the surface should be finished. Baughman believed that even the backs of bookcases and cabinets should be as visually appealing as their fronts. Studying images of genuine pieces published at trusted online resources can also be helpful when authenticating any type of Milo Baughman furniture. If you need assistance verifying authenticity, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Milo Baughman furniture.

What companies did Milo Baughman design for?

Milo Baughman designed for many companies over the course of his life. Some of the companies the American designer worked for include Arch Gordon, Directional Furniture, Drexel, George Kovacs, Glenn of California, The Inco Company, Mode Furniture, Murray Furniture of Winchendon and Pacific Iron. You'll find a collection of Milo Baughman furniture on 1stDibs.

Are Milo Baughman recliners comfortable?

Whether Milo Baughman recliners are comfortable or not is largely a matter of personal perception. However, creating furniture that was as functional as it was fashionable was his main goal. You can see this reflected in the ample padding, supportive lines and carefully selected upholstery of his recliners. Shop a range of Milo Baughman recliners on 1stDibs.

What materials are Milo Baughman chairs made out of?

Milo Baughman made chairs out of a variety of materials. Many of his pieces feature metal bar frames fashioned out of chrome, brass or stainless steel. Milo Baughman chairs often have leather upholstery. However, you may also find reupholstered pieces clad in various fabrics. Shop a large selection of Milo Baughman chairs on 1stDibs.

How do I know if it’s a Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin?

One way to know if a piece of furniture is a Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin is to consult the visual catalog of his pieces on the Thayer Coggin official website. Many of the chairs he produced for the brand feature metal bar or pedestal bases. In addition, he created many drum tables for Thayer Coggin. You'll find a large collection of expertly vetted Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin pieces on 1stDibs.

Milo Baughman Parson

Parsons Armchair

Parson Burl Wood Dining Table

Parsons Ottoman

Milo Wood

Century Burl Dining Room Table

Post Modern Parson

Mid Century Parsons Chair

Thayer Coggin Parsons

Walnut Mid Century Modern 6' Long Parsons Style Console Sofa Table Baughman MINT

$3,800

H 28 in W 72 in D 18 in

Walnut Mid Century Modern 6' Long Parsons Style Console Sofa Table Baughman MINT

By Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Walnut Mid Century Modern 6' Long Parsons Style Console Sofa Table Baughman MINT

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Boxy Modular Parsons Style L Shaped Sofa with Chaise Lounge

$4,900

H 31 in W 100 in D 100 in

Mid Century Modern Boxy Modular Parsons Style L Shaped Sofa with Chaise Lounge

By Parsons, Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A vintage five piece modular sofa in need of recovering. Design lines for days. Measurements below. Single chair W33 D35.5 Corner piece W 34 D35.5 Ottoman W33 D35

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Set of 8 Vladimir Kagan Dining Chairs for Directional in Mocha Brown Bouclé

$32,400 / set

H 35 in W 22 in D 26 in

Set of 8 Vladimir Kagan Dining Chairs for Directional in Mocha Brown Bouclé

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Saint Louis, MO

without disturbing the dining chair's organic form. Similar to Milo Baughman's Parsons chairs, these Kagan

Category

1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Henredon Scene Two Olive Burl Square Parsons Table Mid Century Baughman

$1,295

H 24.25 in W 32 in D 32 in

Henredon Scene Two Olive Burl Square Parsons Table Mid Century Baughman

By Henredon, Milo Baughman

Located in Forest Grove, PA

nine square burl tiles. Often attributed to Milo Baughman, the piece is unmarked and dates from the

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Burl

Custom Leopard Parsons Style Ottoman

$2,000

H 20.5 in W 21 in D 21 in

Custom Leopard Parsons Style Ottoman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning Parsons style ottoman with Turkish pillow top in the style of Milo Baughman. Available as

Category

2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Tortoiseshell Laminate Parsons Sofa Table

$1,600

H 25.25 in W 60 in D 16 in

Tortoiseshell Laminate Parsons Sofa Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Redding, CT

