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Milo Baughman Benches

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 Steel Bench or Coffee Table, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant and minimalist bench or coffee table designed by Milo Baughman in the 1970s. Crafted in solid steel with a distinctive slatted design, the piece combines a light, sculptural ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Benches

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Steel

Milo Baughman, Bench, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Milo Baughman
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut bench designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Glenn of California, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5"H x 48.0"W x 18.0"D Seat Height (inches): 11.5" All ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Benches

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Walnut

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table Bench 98”
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Amazing 98 inch bench by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Comes with three vintage naugahyde colorful cushions Feel free to reach out with any questions or for more additional pictures
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Benches

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered and Wood Bench Set by Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A clean line modern bench set designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer Coggin 1960s. It features a solid maple frame with original metallic ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Benches

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Naugahyde, Wood

Milo Baughman Storage Bench
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Storage Bench, geometric designed patterned exterior with pop-up seats, concealing cedar-lined storage, bench seats reupholstered with mohair dimensions: 56" 17" deep 1...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Benches

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Mohair, Wood

Milo Baughman Dowel Bench for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A multifunctional piece designed in the 1950s by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. Most commonly seen as a bench, the piece has a walnut frame that tapers towards each end with ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Benches

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Birch, Walnut

1970s Milo Baughman Parsons Floral Chintz Bench
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, floral bench you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful bench is statement piec...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Long Dowel Bench
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Long Dowel Bench This bench measures: 81 wide x 18 deep x 11 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call resto...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Benches

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Wood

Sleek Black Leather Bench Designed by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Clean lined bench designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Newly upholstered black leather seat; tufting and piping add visual interest. With conical gold legs. Perfect for extra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Benches

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Wood

Milo Baughman Rosewood Chrome Curved Console Bench Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Milo Baughman rosewood and chrome curved bench/table. This piece is in very nice vintage condition with dark rosewood and a shiny chrome frame. It measures 20.5"t x 75"l ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Benches

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Chrome

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Small Brass Bench in the Style of Milo Baughman Dunbar
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By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Highland, IN
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Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Waterfall Stools or Benches, 1970s, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of newly upholstered waterfall stools with natural linen and poly blend high end fabric. Stools are original from the 1970s and the off white fabric has a bit of sheen.
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Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin Brass and Beige Patterned Upholstered X-Bench
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century bench with a beige, orange, and brown patterned fabric upholstered seat resting on a brass X-form base. (MILO BAUGHMAN / THAYER COGGIN)(Similar piece: DUF0372)
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Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Ottoman with Sleeper Bed
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Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin mid century ottoman with sleeper bed. The ottoman measures: 44 wide x 44 deep x 16 inches high. The case measures: 52 w...
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Fabulous XL Milo Baughman white patent leather tufted bench with chrome legs. This piece measure 19"t x 81"l x 21"d.
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Wonderful Pair Milo Baughman Style Chrome X Base Bench Stools Midcentury
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Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Ostrich Leather 4 Chrome Stools
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Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Walnut and Maple Dowel Bench
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Portland, OR
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Mid century modern low walnut spindle bench by Milo Baughman
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Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Waterfall Bench
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
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Mid-20th Century Milo Baughman Style Parsons Style Benches-Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Pair of 1960s wood-framed benches in the style of or are Milo Baughman, featuring their original retro fabric with a captivating geometric pattern. The upholstery, though in need of ...
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Mid-Century Modern Chrome Slat Bench or Coffee Table Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sleek & heavy bench circa 1970's. Heavy chrome flat bar legs with boxy chrome slats.
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Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Upholstered Parsons Benches
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Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Platform Sofa Walnut Bench
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Milo Baughman, Bench, Walnut, USA, 1950s
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Milo Baughman, Bench, Walnut, USA, 1950s
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Mid-Century Modern Dowel Bench by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
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Milo Baughman for James Inc. 5 foot Tufted Bench with Holly Hunt Velvet & Brass
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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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Milo Baughman benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Milo Baughman benches are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Milo Baughman benches, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original benches by Milo Baughman were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider benches by George Nelson, Dunbar, and Arthur Umanoff. Prices for Milo Baughman benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $5,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,500.
Questions About Milo Baughman Benches
  • 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 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 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.