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.
Mid-Century Modern Curvilinear Polished Brass & Glass Etagere by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
A testament to refined elegance and innovation, this curvilinear étagère by Milo Baughman exemplifies the sophistication of mid-century modern design. Produced in America circa 1970,...
Brass
Pair of Milo Baughman for Design Institute of America Brass Etageres
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Milo Baughman for Design Institute of America Brass Etageres. This Hollywood Regency Showstopper is rare and hard to come by. It features a dramatic geometric circular patte...
Brass
Chrome mid-century modern etagere by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Chrome mid-century modern etagere by Milo Baughman in very nice original condition with white glass shelves.
Chrome
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Cabinet And Shelf Units
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
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
H 79 in W 42 in D 16 in
Design Institute America Chrome and Glass Etageres / Bookcases, 1970s - A Pair
By Design Institute America
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 1970s chrome and glass shelf bookcases or etageres attributed to Milo Baughman by DIA Design Institute America. Large Shelf Surface Area: W40.5" x D14.5" Small Shelf Surf...
Chrome
H 61 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Milo Baughman Style Tall Chrome and Glass Column Étagère
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Milo Baughman style tall chrome and glass column étagère, Each one fitted with four 17 inch square clear glass shelves. Each cube shelf has a display heigh...
Chrome
H 42 in W 61 in D 15 in
Vintage Modern Low Bookshelf after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern Milo Baughman style bookcase featuring sculpted body with brass finish and four glass shelves. Stunning display shelf for home, office, or business use. Please confir...
Brass
H 71 in W 54 in D 20 in
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
H 30 in W 72 in D 16 in
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
H 72.5 in W 86 in D 17 in
Vintage Art Deco Half Moon Expandable Étagère by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage art deco style two-piece semi-circular expandable étagère shelving by Milo Baughman, in chrome finish with patina, with removable glass shelves. When fully open, it measures...
Metal
H 24.5 in W 63 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Cream Lacquer and Chrome Dresser, 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern six-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, 1970s Cream lacquered wood, with chrome plinth base and accents. Meas...
Chrome
H 76 in W 42 in D 16 in
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Glass A-Symmetrical Étagère
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Classic 1970s design in the style of Milo Baughman. This étagère features a chrome-plated steel construction with inlayed glass shelving. In beautiful well cared for condition.
Steel, Chrome
H 66.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
Vintage Modern Rosewood & Brass Plate Wardrobe Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
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
H 67 in W 33.5 in D 16 in
Milo Baughman Style Pair Lane Etegere Chrome Walnut Glass Mid-Century Classics
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of elegant and practical chrome framed and walnut cased etageres by Lane, Each with adjustable glass shelving. Very well made, sturdy and stable. The chrome is clean and brigh...
Chrome
H 42 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
1970's Hollywood Regency Brass Etagere Shelves, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern brass shelving units for sale. From the 1970's, and a beautiful Art Deco arching design in brass. Has three shelves each etagere, and can be used a...
Brass
H 78.5 in W 42 in D 16 in
Bronze and Glass Etagere Shelf by Milo Baughman c. 1970's
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Architectural, voguish, stylish freestanding shelf unit, design attributed to Milo Baughman. This model is particularly chic in the brass, bronze finish, it is more commonly found i...
Bronze
H 72.5 in W 86 in D 17 in
Vintage Art Deco Half Moon Expandable Étagère by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage art deco style two-piece semi-circular expandable étagère shelving by Milo Baughman, in chrome finish with patina, with removable glass shelves. When fully open, it measures...
Metal
H 29.25 in W 48 in D 12 in
Milo Baughman For Glenn Of California Bookshelf Walnut Patina 1950's
By Milo Baughman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Milo Baughman for Glenn of California three tier bookshelf or open bookcase. Unusual design with five legs and supporting brackets. Made of walnut with nice patina, ca' 195...
Walnut
H 60.75 in Dm 22.5 in
Milo Baughman Seven Tiered Round Brass and Smoked Glass Swivel Etagere Shelving
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Milo Baughman 7 tier etagere. This stunning freestanding etagere has a beautiful Hollywood regency-style design. This towering vintage shelving unit features a full brass frame, po...
Brass
H 77.75 in W 37.75 in D 16.25 in
Milo Baughman Chrome and Smoked Glass Free Standing Etagere Shelving Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Milo Baughman chrome and glass etagere. This beautiful shelving unit is the classical design of Milo Baughman. This piece features a tubular chrome frame with flat rectangular chro...
Chrome
H 72 in W 20.25 in D 11 in
Stainless Steel Wall Shelf by Milo Baughman C. 1970.
By Milo Baughman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stainless Steel Wall Shelf by Milo Baughman C. 1970. This shelving unit is extremely well crafted with seven removable box shelves and a back wall panel th...
Stainless Steel
H 81.5 in W 72.25 in D 15 in
Milo Baughman Style Large Chrome and Glass Floating Etagere Shelving Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Elevate your home decor with this stunning Milo Baughman Style Large Chrome and Glass Floating Etagere Shelving Wall Unit. Crafted from high-quality glass and chrome finished metal, ...
Chrome
H 79 in W 42 in D 16 in
Chrome and Glass etagere by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Chromed steel geometric etageres, with six glass shelves
Chrome
H 29.13 in W 47.88 in D 12.38 in
Milo Baughman Walnut Bookcase for Glenn of California, circa 1955
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Milo Baughman Walnut Bookcase for Glenn of California, circa 1955. This piece has been professionally restored.
Walnut
H 82.01 in W 47.01 in D 26.01 in
Milo Baghman Butterfly Etagère Bookcase
By Milo Baughman
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Over the top Milo Baughman chrome and glass étagère. The chrome-plated steel heavy square tubes are hinged to allow for the units panels to pivot. The chrome is very nice with only minor signs of wear. The glass shelves can be arranged in different ways to accommodate the size of your collection you want to display. I have this piece loaded with my Blenko collection...
Chrome
H 29.25 in W 48 in D 12 in
Milo Baughman 3-Tier Walnut Bookshelf for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman 3-Tier walnut bookshelf for Glenn of California.
Walnut
H 29.75 in W 40.25 in D 13 in
Milo Baughman Bookcase for Murray Furniture, circa 1954
By Murray Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Milo Baughman bookcase for Murray Furniture, circa 1954.
Brass
H 72.5 in W 14 in D 30 in
Milo Baughman Design Institute Tubular Chrome Caned Etagere Bookshelf Display
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1970s Milo Baughman for Design Institute etagere. Made of tubular chrome featuring caned shelves protected by glass.
Chrome