Tortoiseshell Laminate Parsons Sofa Table. Nice jeweled earth tones , in excellent condition

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood

Pair of Custom Leopard Parsons Style Ottomans

$3,600 / set

H 20.5 in W 21 in D 21 in

Pair of Custom Leopard Parsons Style Ottomans

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning pair of Parsons style ottomans with Turkish pillow tops in the style of Milo Baughman

Category

2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s

$10,400

H 29 in W 82 in D 32 in

Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Coffee Table c. 1970s Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Parsons Chair in Leopard Velvet c. 1970 Post Modern

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1970's Hollywood Regency Parsons Reupholstered Bench

$1,359Sale Price|20% Off

H 22 in W 49.5 in D 19 in

1970's Hollywood Regency Parsons Reupholstered Bench

By Milo Baughman

Located in Burbank, CA

the late 1970's, and has springs. In the style of Milo Baughman designs.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Silk Parsons Ottomans or Stools

$1,080Sale Price / set|28% Off

H 18.5 in W 23.5 in D 16.75 in

Pair of Silk Parsons Ottomans or Stools

By Milo Baughman

Located in Redding, CT

Pair of Silk Parson Ottomans or stools. Gingham silk upholstery covers the pair. very good

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Wood

1970s Mid Century Modern Sculptural Parsons Console Table

$1,400

H 27 in W 60 in D 16 in

1970s Mid Century Modern Sculptural Parsons Console Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Elkton, MD

Faux burl Parsons console table with clean, minimalist lines. Features rich shades of brown with a

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Laminate

1970s Mid Century Modern Burlwood Veneer Parsons Console Table

$950

H 27 in W 64 in D 16 in

1970s Mid Century Modern Burlwood Veneer Parsons Console Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Elkton, MD

Milo Baughman style burl pattern veneer console table. Features rich shades of brown with a

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Laminate, Glass

Pair of Leopard Parsons Chairs with Brass Sabots, Custom

$5,800 / set

H 30 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in

Pair of Leopard Parsons Chairs with Brass Sabots, Custom

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of custom Parsons chairs in the style of Milo Baughman with brass sabots. Available in new

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern White Laminate Parsons Coffee Table

$645Sale Price|53% Off

H 18 in W 36 in D 24 in

Mid-Century Modern White Laminate Parsons Coffee Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Redding, CT

Mid-Century Modern white laminate parsons table. Sleek modern design, quality white laminate

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Plywood

Aluminum Base Parsons Dining Table with Black Formica Leaves

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.25 in W 108 in D 35.25 in

Aluminum Base Parsons Dining Table with Black Formica Leaves

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

Nice quality aluminum base parsons table, with plate glass top, and two black formica refractory

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Burl Cork-Top Parsons Style Side Table

$1,400 / item

H 26 in W 36 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Modern Burl Cork-Top Parsons Style Side Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for one of the two available tables, unique burl cork veneer and parson style

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cork

1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin pair of end, side or coffee tables

$3,499 / set

H 20 in W 32 in D 32 in

1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin pair of end, side or coffee tables

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Pair of 1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin parsons style end/side or coffee tables. Both are

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Plywood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parsons Armchair Lounge Chairs with Open Arms

$3,500 / set

H 30 in W 29 in D 32.5 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parsons Armchair Lounge Chairs with Open Arms

By Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handsome classic matching pair of fully upholstered parsons chairs. Nice deep sitting comfy

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pickled White Wash Finish Parsons Style Console Table with Glass Top

$1,600

H 28 in W 54 in D 15 in

Pickled White Wash Finish Parsons Style Console Table with Glass Top

By Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern smoked glass top rectangle console sofa table.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Brushed Aluminum Parsons Style Tall Back Armchairs

$2,000 / set

H 42.25 in W 24 in D 24 in

Pair of Mid Century Modern Brushed Aluminum Parsons Style Tall Back Armchairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Great Pair of Vintage, Modernist, Armchairs in the Parsons Style. The pair features tall

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Olive Burl Square Coffee Parsons Table Made in Italy

