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.
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Paraná pine, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of carved Paraná pine and green fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Vintage fabric ideally replaced. Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.5"H x 30.575...
Pine
Argentine Designer, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Argentina, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and green fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.0"H x 3...
Fabric, Pine
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and striped beige brown fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s. Minimal signs of wear. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.5"H x 29.5"W x 31.5"D ...
Fabric, Pine
Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1970s. Seat Height (inches): 17.5" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Fabric, Pine
Habitant, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and off-white fabric lounge chairs produced by Habitat, USA, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 33” H x 31” W x 33.5” D Seat Height: 18”
Fabric, Pine
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and light grey fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Fabric in fair vintage condition, replaced at some po...
Fabric, Wood
Pinewood Lounge Chairs In Original Jute Fabric Italy 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pinewood Lounge Chairs in Original Jute Fabric, Italy, 1970s This beautiful pair of lounge chairs, crafted from natural pinewood and upholstered in authentic jute fabric, exemplifie...
Jute, Pine
Pinewood Lounge Chairs in New Teddy Upholstery, France, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pinewood Lounge Chairs in New Teddy Upholstery, France, 1970s This beautiful pair of lounge chairs, crafted from pinewood and re-upholstered in soft teddy fabric, exemplifies Italy...
Upholstery, Pine
Pair of Modern Lounge Chairs with Upholstered Cushions, Europe Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
These lounge chairs are a stunning embodiment of the design movement that revolutionized interiors during the mid-20th century. The mid-century modern era celebrated clean lines, sim...
Fabric, Wood
Robust Pine and Teddy Fabric lounge Chairs, Spain 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Pine and teddy fabric lounge chairs, Spain 1960s Robust pair of two lounge chairs made of pinewood and re-upholstered teddy fabric designed and...
Fabric, Pine
Pair of Mid-Century Pine Lounge Chairs, Czechoslovakia 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
A refined pair of mid-century lounge chairs from 1970s Czechoslovakia, crafted from solid stained pine wood and newly upholstered in a soft neutral fabric. The design features a low-...
Other
Pair of Minimalist Pine Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Pine, Italian, design, rustic, minimalist, wabi-sabi, 1970s, mid-century modern A pair of minimalist lounge chairs made out of solid pine wood in Italy during the 1970s. These armchairs have chunky arms and a solid wooden frame made out of large slabs of wood. The wood has a beautiful golden shade that adds warmth to any room. The taupe-grey soft matte velvet cushions complement the armchairs perfectly. They are a standout piece that can also blend in with any interior. The armchairs are both functional and beautiful in their simplicity. They are rather small in size, making them perfect for any kind of smaller interior project. The cushions have been reupholstered by a skilled craftsman in a high-quality Belgian fabric...
Wood, Pine, Fabric, Cotton
Common wisdom used to declare the kitchen the hub of the house. These days, the living room seems to have assumed the role of domestic focal point. Unlike the Victorian parlor, stiffly furnished and reserved for guests, today’s living room is a central place for reading, conversation and, well, living, with furnishings that lend themselves to both casual lounging and elegant entertaining.
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