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.
Excellent Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chair, Mid-Century Modern
By Flair
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent chrome flat bar lounge chair. This chair has been newly reupholstered within the last year with a handsome woven grey fabric-loo...
Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Heavy Chrome Suede Lounge Chair Midcentury
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of Milo Baughman style heavy chrome lounge chairs, circa 1970s. This pair are quite unique with chunky round bars making the frame instead of the usual flat bars. Th...
Chrome
Chunky Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern by Carsons of High Point
By Carsons
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Super Chunky thick chrome flat bar lounge chair by Carsons of High Point. The vintage chrome looks very nice-has a mirrored shine. This large-sca...
Chrome
Signed Milo Baughman Chrome Base Cube Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Signed Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin lounge chair with solid chrome base. The upholstery is a faux black leather and still looks nice but re-upholstery is recommended.. The heavy...
Chrome
Pair Rounded Polished Steel Flat Bar Frame Lounge Chairs Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A pair of rounded polished steel flat bar frame lounge chairs attributable to Milo Baughman c. 1970's. Just add your amazing new fabric and these chairs will be amazing. The chrome...
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Milo Baughman style Matched Mismatched Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Pair of Milo Baughman style chrome flatbar lounge chairs. I personally love these two styles together-sexy and quirky at the same time-both have similar statures. The navy...
Chrome, Steel
Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern polished chrome chair with thick cushioning. Great vintage modern lines for home or office. (Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer).
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome Flat Bar Art Deco Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome Flat Bar Art Deco Club Lounge Chair. Item features a polished chrome frame, very nice vintage item, clean modernist lines. Circa...
Chrome
Scoop Chrome Lounge Chair New Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very comfortable Mid-Century Modern lounge scoop chair on stainless steel base in the style of Milo Baughman.
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Lounge Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Experience the perfect blend of mid-century modern elegance and comfort with this stunning pair of vintage chrome lounge chairs, attributed to the iconic designer Milo Baughman and c...
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome Flat Bar Scoop Lounge Club Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome Flat Bar Scoop Lounge Club Chair. Item features a nice wide stature, substantial chrome flat bar construction with seamless joints, viny...
Chrome
Chrome Flatbar Lounge Armchair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1970s, Signed
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original production era (early example) of the chrome flatbar lounge chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin is a perfect opportunity for a collector or interior designer to ac...
Steel
