Milo Baughman Drop-leaf and Pembroke 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.

Creator: Milo Baughman

66" Milo Baughman Drop Leaf Table for Drexel

$2,310Sale Price|40% Off

66" Milo Baughman Drop Leaf Table for Drexel

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in South Charleston, WV

Sale jan-march 2026. Model 502-4 by Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective in Mindoro Wood 1952. 66" wide, 29.75" tall and 44" deep. Width reduces to only 27" when leafs are dropped and is not an extension table Bold, with angled edges and built in...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Fruitwood

Vintage Cherry Drop-Leaf Pembroke Side Table

$875

H 24.75 in W 32 in D 25 in

Vintage Cherry Drop-Leaf Pembroke Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

A 1970s vintage drop-leaf Pembroke side table in solid cherry. Measures 32" wide (19.75" wide with leaf dropped) x 25" deep x 24.75" height in hei...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Cherry

Hvidt & Molgaard Nielsen HM6 Drop Leaf Dining Table for France & Son, Denmark.

$6,750

H 28.5 in W 65 in D 55.5 in

Hvidt & Molgaard Nielsen HM6 Drop Leaf Dining Table for France & Son, Denmark.

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful 1960s Danish drop-leaf dining table, Model HM6, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, for France & Søn, Denmark is a standout example of Scandinavian mode...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

American Mahogany Drop Leaf table

$3,350

H 28 in W 37 in D 53.5 in

American Mahogany Drop Leaf table

Located in Huntington, NY

Late 18th Century Mahogany Drop leaf Table each side with Gate leg Carved edge & legs

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Late 18th Century American American Classical Antique Milo Baughman Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Andrew J. Milne for Heal's Round Drop Leaf Table

$3,600

H 30 in Dm 42 in

Andrew J. Milne for Heal's Round Drop Leaf Table

Located in Hanover, MA

Vintage 1960s round double drop-leaf table top in style of Fornasetti, mounted on single slim tapered black enameled metal pedestal stem on four star splayed base, with brass sabots and round disk 'lunar landing...

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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Steel

Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table W/ Extension Leaf Mint!

$4,500

H 29 in W 40 in D 26 in

Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table W/ Extension Leaf Mint!

By Drexel, Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid-Century Modern walnut drop leaf dining table w/ extension leaf mint! Side leaves measure: 17 inches across. Center leaf measures: 20 inches across.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

Unique Danish Drop-Leaf Table

$3,300

H 28.5 in W 60 in D 40 in

Unique Danish Drop-Leaf Table

Located in New York, NY

Unique Danish drop-leaf table. Walnut drop-leaf table with wheels. Measures (fully open): 60" W x 28.5" H x 40" D. With both leaves down the depth is approximate 17" D.

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Drexel Drop-Leaf Precedent Dining Table

$2,320Sale Price|31% Off

H 30 in W 70 in D 50 in

Edward Wormley for Drexel Drop-Leaf Precedent Dining Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pasadena, TX

A Mid-Century Modern dining table designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel's Precedent collection. The drop leaf table measures 50" x 28" when folded and 70" x 50" when fully extended.

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1950s Vintage Milo Baughman Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Ash

Queen Anne Drop Leaf Table

$1,495

H 27.75 in W 41 in D 19 in

Queen Anne Drop Leaf Table

Located in East Aurora, NY

A very nice solid heavy 18th century Queen Anne drop leaf table. Nicely tapered swing leg ending in a nice wide pad foot. Sol...

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Late 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Milo Baughman Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Alvar Aalto For Finsven Birch Drop-Leaf Dining Table

$3,000Sale Price|21% Off

H 29 in W 60 in D 36 in

Alvar Aalto For Finsven Birch Drop-Leaf Dining Table

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This drop-leaf, gatefold birch, dining table was designed by the Finnish designer Alvar Aalto and retailed by Finsven in the late 1940s. This early model has two drop-leaves that can...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Milo Baughman Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Birch

Heywood-Wakefield "Wishbone" Drop-Leaf Dinning Table

$1,800

H 30.5 in W 54 in D 38 in

Heywood-Wakefield "Wishbone" Drop-Leaf Dinning Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Heywood-Wakefield table works in any space. With it's stunning blonde maple finish, two drop-leafs, a removable leaf, it both versatile and stunning. The table top is supported ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Maple

Finn Juhl Drop Leaf Table for Baker

$7,500

H 22.75 in W 55 in D 24.5 in

Finn Juhl Drop Leaf Table for Baker

By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Finn Juhl walnut drop leaf table for Baker Furniture, c.1950s, USA. The asymmetrical table is a perfect height for an entryway, behind a sofa or in front of the bed. The drop leaf op...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

Bendt Winge Designed Drop Leaf Dining Table

$1,500

H 29 in W 14 in D 35 in

Bendt Winge Designed Drop Leaf Dining Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This mid-century modern teak dining table is perfect for your small apartment or extra hosting space. With two leaves that fold, it can go from 14" wide up to 64". Each side has two ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

Previously Available Items

Paul McCobb Octagonal Drop-Leaf Maple Dining Table

Sold

H 30 in W 72 in D 49 in

Paul McCobb Octagonal Drop-Leaf Maple Dining Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Southampton, NJ

Beautiful maple drop-leaf dining table by Paul McCobb having resistance spring lock arms for stability and ease of adjustment. This unassuming table seats up to eight people when ope...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Steel

Milo Baughman drop-leaf and pembroke tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Milo Baughman drop-leaf and pembroke 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 drop-leaf and pembroke tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original drop-leaf and pembroke tables by Milo Baughman were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider drop-leaf and pembroke tables by and Paul McCobb. Prices for Milo Baughman drop-leaf and pembroke tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,850 and can go as high as $3,850, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,850.

Questions About Milo Baughman Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.