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.
Directoire Style Sofa or Banquette with Adjustable Articulating Arms
Located in East Hampton, NY
A mahogany Directoire style adjustable arm sofa, circa 1930. Articulating arms allow one to fully recline. Newly reupholstered in navy blue linen. Firm enough for a banquette or tabl...
Linen
Modern Loveseat Attributed to Thayer Coggin
Located in East Hampton, NY
Great looking love seat made up of two solid slabs of wood connected by three steel poles and 14 leather straps which create a sling supporting the pillows on the seats and backs.......
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Set of four Mid-Century Modern club chairs upholstered in commercial grade Blue Velvet. They make a wonderful sectional. Each one measures 31.5" W x 32.5" D x 29" H.
Chrome
Tufted Wing Back Sofa
Located in East Hampton, NY
Monumental wing back sofa with and down seat on a stylized dark wood base with either a tufted or tight back... in natural linen or COM.
Linen, Wood, Feathers
Camelback Bench
Located in East Hampton, NY
Lovely and graceful camel back bench..... newly upholstered in light pink linen that can be upholstered over like muslin.... Chippendale style legs.
Linen
Harvey Probber Brass, and Leather Bench
Located in East Hampton, NY
Harvey Probber brass and wood frame bench upholstered in camel colored leather... elegant brass sabots and stretcher..... circa 1950....
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Frame Sofa
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long sofa with simple Mid-Century Modern Knoll inspired design. Three seats on chrome frame. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Chrome
1970s Mid Century Chrome Sofa by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Designed by the legendary Milo Baughman in the 1970s, this stunning chrome-framed sofa is a standout piece of American modern design. The sofa features bold, architectural lines with...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Chrome Base Settee Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman style mid century chrome base settee sofa The sofa measures: 60 wide x 34.5 deep x 30 high, with a seat height of 17 inches and arm height of 21 inches We take our ph...
Chrome
1970s Mid Century Modern Chrome Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century chrome & leather sofa designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. This stunning sofa features a white leather upholstery that sits on top of two chrome le...
Chrome
1970s Mid Century Chrome Sofa by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Mid-century chrome sofa was designed by Milo Baughman in the United States circa 1970s. Its sleek and elegant wrap-around chrome frame and minimalist design will add a touch of ...
Chrome
1970s Mid Century Chrome Sofa by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Mid-century chrome sofa was designed by Milo Baughman in the United States circa 1970s. Its sleek and elegant wrap-around chrome frame will add a touch of sophistication to any ...
Chrome
