Milo Baughman Furniture
American, 1923-2003
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.
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Item Ships From: Dallas
Creator: Milo Baughman
Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs in Holly Hunt Performance Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A great looking pair of scoop lounge chairs by Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in a Holly Hunt performance weave.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Thin Frame Dining Chairs in Maharam Cut Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Newly upholstered in a striking velvet fabric by Maharam. Grays, browns, nutmeg and pops of yellow. Up to 8 available.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Nightstands, Milo Baughman for Arch Gordon Walnut and Solid Brass
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a pair of end tables/nightstands with three drawers designed by Milo Baughman for Arch Gordon. Both units have been professionally refinished and all of the solid brass legs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Four Section Curved Sectional Sofa in White
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a room statement piece. Large four section Milo Baughman circular sofa. Raised on chrome legs. Sofa is structurally sound and very comfo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Streamlined Milo Baughman Flat Wide-Band Leather Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Glamorous, over-scaled, streamlined pair of chairs from a limited production collection designed Milo Baughman Classic for Thayer Coggin. Originally designed in 1972, these chairs ar...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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. Defined by their Classic midcentury lines and simple walnut framed ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Milo Baughman Scoop Lounge Chairs in Knoll Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Fresh and ready to go. These chairs have been restored. Upholstery is a Knoll fabric in bright blue.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Six Chrome & Cane Back Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Simplistic dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The gorgeous high back chrome frame is softened by the original inset panel of caning. Completely restored, the ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This comfortable pair of midcentury lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Professionally upholstered with orange/yellow colored velvet fabric with solid wood feet.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Sleek Black Leather Bench Designed by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Clean lined bench designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Newly upholstered black leather seat; tufting and piping add visual interest. With conical gold legs. Perfect for extra...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Flat-Bar Chrome Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
These hard to find and highly coveted set of original flat bar dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1976. The chairs ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman 1970s Lounge Chairs in Blue Upholstery by Donghia
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A great looking pair of overstuffed lounge chairs by Milo Baughman. You don't see these too often. They have a beautiful square chrome base. W...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Four Milo Baughman Side Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin dining chairs with chrome frames.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Steel
Milo Baughman Dining Chairs in Holly Hunt Great Outdoors
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of six dining chairs by Milo Baughman with cane backs. Newly upholstered in Holly Hunt Great Outdoors.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman White Lacquer Parsons Dining Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This is such a great table. It is versatile, sturdy and indestructible. Pair with any set of chairs. The table is understated and works in a contemporary or traditional environment. ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Milo Baughman Teardrop Tilt/Swivels with Plush Chenille Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Super comfortable tilt/swivel chairs by Milo Baughman. Many love the higher back for support. We have reupholstered in a high quality chenille which is principally soft white with sp...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Milo Baughman Student Desk in Solid Maple and Brass for Murray Furniture, 1950s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Solid maple desk with a brass stretcher and handles manufactured by Murray furniture and designed by Milo Baughman. This piece has been completely ref...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Milo Baughman furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Milo Baughman furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 681 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Milo Baughman were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Dunbar, Charles and Ray Eames, and Adrian Pearsall. Prices for Milo Baughman furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $380 and can go as high as $49,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,973.
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Questions About Milo Baughman Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Milo 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Milo 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.
- Who is Milo Baughman?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Milo 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Milo 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Milo 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022One 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.
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