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.
Pair of Milo Baughman Lounge Chairs by Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Highland, IN
Baughman at his best, this clean-lined design features architectural frames of chromed steel that support an upholstered seat. Deeply cushioned seats and upholstered arm rests add t...
Steel
Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Highland, IN
This pair of Edward Wormley easy chairs have a wonderful profile combining a casual slipper chair with a wing-back. Stylish, comfortable and well built by Dunbar they are the perfec...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Lounge Chairs in the Manner of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome pair of lounge chairs share many characteristics with the designs of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Frames of bleached mahogany have tapered and subtly curved legs and cane in...
Upholstery, Walnut
Barrel Chairs in the Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Highland, IN
These two handsome and well made barrel back chairs are unmarked, but very similar to designs by Milo Baughman. Deep, comfortable seats with swivel function, they are upholstered in ...
Upholstery, Wood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Cane-Back Lounge Chair Pair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Highland, IN
These two beautiful lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig have beautiful lines, cane backs, and new seat cushions upholstered in "Rivington" by Knoll.
Cane, Wood
John Mascheroni Lounge Chairs by Swaim Originals (Pair)
By Swaim, John Mascheroni
Located in Highland, IN
This strikingly handsome and quite rare cube lounge chairs designed by John Mascheroni for Swaim Originals have external frames of tubular chromed steel. The unique design references...
Steel
Wonderful Signed Pair of Milo Baughman Cube Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of signed Milo Baughman cube chairs with gorgeous walnut legs. Yes, these will need to be re-upholstered but that's what you designe...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Cube Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern cube chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Sold by Bloomingdales New Rochelle NY. In excellent vin...
Chrome
Pair of Cube Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of Milo Baughman style cube chairs on chrome plinth bases. Fresh, new gray tweed upholstery.
Chrome
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 Modern Cube or Case Club Lounge Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very high quality matching pair of club chairs, circa 1970s. Completely restored with brand new upholstery.
Fabric, Wood
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Mid Century Channel Cube Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Mid Century Channel Cube Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 17 wide x 33.5 deep x 26.25 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair clearanc...
Upholstery
