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.
Set of Eight High Back Leather and Chrome Chairs Designed by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of Eight Thin Series Dining Chairs designed by Milo Baughman. Upholstered in a soft black leather over a tubular chromed base, these chairs are the epitome of elegance. Measu...
Chrome
Set of 6 Milo Baughman High Back Leather and Chrome dining chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
Milo Baughman was one of the premier furniture designers of the mid century period. This is a set of his chrome and leather dining chairs. The chairs have a high back of 36 in. The b...
Chrome
Rare Pair Cumberland Stainless Steel and Leather Armchairs
By Cumberland Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Cumberland Furniture Corp Two vintage Cumberland stainless steel and leather armchairs. 2 Pairs Available. Measures: SH: 17" x AH 25.5"
Stainless Steel
(4) Black Leather Nicos Zographos 66 Side chair
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
This ad is for a Black Leather Nicos Zographos chrome steel side chair. The chair is cantilevered and upholstered in high quality leather. There are 4 chairs available. Price is for...
Steel
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Leather Lounge Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. It has a Chrome frame with original, tufted black leather upholstery.
Chrome
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
Ronald Schmitt Dining Chairs in Leather and Chrome - Three Available
By Ronald Schmitt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Priced individually per item/per chair. From the German manufacturer Ronald Schmitt and characterized by their high backrest and cantilever chromed metal frame. The padding is made f...
Chrome
Set of 4 Milo Baughman Style Chrome & Leather Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wichita, KS
Stunning set of four Milo Baughman style high-back dining chairs. These chairs feature a sleek, architectural flat-bar chrome frame that creates a continuous, flowing silhouette. The...
Chrome
Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless & Leather Dining Chair
By Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2002 Collection stainless steel dining chair prototype with custom leather sling. The arm height is 26" from the ground. Total height is approxim...
Steel
Set of 4 Chrome Flat Bar Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on your chance to take home a rare & robust set of vintage dining chairs designed by American Mid-Century Modern master Milo Baughman for the world-renowned Thayer Coggin furniture brand. These heavy-duty chairs feature an exceptionally strong flat bar design supported by a unique H-shaped base that are sure to impress houseguests from any angle. Brand new, tufted, black vegan leather upholstery contrasts beautifully against the chrome metal and adds a timeless, yet sustainable, touch to any room. This wonderfully elegant vintage quartet...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Leather + Chrome Dining Chairs 1960s Bologna set of 2
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in toronto, CA
Chrome and leather Italian 1970s chairs Excellent Condition.
Chrome
Vintage Modern Leather And Chrome Club Chair after Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in Trenton, NJ
This modern armchair showcases the perfect harmony between cool metal and supple leather. Its clean lines and geometric frame give it a striking, contemporary presence. The polished...
Metal
