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Milo Baughman Armchairs

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 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 Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Milo Baughman American Purple Velour Upholstered Flat Chrome Bar Lounge Armchair
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century lounge armchair with a polished chrome flat bar frame, upholstered in a pinstriped raspberry purple velour fabric. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(Similar chair in beige / taupe...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Armchairs

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern High Back White Wing Armchairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century Modern armchairs with white painted wooden frames, high backs that wrap around to create two tapered wings, and small curved armrests, the backs, seats, and cushi...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Armchairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Light Brown Velour Horseshoe Lounge Armchair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century horseshoe-form lounge / armchair upholstered in light brown velour, resting on a circular wood veneer plinth base. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN).  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Khaki Brown Horseshoe Lounge / Armchairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century horseshoe-form lounge / armchairs with khaki brown fabric upholstery with removable seat cushions. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Brown Upholstered Scoop Lounge / Armchair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century scoop armchair with brown velour upholstered seat, back, and arms with button tufted detail along the seam where the seat and back join, supported by a thin squa...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Armchairs

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Metal, Chrome

Milo Baughman Chrome and Brown Fabric Upholstered 'Tank' Lounge Armchair
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 'Tank' form lounge / armchair with a flat bar polished chrome frame and textured light brown upholstered seat, back and arm covers. (MILO BAUGHMAN).  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Armchairs

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Metal, Chrome

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin White Upholstered Horseshoe Lounge / Armchair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century horseshoe-form lounge / armchair with off-white fabric upholstery and a removable seat cushion. (Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin).
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Brown Velour Horseshoe Lounge Armchair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century horseshoe-form lounge / armchair upholstered in brown velour with button tufting, resting on a circular wood veneer plinth base. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

Milo Baughman Chrome and Dark Pink Fabric Upholstered 'Tank' Lounge Armchair
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 'Tank' form lounge / armchair with a flat bar polished chrome frame and dark pink upholstered seat, back and arm covers. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(Similar pieces: DUF0540,...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Armchairs

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Chrome, Metal

Pair of Light Gray Milo Baughman Lounge or Arm Chairs for Directional USA
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Milo Baughman lounge or arm chairs for Directional 1950s, USA They are out of the Country Villa Collection. Walnut Frame. The chairs are fully restored.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of New Alcantera Upholstery Barrel Back Tub Baughman Lounge Chairs SHARP!
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of New Alcantera Upholstery Barrel back tub baughman lounge chairs SHARP!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Armchairs

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Ultrasuede, Upholstery

Single Vintage Modern Milo Baughman Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman armchair featuring a unique upholstered seat, chrome frame. Please confirm the item location (NY or NJ).  
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Armchairs

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Wood

Milo Baughman Arm Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in New Haven, CT
A Pair of Milo Baughman arm chairs manufactured for Thayer Coggin. They retain the original faux leather upholstery in dark grey/brownish to...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Armchairs

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Faux Leather

Milo Baughman High Back Chair with Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic high back lounge chair with matching ottoman. Designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc, High Point, NC. This chair is very comfortable and stylish at the same time. Beautifu...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Milo Baughman for James Incorporated Upholstered Armchair
By Milo Baughman, James Inc., Thayer Coggin
Located in Garnerville, NY
Early Milo Baughman for James Incorporated, High Point, NC. Amazing original royal blue wool upholstery with walnut platform base and legs. Ori...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Leather and Walnut Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully designed and well constructed Milo Baughman for James Inc. lounge chair and ottoman supported by turned, walnut legs. Clean lines with generously curved, sweeping arm res...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Armchairs

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Walnut, Leather

Pair of Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This fabulous pair of vintage modern armchairs feature a heavy flat bar chrome frame with a thick padded removable seat cushion. The wide seats, angled back rest, and stylish low arm...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Armchairs

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Chrome

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Milo Baughman armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Milo Baughman armchairs 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 armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs 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 armchairs by Dunbar, Edward Wormley, and Charles and Ray Eames. Prices for Milo Baughman armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,400 and can go as high as $36,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,950.
Questions About Milo Baughman Armchairs
  • 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 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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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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