Milo Baughman Buffets

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.

Creator: Milo Baughman

Milo Baughman Walnut Buffet for Directional

$5,200

Milo Baughman Walnut Buffet for Directional

By Directional, Milo Baughman

Located in Esperance, NY

Available for sale is this excellent mid-century walnut buffet. The top is removable, this stunning piece retains its original label,

Category

1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Walnut

CraftAssociates Buffet, Milo Baughman Buffet, Walnut

$10,500 / item

CraftAssociates Buffet, Milo Baughman Buffet, Walnut

By Craft Associates, Milo Baughman

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

CraftAssociates Buffet, Milo Baughman Buffet, Walnut The Milo Baughman Buffet for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. These are a licensed reintroduction from Craft Ass...

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2010s American Modern Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

SOLD 12/27/22 Milo Baughma for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Burlwood Hanging Buffet

$5,195

SOLD 12/27/22 Milo Baughma for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Burlwood Hanging Buffet

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin mid century burlwood hanging buffet. This hanging buffet measures: 66 wide x 12 deep x 22 inches high. All pieces ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Burl

Stellar Bamboo Buffet or Credenza in the Style of Milo Baughman

$18,500

H 32.75 in W 72 in D 18 in

Stellar Bamboo Buffet or Credenza in the Style of Milo Baughman

Located in Atlanta, GA

This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely installation ready. A fabulous meticulously restored four-door ca...

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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Bamboo, Hardwood

Diminutive Mid Century Three Drawer Dresser att. to Baughman for Directional

$1,200

H 30 in W 27 in D 18 in

Diminutive Mid Century Three Drawer Dresser att. to Baughman for Directional

By Milo Baughman, Directional

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional mid century dresser, design att. to Milo Baughman for the Directional Furniture Company, circa 1950/60's. The walnut chest features three drawers, each with a recessed p...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Carved Oak Buffet

$2,495

H 38.63 in W 29 in D 16.38 in

19th Century French Carved Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

19th century oak buffet from France with a beveled edge around the top with nice hand carved details on the corners and front, following down to raised paneled sides which have carve...

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19th Century French Country Antique Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Three Drawer Bachelors Chest att. to Baughman for Directional

$1,400

H 30 in W 36 in D 18 in

Mid Century Three Drawer Bachelors Chest att. to Baughman for Directional

By Milo Baughman, Directional

Located in New York, NY

Rare Mid Century bachelors chest, design attributed to Milo Baughman for Directional Furniture, circa 1950/60's. The three drawer che...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Milo Baughman Marble & Burl Wood Credenza for Thayer Coggin

$6,500

H 35.5 in W 72 in D 18.63 in

Mid-Century Milo Baughman Marble & Burl Wood Credenza for Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Milo Baughman Marble & Burl Wood Credenza for Thayer Coggin. Overall excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear. Credenza is completely original. No resto...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Mid Century Six Drawer Dresser att. to Baughman for Directional

$2,800

H 48 in W 27 in D 18 in

Mid Century Six Drawer Dresser att. to Baughman for Directional

By Milo Baughman, Directional

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional mid century six drawer dresser, design attributed to Milo Baughman, for Directional. This chic, sophisticated chest features a vibrant walnut case, with ebonized inset ha...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Sideboard Credenza by Milo Baughman for Directional. Circa 1960s

$3,380

H 30.5 in W 54 in D 18 in

Mid Century Sideboard Credenza by Milo Baughman for Directional. Circa 1960s

By Milo Baughman, Directional

Located in Miami, FL

Mid Century Sideboard Credenza by Milo Baughman for Directional. Circa 1960s Features a sleek Mid Century Modern Design with a beautiful walnut woodgrain, two trifold doors with flat...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman Designed Sideboard for Directional

$1,800

H 30 in W 54 in D 18 in

Milo Baughman Designed Sideboard for Directional

By Milo Baughman, Directional

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern sideboard with bi-fold doors, matte black base, and matching black exposed hinges. Designed for Directional by Milo Baughman, and manufactured by Johnson Furniture...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Louis XIV Walnut Buffet, circa 1750

$8,640Sale Price|20% Off

H 35.4 in W 49.2 in D 21.6 in

Louis XIV Walnut Buffet, circa 1750

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rectangular top with molded edge over two paneled doors with diamond-shaped motifs, raised on plinth base ending on compressed bun feet.

Category

18th Century French Baroque Antique Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Burl Wood Credenza for Thayer Coggin

$5,900

H 33.5 in W 66 in D 17.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Burl Wood Credenza for Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Toledo, OH

Beautiful Milo Baughman credenza for Thayer Coggin with burl wood patchwork square tiles design. This 3-door cabinet features 4 drawers, an adjustable shelf, and sits on a chrome fin...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Chrome

18th Century French Walnut Buffet

$5,975

H 42 in W 57.5 in D 23.63 in

18th Century French Walnut Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

18th century walnut buffet from France with gorgeous burl walnut details throughout the piece. The top is banded and has a beveled edge, following down to hand paneled sides with sca...

