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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
Dealer: Century Design Ltd.
Milo Baughman for James Inc. Walnut with Stripe Lounge Chair
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Milo Baughman for James Inc. King lounge chair, part of his articulate seating collection with Classic midcentury lines. This chair was reupholstered at some point in the last 10 yea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Brown Large Parsons Dining Table Two 20" Leaves
By Milo Baughman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin large chocolate laminate Parsons dining table with two 20" leaves. Laminate does show surface wear in sev...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Laminate

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Set of 8 1970s Chrome & Rattan Dining Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Sleek Mid-Century Modern set of eight chrome & cane back side dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin circa 1970s. Each chair having a thin simplistic chrome frame ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Milo Baughman for Arch Gordon Mid-Century Club Chairs with Cane Panels
By Arch Gordon, Milo Baughman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rarely seen Milo Baughman for Arch Gordon, large scale club chairs, walnut frames with cane backs and side panels. Older Fabric, but newer foam. Fabric should be updated. Chairs show...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Set of 4 Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin Cantilever Dining or Game Table Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of four Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin cantilevered armless dining chairs, model #1060 with chrome frames. These chairs were used around a Leo Rosen for...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Chrome

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Milo Baughman Set of Six Dining Chairs by Thayer Coggin
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Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Patchwork Burl Wood Parsons Dining Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern patchwork burl wood Parsons extension dining table By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, 1970s Measures: 65"W x 39"D x 28"H. Extends up to 104"W wi...
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Rare Wave-Pattern Upholstery, Swivel Lounge Chair, Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Clermont, FL
Wave-pattern upholstery highlights a curvaceous & sculptural form. Wood pedestal base, with a 360 degree swivel mechanism. Chair maintains it's good structure. Extremely comfortable!
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Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Parson Dining Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mid-Century Modern Parsons extension dining table in stunning book-matched olive ash burl wood By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, 1970s Measures: 66"W x 39"D x...
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Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Wood and Chrome Pedestal Dining Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern pedestal extension dining table By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, 1970s Patchwork burled walnut top, with chrome pedestal base. Measures: ...
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Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Cantilever Dining Lounge Chairs Barbara Barry Boucle
By Barbara Barry, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of four signed Milo Baughman sculptural cantilever dining arm chairs newly professionally re-upholstered with very soft and textural high end luxury curly boucle fabric by Barbar...
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Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin T-Back Chrome Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Oakland, CA
Lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Stainless steel frame upholstered in black/white print textile.
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Mid-Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Milo Baughman style Brass Parsons Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Denton, TX
Nice vintage patina on the brass finish with faux leather snap straps that make the glass top appear floating. Parsons style table can go with any style chairs from antique to modern .
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Furniture

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Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Walnut/Chrome Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Middlesex, NJ
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Set of Four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Cantilever Chrome Dining Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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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Milo Baughman Sculptural Walnut Reclining Chair for James Inc.
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin No.825 Sectional Sofa 2-Pieces form half Circle
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic and Iconic Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin model No. 825, two piece half circle sectional on a plinth base, which he first designed in 19...
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Pair of MCM Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin Swivel & Rocking Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Mid-Century Modern all original classic 1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer - Coggin tilt / rocking with swivel lounge chairs on round walnut base. Original fabric, has a few snag...
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Milo Baughman for James Inc. 5 foot Tufted Bench with Holly Hunt Velvet & Brass
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Beautifully restored classic mid-century modern Milo Baughman for James Inc. 5 foot 5 Inch tufted bench, reupholstered in Holly Hunt Salmon colored Velvet with solid brass cross stre...
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By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in St. Louis, MO
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Signed Milo Baughman Chrome & Brown Suede Lounge Recliner for Thayer-Coggin 1976
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in St. Louis, MO
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Set of 8 Milo Baughman for Directional Cane Back Walnut Frame Dining Chairs
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice all original set of 8 Mid-Century Modern walnut frame & caned high back dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Directional c.1960s. The set is in fine original condition, s...
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Set of 4 Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin Dining or Game Table Chairs, Saber Leg
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic set of Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin dining chairs or game table chairs, with arms. Retains original floral print upholstery on ebony frames with saber legs. Placed in the ...
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Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin Rosewood Settees, Loveseats or Sofas
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin model 1976 cubed formed settees with rosewood veneer on black floating base. Shown in all original condition with sun fading to finish, (Price...
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Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in St. Louis, MO
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Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Waterfall Ottomans or Benches
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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...
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Milo Baughman for DIA Chrome Geometric Étagère
By Milo Baughman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Chrome geometric configuration étagère by Milo Baughman for DIA or Design Institute of America with glass shelves and Greek key detail in base. V...
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Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Waterfall Ottoman or Bench
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Located in St. Louis, MO
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin waterfall design ottoman, vanity bench or stool with brass stretcher. Original designed in the late 1970s, the production date on this one is mid-1980...
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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.
Questions About Milo Baughman Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There 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, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.

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