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.
Pair of Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs in Chocolate Bouclé with Iron Legs c. 1950s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This pair of Milo Baughman 1950s scoop chairs hit all the marks with gorgeous Mid Century Modern sculptural profiles, a very comfortable ergonomic design with wide seats, and new sof...
Iron
Pair of Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs in Ivory Bouclé with Iron Legs c. 1950s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This pair of Milo Baughman 1950s scoop chairs hit all the marks with gorgeous Mid Century Modern sculptural profiles, a very comfortable ergonomic design with wide seats, and new sof...
Iron
$3,600Sale Price|34% Off
Rare Milo Baughman Slipper Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A small-scale slipper chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Brass frames with hidden rollers. Original tag attached to seat. Priced individually.
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Walnut Frame Slipper Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Walnut Frame Slipper Lounge Chair. Item features a solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, original "Gallery of Contemporary Design" label, c...
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Leather and Iron "Scoop" Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Experience timeless refinement and comfort with this stunning pair of vintage “Scoop” lounge chairs, designed by the legendary Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the 1950s. Renowned ...
Iron
Pair of Vintage Diminutive Walnut and Leather Slipper Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s American Modern Slipper / lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Elegant, long tapered legs in walnut boast a dramatic flare in the back, adding a stylistic...
Leather, Walnut
$7,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Magnificent Pair of Restored Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of totally restored Milo Baughman tufted cube slipper chairs. These chairs have been re-upholstered with a high end lavender velvet and look scrumptious! The chrome ...
Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman Slipper Chairs for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Milo Baughman slipper chairs for Thayer Coggin, original vinyl upholstery with solid turned walnut legs. (Multiple labels on underside).
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature splayed walnut legs. A slipper style design covered in a vintage blue fabric ensures ple...
Fabric, Walnut
A Pair Of Vintage Milo Baughman Cantilever Slipper Chairs With Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Milo Baughman slipper chairs with a matching ottoman from original owners, ca' 1984. These cantilevered chairs also have a up/down tilt. Original upholstery.
Steel
$5,440Sale Price / item|20% Off
Magnificent Pair Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Swivel Chrome Rocker Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of rocker swivel rounded back lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman, made by Thayer Coggin. Very comfortable and fun to sit in with the swivel rocker action. Both ...
Chrome
$8,500 / set
Milo Baughman Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern pair of lounge chairs float on top of a circular chrome trim swivel base. The shell backrest and removable seat cushions boast the perfect contours ensur...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$3,599Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 17.5 in D 23 in
3 Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Slipper / Lounge Chairs, Pierre Lottier, 1940
By Pierre Lottier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Slipper, Fireplace or Lounge Chairs in dark green leather by French / Spanish designer, Pierre Lottier.The chairs are in a neoclasslical X frame form in wood with leather cov...
Leather, Wood
$2,900 / set
H 29 in W 30.5 in D 36 in
Matching Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parsons Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Swaim
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic pair of decorator slipper lounge chairs circa 1970's and made by Swaim. Well made chairs. Fabric is original and needs recovering. Foam and padding are soft.
Fabric
Vintage Scoop Lounge Chairs by Carter Brothers
By Carter Brothers Inc.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage scoop lounge chairs manufactured by Carter Brothers, circa the 1950s. This mid-century pair of scoop chairs feature a sleek design covered in tufted green leather upholstery ...
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Curvaceous 1940s Slipper Chairs
By William Billy Haines
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Curvaceous Slipper Chairs, in the manner of William "Billy" Haines, American, circa 1940's. They are currently being refinished and r...
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman, Lounge Chair, Iron, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Milo Baughman
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron and fabric lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Pacific Iron Products Co., USA, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to metal Vintage fabric in fair...
Iron
Milo Baughman, Lounge Chair, Iron, Leather, USA, 1950s
By Milo Baughman
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and black leather lounge chair or slipper chair, designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer Coggin, High Point, North Carolina, USA, 1950s. Overall Dimens...
Iron
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Lounge Scoop Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wayne, NJ
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin lounge chair. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we may be able to deliver curbsi...
Fabric
$4,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30.75 in W 24 in D 27 in
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Scoop Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin scoop lounge chairs.
