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 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
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
$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
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 83.5 in D 32 in
Outrageous Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Chrome Case Sofa John Stuart
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outrageous Milo Baughman style rosewood and chrome case sofa. The rosewood case is gorgeous with a deep dark rich color and highly figured graining throughout. The chromed steel legs...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vintage sofa, often attributed to the iconic designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, is a stunning example of mid-century modern design, known as the Cube sofa due t...
Fabric, Walnut
$10,500
H 25 in W 90 in D 34 in
Amazing Burlwood Olivewood Milo Baughman Style Case Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wow! What an amazing piece this sofa is a feast for your eyes. The olivewood has spectacular graining and the original fabric looks fabulous. This sofa was never sat in for 50+ years...
Upholstery
$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 Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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 28 in W 90 in D 35.5 in
Magnificent Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa Brass Base Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Milo Baughman rosewood case sofa by Thayer Coggin. This sofa has been reupholstered in the past and still looks good-some fading to the back pillows. To look its best we ...
Upholstery, Rosewood
$2,274Sale Price|43% Off
H 30 in W 86 in D 36 in
Midcentury Sofa in the Milo Baughman Style with Walnut Trim
By Milo Baughman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century "Block" sofa in the Milo Baughman style with walnut trim and green and white upholstery.
Walnut
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 90.5 in D 36 in
Amazing Milo Baughman Style Walnut Sofa Mid-century Danish Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman style thick walnut sofa. This sofa is in awesome vintage condition with its original fabulous blue striped woven fabric. The fabric is clean and free from an...
Upholstery, Walnut
Milo Baughman Chrome Cased Swivel Chair for Thayer Coggin, 1960
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Chrome Cased Swivel Chair for Thayer Coggin, 1960. Stunning pair of barrel chairs with mirror finish chrome backs and bases. Reupholstered in a blueish gray mohair. M...
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Semi-Circular Sofa, 1970
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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
Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs for Directional, 1980
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs for Directional, 1980. Original pink and grey post modern upholstery with upholstered plinth base.
Upholstery
Milo Baughman Chrome and Glass Etagere/Bookshelf, 1960
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Chrome and Glass Etagere/Bookshelf, 1960. Original, bottom glass has chip on side. Measures 76" tall 16" deep 38" long
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Flatbar Lounge Chairs, 1970
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Flatbar Lounge Chairs, 1970’s. Original upholstery, shows some sun fading on back. There was a small tear on side of one arm that has been fixed.
Stainless Steel
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burlwood and Chrome Dining Table, 1960
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burlwood and Chrome Dining Table, 1960s. Original no label. Measures 29” tall 78” wide 44” deep
Burl
