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.
Paul Tuttle for Carson Johnson Mid Century "Z" Chrome Lounge Chair
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Tuttle for Carson Johnson Mid Century "Z" Chrome Lounge Chair This lounge chair measures: 27 wide x 32.5 deep x 26.25 high, with a seat height of 15.5 inches All pieces of fur...
Chrome
Directional Mid Century Lounge Chair with Casters
By Directional
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Directional mid century lounge chair with casters. These chairs measure: 26 wide x 34 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and...
Metal
Milo Baughman Style Midcentury Chrome Cantilever Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman style midcentury chrome cantilever lounge chairs - pair Each chair measures: 27.5 wide x 32 deep x 28.25 high, with a seat he...
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair This chair measures: 32 wide x 29 deep x 27.5 high, with a seat height of 15.5 and arm height/chair clearance of...
Upholstery, Wood
Leon Rosen for Pace Mid Century Chrome Swivel Lounge Chair
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Leon Rosen for Pace Mid Century Chrome Swivel Lounge Chair This chair measures: 30 wide x 29 deep x 28.5 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair clearance of 23 inches ...
Chrome
Mid Century Upholstered Lounge Chair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid century upholstered lounge chair The chair measures: 28.5 wide x 27 deep x 27.5 high, with a seat height of 17 inches and arm height of 24 inches Ready for new upholstery. Thi...
Upholstery, Wood
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
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
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
Vintage Chrome Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Chrome Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman. This armchair features a curved metallic frame coupled with earthy fabric cushionin...
Chrome
Vintage Tubular Chrome Recliner by Milo Baughman for James Inc./Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Vintage Tubular Chrome Recliner by Milo Baughman in original vintage condition with signs of use. We provide our clients with professional restoration and upholstery services.
Chrome
Vintage Heavy Chrome Lounge Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
✨ Vintage Chrome Lounge Chair ✨ This stunning vintage chrome lounge chair, designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1980s, is a perfect blend of retro charm and modern c...
Chrome