Chrome
$18,400 / set
H 29 in W 37 in D 37 in
Mid Century Modern Large Slipper Lounge Chairs in Butterscotch Peruvian Alpaca
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This uniquely large pair of slipper chairs fully restored from top to bottom and newly upholstered in hand sewn Alpaca hides is without a doubt the Cadillac of Mid Century Modern luxury and style. Large seat. Large enveloping seat back with pinched wing back corners beckon you to drape yourself in whichever way feels right. Form is reminiscent of Paul Laszlo and his mid century modern silhouettes but roomier. The new Alpaca upholstery is truly divine - a blanket of artisan hand sewn butterscotch color hides carefully stitched together to create a blanket of organic uniformity. The softest hide in the world, Alpaca is baby soft to the touch. Original walnut bases newly refinished and restored to their original luster. Brass sabots. One of a kind furniture art. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Photographed along with and also available in our shop - Large Italian Two Part Travertine Modular Coffee Table by Up & Up, circa 1970s Curtis Jere Tree of Life...
Hide, Alpaca, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Milo Baughman Chrome Frame Lounge Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of iconic Flat Bar Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, featuring a polished steel frame with crème fabric upholstery. Circa : 20th Century, Origin : USA Chrome in ...
Steel
$3,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29 in W 26.5 in D 30 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Teardrop Swivel/Tilt Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin teardrop swivel chairs with Walnut plinth bases. In all original condition, with wear/staining to upholstery and minor losses to plinth base;...
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
Milo Baughman Scoop Dining Chairs in COM
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
"Scoop" dining chairs in COM designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Model #1228. USA, circa 1970. Up to six (6) available; priced individually and includes custom reupholstery ...
Chrome
Sold
H 27 in W 26 in D 27 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs in Cocoa Bouclé with Iron Legs c. 1950s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This pair of Milo Baughman 1950s scoop chairs hit all the marks with gorgeous Mid Century Modern sculptural profiles, a very comfortable ergonomic design with wide seats, and new sof...
Iron
Milo Baughman Scoop Chair in Soft Ivory Bouclé with Iron Legs c. 1950s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This Milo Baughman 1950s Scoop chair hits all the marks with a gorgeous Mid Century Modern sculptural profile, a very comfortable ergonomic design with a wide seat, and new soft ivor...
Iron
Sold
H 27 in W 22 in D 21 in
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Swivel Lounge Chair, Blue Woven Upholstery, Signed
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Swivel Lounge Chair, Blue Woven Upholstery, Signed. Classic slipper lounge chair that tilts and swivels on a walnut veneer circular base. Retains the orig...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Set of Two - Milo Baughman Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Manufactured by Thayer Coggin and designed by Milo Baughman, this pair of extraordinarily comfortably and stylish slipper lounge chairs will surely add character to your living space...
Fabric
Sold
H 21 in W 21 in D 31 in
Milo Baughman Chic Low Chair and Ottoman in Polished Chrome 1960s 'Signed'
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Low chair and ottoman with architectural frame in polished chrome by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1960's (paper label on bottom reads “Thayer Coggin Inc”). The scale of ...
Chrome
Sold
H 43.25 in W 18.5 in D 24 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome and Cane High Back Dining Chairs, Pair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional pair of mid-century modern high back dining chairs By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, 1970s Elegant minimalist chrome frames, with inset cane sea...
Chrome
Sold
H 27 in W 26 in D 27 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs in Ivory Bouclé with Iron Legs c. 1950s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This pair of Milo Baughman 1950s scoop chairs hit all the marks with gorgeous Mid Century Modern sculptural profiles, a very comfortable ergonomic design with wide seats, and new sof...
Iron
Sold
H 27 in W 26 in D 27 in
Milo Baughman Scoop Chair in Super Soft Ivory Bouclé with Iron Legs c. 1950s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This Milo Baughman 1950s Scoop chair hits all the marks with a gorgeous Mid Century Modern sculptural profile, a very comfortable ergonomic design with a wide seat, and new soft ivor...
Iron
Milo Baughman Scoop Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Milo Baughman scoop chair An early scoop chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin with legs in walnut. Completely restored in a luxurious Sa...
Alpaca, Walnut
Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Milo Baughman scoop chairs A pair of early scoop chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin with legs in walnut. Completely restored in a lux...
Alpaca, Walnut
Sold
H 34 in W 31 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Swivel & Slipper Lounge by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful swiveling lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the 1970s. It features a high channel back, taupe velvet upholstery, and a brass swivel and tilt bas...
Brass
Milo Baughman "Scoop" Slipper Chair for James Inc.
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish ‘Scoop’ lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman in the United States for James Inc., circa 1950s. This rare lounge chair features an angled sculpted w...
Fabric, Walnut