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.
Modernist Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in North Miami, FL
Stamped ALMAZAN to underside of each chair, these wonderfully crafted chairs from Spain have so many details. Curved backrests, flat mahogany panel and floating seats, all original a...
Mahogany
Nicos Zographos Style Midcentury Swivel Chairs, Pair
By Nicos Zographos
Located in North Miami, FL
In the original eggplant fabric and with the most beautiful curves design, these Zographos style swivel lounge chairs on stainless steel base. They are ready to use and very comforta...
Stainless Steel
Set of Four Matteo Grassi Stitched Leather and Chrome Dining Chairs
By Matteo Grassi
Located in North Miami, FL
A very comfortable set of black stitched leather chairs by Matteo Grassi. Steel frame with chromed steel handle on backrest. Raw linen padded seat and back.
Chrome
Six Dino Cavalli for Tredici Pavia Teak Dining Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
All original vintage dining chairs - sleek design and very sturdy. Original velvet seats.
Velvet, Walnut
Charles Dudouyt Set of Six (6) Rush and Walnut Dining Chairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in North Miami, FL
Vintage Walnut and rush seat dining chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s. Dudouyt crafted wooden furniture in strong Art Deco/ brutalist forms, using playful geometries and const...
Rush, Walnut
Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Renato Venturi for MIM Roma
By Renato Venturi, MIM Roma
Located in North Miami, FL
A superb rare set of TEN Rosewood dining chairs by Renato Venturi for MiM Roma (Mobili Italiani Moderni). These sturdy rosewood chairs designed by Renato Venturi with an architectura...
Wood
Milo Baughman, Six Dining Chairs, Chrome, Fabric, USA, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Milo Baughman, American Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Chrome, Fabric, USA, 1970 Set of six patinated chrome and fabric dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Co...
Chrome
Set Of Six Upholstered Chrome Milo Baughman Style Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This chic set of six dining chairs is in the style of American designer Milo Baughman circa 1970s. These modern stylish chairs feature minimal, flat bar chrome-plated steel frames th...
Steel, Chrome
Set of Six Chrome Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs with Arm Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of six Mid-Century Modern chrome dining chairs with ultra suede upholstery.
Chrome
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Dining Chair Set of 6 by Inger
Located in Seattle, WA
This Danish mid-century modern chair features a sleek design characterized by clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic. The chair has a wooden frame, made from a rich, warm-toned rose...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Barney Flagg for Drexel Midcentury Walnut Dining Chairs set of Six
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant set of six Midcentury Modern dining chairs was designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and thoughtful proportions that define American ...
Walnut
4 Stylish Milo Baughman Cantelievered BRNO Chrome Dining Chair Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning set of four Milo Baughman cantilevered chrome dining chairs. Notice the gorgeous bowed chromed steel flat bars along the back and front of seat making them different than ...
Chrome
