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.
$8,158 / set
H 91 in W 82 in D 90 in
Pair of Contemporary Gold Velvet Armchairs with Brass Fittings, 1960s Style
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of armchairs contemporary in 1960s style gold velvet and brass fittings.
Brass
$11,051 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in
Elegant Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Yellow Gold Pure Mohair
By Mogens Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant pair of modern lounge chairs. Handmade in England. Beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure yellow gold mohair fabric. Fast shipping wo...
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Pair Milo Baughman Brass Barrel Back Chairs, Restored
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning pair of heirloom quality barrel chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Super high style, swivel chairs recovered in luxurious brown velvet that contrasts beautifull...
Brass
$6,950 / set
H 31.89 in W 32.68 in D 35.04 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Beige Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, beech, velvet, Europe, 1950s These elegant armchairs show a sturdy yet graceful framework that highlights their mid-century character. Their gently curved ba...
Velvet, Beech
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
$4,250
H 30 in W 29 in D 32 in
Fantastic Pair of Milo Baughman Style Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Midcentury
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Milo Baughman style upholstered lounge chairs. This pair will need to be re-upholstered but that is what you designers are looking for anyway-right? Just imagine th...
Upholstery
$8,500
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
Set of 2 Mid Century Modern Parsons Club Chairs Manner of Milo Baughman, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
Ultra stylish and grand in scope this set of chic Parsons club chairs, in the manner of Milo Baughman, is the epitome of American Contemporary Desig...
Fabric
$4,250 / set
H 27.75 in W 27.5 in D 28.75 in
Mid-Century Brass and White Lounge Chair Styled After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century brass lounge chairs styled after Milo Baughman was designed and manufactured in the united states circa 1970s. The chairs feature a fully brass frame that stands out for ...
Brass
$4,499 / set
H 33 in W 28 in D 32.5 in
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
Baker Furniture Mid Century Brass Arm Chairs, a Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture mid century brass arm chairs - a pair Each chair measures: 22 wide x 25 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 20 i...
Brass
Pair of Thayer Coggin Bronze Chairs
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Thayer Coggin bronze chairs. Super heavy and incredibly sturdy. Good vintage condition with imperfections to fabric including wear and light stain...
Bronze
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
Pair of Leopard Parsons Chairs with Brass Sabots, Custom
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of custom Parsons chairs in the style of Milo Baughman with brass sabots. Available in new velvet leopard velvet upholstery (as shown), or in your choice of fabric for $5600 + 1...
Velvet
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 Super Chic Lounge Chairs by Robert Van Koert Cymbal Line
By John Van Koert
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare find and fabulous look! This vintage of John Van Koert Lounge Chairs feature curvaceous gilt metal frames, which will pair seamlessly with a mid-century aesthetic for timeles...
Aluminum
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
