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
Milo Baughman MCM Chrome Loveseat w Jack Lenor Larsen Style Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman mid century chrome base loveseat with Jack Lenor Larsen Style Fabric. This loveseat measures: 75 wide x 38 deep x 25 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm he...
Chrome
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 60 in D 34 in
Magnificent Milo Baughman Rosewood Loveseat Jack Lenor Larsen Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Milo Baughman rosewood loveseat with Jack Lenor Larsen Caravan velvet fabric. This piece is magnificent to see in person with its original Jack Lenor Larsen velvet. The upho...
Upholstery, Rosewood
$3,995 / set
H 24 in W 63 in D 33 in
Pair of Chrome Framed Grey Velvet Loveseats Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of vintage 1970's chrome framed cantilevered loveseat sofas in the style of Milo Baughman and similar to seating groups of the period by Selig and Bernhardt's Flair division. T...
Steel, Chrome
$3,000Sale Price / set|60% Off
H 25 in W 61.5 in D 32.75 in
Pair of Chrome Framed Love Seats in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Flair, Milo Baughman
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of original vintage two seat sofas floating within chromed steel bands. In the style of Milo Baughman but actually from the Flair division of Bernhardt. Original upholstery is ...
Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman "Case" Walnut Floating Loveseats
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Matched pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Even Arm "Case" floating loveseats. Beautiful figured walnut shells sit upon the Classic Baughman square tubed Bases. Entire line of F...
Chrome
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
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
$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 Rosewood & Chrome Writing Desk, USA, c.1969
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small writing desk by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Rosewood top with three storage drawers sit atop contemporary bases of chromed steel. Overall in very good condition. The ro...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Lounge Chair, Palisander Wood, Modern Design, c. 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lounge chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The solid oak frame has been expertly restored—stripped back to the original wood and finished with a natural oil that highlights the...
Palisander
Harvey Probber Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in San Francisco, CA
A three-seat sofa by Harvey Probber. Curved front. Loose cushions on the seat, back and sides. Sofa sits on 6 wooden feet.
Wood
Model #109 Sofa by Theo Ruth Sofa for Artifort
By Theo Ruth
Located in San Francisco, CA
This expertly restored beech frame Model #109 sofa by Theo Ruth features luxurious textured Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca "Nomad Taupe" upholstery. The fabric is cleverly reversed on th...
Upholstery, Beech
Sofa by Ludvig Pontoppidan
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant two seat sofa by Danish cabinetmaker Ludvig Pontoppidan. The sofa features curved edges and sloped arms, mahogany legs and upholstered seat, back and sides.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sofa Designed in the Manner of Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in San Francisco, CA
A black, three seater leather sofa by an unknown designer, in the manner of Illum Wikkelso. Features very sleek, angular lines, and petite, mahogany legs.
Leather, Mahogany
