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 Vintage Milo Baughman Style Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage pair of lounge chairs in the manner of Milo Baughman Chrome frame and fabric upholstery.
Chrome
Milo Baughman Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Milo Baughman design lounge chairs for Thayer Coggin. New upholstery and cushions with perfect condition chrome frames, labeled.
Chrome
$4,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 30.5 in D 34 in
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 Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage MCM chairs with original fabric. Brass plated over chrome as some of the chrome is showing through. Overall chairs are very solid...
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This comfortable pair of midcentury lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Professionally upholstered with orange/yellow colored velvet fabric with solid wood feet.
Upholstery
Pair of Milo Baughman Chrome Frame Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of iconic Flat Bar Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, featuring a polished steel frame with crème fabric upholstery. Circa : 20th Century, Origin : USA Chrome in ...
Steel
$2,995 / set
H 31 in W 29 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Milo Baughman Style Flat Bar Chrome Arm Chairs - Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Elevate your space with this stunning pair of vintage flat bar chrome armchairs, expertly crafted in the iconic style of Milo Baughman. Featuring substantial, heavy chrome frames wit...
Chrome
$4,800 / set
H 29 in W 29.5 in D 32 in
Vintage Cy Mann Leather and Chrome Lounge Chairs in Milo Baughman Style, a Pair
By Cy Mann, Milo Baughman
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning vintage pair of chrome and leather lounge chairs by Cy Mann in the style of Milo Baughman. This pair are upholstered in high qu...
Steel, Chrome
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
$3,600 / set
H 30.5 in W 25 in D 27.25 in
Pair Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Lounge Chairs Mid-century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of signed Milo Baughman executive lounge chairs. These are perfect chairs to set on the other side of an executive's or lawyer's desk. They are in need of reupholst...
Chrome, Steel
