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 Style CY Mann Chrome Frame Lounge Chairs
By Cy Mann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage flat bar chrome lounge chair designed by Cy Mann in the style of Milo Baughman. Featuring a tufted seat and back with a heavyweigh...
Chrome
Pair of Chrome Lounge Chairs by Erwin-Lambeth in the style of Harvey Probber
By Erwin-Lambeth, Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Mid-Century Modern pair of lounge chairs feature tufted vinyl upholstery and heavy chrome frames. Iconic Harvey Probber style design offers spacious seating proportions ...
Chrome
Pair of Chrome Strap Barrel Lounge Chairs by Finn Andersen for Selig
By Selig, Finn Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional pair of mid-century modern barrel lounge chairs designed by Finn Andersen for Selig, featuring sleek chrome strap frames paired with sculptural barrel-form seating. These...
Fabric
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cube chairs by Thayer Coggin. Designed by Milo Baughman with wide polished chrome bars that warp around and angle at the t...
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic example of American mid-century modern design, this pair of lounge chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin embodies the designer’s signature blend of sophistication, comf...
Metal
Thayer Coggin Flat Bar Chairs
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of simple metal lounge chairs with polished chrome flat bar frames. One piece floating seat with cushioned arm rests. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman Chrome Frame Lounge Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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
Excellent Pair of Milo Baughman Style Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Milo Baughman style chrome flat bar lounge chairs. The pink printed fabric is dated but still in good condition. The chrome frames are in very nice vintage conditi...
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Chrome Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, USA, c. 1970's
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Deland, FL
Iconic. Stylish. Bold. These fabulous chairs by Milo Baughman are arguably some of the best metalworks produced by iconic designer. With striking austere lines, eye-catching canary-yellow woolen fabric, and the brilliant reflective chrome surfaces these extraordinary chairs...
Chrome
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
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Heavy Chrome Suede Lounge Chair Midcentury
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of Milo Baughman style heavy chrome lounge chairs, circa 1970s. This pair are quite unique with chunky round bars making the frame instead of the usual flat bars. Th...
Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman style Matched Mismatched Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Pair of Milo Baughman style chrome flatbar lounge chairs. I personally love these two styles together-sexy and quirky at the same time-both have similar statures. The navy...
Chrome, Steel
