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.
H 39 in W 22 in D 42 in
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome Thonet Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome Thonet Rocking Chair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 39" H x 22" W x 42" D x 17" Seat height x 26" Arm height.
Chrome
H 36 in W 24 in D 41 in
Mid Century Modern Guido Faleschini Chrome & Brass Milo Baughman Rocking Chair
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Guido Faleschini Chrome & Brass Milo Baughman Rocking Chair. Item features a heavy ovoid shaped steel frame with chrome/bronze finish, upholstered armrests, and or...
Brass, Steel, Chrome
H 41 in W 22 in D 39 in
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chrome Thonet Rocking Chair Rocker Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chrome Thonet Rocking Chair Rocker after Milo Baughman. Item features a chrome metal frame, white vinyl upholstery, impressive size, very nice v...
Chrome
H 37.5 in W 24.25 in D 30.5 in
Milo Baughman Style Vintage Rocking Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Doylestown, PA
Elegant vintage midcentury rocking chair in the style of Milo Baughman. This comfortable rocker features a sturdy, solid wood frame w...
Naugahyde, Wood
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 43.31 in
Milo Baughman suede rocking-chair 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in Grenoble, FR
Rocking chair in suede and chrome structure by Milo Baughman. armchair both traditional and modern with a very seventy spirit
Chrome
H 32 in W 25 in D 40 in
Midcentury Milo Baughman Chrome Flat Bar Oval Rocking Chair Newly Reupholstered
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Chrome Flat Bar Oval Rocking Chair Newly Reupholstered In High End Silver Mist Mohair Velvet Blend Gorgeous Milo B...
Chrome
H 41 in W 22 in D 39 in
70s Sculptural Chrome + Black Velour Rocking Chair Rocker Manner Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Basel, BS
Gorgeous polished bent chrome frame, and black velour upholstered seat and back. Authentic 1970s vintage acquired from the stunning estate of a Chicago, USA Mid Century collector. In...
Chrome
H 31 in W 27 in D 31 in
Lawrence Peabody Rocking Chair / Milo Baughman
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Chicago, IL
Adorable chair form by Lawrence Peabody. Well constructed. In the style of Danish Modern, Scandinavian design, Adrian Pearsall, Milo Baughman.
Wood
H 37 in W 24 in D 29 in
Milo Baughman Style MCM in White Faux Leather Rocking Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid Century Modern rocking chair, inspired by the iconic style of Milo Baughman. Its sturdy frame, expertly constructed from solid walnut wood, ensures both durability and a touch...
Naugahyde, Walnut
H 40.5 in W 27 in D 36 in
Mid-Century Modern Thonet Style Chrome Frame Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sleek modern rocking chair features a tufted vinyl seat with stylish chrome frame. Mounted wooden rockers ensure a fluid rocking motion, while padde...
Chrome, Metal, Steel
Exciting Milo Baughman Style Chrome Oval Rocker Panton Fabric, Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exciting Milo Baughman style chrome oval rocker. Psychedelic Panton inspired black and white vintage fabric covers the removable pad and looks amazing. The...
Chrome
Spectacular Milo Baughman Style Chrome Oval Rocker Jack Lenor Larsen
By Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Milo Baughman style chrome oval rocker with Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric on the seat cushion. We had the seat cushion re...
Chrome
Chunky Chrome Pair Milo Baughman StyleLounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair Milo Baughman style chunky chrome lounge chairs. We love the super wide mirrored finish chrome arms-really sexy.
Chrome
Lovely Milo Baughman Chrome Flatbar Lounge Chair, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Milo Baughman chrome flatbar lounge chair. This chair will need new upholstery but the chrome is in fine shape-ready for your client’s favorite upholstery.
Chrome
Petite Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Lounge Chair, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Petite Milo Baughman chrome cube lounge chair. We love the smaller scale of this chair measuring 25.5" T x 24" W x 25.5" D and the seat height is 16.5".
Chrome
Petite Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Lounge Chair, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Petite Milo Baughman chrome cube lounge chair. We love the smaller scale of this chair measuring 25.5" T x 24" W x 25.5" D and the seat height is 16.5". Please note we do have anothe...
Chrome