$1,470Sale Price|40% Off

H 16.5 in W 31.25 in D 31.25 in

Mid Century Modern Olive Burl Square Coffee Parsons Table Made in Italy

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern olive burl square coffee table made in Italy. Good vintage condition - has label under table Gimbel Brothers nyc - made in Italy. Table is located in Wil...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Olive, Burl

Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Parsons Small Scale Dining Table in Burl Wood

$4,500

H 34 in W 54 in D 29 in

Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Parsons Small Scale Dining Table in Burl Wood

By Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A classic, simple, and modern design for the 1960s. This table features beautiful burl wood in a book matched symmetrical design. Table comes with one 20 inch extension leaf as shown.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Pair of Vintage Midcentury Harvey Probber Parsons Milo Baughman style Stools

$3,950 / set

H 18.75 in W 16 in D 16 in

Pair of Vintage Midcentury Harvey Probber Parsons Milo Baughman style Stools

By Harvey Probber, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

believe these most likely need re-upholstery. Some wear to the wood bases as well. In the manner of Milo

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Vintage Lane Burl Parsons Table

$475

H 20 in W 27 in D 27 in

Vintage Lane Burl Parsons Table

By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture

Located in Denver, CO

In the manner of Milo Baughman Inset book-matched burl veneer top. Sourced in Colorado

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Tables

Materials

Oak, Burl

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Parsons Dining Table by Henredon, Newly Refinished

$7,500

H 29.75 in W 110 in D 42 in

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Parsons Dining Table by Henredon, Newly Refinished

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern Parsons extension dining table By Henredon USA

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Macassar, Burl

Pair of Leopard Parsons Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman, Custom

$5,800 / set

H 26 in W 27 in D 30 in

Pair of Leopard Parsons Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman, Custom

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of custom stylish parsons armchairs in the style of Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in a fun

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Burl Wood Parsons Dining Table in the Style of Milo Baughman

$5,300

H 30.25 in W 100.13 in D 40.25 in

Mid-Century Burl Wood Parsons Dining Table in the Style of Milo Baughman

Located in Baltimore, MD

style of Milo Baughman. Beautiful burl laminate veneer wraps around the entire tabletop and legs with

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Burl

6 Post-Modern White Upholstered High Back Parsons Dining Chairs

$2,995 / set

H 41.75 in W 20 in D 27 in

6 Post-Modern White Upholstered High Back Parsons Dining Chairs

By Pace Collection, Milo Baughman

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Clean, refined, and effortlessly timeless, this matching set of six high-back Parsons dining chairs

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Parsons Style Square Occasional Table Concrete Top and Stainless Steel Base

$650

H 19.25 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in

Parsons Style Square Occasional Table Concrete Top and Stainless Steel Base

By Florence Knoll, Milo Baughman

Located in Secaucus, NJ

. Style: Minimalist, contemporary, industrial-modern. Attributed to: Milo Baughman and Florence Knoll

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Concrete, Stainless Steel

Pair of 1960s Original Organic Thayer Coggin Parsons Restored Chairs

$5,500 / set

H 29 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in

Pair of 1960s Original Organic Thayer Coggin Parsons Restored Chairs

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Bensalem, PA

Classic original Thayer Coggin parsons chairs fully restored birdeye maple and upholstered in cozy

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Birdseye Maple

Mid Century Safari Jungle Print Resin Parsons Coffee Table Karl springer style

$2,280Sale Price|20% Off

H 17 in W 50 in D 24 in

Mid Century Safari Jungle Print Resin Parsons Coffee Table Karl springer style

By Milo Baughman, Karl Springer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Safari Print Resin Parsons Coffee Table style of Karl springer or Milo Baughman. A

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fabric, Resin, Wood

Parson Burl Walnut Rectangle Lane Furniture Dining Table w/ Two Leaves Mint!

$9,500

H 30 in W 64 in D 40 in

Parson Burl Walnut Rectangle Lane Furniture Dining Table w/ Two Leaves Mint!

By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Parson Burl walnut rectangle Lane Furniture dining table w/ two 20" leaves mint!

