Milo Baughman Tables
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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Creator: Milo Baughman
Milo Baughman Burled Olivewood Chrome Coffee Table Mid-century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
GORGEOUS MILO BAUGHMAN BURLED OLIVEWOOD AND CHROME COFFEE TABLE. THE TOP IS GORGEOUS WITH NICELY GRAINED BURLED OLIVEWOOD. THE CHROME BASE IS AMAZING PAIRED WITH THE WOODEN TOP. I...
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1970s American Vintage Milo Baughman Tables
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Chrome
1970s Milo Baughman Walnut Burlwood Extendable Dining Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, extendable Burl Wood dining table you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Tables
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Glass, Wood
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Multi-Wood Dining Table
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional mid century multi-wood dining table
This table measures: 60 wide x 38 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 25.75 inches, each leaf measures 2...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Tables
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Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Brown Large Parsons Dining Table Two 20" Leaves
By Milo Baughman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin large chocolate laminate Parsons dining table with two 20" leaves. Laminate does show surface wear in sev...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Tables
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Laminate
Milo Baughman American Mid-Century Chrome, Mirror and Polished Stone Serving Tro
By Milo Baughman
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular serving trolley with a polished chrome frame, beige polished stone top, and mirrored lower shelf, resting on four casters. (MILO BAUGHMAN)
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Tables
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Chrome
Geometric Coffee Table by Milo Baughman for Directional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful 1970s Geometric Bronze finish base with glass.
Glass top is 47.75" Diameter and the base is 33.75" b...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Tables
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Steel
Milo Baughman "Geodesic Coffee Table" in Bronze, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
"Geodesic Coffee Table" model 5013 in bronze with octagonal glass top by Milo Baughman for Directional Furniture, American 1970's. The geometric framework design is truly unique. Base measures 33.5 inches in length and width.
Reference: Lobel Modern Archive...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Tables
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Bronze
Milo Baughman Two Tier Chrome and Marble Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (1970s) rectangular coffee table with a chrome frame, glass top, and black and white granite bottom shelf, resting on four casters. (MILO BAUGHMAN)
Condition: G...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Tables
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Marble, Metal, Chrome
1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood and Lucite Square Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a modern coffee table by American designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa the 1970. Thayer Coggin is a staple for luxury home furnishings and the...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Tables
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Lucite, Rosewood
Milo Baughman for Directional Bronze and Glass Geometric Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (1972) geometric bronze frame coffee table with a faceted octagonal glass top. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR DIRECTIONAL)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Tables
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Metal, Bronze
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 Tables
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Chrome
$5,800 / set
Geometric Bronze Coffee Table by Milo Baughman for Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 1970s geometric coffee table by Milo Baughman for Directional. Bronze-finished base with original, octagonal glass top, rare in its complete presentation. Dense, glass is 3/4" ...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Tables
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Bronze
Milo Baughman for Directional Midcentury Coffee Table
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional midcentury coffee table
This coffee table measures: 48 wide x 48 deep x 16.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restor...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Tables
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Metal
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid-Century White Laminate and Chrome Column Conso
By Milo Baughman
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century monolithic console table with a rectangular white laminate top resting on a smaller polished chrome column. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR DIRECTIONAL)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Tables
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Metal, Chrome
Milo Baughman Dining Table by Directional
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Highland, IN
This classic mid-century dining table designed by Milo Baughman for Directional takes a simple, rectilinear form and dresses it up with bands of mixed wood veneers. The 72" long tabl...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Tables
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Wood
Milo Baughman for Directional Geometric Bronze Glass Coffee Table
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Baltimore, MD
An extraordinary Geometric, glass, midcentury, Bronze-finish base coffee table by Milo Baughman for Directional, circa 1970s. Features original, octagonal, 3/4" thick glass resting o...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Tables
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Metal
$6,000 Sale Price
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Milo Baughman for Directional MCM Geometric Bronze and Glass Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Geometric Bronze and Glass Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 48 wide x 48 deep x 16.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be h...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Tables
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Bronze
Milo Baughman for Murray Midcentury Brass and Maple Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Murray Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Murray midcentury Brass and Maple Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 36 wide x 27.25 deep x 15.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Tables
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Brass
Milo Baughman for Murray Furniture Mid Century Maple and Brass Corner Side Table
By Milo Baughman, Murray Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Murray Furniture Mid Century Maple and Brass Corner Side Table
This side table measures: 42 wide x 30 deep x 24 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Tables
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Brass
Milo Baughman tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Milo Baughman tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables 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 tables by Mastercraft, Florence Knoll, and Widdicomb Furniture Co.. Prices for Milo Baughman tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $436 and can go as high as $28,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,060.
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- Who is Milo Baughman?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Milo 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, 2022To 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, 2022Milo 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022How 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, 2022Milo 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024How 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Milo 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, 2022Whether 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, 2022Milo 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, 2022One 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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