Milo Baughman Chairs
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
Pair vintage midcentury Milo Baughman model 1188 Thin Line small chrome chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hastings, GB
Pair of Milo Baughman model 1188 'Thin Line' small armchairs. Designed for Thayer Coggin in the 1970s, these minimalistic chairs have a slim squared-off chrome frame, with original t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Chairs
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Chrome
Set of 12 Milo Baughman 1187 Thin Line Chrome Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent matching set of 12 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1187 thin line chrome dining chairs. The set features the iconic floating ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Chairs
Materials
Steel
$12,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Milo Baughman Chrome Frame Lounge Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of iconic Flat Bar Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, featuring a polished steel frame with crème fabric upholstery. Circa : 20th Century, Origin : USA
Chrome in ...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Chairs
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Steel
$3,800 / set
Set of 4 Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs Mid Century
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin flat bar chrome lounge chairs. A beautiful set of accent lounge chairs, with a classic contemporary modern design, and a lovely upholstery de...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Chairs
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Chrome
Large Satellite Chaise By Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Satellite chaise by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This iconic sculptural satellite chaise or satellite chair upholstered in Bouclé is both stunning and comfortable. Will accommoda...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Chairs
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Bouclé
Milo Baughman Chrome Chair with Velvet Upholstery and Leather Armrests
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wichita, KS
Stunning Mid-Century Modern chrome cantilever chair by Milo Baughman. The velvet upholstery is new and the arm rests have been covered in leather for added uniqueness. The chrome of ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Chairs
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Chrome
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Milo Baughman Mid-Century Cantilever Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature an incredibly heavy chrome frame with elaborate orange vinyl upholstery. This extremely comfortable pair have overstuffed ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1980s Memphis Style Slipper Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, a Pair
By Memphis Milano, Milo Baughman
Located in Roanoke, VA
Baughman was inspired by the courageous young avant-garde designers known as the Memphis Group that burst on to the works stage in 1981 with a total disregard for the traditions and design tenants of restrained, idealized Modernism, Baughman designed a small collection of 11 colorful, post-modern pieces and convinced Coggin to put the collection into production by 1984. The unexpected designs made a splash upon their debut, with critics praising Baughman’s graceful and carefully considered take on the wild Italian ‘new design.’ The wider American audience and Coggin’s well-to-do yet conservative clientele did not take to Baughman’s experiment in exercising complete creative control. ''Only galleries bought it,'' Baughman told the NYT in the months after the collection’s release. Pieces from the 1984 Prisma collection are extremely difficult to come by.
Literature: Oscar Fitzgerald, American furniture: 1650 to the Present , 2017. P 517; CH 19 Postmodern and AvantGarde Furniture...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Chairs
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Textile
Milo Baughman Set of 8 Parsons Dining Chairs in Latte Bouclé by Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sexy set of eight Parsons dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin newly professionally reupholstered in soft latte bouclé rated highly durable (over 50k double rubs...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Chairs
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Bouclé, Upholstery
A Pair of 1188 'Thin Line' Armchairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of midcentury modern 1188 '"Thin Line' armchairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Designed in 1970’s, these chairs feature Baughman’s signature style; thin, airy, squared off tubular chromed steel frames which support the seat. The seat pad, seat back, and seat arms have been reupholstered by The Selby House...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Chairs
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Chrome
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 1969 Chrome Upholstered Tank Lounge Cantilever Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Thiensville, WI
Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Inc., in High Point, North Carolina. Date of manufacturing / order date listed on chair is "7/30/69". Architectural heavy flat bar chrome steel frame. Design features hidden chrome seat support bars to enhance illusion of floating seat. Deep, wide seat offers a subtle inclined design. Original tufted brown polished leather-like (synthetic blend) upholstery with matching upholstered arm cushions / accents at top of each arm rest. Upholstery has a somewhat polished / shiny appearance with variations in brown tones that blend well with any color palette. Solid, intact and a great useable Mid-Century Modern piece as an accent chair; for the home or office.
Measurements: (Close approximate measurements noted below. Additional measurements upon request)
Height : 30.5" (from base to top of back cushion)
Width : 25" (from left edge of armrest to right edge of armrest)
Depth : 28" (from back edge of frame to front edge of seat cushion)
Seat Height : Approximately 17.5" at front and gradually declines to approximately 16.5" at back.
Seat Depth : 20" (front edge of cushion to back)
Seat Width : Approximately 22" (left to right)
Back Cushion Height : Approximately 14.5" (from seat to top of back).
