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Modern Furniture

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Creator: Milo Baughman
Pair of Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1990
Located in Hamburg, PA
A pair of chic black and grey striped swivel chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1990s. The fabric has been newly upholstered five years ag...
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1990s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Chrome & Glass Coffee Table by Milo Baughman.
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A table designed by Milo Baughman in the United States in the 1970s. A unique design made of chrome-plated metal. A frame consisting of three trays that can be extended from the cent...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Milo Baughman Chrome and Glass Six Shelf Étagères
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Milo Baughman chrome and glass six shelf étagères. Glass is 1/4" thick.
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Mid-20th Century North American Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel and Tilt Chairs for Thayer Coggin, 1995
Located in Hamburg, PA
A lux pair of Swivel and Tilt Chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1995. This wonderful pair of chairs would be great in any living room or conversation area. Would lo...
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1990s American Modern Furniture

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Chrome

A Stylish Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Open-Back Cut-Out Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
each cube-form chair with 'floating' backrest above a tubular chromed steel base; newly upholstered in a butter-yellow velvet with foam wrapped down cushion and seat; minor wear to c...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rare Caned, Chrome, Off White Boucle Chairs Ottomans
Located in North Miami, FL
This very rare and modern fabulous set of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin vintage caned, chrome and upholstered lounge chairs with monumental original ottomans are from the early 70'...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

2018 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coffin Papa Roxy Swivel Lounge Chair Blue Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available) Papa Roxy swivel lounge chair in blue fabric with black fabric seat cushion and natural wood base, designed by Milo Baughm...
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2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Fabric

1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Dining Chairs w/ Chrome Base Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four model 1187-110 Thin Frame dining chairs, designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer Coggin. The listed price includes all 4 chai...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Milo Baughman Chaise Lounge for Thayer Coggin, Ivory, Black, Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
Original Milo Baughman Chaise for Thayer Coggin, recently reupholstered in beautiful ivory fabric, base has a black finish. Ready for a new home.
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1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin Serpentine Sectional Sofa
Located in Frederick, MD
This stunning Serpentine two-piece sectional was designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. It has been professionally restored and reupholstered in jaw-dropping cream white boucle...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Bouclé

1980s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofa with Chrome Base
Located in Roanoke, VA
They don't make sofas better than this. Designed by Milo Baughman in 1982, the Sit Tight sofa is truly incredible. This sofa has been newly upholstered in a luxurious and textured ivory performance...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Vintage Modern Rosewood Pair Cube Nightstands by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage modern rosewood pair of cube shaped nightstands by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Comprised of gorgeous rosewood veneer, brass plated steel bands, and a single ebonized drawer in each nightstand. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are a few chips, nicks, or dings in the wood veneer and some rust spots on the brass plated steel bands. The smaller veneer flaws were filled while larger pieces were replaced for restoration, and it looks beautiful. The bands have been professionally cleaned and we left them with their small scratches, rust spots, and age marks as we did not want to change the authenticity of the piece and honestly, we love the look of a little age patina. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s. NOTE: We have matching pieces including a queen headboard, large mirror, a wardrobe, and these nightstands.  You can find them all for sale here if they are still available. Double Debonaire!!! These vintage modern cube...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Brass

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Pacific Iron
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of rare lounge chairs by Milo Baughman. Features a black iron frame. Manufactured by Pacific Iron Products 1950. The frames have been repainted at some point. While the red...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Tufted Green Velvet & Chrome Wrapped Sofa
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a statement piece by modern furniture designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa the 1970s. A reinvented; forward-thinking chesterfield stretches ou...
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1970s Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Swivel Chair and Ottoman by Milo Baughman for Directional
Located in Denton, TX
Swivel chair and Ottoman by Milo Baughman for Directional. Swivel and rocking chair with a ottoman on castors. Original label attached. Ottoman meas...
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Mid-20th Century North American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Upholstered Chrome Octagonal Chairs
Located in Toluca Lake, CA
Offering an incredibly rare pair of accent chairs, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The octagonal shaped chrome frames are covered in the original creamy chenille velvet ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman For Directional King Size Walnut Headboard
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid Century Modern walnut and ebonized wood king size headboard by Milo Baughman. Fitted brackets for a steel bed frame. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 3" depth x 78" W x 45" H.
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20th Century North American Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Stunning 6 Piece Milo Baughman Sectional Pit Group by Thayer Coggin circa 1980
Located in Philadelphia, PA
For your consideration we are excited to offer this extremely rare and original sectional pit group designed by Milo Baughman and built by Thayer Coggin. Thi...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Laminate