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Walnut, Burl

19th Century Swedish Buffet

$5,420

H 38.59 in W 50.99 in D 23.63 in

19th Century Swedish Buffet

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Superb 19th Century buffet. This buffet features two drawers to the frieze and two further storage areas beneath. The lovely paneled cupboard doors feature decorative carved detailing and original hardware. It retains lovely, elegant proportions that are both tall and wide. Later painted. A great...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Wood

Previously Available Items

Milo Baughman for Directional Walnut and Ebonized Sideboard Credenza

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H 30.25 in W 72 in D 17 in

Milo Baughman for Directional Walnut and Ebonized Sideboard Credenza

By Directional, Milo Baughman

Located in Chino Hills, CA

Just in, a stunning mid century walnut buffet/credenza by Milo Baughman for Directional. Overall in solid and good original condition for its age. Drawers had liners its entire life ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman 1951 Buffet by Drexel Perspective

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H 32.75 in W 52.63 in D 19 in

Milo Baughman 1951 Buffet by Drexel Perspective

By Milo Baughman, Drexel

Located in South Charleston, WV

Model 500-4 by Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective in Mindoro Wood 1951. The Buffet certainly feels larger than the measurement of 52 5/8" wide x 1...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Fruitwood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

Sold

H 35 in W 72 in D 18 in

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman

Located in Marietta, GA

Classic piece of Mid-Century Modern design by Milo Baughman, for Thayer Coggin. Highly decorative, and functional piece. 2 pairs of book matched Burl doors with open storage, and 2 h...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Mirrored Sideboard Buffet Console by Thayer Coggin

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H 35 in W 72.5 in D 18.5 in

Milo Baughman Mirrored Sideboard Buffet Console by Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in North York, ON

Milo Baughman Mirrored Sideboard Buffet Console by Thayer Coggin. Original Milo Baughman design by Thayer Coggin, America circa 1970's. Rare wave etche...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Sideboard Credenza Buffet and Hutch

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H 75 in W 54.25 in D 18.25 in

Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Sideboard Credenza Buffet and Hutch

By Directional, Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman for Directional mid century sideboard credenza buffet and hutch The credenza measures: 54.25 wide x 18.25 deep x 30 inches high The hutch measures: 54.25 wide x 13 ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Milo Baughman for Directional Walnut and Ebonized Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet

Sold

H 32 in W 42 in D 20 in

Milo Baughman for Directional Walnut and Ebonized Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet

By Directional, Milo Baughman

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet By Milo Baughman for Directional USA, 1960s Gorgeous book-matched walnut, with ebonized plinth bas...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Walnut

2 Milo Baughman Buffet Cabinets for Thayer Coggin in Olive Burl Wood, 1960s

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H 34.5 in W 36 in D 18.25 in

2 Milo Baughman Buffet Cabinets for Thayer Coggin in Olive Burl Wood, 1960s

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Dallas, TX

Exquisite pair of bookmatched olive burl wood buffet cabinets by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. One cabinet has interior drawers and the other adjustable shelving.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Burl

Cabinet by Milo Baughman for Directional

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H 34.5 in W 84 in D 20 in

Cabinet by Milo Baughman for Directional

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare and early cabinet in cherry with brass hardware, slate top and ebony drawer ends. Designed by Milo Baughman for Directional.

Category

1950s Vintage Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Cherry

Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective Buffet or Credenza

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H 32.75 in W 52.75 in L 32.75 in

Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective Buffet or Credenza

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in Pasadena, TX

Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective buffet or credenza This gorgeous Drexel credenza was part of a special collection designed by Milo Baughman ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Wood

Exemplary Bookmatched Olivewood Credenza by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

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H 34.5 in W 72 in D 18.25 in

Exemplary Bookmatched Olivewood Credenza by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Atlanta, GA

This magnificent cabinet is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burled Wood and Chrome Cabinet Credenza Vintage

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H 35 in W 72 in D 18 in

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burled Wood and Chrome Cabinet Credenza Vintage

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in North Miami, FL

This absolutely gorgeous vintage Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin cabinet, buffet and or credenza has been fully restored from top to bottom. The wood is exquisite and is a burled olive wood. It almost looks like 4 abstract faces on the front from the exquisite design of the olive wood. It is the floating server...

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Chrome

Exemplary Bookmatched Olivewood Credenza by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

Sold

H 34.5 in W 72 in D 18.25 in

Exemplary Bookmatched Olivewood Credenza by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Atlanta, GA

This magnificent cabinet is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Buffets

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman buffets for sale on 1stDibs.

Milo Baughman buffets 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 buffets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original buffets by Milo Baughman were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1970s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider buffets by Kipp Stewart, Drexel, and Henredon. Prices for Milo Baughman buffets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,500 and can go as high as $5,195, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,848.

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Questions About Milo Baughman Buffets

Who is Milo Baughman?
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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.
How do I pronounce Milo Baughman?
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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.
Who did Milo Baughman design for?
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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.
How do I identify Milo Baughman furniture?
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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.
How can I tell if a chair is Milo Baughman?
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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.
How can you tell if a Milo Baughman is real?
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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.
Are Milo Baughman recliners comfortable?
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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.
What companies did Milo Baughman design for?
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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.
What materials are Milo Baughman chairs made out of?
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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.
How do I know if it’s a Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin?
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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.