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.
Lovely Pair of Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin chrome flat bar cube chairs. Upholstery is a cream colored faux leather in presentable condition. Would be even better reupholstered in s...
Chrome
Handsome Pair Signed Milo Baughman Thick Chrome Cube Lounge Chairs Midcentury
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of signed Milo Baughman thick chrome cube lounge chairs. This pair retain their original grey velveteen fabric in nice vintage condition. The fabric has light signs of ...
Chrome
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
Chunky Chrome Pair Milo Baughman StyleLounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair Milo Baughman style chunky chrome lounge chairs. We love the super wide mirrored finish chrome arms-really sexy.
Chrome
Lovely Pair of Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Tufted Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Milo Baughman tufted chrome lounge chairs. These are made by Thayer Coggin and look great. Use as is or reupholstered in your customers favourite fabric-they are sure ...
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman Barrel Back Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chairs Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Milo Baughman chrome flat bar floating lounge chairs. This is a rare pair of low profile Milo Baughman chairs. Perfect for the d...
Chrome, Steel
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 Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This fabulous pair of vintage modern armchairs feature a heavy flat bar chrome frame with a thick padded removable seat cushion. The wide seats, angled back rest, and stylish low arm...
Chrome
Outstanding Pair Milo Baughman Chrome Dining/ Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Outstanding pair Milo Baughman chrome dining/ lounge chairs, Mid-Century Modern, classic, elegant lines. Retains original blue/grey velvet upholstery. Extremely comfortable. Hand del...
Chrome
1970s Vintage Chrome "Scoop" Lounge Chairs Styled After Milo Baughman - a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage chrome "scoop" lounge chairs styled after Milo Baughman in the United States circa 1970s. These beautiful lounge chairs feature a black upholstery that sits on a chrome frame...
Chrome
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 Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Cube Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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
