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.
$7,550 / set
H 27 in W 31 in D 27 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Blue and Chromed Steel Framed Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
Simple design with wonderful proportions offered is a pair of Milo Baughman style chromed steel flat framed armchairs, circa 1970s. The tufted upholstered floating tub seats are supp...
Chrome
Pair of Minimalist Floating Back Cube Chairs in Blue Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of stunning lounge chairs. Features a floating cut-out backrest and chromed steel base. Upholstered in blue velvet. These chairs would complement any Regency, Mid-Century Modern...
Chrome
$4,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 26 in W 27 in D 26 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube Club Chairs, with Kravet Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube Club Chairs USA, Circa 1980s A sleek and stunning pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube Club Chairs, These chairs are a fine examples to Baughman'...
Chrome
$11,920 / set
H 28.5 in W 29.75 in D 30 in
Pair Blue Velvet & Brass Swivel Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
These attractive lounge chairs represent the perfect mix of design, function, and comfort. An excellent example of Milo Baughman's creations, dating from the 1970s. Very well crafted...
Brass
$4,950
H 36.62 in W 25.99 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Giovanni Michelucci Armchairs in Blue Velvet, Italy, 1940s
By Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Giovanni Michelucci Armchairs in Blue Velvet, Italy, 1940s A striking pair of architectural armchairs designed by Italian architect Giovanni Michelucci in the 1940s. These r...
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
$5,850 / set
H 27.5 in W 28.38 in D 31 in
Pair Of Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Chrome Lounge Chairs. This gorgeous pair of mid century modern chrome flat bar lounge chairs retain the original tags as pictured and date to ...
Chrome
$4,000 / set
H 27.75 in W 28.5 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chairs, Chrome Base, Blue Mohair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chairs, Chrome Base, Blue Mohair Pair of modern hand crafted Milo Baughman inspired swivel chairs having a chrome finished base and blue mohair upholstery. This chair sits about 3 inches off the ground and has a high quality stained oak undercarriage covered in a chrome finish. New foam/cushioning and brand new plush to the touch blue velvet fabric. Available in a multiple of colors. Developed and produced in our gallery's overseas workshops. Can be available to be made to order in a variety of different fabrics, sizes, or materials. Velvet, Chrome, Stained Wood By GREENWICH LIVING DESIGN...
Chrome
Attributed to Milo Baughman Navy Velvet Hexagonal Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These extremely rare and stylish original navy blue velvet upholstered swivel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Their beautiful and sculptural shape are attributed to Milo Baughman. The chairs feature a comfortable sculpted barrel back design on a metal tripod...
Velvet, Wood
$11,000
H 29.93 in W 36.62 in D 35.44 in
Adriano Piazzesi Armchairs in Blue Marine Velvet and Chrome Frame
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This exquisite armchairs set by Adriano Piazzesi combines comfort, sophistication, and iconic 1970s Italian design. Upholstered in plush blue corduroy fabric and accented with sleek ...
Chrome
$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 25.5 in W 32 in D 33.5 in
Milo Baughman style Pair Brass Cube Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern by Carsons
By Carsons
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Milo Baughman style pair of biscuit tufted brass cube lounge chairs by Carsons of High Point. This pair is in excellent condition with brand new high end peacock blue velvet upholstery and shiny brass frames. The original finish on the brass still...
Brass
Pair Of Widdicomb Style Brass Wrapped Beige Upholstered Club Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This elegant pair of Widdicomb Style Brass Wrapped Beige Upholstered Club Chairs features a refined mid-century-inspired silhouette with clean lines and a substantial, tailored profi...
Brass
DellaRobbia Tech Contemporary Modern Chrome & Fabric Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Della Robbia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A DellaRobbia "Tech" chair and ottoman. This lovely lounge set features a fully featured swivel lounge chair and matching ottoman. Each piece is upholstered in a gorgeous gray fabric...
Chrome
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Cantilever T Back Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin cantilever T-back lounge chair exemplifies the designer’s refined approach to Mid-Century Modern seating, balancing comfort with clean architectu...
Metal
Pair of Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti Italia Avedon Sofas 1980s Post Modern
By Mauro Lipparini, Saporiti
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Avedon sofas by Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti Italia. This is a super cool set of post modern, very 80s, set of modular sofas. Each one of these sofas features a bright and ...
Fabric
Pair of Art Deco Aluminum and Black Barcelona Style X Framed Sleek Lounge Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This pair of Art Deco aluminum Barcelona-style lounge chairs exudes a sleek, modernist appeal with their clean lines and metallic finish. The chairs feature a distinctive X-frame des...
Aluminum
Pair Of Rene Herbst Highback Sandow Cord Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This pair of René Herbst highback chairs exemplifies the designer’s pioneering approach to modernist furniture through the use of industrial materials and expressive structure. The c...
Chrome
