Milo Baughman Style Bar Cabinet
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Bar Cabinet by Henredon
By Henredon, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern bar cabinet or small credenza
By Henredon
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Ash, Olive, Macassar
Vintage Milo Baughman Birdseye Maple Media Cabinet Dry Bar by Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chattanooga, TN
metropolitan architecture, the gold painted metal hairpin legs compliment the MCM style of the Milo Baughman
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman Style Burl Cabinet or Dry Bar
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Milo Baughman style two door cabinet or dry bar featuring burl olive wood doors supported by a cast
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Sideboard, Credenza, or Bar Cabinet, Refinished
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
In the manner of Milo Baughman
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Ash, Burl
H 32.38 in W 67.75 in D 18 in
Pierre Cardin Chocolate Color Bar Cabinet on Castors
By Pierre Cardin, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Chicago, IL
smoothly. Style of Willy Rizzo, Milo Baughman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza Bar Cabinet
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style Burlwood Sideboard Credenza bar cabinet media
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Burl
1980s Modern Modular Storage System by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 3 Pieces
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Topeka, KS
Baughman for Thayer Coggin comprised of 3 off white lacquered cabinets including 1 lighted glass unit w/a
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vitrines
Materials
Brass
H 26 in W 32 in D 18 in
Baughman Style Chrome Floating Bar Cabinets Credenza Mid-Century Modern Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful set of four Milo Baughman style chrome mirror clad floating cabinets by Founders. Two
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
H 22.5 in W 32.25 in D 15.25 in
1980s Hollywood Regency Mid-Century Modern Brass and Smoked Glass Console Table
By Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen, Romeo Rega, Milo Baughman
Located in Carimate, Como
glass shelves ideal as well for dry bar cabinet. A great piece that perfectly adds to every home decor
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Materials
Brass
H 26.38 in W 25.2 in D 17.33 in
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Mid-20th Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Electrified Dry Bar, Cabinet
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
& cabinet in the style of Milo Baughman. Includes two new custom made Lucite 1/2" inch interior shelves. One
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Lucite, Wood
Milo Baughman Style Bar cabinet
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Burl veneer. Chrome accents. 2 Doors containing mirrored back on top, one drawer and smoked 2 glass shelves. One shelf on bottom. Lighted. Measures: 78 1/8" H x 33 3/4" W x 16 3/8" D.
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Cabinets
Materials
Burl
Hollywood Regency Milo Baughman Maple Credenza Bar by Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chattanooga, TN
of the Milo Baughman cabinets.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dry Bars
Materials
Metal
Burl Wood Dry Bar Cabinet After Milo Baughman
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking burl ash and brass bar cabinet after Milo Baughman designs. So many features include
Category
Early 2000s Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Style Burled Olivewood Bar Cart by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice burled olivewood rolling bar cart by Henredon. This bar cart has a beautiful
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Burl
Milo Baughman Style Burled Olive Wood Sideboard, Credenza, or Bar Cabinet
By Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern burl wood sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
In the manner of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Burl
Milo Baughman Midcentury Mirrored Credenza Dry Bar Cabinet Server Buffet
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Hartford, CT
In the style of Paul Evans Cityscape, this iconic midcentury mirrored glass and chrome server
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 29.5 in W 51.5 in D 20.5 in
Sever Cube or Bar in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A unique sever or bar in the shape of a cube with the front door on a wheel for easy opening
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sideboards
Vintage Milo Baughman Style Flat Bar Chrome Etageres - Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of vintage Milo Baughman Style Flat Bar Chrome Etageres. Featuring
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet by Lane, Newly Refinished
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Lane
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Ash, Burl
H 32.25 in W 67.75 in L 32.25 in
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Credenza by Henredon
By Henredon, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern burl wood sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Ebony, Burl
Milo Baughman Style Custom Quality Hi Chest - Armoire Chest Wood & Chrome Canada
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
interior with adjustable shelves. Measures: 70 1/2" H x 39" W x 20" D.
Milo Baughman
Milo Baughman was
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
H 70 in W 38.75 in D 20 in
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza by Lane, Newly Refinished
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Lane
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Ash, Burl
H 32.25 in W 67.75 in L 32.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Glass Etagere after Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large asymmetrical chrome and glass etagere in the style of Milo Baughman. It features a heavy
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Hollywood Regency Maple Cabinets on Custom Made Metal Base
Located in Chattanooga, TN
of the Milo Baughman cabinets.
These iridescent lacquered solid bird's-eye maple wood cabinets with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dry Bars
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Maple Credenza with custom made Metal Base
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chattanooga, TN
base compliments the posh, glamorous Nineteen-Laties style of the Milo Baughman maple credenza.
