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.
1960s Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Frame Sofa #2165
By Milo Baughman
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin rosewood frame sofa. Milo Baughman rosewood sofa #2165 for Thayer Coggin made in the USA 1968. Listing this rare 3 sided rosewood sofa...
Metal
$9,500
H 23.75 in W 96 in D 34 in
Fantastic Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Case Sofa with Chrome Base Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Milo Baughman Rosewood style case sofa with chrome base. This sofa is spectacular, to say the least! Just look at the amazing deep rich rosewood color and graining. It retains its original nubby woven crimson fabric which looks like it could clean up but as with all older fabric we do recommend reupholstery. We do believe this is an original piece by Milo Baughman but the solid chrome frame looks like a Florence Knoll base...
Chrome
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 90 in D 34.5 in
Fantastic Milo Baughman style Rosewood Case Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Milo Baughman style rosewood case sofa. We just love the original textured gold velvet in usable condition-some minor wear to double sided seat cushions. This wonderful v...
Upholstery, Rosewood
$12,000
H 24.25 in W 83.75 in D 33.75 in
Vintage Brazilian Rosewood Case Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Brazilian rosewood case sofa designed by the iconic designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United States, circa 1960s. Experience timeless elegance with this stunnin...
Chrome
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 26 in W 91 in D 36.5 in
Handsome Milo Baughman style Rosewood Case Sofa Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Milo Baughman style Rosewood case sofa. The rosewood is amazing with a deep dark colour and tons of fabulous graining. There were some minor chips that have been repaired...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Sofa This sofa measures: 81.5 wide x 32.5 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 26 inches All piece...
Chrome
Mid Century Rosewood Case Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen
By Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid Century Modern Rosewood Case Sofa with Original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Chrome base. All cushions come off. 85w 34d 24h 15.5seat
Velvet, Rosewood
Rosewood Case Sofa in the Style of Milo Baughman, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Everyone knows the Milo Baughman rosewood case sofa for Thayer Coggin. Fewer people know Charlton Furniture Company was quietly making the same architectural statement under its own ...
Fabric, Rosewood
Midcentury Teak Sofa in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury teak sofa in the style of Milo Baughman manufactured in the united states, circa the 1960s. This vintage sofa is wrapped in the highest quality teak, giving them an excell...
Fabric, Teak
$5,950
H 27.75 in W 63 in D 35.25 in
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Case Sofa Settee Two Seat 1960s Knoll
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Fresh from the home of the original owner, a Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Case Sofa, fully marked. Professionally restored, the rosewood was well chosen and has wonderful...
Textile, Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa Black Leather, 1960
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
Brazilian rosewood sofa black leather, 1960. Style of Percival Lafer. Completely restored and upholstered in black leather. This piece is compos...
Leather, Rosewood
Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley on Brass Legs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Fully restored in beautiful fog grey mohair over polished brass legs. Sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s.
Brass
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Semi-Circular Sofa, 1970
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Semi-Circular Sofa, 1970’s. Original upholstery. Measures 33” deep 168” wide 26” tall seat height 15”
Upholstery
1970s Modular Sofa With Chaise by Weiman/Preview
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
1970s Sofa with Chaise Lounge by Weiman/Preview. Original upholstery. Measures 30” tall 86” long 66” deep a chaise, seat height 16” seat depth 21.5” seat depth chaise 53”
Upholstery
Weiman/Preview 3 Piece Sectional/Sofa w/ Boucle Upholstery, Circa 1970
By Preview, Weiman
Located in Chicago, IL
Weiman/Preview boucle upholstery, circa 1970. Original with brown boucle fabric. Measures 30” tall 120” long 90” deep at long end 34” deep from arm t...
Fabric, Bouclé
Black Leather/Rosewood “920 Sofa”, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Leather/Rosewood “920 Sofa”, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960
Leather, Wood