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swiveling Tilt Lounge Chairs in Chrome Backs
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of Swivel & Tilt lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Features a 360 degree swiveling mechanism with tilt. The chairs are very comfortable and flex as ones...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Modern Rosewood Large Mirror by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage modern large mirror by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Comprised of gorgeous rosewood veneer and mirror glass with beveled edges. Beautiful condition, keeping in mi...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Mirror

Vintage Modern Rosewood & Brass Plate Wardrobe Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal vintage modern rosewood & brass plate wardrobe or chifforobe by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Comprised of gorgeous rosewood veneer and brass plated steel bands. Beauti...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Brass

Milo Baughman Chrome & Cane Square Tub Chair Blue Rust Fabric 1438 Thayer Coggin
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage chrome and cane square tub chair with blue & rust fabric Model #1438 designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Stunning vin...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Olive Wood Mirror By Milo Baughman
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid Century Modern olive wood modern framed mirror. Original finish in excellent condition. Dimensions: 2" depth x 32" W x 48" H.
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20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Olive

Milo Baughman Nightstands for Thayer Coggin
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of bone white nightstands with adjustable glass center shelve and a brass light having up and downward lighting with mirrored back. Retains the manufactures label Thayer Coggin designed by...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Environment 70 Sq White Painted Parsons Side Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent modern Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Environment 70 square white painted Parsons side table. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that thi...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Modern Milo Baughman Walnut Tall Chest Five Drawers
Located in Toledo, OH
Modern walnut five drawer chest by Milo Baughman. Case sits on a black wood base. Original finish with minor wear. 46.5" tall x 40" wide x 18" deep.
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20th Century North American Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

1972 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burlwood & Chrome Case Study Sofas, a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of case study sofas by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1972. This stunning pair showcases a burl wood case a...
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1970s North American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Solid Black Walnut and Chrome Square Coffee Table, circa 1970
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modern Milo Baughman solid black walnut and chrome coffee table, low nightstand. Featuring an open square 1.25 D chrome tube (24.5 W x 2...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Dining Chairs for Pacific Iron
Located in San Francisco, CA
A group of six dining chairs by Milo Baughman for Pacific Iron made in 1950. Two arm and four side chairs with black iron frame and restored using...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

3-Tiered Milo Baughman Brass + Glass Swivel Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic brass and glass articulated coffee table designed by Milo Baughman- this impressive modernist piece is versatile in so many ways- blending aesthetic stylings of Mid-Century Mo...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Solid Palisander wood Lounge chair by Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solid wood single palisander lounge chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin with original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Retains original label.
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Palisander

Vintage Milo Baughman Caned, Chrome, Upholstered Dining Room Chairs Set of Six
Located in North Miami, FL
These iconic, vintage and fabulous set of 6 high back dining room chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin are a combination of chrome and caned backs set of with upholstered seats....
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Milo Baughman Club Chairs for Thayer Coggin
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of round back club chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. A rare, early style that marked the beginning of their long collaboration. Walnut frames support low scoop seati...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Tufted Chairs by Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tufted tub chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. A rare, early style that marked the beginning of their long collaboration. Walnut frames support...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Alpaca

Milo Baughman Long Slipper Sofa in Tufted Silver Satin Vinyl, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Long slipper sofa in box tufted silver satin hernatite vinyl with chrome base by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American, 1970s. Clean design makes this piece both chic end elegant.
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, lighting, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Rug & Kilim, Schumacher, Vistosi, and Kartell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.

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