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.
Milo Baughman for George Kovacs Chrome Floor Lamp 1976
By George Kovacs, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for George Kovacs Chrome Floor Lamp, 1976 Designed by Milo Baughman for George Kovacs Lighting, this 1976 floor lamp exemplifies the clean, modern aesthetic associated ...
Chrome
Sonneman for Kovacs Steel and Chrome Cubist Floor Lamp in Red, 1950s
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Mid Century Modern cubist floor lamp. Designed by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs. Designed and produced in the 1950s. Base is made out of either s...
Cut Steel, Chrome, Iron
George Kovacs Chrome Table Beside Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Kansas City, MO
Adjustable table lamp designed by George Kovacs in polished chromed steel. Perfect as a reading lamp or accent lamp.
Steel, Chrome
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Reading Floor Lamp, 1990
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fully adjustable reading lamp in bronze enamel by Robert Sonneman for Kovacs. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Lamp extends from 45 inches to 58 in height. This item...
Steel
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Eyeball Floor Lamp in Orange Finish c 1970's
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Cool post modern eyeball floor lamp designed by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs. The lamp features a ball shade which pivots, and tilts to direct the light, it accepts a standard s...
Metal
$1,275 / set
H 69 in W 15 in D 15 in
Pair 1987 Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Black Torchiere Floor Lamps
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Stafford, TX
Pair of 1987 Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Black Torchiere Floor Lamps! Both in overall great condition as seen. Message with questions.
Metal, Iron
$840Sale Price|20% Off
H 71.5 in W 8 in D 10 in
Robert Sonnomen for George Kovacs, White Enamel Post Modern Halogen Floor lamp.
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert Sonneman for Kovacs Lighting Torchiere floor lamp. White enamel over metal, halogen lighting element with glass cover. Rectangular shaped ste...
Metal, Enamel
Post Modern George Kovacs Robert Sonneman Modern chrome floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Robert Sonneman Chromed Steel Tube bent Floor Lamp. Circa. 1970s Comes with light bulb. 120v plug H 46" L 24"
Steel, Chrome
$695 / set
H 43.5 in W 10.5 in D 4.5 in
Vintage George Kovacs Mid Century Modern Brass Orb Base Task Floor Lamp - a Pair
By George Kovacs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage George Kovacs Mid Century Modern Brass Orb Base Task Floor Lamp - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: x 43.5" H x 10.5" W x 4.5 " D Base x 5.5" Diameter. {3-Way ...
Brass
1960s George Kovacs Stacked Chrome Ball Floor Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Esperance, NY
1960s George Kovacs Stacked chrome ball floor lamp.
Chrome
$2,950 / set
H 69 in Dm 16 in
Pair of Floor Lamps/Torchieres by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, USA 1987
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Illuminate your space with this stunning pair of Floor Lamps/Torchieres by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, crafted in the USA in 1987. These sleek and modern lamps feature a strik...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$900
H 61 in W 15 in D 6.38 in
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Lighting 1987 Silver Finish Floor Lamp America
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant adjustable Steel floor lamp in Silver Finish from the 1987 designed by Robert Sonneman and made by George Kovacs Lighting. Uses a Halogen bulb with max. 40 watts. Comes with ...
Steel, Iron
$2,790 / set
H 56 in Dm 10.5 in
Pair Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs articulating floor lamps, MODEERNIST
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Buffalo, NY
USA, ca. 1970s. An attractive pair of floor lamps by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs. Features white enameled conical shade supported by chrome shaft and heavy round black base. He...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Table Lamps by Milo Baughman for Kovacs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of polished chrome table lamps designed by Milo Baughman for Kovacs.
Chrome
Milo Baughman Burl Wood Lamp by Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Highland, IN
An extraordinary deign by Baughman, that uses a minimalist form to let the materials take center stage. A rectilinear design, the base is clad in richly figured olive ash burl veneer...
Burl
1970s Milo Baughman Chrome Lamp , USA
By Milo Baughman
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare Milo Baughman vented chrome table, desk or floor lamp . Wood structure covered with chromed steel sheet . Contain 2 E26 ceramic socket rated at 60 watt each . Origin...
Chrome
Pair of Mid-20th Century Milo Baughman Wood Cut-Out Lamps
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of large midcentury Milo Baughman wood table lamps, having two glass orb shades. Recently reconditioned and re-wired.
Wood
Sculptural Table Lamp in the Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully crafted s-curved wood table lamp features a frosted glass globe and organic lines.
Wood
Milo Baughman Burl Wood Table Lamp Set of Two
By Milo Baughman
Located in Munich, DE
Pair of Classic Hollywood Regency Style table lamps designed by Milo Baughman from the 1960s. Burl wood with brass.
Brass
Milo Baughman Brass Deco Floor Lamp
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wilton, CT
Tall, Brass, & Handsome. Chic deco-inspired rarely seen floor lamp designed by Milo Baughman. Based on nested rectangular brass framed which nest upon each other in a simple fashion....
Brass
Milo Baughman Desk Lamp
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare geometric chrome constructivist desk lamp by American designer Milo Baughman.
Chrome
1970s Sculptural Milo Baughman Table Lamp
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White 1970s sculptural floor lamp combines a frosted globe fixture with a form that also functions as a side table. A very groovy look! Designed by Milo Baughman. The lamp works perf...