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.
Milo Baughman Floating Sofa w/Chrome Base, 1960
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Floating Sofa w/Chrome Base, 1960. Newly reupholstered in green boucle. Measures 57" long, 29" deep, 27.5" tall, 16.5" seat ...
Chrome
Unavailable|$12,900
H 31 in W 84 in D 34 in
Milo Baughman Gold Fabric Upholstered Floating 'Tuxedo' Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century 'Tuxedo' form sofa in gold colored fabric upholstery resting on a wooden platform base. (MILO BAUGHMAN) Upholstery has water stains and faded discolorations in ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Sofa by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Milo Baughman's tapered leg sofa, adorned with a fresh Herman Miller, Alexander Girard fabric and new foam, exudes timeless sophistication. The sleek, tapered legs provide a modern t...
Upholstery, Wood
$8,500 / item
H 29 in W 80 in D 31 in
1960s Milo Baughman Leather Plinth Floating Sofa and Chairs, Set of 3
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, midcentury set you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the bes...
Leather, Wood
Milo Baughman Modular Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman modular sofa with three sectionals in blue velvet. Allows flexibility to arrange in armless, corner units, or midsection conf...
Upholstery, Velvet
Milo Baughman Chrome Based Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in East Hampton, NY
Stylish chrome based Chesterfield style midcentury sofa ready for your own fabric.....designed in the 1970s by Milo Baughman.
Chrome
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26"...
Fabric
Milo Baughman, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, USA, 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and light grey fabric sofa designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer Coggin Inc, High Point, North Carolina, USA, c. 1970s. Vintage fabric in fair condition. Overall ...
Fabric, Pine
$15,995 / set
H 26 in W 165 in D 84.5 in
Milo Baughman Circular Sectional Sofa, Cream Upholstery, 1970
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous two piece circular sectional sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The original cream colored fabric seems to be an ultra suede. There are no flaws to the fabric. It is u...
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A chocolate brown 1970s sofa designed by one of the most iconic Mid Century Modern Designers Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Modern....
Upholstery, Wood
Low Profile Lounges by Milo Baughman, C. 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Westport, CT
Fully restored Low Profile Lounges by Milo Baughman, circa 1970s. This iconic pair has been meticulously revitalized and reupholstered in a luxurious navy blue corduroy fabric by Hol...
Polyester, Walnut
Set of Swivel Tilt Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman, C. 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Westport, CT
Step back in time with our vintage swivel tilt lounge chairs, circa 1960-1969, now reborn in chic grey bouclé upholstery. Fully restored oak swivel bases ensure durability and style....
Bouclé, Oak
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Cloud Sofa, C. 1950s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
Indulge in luxurious comfort with the Low-Profile Cloud Sofa, a timeless piece designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the mid-20th century. Meticulously restored to its ...
Bouclé, Maple
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, C. 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
Iconic Serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1970s. This sculptural piece has been fully restored by Stamford Modern, including all-new interior foam and materi...
Chenille, Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Seating Suite, Denmark, C. 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Westport, CT
Danish Mid-Century Seating Suite - A Timeless Masterpiece Fully Restored to Perfection! **Experience Timeless Elegance** Step into the world of Danish design excellence with our meticulously restored seating suite, originating from the 1950s and masterfully revived by Stamford Modern. This exquisite ensemble is a tribute to the golden era of mid-century modernism, featuring two enchanting slipper chairs and a spacious three-seater sofa, all handcrafted from the finest walnut wood with stunning bronze accents. **A Heritage Reimagined** The Seating Suite pays homage to the iconic "Japan" collection by design virtuoso Finn Juhl...
Brass
Highback Accent Chair in Ivory Mohair, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning Mid-Century Modern lounge chair featuring a high-back for head support and button details. The exposed walnut details and legs have been restored and ebonized, reupholster...
Mohair, Walnut