Milo
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Materials
Metal
H 34.5 in W 64.25 in D 18.5 in
Lane Burl Olive Wood Credenza in Style of Milo Baughman
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lane Burl Olive wood credenza, in the style of Milo Baughman's designs. Two drawers, below four
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Chrome and Burl Olivewood Milo Baughman for Pace Dining Table, Two Leaves
By Milo Baughman
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Designed by Milo Baughman for Pace Collection this Mid-Century Art Deco inspired dining table with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Etagere Or Shelf Unit In The Manner Of Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern shelf unit, vitrine or etagere in the style of Milo Baughman. A flat bar
Category
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Lane Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Brass Sideboard Credenza, 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Patchwork Burl and Chrome Credenza in the Manner of Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
as a dry bar, credenza, cabinet, sideboard or dresser.
Very Paul Evans in style, we've had issues
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Rosewood Midcentury Square End Table Cabinets
Located in Topeka, KS
saw these substantial end tables, they were flanking a Milo Baughman Lawson style sofa. What an
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Rosewood
“Elipse” rocking chair by Renato Zevi, Italy, 1970
By Renato Zevi
Located in Madrid, ES
extensively throughout the 1970s, drawing inspiration from the likes of Milo Baughman, one of the most skilled
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Richard Thompson for Glenn of California Walnut Coffee Table
By Richard Thompson
Located in San Diego, CA
prolific American furniture designer Milo Baughman that the company made a name for itself in the annals of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Chromed Dry Bar Cart in the Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chromed rolling dry bar cart in the Milo Baughman
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Long Credenza or Bar Cabinet by Henredon
By Henredon, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a stylish long burl wood credenza or bar cabinet in the style of Milo Baughman by Henredon
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Burl
Henredon Scene Two Burl Wood Flip Top Bar / Server in the Milo Baughman Style
By Henredon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
surface, and classic Art Deco style. The design is very similar to that of Milo Baughman
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Burl
H 31 in W 39 in D 19 in
Midcentury Ello Milo Baughman Mirrored Credenza Dry Bar Cabinet Server Buffet
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Hartford, CT
In the style of Paul Evans Cityscape, this iconic Ello midcentury mirrored glass and chrome server
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 29.5 in W 51.5 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Milo Baughman Style Chrome Etagere
By Milo Baughman
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Milo Baughman Style Chrome Etagere. Featuring a straight line design
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome and Glass Etageres
By Milo Baughman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style flat bar polished chrome etageres. These 1970s Hollywood
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Matching Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Glass Etagere after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of large asymmetrical chrome and glass etageres in the style of Milo Baughman. It features a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 79 in W 42 in D 42 in
Milo Baughman Style Henredon Scene Two Burl Wood Bar Display Cabinet Wall Unit
By Henredon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three-part lighted China, cabinet or bar from the scene two collection by Henredon. This stunning
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Burl, Glass
H 84.25 in W 79 in D 20 in
Hollywood Regency Maple Cabinets on Custom Made Metal Base
Located in Chattanooga, TN
each cabinet. Cabinets (not base) Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Metal
Campaign Style Brass Accent Burl Wood Server Dry Bar Cabinet
By Century Furniture, Milo Baughman, Henredon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Stunning Campaign style server bar cart on casters made by esteemed US furniture maker Century
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Buffets
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Two-Tone Lacquer and Rosewood Desk for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Milo Baughman.
Manufacturer: Glenn of California.
Period/style: Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Midcentury Smoked Glass Server Cabinet with Sliding Doors
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
In Style of M. Baughman mid-century modern serving cabinet or bar with sliding doors.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Hollywood Regency Maple Credenza with Custom Made Metal Base
Located in Chattanooga, TN
metal base compliments the posh, glamorous Hollywood Regency style of the Milo Baughman cabinets.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Metal
Brass Gold & Rose Copper Cube Square Etagere Vintage Glass Shelves Mixed Metals
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
style of Milo Baughman.
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 67.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Record Cabinet, Credenza, or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
the cabinet lock, and the key is included. Would also make an excellent bar cabinet. In the style of
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Model 6705 Glass-Top Extension Dining Table, 1967, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, also a rare double pedestal example with matching bar cabinet, contact us for more details if you are
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Chrome Bar Cart by Lane
By Milo Baughman
Located in South San Francisco, CA
Listed by Guest House SF
Milo Baughman Burl Bar Cart is in amazing condition with a couple of
Category
Vintage 1970s Dry Bars
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Walnut Drop-Leaf Dry Bar For Glenn of California , 1960's
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
Legs have option for casters.
Produced by Glenn of California, USA, 1960s.
Milo Baughman (1923
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood, Formica
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Brass and Glass Diamond Étagère Etagere
By Milo Baughman
Located in Paris, ON
uses such as Hollywood Regency or Space Age. This piece can be used as a bar cabinet stocked with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
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Located in London, England
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
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By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
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Metal, Brass
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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
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Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases.
Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
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By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
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A gorgeous pair of Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern burl wood nightstands
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Located in Countryside, IL
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Milo Baughman Style Bar Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal milo baughman style bar cabinet for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and burl, every milo baughman style bar cabinet was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer milo baughman style bar cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right milo baughman style bar cabinet, those designed in mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made milo baughman style bar cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Founders Furniture Company and Henredon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Milo Baughman Style Bar Cabinet?
Prices for a milo baughman style bar cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,642 and can go as high as $7,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,973.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.