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.
1970s Mid Century Lounge Chairs Styled After Milo Baughman - A Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning pair of mid-century barrel lounge chairs, expertly styled after the iconic designs of Milo Baughman, captures the bold elegance and innovation of 1970s American design....
Chrome
1970s Mid Century Barrel Chairs Styled After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover this stunning vintage pair of barrel chairs, inspired by the iconic designs of Milo Baughman and crafted in the United States during the 1970s. These eye-catching chairs boa...
Fabric
1970s Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern lounge chairs designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. These beautiful chairs feature a curve clamshell backrest that provides comfort and style...
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Lounge Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury chrome lounge chairs were designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. These beautiful pair of chairs feature a heavy chrome base with a white upholstery that does have a ...
Chrome
1960s Mid Century Modern Velvet Lounge Chairs - Set of 2
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century velvet lounge chairs designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. The chairs feature a newly blue velvet upholstery that is both comfortable and visually s...
Velvet
Mid Century Barrel Chairs Styled After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fantastic vintage pair of barrel chairs styled after Milo Baughman was designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. These beautiful chairs feature a swivel base that r...
Fabric
Rare Pair of James Mont Mid-Century Lounge Chairs
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite pair of rare lounge chairs by James Mont. The wide framed chairs have been fully restored with satin black frames and Mohair upholstery which is tufted on the seats.
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Raleigh, NC
Low profile and extremely comfortable pair of Jens Risom style lounge chairs. Soft velvet upholstery with contrasting black wood frame.
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Milo Baughman Scoop Lounge Chairs in Knoll Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Fresh and ready to go. These chairs have been restored. Upholstery is a Knoll fabric in bright blue.
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Cantilever Lounge Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman - a Pair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century lounge chairs in the style of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This unique pair features a cantilever style reinforced by a chrome steel frame. The frames wraps around t...
Metal, Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman style lounge chairs on removable wheels, reupholstered with Great Plains Cotton-Poly Fabric and over highlights of burnt...
Cotton
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
