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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Period: 1980s
Creator: Milo Baughman
Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Lounge Chair Thayer Coggin 1980s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Camden, ME
Milo Baughman lounge chair Model 2122.
An exquisite chunky cube stainless steel lounge or club chair from a rare low production series designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, ci...
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1980s American Bauhaus Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wonderful Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 1 Piece Circular Sofa Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin semi-circular sofa. This piece will certainly need to be reupholstered but Oh the possibilities! This is a one piece sofa so it is a whopp...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Burl Wood Nightstands by Milo Baughman for Lane
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of burl wood nightstands by Milo Baughman for Lane.
The timeless beauty of burl wood, a naturally occurring wood pattern, and clean modernis...
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Burl
Monumental Playpen Modular Sectional by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Was previously reupholstered into oatmeal/grey wool. Laminate tops on the back of all pieces. Comes with three pieces, can be reorganized into many different configurations...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
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Wool, Laminate
1980s Memphis Style Slipper Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, a Pair
By Milo Baughman, Memphis Milano
Located in Roanoke, VA
Baughman was inspired by the courageous young avant-garde designers known as the Memphis Group that burst on to the works stage in 1981 with a total disregard for the traditions and design tenants of restrained, idealized Modernism, Baughman designed a small collection of 11 colorful, post-modern pieces and convinced Coggin to put the collection into production by 1984. The unexpected designs made a splash upon their debut, with critics praising Baughman’s graceful and carefully considered take on the wild Italian ‘new design.’ The wider American audience and Coggin’s well-to-do yet conservative clientele did not take to Baughman’s experiment in exercising complete creative control. ''Only galleries bought it,'' Baughman told the NYT in the months after the collection’s release. Pieces from the 1984 Prisma collection are extremely difficult to come by.
Literature: Oscar Fitzgerald, American furniture: 1650 to the Present , 2017. P 517; CH 19 Postmodern and AvantGarde Furniture...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Textile
Pair of Split Back Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, these split back lounge chairs are both gorgeous and comfortable. Reupholstered in a soft velvet jacquard by Covington Moonstruck Sulpher...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Set of Four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Cantilever Chrome Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin cantilever arm chairs in bright polished flatbar chrome. Due to their generous size, these could serve equally well as dining chairs or a...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Chrome
A Pair Of Vintage Milo Baughman Cantilever Slipper Chairs With Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Milo Baughman slipper chairs with a matching ottoman from original owners, ca' 1984. These cantilevered chairs also have a up/down tilt. Original upholstery.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Steel
Milo Baughman Set of 8 Dining Chairs, c. 1986
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Super sleek and sexy set of eight dining arm chairs model #1277 by the iconic Mid-Century Modern designer Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer-Coggin, circa 1980s, handcrafted in Hig...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Postmodern Waterfall Bench by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1980s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Hamburg, PA
A chic Waterfall Vanity Bench or Bench designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1980s. This Post-Modern bench has a chrome stretcher base and brass roller feet. It would look gre...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of "Danhasuer" Scroll Arm Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of chairs was designed by Milo Baughman in the 1980s for production by Thayer Coggin. Dubbed the "Danhauser" chair, they feature an scroll arm lounge design and take inspir...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Nesting Sofa & Coffee Tables + Pair Benches
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1970s or 80s by American design legend Milo Baughman, this very rare set of nesting tables were produced by Thayer Coggin, the manufacturer for almost every Baughman ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage Milo Baughman Serpentine Three Pieces Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Marvelous vintage serpentine sectional sofa manufactured for Thayer Coggin in the 1988. It was designed by Milo Baughman, it has the label...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Clean Lined Chrome Dining Table by Milo Baughman for DIA 42" Diameter
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Chrome Mid Century Dining Table, designed by Milo Baughman for DIA (Design Institute America), American, circa 1980s.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of 4 dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. These have been re-upholstered in a Faux Sheepskin Italian synthe...
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1980s American Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
DIA Design Institute America Milo Baughman Nesting Tables Cantilevered Brass
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A set of three cantilevered glass and brass nesting tables designed by Milo Baughman for DIA (Design Institute of America). Fully marked with the DIA foil label on the underside of t...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Chaise Lounge for Thayer Coggin, Ivory, Black, Daybed
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Original Milo Baughman Chaise for Thayer Coggin, recently reupholstered in beautiful ivory fabric, base has a black finish. Ready for a new home.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Slipper Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman with Brass Swivel Base
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A swiveling and tilting slipper chair by Milo Baughman circa 1980s. It features the original blue fabric with a brass base. Fabric is original and could be further used.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Unusual Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 6 Piece Curved Back Cube Sectional Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual curved back 6-piece cube sectional sofa by Milo Baughman. We have had many many cube sofas by Mr Baughman but we have never seen this design with the curved back and the open...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Gorgeous Pair of Green Milo Baughman Tilt and Swivel Lounge Brass Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of modern chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin from the 1980s. These chairs are reminiscent of open scallop shells, the s...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs for Directional, 1980
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs for Directional, 1980. Original pink and grey post modern upholstery with upholstered plinth base.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Magnificent Pair Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Swivel Chrome Rocker Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of rocker swivel rounded back lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman, made by Thayer Coggin. Very comfortable and fun to sit in with the swivel rocker action. Both ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Serpentine Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin serpentine sectional sofa on chrome plinth case. Labels in tact underneath the sofa. Reupholstery recommended. There are some dents and dings alo...
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century 1980s Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Four Rare Bronze Tall Back Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With bronzed steel frames and the original leatherette (vinyl), this vintage set is super rare. The frames are free of breaks, repairs, or oxidation. In short, they're in great shape...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Stylish Saber Leg Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Ottoman Stool
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish saber leg ottoman by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Waterfall Ottomans or Benches
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in St. Louis, MO
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin waterfall design ottomans, vanity benches or stoosl with brass stretcher. Original designed in the late 1970s, the production date on these date to th...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Stunning Milo Baughman Long Olive Wood Chrome Dining Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Milo Baughman long olive wood and chrome dining table. The top is one piece and measures 29" T x 88.5" L x 42" W and the top is 2" thick.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Cream lacquer, Milo Baughman pedestal cube modular side tables
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Milo Baughman pedestal cube side tables. Heavy duty, solid construction.
In very good, restored vintage condition.
One of the makers tag is still attached.
15”H
21.5” le...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
1980s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofa with Chrome Base
By Milo Baughman
Located in Roanoke, VA
They don't make sofas better than this. Designed by Milo Baughman in 1982, the Sit Tight sofa is truly incredible. This sofa has been newly upholstered in a luxurious and textured ivory performance...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Leather Swivel Chaise, 1980
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin leather swivel chaise, 1980, Original pink leather.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture
Materials
Leather
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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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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