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 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
$6,063 / set
H 25.6 in W 24.41 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Cube T-Back Lounge Chairs, Thayer Coggin, USA, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A very nice pair of original Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin cube T-back lounge chairs, made in USA in the 1970s. Very good original condition, chrome is good with only minor signs o...
Chrome
$7,500 / set
H 32 in W 34 in D 37 in
Mid-Century Pair of T-Back “Floating Cube” Lounge Chairs Milo Baughman Style — C
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Striking pair of large T-back lounge chairs in the Milo Baughman style, circa 1970s. ( they have no label or maker’s mark). These iconic “floating cube” chairs feature upholstered bo...
Chrome
$4,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 26 in W 27 in D 26 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube Club Chairs, with Kravet Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube Club Chairs USA, Circa 1980s A sleek and stunning pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube Club Chairs, These chairs are a fine examples to Baughman'...
Chrome
$4,500 / set
H 26.5 in W 31 in D 34 in
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
Milo Baughman Cube Lounge Chair Pair by James
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome pair of tuxedo or cube lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc. feature clean lines and walnut plinth bases. The original blue and green striped upholst...
Upholstery, Walnut
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
$1,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 26 in W 31.5 in D 32 in
Pr. Mid-Century Modern Cube Form Lounge Chairs by Patrician After Baughman
By Patrician Furniture Co, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of black and chrome cube form lounge chairs, by the Patrician Furniture Company circa 1970's. The chairs feature angular chrome legs, with a cube form seat, of black vinyl ...
Chrome
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.5 in W 30.5 in D 32 in
Stunning Pair Harvey Probber Cube Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Harvey Probber cube chairs with plinth base. The original fabric has some minor stains-we do recommend reupholstery. They m...
Upholstery, Wood
$5,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33 in W 29 in D 34 in
Pair Mid Century Milo Baughman style S shaped Cantilever Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Westport, CT
Pair Milo Baughman Style polished Chrome Grey fabric 60's Armless club chairs, Cantilever Design .
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 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
Vintage Two Seat Cube Sofa in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Perfectly sized 1970s tuxedo loveseat styled after the unmistakeable design of Milo Baughman. 2 seats rest on chrome legs. Frame in good condition; new foam/replacement straps needed...
Stainless Steel
Pair of Crescent Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
From the Bolier & Co. Domicile collection, this pair of Crescent Lounge Chairs features a unique moon shaped back on a wide seat. Made of a quartered oak wood, these seats are st...
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Chrome Armchairs by Directional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of chrome armchairs by Directional with strong lines poised on steel bases, in the style of Milo Baughman. New upholstery.
Upholstery
Pair of 142 Series Lounge Chairs by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1970's black vinyl lounge chairs on casters, designed by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno. Good vintage condition with some minor scuffs/wear consistent with age and use.
Faux Leather, Wood
