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.
Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs in Holly Hunt Performance Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A great looking pair of scoop lounge chairs by Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in a Holly Hunt performance weave.
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
Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs in Holly Hunt Great Plains
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of two rare Harvey Probber lounge chairs newly upholstered in a high-quality fabric by Holly Hunt. A beautiful neutral woven fabric with a soft texture. Mahogany bas...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Milo Baughman Tilt/Swivel Lounge Chairs Kelly Wearstler Boucle'
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of Milo Baughman tilt/swivel lounge chairs newly upholstered in a Kelly Wearstler boucle' with blue and white and cream tones. Back is white lacquer. Super comfortabl...
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Milo Baughman Style Lounge Chairs with T-Leg Walnut Base and New Upholstery
By O.B. Solie, Flair, Bernhardt
Located in Dallas, TX
A fairly rare design in the style of Milo Baughman by O. B. Solie for Bernhardt/Flair. They have new upholstery in a chenille fabric of high quality. The bases are walnut and in a T-...
Upholstery, Walnut
Milo Baughman Tilt Swivel Lounge Chairs in Jessica Charles
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of Milo Baughman tilt/swivels newly upholstered in a high-quality fabric by Jessica Charles. A beautiful neutral with a taupe abstract design, the fabric is a subtle...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Velvet Lounge Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Presenting a pair of vintage lounge chairs inspired by the iconic designs of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. These striking chairs showcase a distinctive silhouette, with sumptuous ...
Chrome, Nickel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Lounge Chairs in Cut Velvet
By Cy Mann, Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of Mid Century Modern lounge chairs for sale. These are in the manner of Milo Baughman designs, and have been professionally reupholstered in new fabric and foam. The fabric we ...
Chrome
Mid-Century Cantilever Lounge Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman - a Pair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century lounge chairs in the style of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This unique pair features a cantilever style reinforced by a chrome steel frame. The frames wraps around t...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Cube Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
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
Milo Baughman - Spirit - Lounge Chairs - A Pair - Velvet - 1960s - Italy
By Milo Baughman
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Soft geometry on steel sleds — American modern glamour at its most relaxed. This pair of lounge chairs channels the effortlessly cool aesthetic of Milo Baughman, where crisp modern ...
Chrome
Mid-Century Deco Arm Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From Beverly Hills to Paris, these mid-century Art Deco revival chairs are sure to make a big impression in any space. Designed by American master Milo Baughman for High Point's este...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