Materials : Exterior cushion...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Set of 8 Parsons Dining Chairs in Ivory Bouclé by Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sexy set of eight Parsons dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin newly professionally reupholstered in soft ivory white bouclé rated highly durable (over 50k double rubs). Milo Baughman's Parsons chairs are unique in that all surfaces are upholstered. Your guests will appreciate the softness of the all enveloping bouclé upholstery. Its texture ventilates well and is comfortable in both warm and cooler climates. Our buyers regularly contact us seeking comfortable dining chairs that are also sculptural. The sort one would admire from afar but also produce a comfortable sitting experience for long dinner celebrations. Here they are! Super sexy silhouette. Angled back and rear legs. Sturdy pedestal frame. Comfortable plush seat cushion and back. The look is clean, modern and elegant. These chairs' neutral color make them easy to incorporate into most styles of decor, but certainly hit the mark for California Modern, Organic Modern, Mid Century Modern and even Post Modern interiors...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Rare Milo Baughman Slipper Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A small-scale slipper chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Brass frames with hidden rollers. Original tag attached to seat. Priced individually.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Chairs
Materials
Brass
$3,600 Sale Price
34% Off
Set of Fourteen Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Dining Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful large set of of 14 iconic Milo Baughman Model #1187 thin line polished stainless steel dining chairs for Thayer Coggin freshly reupholste...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of 1970s Milo Baughman Mid Century Modern Biege Fabric Parsons Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This is a pair of Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern beige Parsons chairs from 1970. Parsons chairs are characterized by their unique design, where every surface is upholstered, ensuri...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Chairs
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Fabric
Mid-Century Recliner by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This beautiful mid-century recliner was designed by Milo Baughman and manufactured by Thayer Coggin in the United States circa 1950s. This reclining features a strong solid walnut fr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Chrome "Thin Line" Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A spectacular set of six vintage chrome "Thin Line" dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United States, circa 1970s. The seats appear to be floating mid-a...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$5,400 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Lounge Scoop Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wayne, NJ
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin lounge chair. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we may be able to deliver curbsi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Milo Baughman Scoop Dining Chairs in COM
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
"Scoop" dining chairs in COM designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Model #1228. USA, circa 1970.
Up to six (6) available; priced individually and includes custom reupholstery ...
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1970s American Minimalist Vintage Milo Baughman Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,400 / item
Set of Four Milo Baughman Thin Line Chrome Dining Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of four thin line chrome dining chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The chairs feature a chrome-plated steel frame topp...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Chairs
Materials
Steel
Scoop Chair in Woolen Plaid Fabric, Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, USA, c. 1950's
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic early "Scoop" chair designed by the influential Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.
Thayer Coggin, the esteemed manufacturer, has upheld a tradition of ex...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Chairs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Large Milo Baughman Chrome and suede Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century large light grey suede club chair with a squae back and low arms resting on 2 double supported chrome legs 9PRICE AS Pair) (MILO BAUGHMAN)
Some staining...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Bronze Thin Frame Chairs in Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of Milo Baughman thin frame dining chairs in a hard to find bronze finish. We have reupholstered in a Jack Lenor Larsen fabric ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Chairs
Materials
Metal
6 Milo Baughman Chrome & Cane Back Black Velvet Dining Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The simplistic high back chrome frame is softened by the original inset panel of caning. The set consists of four ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Club Chair by Milo Baughman for James, Inc
By Milo Baughman
Located in Kensington, MD
Gorgeous transitional club chair with mid century flair by Mil Baughman.
Fully upholstered chair on black splayed legs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin - PAIR Cane + Metal Peacock Chairs - Organic Modern
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair vintage organic modern high back ocassional chairs in cane and iron by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin circa 1980s.
Freshly upholstered with NOS Cohama "Festival" silk blend.
Me...
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1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Chairs
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Metal, Wrought Iron
1960s Hollywood Regency Milo Baughman Chrome & Upholstered High Back Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage Milo Baughman 1960s Hollywood Regency Single Chrome And Upholstered Chair. Beautiful Single Chrome And Upholstered Chair Is In Excellent Vintage Condition, Chrome Is Thick An...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman Teardrop Swivel/Tilt Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin teardrop swivel chairs with Walnut plinth bases. In all original condition, with wear/staining to upholstery and minor losses to plinth base;...
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
$3,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 8 Chrome and Leather Dining Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exquisite set of 8 chrome and leather strap dining chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. All original, tags in tact. The angled, mirrored chrome frames, combined with the blac...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$8,000 / set
Midcentury Rare Folding Angle Chair by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this Mid-Century Modern lounge or easy chair from the Perspective collection by Milo Baughman for Drexel in 1951. Crafted from exotic Mindoro wood that shim...
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Mid-20th Century Milo Baughman Chairs
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Linen, Wood
Six Chrome & Cane Back Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Simplistic dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The gorgeous high back chrome frame is softened by the original inset panel of caning. Completely restored, the ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Black Cushioned Dining Armchairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin armchairs. A wonderful set of whimsically patterned armchairs. These chairs are finished with a playful pat...
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20th Century American Modern Milo Baughman Chairs
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Polyester, Wood
Mid-Century 1980s Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Four Rare Bronze Tall Back Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With bronzed steel frames and the original leatherette (vinyl), this vintage set is super rare. The frames are free of breaks, repairs, or oxidation. In short, they're in great shape...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Set of Six Mid Century Chrome and Platinum Velvet Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs were realized by the Milo Baughman- one of the most celebrated American designers of the 20th century- for Thayer Coggin in ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Milo Baughman chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Milo Baughman chairs, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs 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 chairs by Edward Wormley, Eero Saarinen, and Paul McCobb. Prices for Milo Baughman chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $550 and can go as high as $32,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,800.
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- 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 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.
- 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 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 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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