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Burl, Walnut

Vintage Architectural Modern Parsons Bench Harvey Probber

$2,950

H 16.5 in W 48 in D 18 in

Vintage Architectural Modern Parsons Bench Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture, Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

An Original Harvey Probber Vintage Parsons Bench. A nice, well crafted solid parsons form with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Mid-Century Parsons Chairs

$5,200 / set

H 28.5 in W 28.82 in D 30.25 in

Pair Of Mid-Century Parsons Chairs

By Karl Springer, Marge Carson, Milo Baughman, Vladimir Kagan, Thayer Coggin

Located in Houston, TX

-Century Modern Milo Baughman style Parsons chairs, cube chairs, club chairs or side chairs. These

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Architectural Parsons Square Goatskin Dining Table by Karl Springer

$15,000

H 28.75 in W 40.125 in D 40.125 in

Vintage Architectural Parsons Square Goatskin Dining Table by Karl Springer

By Milo Baughman, Karl Springer, Aldo Tura

Located in Chicago, IL

A nice early vintage table by Karl Springer. Dating to the 1960's/70s. Beautifully wrapped Parsons

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Goatskin

Pair of Billy Baldwin Style Parsons Ottomans

$4,250 / set

H 19.5 in W 27.25 in D 22.25 in

Pair of Billy Baldwin Style Parsons Ottomans

By Marge Carson, Billy Baldwin, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Billy Baldwin Style Parsons Ottomans. Pair of Billy Baldwin Style Parsons ottomans, benches

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Faux Fur

Harvey Probber Original Oak Parsons Style Lounge Chair a Pair

$5,500

H 28 in W 26.5 in D 30.5 in

Harvey Probber Original Oak Parsons Style Lounge Chair a Pair

By Milo Baughman, Harvey Probber, Hein Stolle

Located in Bensalem, PA

Pair of Harvey Probber original solid Oak lounge chairs very solid with very nice lines. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

1970s Mid-Century Modern High Back Parsons Chairs in Chrome & Velvet

$1,995 / set

H 38.75 in W 19.5 in D 25 in

1970s Mid-Century Modern High Back Parsons Chairs in Chrome & Velvet

By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America, John Stuart Inc.

Located in Chattanooga, TN

offerings by Milo Baughman for Design Institute of America. Measures: 19.5” Wide x 25” Deep x 38.75” High

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Restored 1960s Chinoiserie Parsons Bench with Dove Gray Upholstery

$1,935

H 20 in W 41.88 in D 19.5 in

Restored 1960s Chinoiserie Parsons Bench with Dove Gray Upholstery

By Dorothy Draper, Billy Baldwin, Bunny Williams Home, Dorthy Draper, Milo Baughman

Located in Round Top, TX

. We adore this Parsons style bench with the perfect splayed leg design and pillow top upholstery

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Benches

Materials

Textile, Wood

Parsons Chairs with Ottoman, a Pair

$6,000 / set

H 34 in W 29 in D 29 in

Parsons Chairs with Ottoman, a Pair

Located in Raleigh, NC

Milo Baughman style parsons chairs with ottoman. These have been newly upholstered in Kravat velvet

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Rotating Top Maitland Smith Tessellated Travertine Side Tables with Brass Inlay

$6,800 / set

H 15 in W 13 in D 22.5 in

Rotating Top Maitland Smith Tessellated Travertine Side Tables with Brass Inlay

By Maitland Smith

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Caterpillar Two Tone Bench with Chrome Legs in Ivory & Latte Bouclé Pair of Milo Baughman Style Mid Century

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

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Milo Baughman Parson For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic milo baughman parson available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and burl, every milo baughman parson was constructed with great care. There are 218 variations of the antique or vintage milo baughman parson you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a milo baughman parson — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each milo baughman parson bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one milo baughman parson that is appealing in its simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and Directional produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Milo Baughman Parson?

The average selling price for a milo baughman parson at 1stDibs is $2,898, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $14,800 for the highest priced.