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.
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 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 Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
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
Large Vintage Milo Baughman Style Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Large vintage sectional sofa in the style of Milo Baughman.
Fabric
Milo Baughman Button-Tufted Green & Chrome Wrapped Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Inherently sophisticated and intriguing! For your consideration is a sleek and stylish long sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s. Elegant from every angle-his best sofa design. Dripping with style makes this sofa a versatile choice to heighten the elegance of your living room...
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
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
Milo Baughman Style Selig Imperial Mid Century Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Selig
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Selig Imperial Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 93 wide x 33 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 22...
Upholstery, Wood
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 will add a touch of sophistication to any ...
Chrome
Selig "Playpen" Modular Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Selig modular sofa with three sectionals in blue velvet. Allows flexibility to arrange in armless, corner units, or midsection configurations. recently reupholstered and in great co...
Upholstery, Velvet
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman dining table features burled walnut parquet design top with chrome-plated pedestal base. The table includes 2 leaves. Measures 44" deep x 29" high x 66" long without th...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Thin Line Chairs - Six Available
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Priced per item/chair. Please indicate number of chairs. "Thin-Line" Series Dining Chairs designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer Coggin. This set of armless dining chairs ...
Chrome
Set of 6 Milo Baughman Style Chrome Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an excellent set of six dining chairs in the style of Milo Baughman. The set has been re-upholstered and the chrome polished and conditioned. Price is for the set. All items...
Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman End Tables for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great pair of Milo Baughman designed end tables for Glenn of California with a magazine shelf and book cubby. Fully restored.
Italian Modernist Rattan Sofa with Caramel Aniline Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful very high quality Italian 1960s rattan 3-seater sofa with cognac-colored aniline leather. Features a frame made of rattan. The cushions are upholstered in a smooth caramel ...
Leather, Rattan
