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Milo Baughman Cabinets

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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Period: Mid-20th Century
Creator: Milo Baughman
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Tambour-Door Walnut Cabinet Colored Drawers
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Cabinets

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Walnut

Milo Baughman Birdseye Maple MCM Night Stands
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Southampton, NJ
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern birdseye maple nightstands by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. May be placed on gold plinth base shoul...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Cabinets

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Birdseye Maple

Milo Baughman Storage Headboard for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
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. ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Cabinets

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Walnut

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...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Cabinets

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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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Cabinets

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Walnut

Exotic Mindoro Wood Cabinet by Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective, 1951
By Milo Baughman
Located in Kensington, MD
Exotic Mindoro Wood Cabinet by Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective, 1951 Additional Information: Material: Wood Featured at Kensington: Four drawers, each having a sculpted pu...
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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 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Cabinets

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Chrome

Milo Baughman Expandable Table, c.1960
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An original Milo Baughman Parsons dining table by Directional Furniture with a striped veneer top of Rosewood, Teak and Walnut o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Cabinets

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Walnut

Milo Baughman for Directional Miniature Jewelry Chest
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in San Diego, CA
Milo Baughman for Directional miniature jewelry chest or silver cabinet. Original chocolate colored finish with brass pulls. Retains original paper label on the back and metal label ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Cabinets

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Brass

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Milo Baughman cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Milo Baughman cabinets 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 cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original cabinets 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 cabinets by Harvey Probber, Ello, and John Widdicomb. Prices for Milo Baughman cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $15,625, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,600.
Questions About Milo Baughman Cabinets
  • 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
    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
    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 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
    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 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 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
    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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