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Milo Baughman Seating

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
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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 Seating

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Upholstery

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Upholstered Parsons Benches
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Toronto, CA
A unique pair of Parsons benches, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. In their original vintage fabric, the sturdy, fully upholstered frame boasts a soft shell pink fabric, ...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Seating

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Fabric

1970s Milo Baughman Beige Chrome Plinth Base Sectional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, sectional you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sectional is statement piece which ...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Midcentury Milo Baughman T-Back Cube Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Architectural club / lounge chair upholstered in original yellow fabric by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This chair features an asymmetric chrome frame fixed to a cube seat. Canti...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Seating

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Chrome

Solid Palisander wood Lounge chair by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solid wood single palisander lounge chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin with original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Retains original label.
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1970s American Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Seating

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Palisander

Milo Baughman Cantilevered Chrome Bar Stools – Set of 3
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three sculptural chrome cantilevered bar stools by Milo Baughman. Great lines on these bar stools. Clean and simple design. The chrome really plays well off the blush. Chro...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Seating

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Chrome

Mid Century Dining Chairs Model 1187 by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A set of 6 1970s dining chairs, model 1187, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. These chairs feature an open chrome plated steel frame with a fully upholstered seat and back...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Seating

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Chrome

Six Milo Baughman. High Back Tilt Swivel Lounge Chairs. New Green Upholstery.
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Six (6) Milo Baughman high back tilt swivel lounge chairs. Three in darker green with lighter green piping and three in lighter green with darker green piping. all upholstery is new...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Seating

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Upholstery

Milo Baughman Designed Button Up Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Button Up sofa features button tufting and a solid walnut wood base that is exposed for dramatic flair. Designed by Milo Baughman in 1959, this sofa hol...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Thin Line Dining Chairs, set of 4
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Skokie, IL
A set of four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 'Thin Line' Dining Chairs. Originally designed in 1971 by Milo Baughman, this iconic modern dining chair (Model 1187...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Seating

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Milo Baughman Club Chairs for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of round back club chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. A rare, early style that marked the beginning of their long collaboration. Walnut frames support low scoop seati...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Seating

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Walnut

Milo Baughman Set of Six Brass Dining Chairs DIA Design Institute of America
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of (6) Vintage Mid Century 60's Milo Baughman Brass Dining Chairs for DIA Design Institute of America. Good vintage condition. Most chairs a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Seating

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Brass

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 Seating

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Chrome Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Kensington, MD
Midcentury Chrome Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman Additional information: Material: Chrome Dimension: W 30? x D 32.5? x H 26.7...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Seating

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Club Chair by Milo Baughman for James, Inc
By Milo Baughman
Located in Kensington, MD
Gorgeous transitional club chair with mid century flair by Mil Baughman. Fully upholstered chair on black splayed legs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Seating

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Upholstery

Milo Baughman Serpintine Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Milo Baughman Serpintine sectional sofa for Thayer Coggin. Upholstery sits up on a Chrome Curving Base. Three sections which allows you to move this beast! Very Dramatic Comfy Sofa! ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Seating

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Chrome

Mid-Century Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Roxy Swivel Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Roxy Swivel chair now available! The chair measures approximately 28W x 30D x 27T. Tagged/Signed. Original fabric with small amount of wear. No major ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Seating

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Fabric

Set of 6 Milo Baughman Curved Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful set of 6 Milo Baughman high curved back cane dining chairs. (4) Of the chair have no arms and (2) chairs have arms - all have all the same black vinyl faux leather upholste...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Seating

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Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Leather Swivel Chaise, 1980
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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 Seating

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Leather

Tufted Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tufted tub chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. A rare, early style that marked the beginning of their long collaboration. Walnut frames support...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Seating

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Walnut, Alpaca

Milo Baughman Swivel Tub Arm Chair in COM
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
A swivel tub chair with brass base by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Offered with re-upholstery in COM (Client's On Material) or COL (Client's On Leather), USA, circa 1970. You ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Seating

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Brass

Thayer Coggin Milo Baughman Foot Stool Ottoman Hassock Pouf
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern gold diamond pattern fabric upholstery ottoman footstool by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Seating

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Fabric

Fabulous Pair of Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of signed Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin thick chrome cube lounge chairs. This style is a bit more rare than the normal cube chairs by Milo. The upholstery is the orig...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Seating

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Chrome

Early Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Walnut frame arm chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Early example of Milo Baughman design for Thayer Coggin. Solid Walnut frame supports the two loose cushions, back and seat. Very fine original condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Seating

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Walnut, Upholstery

Milo Baughman seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Milo Baughman seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 518 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Edward Wormley, Adrian Pearsall, and Charles and Ray Eames. Prices for Milo Baughman seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $550 and can go as high as $49,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,603.
Questions About Milo Baughman Seating
  • 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 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 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 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
    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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