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.
Vintage Modern Rosewood & Brass Plate Wardrobe Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal vintage modern rosewood & brass plate wardrobe or chifforobe by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Comprised of gorgeous rosewood veneer and brass plated steel bands. Beauti...
Steel, Brass
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin "Less is More II" Modular Cabinets (7)
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Hanover, MA
"The Less Is More Il modular casegood system, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Inc. 1981. Stack them on top of each other or place them end to end. There's no limit to th...
Wood
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Chrome Armoire Wardrobe Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin burl and chrome armoire/wardrobe. This piece is very rare and hard to find, this is the 1st time we have ever had one. It is in wonderful vintage...
Chrome
Milo Baughman, Cabinet, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Milo Baughman
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut cabinet or sideboard designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Glenn of California, USA, c. 1950s. Refinished. Mild to moderate wear to exterior. Mild to heavy wear insid...
Walnut
Milo Baughman Designed Sideboard for Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
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...
Walnut
Milo Baughman Thayer Cogging Yew Wood Cantilever Console Chine Display Cabinet
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Milo Baughman Thayer Cogging Yew Wood Cantilever Console Chine Display Cabinet MINT
Glass, Yew
$5,800 / set
Milo Baughman Nightstands in White Lacquer
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully restored, pair of white lacquer nightstands/chests by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Chest have three drawers each and chrome detailing on sides along with chrome trim ...
Chrome
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Cabinet And Shelf Units
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of mid century modern furniture designed by Milo Baughman, made by Thayer Coggin: A cabinet in rosewood with two ebonized shelves and two shelf or display units with chrome re...
Chrome
Italian Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
Precious cabinet secretaire produced in Italy in the 1950s, The whole cabinet is veneered in mahogany with a fine solid wood carving in the center of the two doors representing two b...
Mahogany, Maple
$3,570
H 79 in W 43.5 in D 18.75 in
Antique French Breton Armoire Wardrobe Linen Cabinet Barley Twist Chestnut 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully Carved Antique French Chestnut Breton Double Door Bookcase, Armoire Bonnetiere, Linen Cabinet Barley Twist with Drawer~~c. 1890s Highly requested classic French...
Chestnut
$1,200
H 30 in W 27 in D 18 in
Diminutive Mid Century Three Drawer Dresser att. to Baughman for Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
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...
Walnut
$1,400
H 30 in W 36 in D 18 in
Mid Century Three Drawer Bachelors Chest att. to Baughman for Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
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...
Walnut
1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Credenza
By Milo Baughman
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Extremely well cared for in its original factory finish. Cabinet is finished with Burl veneer on all sides, chrome is in perfect condition. No pitting or rust. No label present. ...
Chrome
$4,995
H 30.38 in W 72 in D 18.5 in
Milo Baughman for Directional Walnut Nine-Drawer Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern nine-drawer dresser or credenza By Milo Baughman for Directional USA, 1960s Gorgeous book-matched walnut, with ebonized base, legs, and drawer pu...
Walnut
Milo Baughman Style Modern Art Deco Burl Wood Bar Cabinet by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Modern Art Deco bar cabinet or buffet server By Henredon, "Scene Three" Collection USA, 1980s Gorgeous burl wood front, with black lacquered case, a...
Burl, Lacquer
$2,495
H 35.5 in W 48 in D 15 in
1950s English Regency Style Walnut Bookcase / Cabinet / Credenza W/ Wire Doors
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a charming English Regency style cabinet or bookcase. It has wire doors, and the fabric can easily be replaced with mirror or clear glass. It does include a key and adjustabl...
Metal
$1,795
H 54 in W 32 in D 14 in
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Lighted Bookcase or Display Cabinet by Henredon
By Henredon, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style lighted display cabinet or bookcase with glass front doors By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection USA, 1980s Burled olive wood, with ash case and...
Glass, Mirror, Ash, Ebony, Burl
$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...
Walnut
$3,700
H 73 in W 32.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Breton Armoire Wardrobe Linen Cabinet Double Doors Drawer c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully Carved Antique French Oak Breton Double Door Armoire Bonnetiere, Linen Cabinet, Bookcase with Drawer~~c. 1900 Highly requested classic French Breton design~~Bre...
Oak
Mid Century Six Drawer Dresser att. to Baughman for Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
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...
Wood
Milo Baughman Tall Cabinet or DryBar for Directional
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Milo Baughman Design Tall Cabinet or Dry Bar for Directional Furniture Company, U.S.A. Elegant and sophisticated design by one of America's most successful furniture designer's. Figu...
Walnut
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Zebra Wood Credenza Cabinet
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Brilliant simplicity and captivating exotic materials intersect on this Milo Baughman credenza. Made by Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s. The spare form rejects decorative embellishments, ...
Zebra Wood
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H 38 in W 32 in D 18 in
Vintage Milo Baughman Birdseye Maple Media Cabinet Dry Bar by Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
These lacquered, iridescent, solid birdseye maple wood cabinet is sure to make this piece the focal point of any room. One adjustable / removable solid maple shelf allows enough cle...
Metal
Sold
H 32.5 in W 33 in D 18 in
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Tambour-Door Walnut Cabinet Colored Drawers
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Walnut
Milo Baughman Storage Headboard for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an exquisite Mid Century Modern Storage Headboard, meticulously designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California during the 1950s. ...
Walnut
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H 33.5 in W 66 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Walnut Burl Patchwork 3 Door Credenza Cabinet
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a super rare and extremely elegant Milo Baughman cabinet in a style people often refer to as floating and patchwork. The 3 door cabinet is constructed of square tiles in waln...
Marble, Steel
Sold
H 76 in W 64 in D 17 in
Milo Baughman for Lane Furniture Burl Olive Wood Two Piece Display/China Cabinet
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman for Lane Furniture Burl Olive Wood Two Piece Display/China Cabinet Gorgeous display cabinet features 4 arched top glass panel doors and Stunning two-piece china/display cabinet. The 4 curved arches on top of the cabinet doors help to soften the overall linear design and allow this piece to be more aesthetically versatile and approachable. The bottom has closed storage...
Glass, Wood, Burl
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H 60.5 in W 72.38 in D 13 in
Milo Baughman for Directional Walnut Triple Bookcase on Hairpin Legs, 1960s
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern display cabinet, bar cabinet, or bookcase By Milo Baughman for Directional USA, 1960s Walnut, with ebonized accents and steel hairpin ...
Steel
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H 60.5 in W 72 in D 12.75 in
Milo Baughman for Directional Walnut and Ebonized Bookcase on Hairpin Legs
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern display cabinet, bar cabinet, or bookcase By Milo Baughman for Directional USA, 1960s Walnut, with ebonized accents and steel hairpin legs. ...
Steel
Milo Baughman for Directional Credenza
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Culver City, CA
A wonderful cabinet / credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Directional Furniture. This low walnut credenza has bifold doors and sits on an eboniz...
Walnut
Milo Baughman Burl Olive Credenza for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Milo Baughman design burl olive wood credenza or cabinet for Thayer Coggin, U.S.A. Beautiful burl wood figuring throughout the exterior and interior of the cabinet with an adjustable...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Walnut Armoire for Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut and burl wood armoire by Milo Baughman for Directional, c.1960s, USA, features eight drawers down the middle of the interior of the cabinet, three upper shelves, two with divi...
Brass