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.
Pair of Brayton International Flat Bar Armchairs in Leather
By Brayton International
Located in Atlanta, GA
Great pair of Brayton International chrome flat bar armchairs. Excellent Restored Condition, with new leather. There are currently four (4) chairs avail...
Chrome
$3,600 / set
H 30.5 in W 25 in D 27.25 in
Pair Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Lounge Chairs Mid-century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of signed Milo Baughman executive lounge chairs. These are perfect chairs to set on the other side of an executive's or lawyer's desk. They are in need of reupholst...
Chrome, Steel
$2,076Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 26.75 in W 31.5 in D 28 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of barrel back lounge armchairs with chrome tube frames. Great size and shape, seat height is 18.75, very comfy with chrome in tip top shape. Upholstery is a ...
Chrome
Pair of Thayer Coggin Bronze Chairs
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Thayer Coggin bronze chairs. Super heavy and incredibly sturdy. Good vintage condition with imperfections to fabric including wear and light stain...
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Leather and Chrome Tufted Style Armchairs
By Milo Baughman, Cumberland Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of vintage modern arm chairs feature tufted leather seats and heavy flat chrome frames. Midcentury appeal in the style of Milo Baughman adds striking seating to hom...
Chrome
$6,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30 in W 30 in D 29 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Drop In Chairs Satin Bronze Frames by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular 3 piece set by Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin c1970. In a beautiful salmon color these Rare Chairs by Baughman, these drop in chairs with bronze flat bar frames are very...
Bronze
$4,560Sale Price / set|29% Off
H 31 in W 25 in D 28 in
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Leather Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Chrome frames with original, tufted black leather upholstery.
Chrome
$1,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29 in W 29 in D 27 in
Pair of Tufted Naugahyde Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage lounge chairs by Milo Baughman feature the ability to swivel and have a super supportive wraparound barrel backrest. Sleek design with a subtle embosse...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman Lounge Chairs by Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Highland, IN
Baughman at his best, this clean-lined design features architectural frames of chromed steel that support an upholstered seat. Deeply cushioned seats and upholstered arm rests add t...
Steel
$2,160Sale Price / set|43% Off
H 28.5 in W 33 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Pair of Steel and Leather Barrel Style Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous pair of leather tufted reupholstered lounge chairs with steel bases.. Excellent comfortable condition. Both are strong and sturdy. Great for any mid-century home.
Stainless Steel
