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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Creator: Milo Baughman
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Long Dowel Bench
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Long Dowel Bench
This bench measures: 81 wide x 18 deep x 11 inches high.
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call resto...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
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Wood
Midcentury Milo Baughman Corked Floor Lamp
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, CA
Milo Baughman corked floor lamp design With Wooden Base. Double light design with pull on/ pull off mechanism. Lights are tested and in working condition as shown in the added video.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
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Wood, Cork
Vintage Dark Brown Patina Leather Scoop Chair by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Mid Century Modern scoop chair by Milo Baughman. Comes upholstered in dark brown leather with a beautiful patina. Firmly tufte...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
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Iron
Rare Pair of Milo Baughman Solid Flat Bar Chrome Cube Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Really rare pair of signed Milo Baughman flat bar chrome cube lounge chairs. We have four of these chairs in all and are selling them in pairs. These were made exclusively for the St...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
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Upholstery
Set of Eight High Back Leather and Chrome Chairs Designed by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of Eight Thin Series Dining Chairs designed by Milo Baughman.
Upholstered in a soft black leather over a tubular chromed base, these chairs are the epitome of elegance.
Measu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Furniture
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Chrome
Milo Baughman Oversized X Chrome Base Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent oversized heavy chrome X base coffee table by Milo Baughman . This fabulous coffee table was purchase from a Long Island mansion loaded with all Milo Baughman pieces. You w...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
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Chrome, Steel
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror, Embossed Crocodile Leather, Baughman for Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror, Embossed Crocodile Leather, Baughman for Coggin
Milo Baughman (1925-2003) for Thayer Coggin large silver leaf over embossed crocodile leather mirror....
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
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Silver Leaf
Milo Baughman for Directional Geometric Bronze Glass Coffee Table
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Baltimore, MD
An extraordinary Geometric, glass, midcentury, Bronze-finish base coffee table by Milo Baughman for Directional, circa 1970s. Features original, octagonal, 3/4" thick glass resting o...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
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Metal
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Unusual Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Cage Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual large scale Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin chrome cube chair. This particular style is very rare and we have not seen another...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
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Chrome
$3,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Reupholstered Vintage Milo Baughman Thin Line Shell Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on this highly unusual design from the legendary portfolio of American Mid-Century Modern mastermind, Milo Baughman. Showcasing his iconic "Thin Line" chrome base with...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Furniture
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Metal, Chrome
1970s Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1188 Chairs in Fabric and Chrome
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 1188 Chairs, originally designed by Milo Baughman in 1968. These particular examples were produced in the 1970s by Thayer Coggin. The chairs are comprised of a chro...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
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Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature splayed walnut legs. A slipper style design covered in a vintage blue fabric ensures ple...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
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Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Early Milo Baughman Lounges for James Company
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
A nice early pair of designer chairs by Milo Baughman. Were reupholstered sometime in the 1980s-1990s. If the floral fabric is desirable then I believe the condition of fabric as-is ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Furniture
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Upholstery
Set of Six Mid Century Chrome and Platinum Velvet Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs were realized by the Milo Baughman- one of the most celebrated American designers of the 20th century- for Thayer Coggin in ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
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Chrome
Extremely Rare Milo Baughman End Table for Arch Gordon, 1950’s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hampstead, QC
Milo Baughman (1923-2003) was a premier American designer and furniture pioneer who left an indelible mark on the progression of American furniture designs for many decades. He is b...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
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Brass
Extremely Rare Milo Baughman Tray Table for Arch Gordon, 1950’s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hampstead, QC
Milo Baughman (1923-2003) was a premier American designer and furniture pioneer who left an indelible mark on the progression of American furniture designs for many decades. He is b...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Red Vinyl Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin red vinyl lounge chair. The chair has walnut legs, nice mid century modern lines, and angled tapered rear legs.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Furniture
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Walnut
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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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024How 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.
- 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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