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.
20th Century Vintage Light Gray Swivel Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Swivel armchair from the 1970s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
Metal
Gray Ombre Leather Chair by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful gray Ombre leather chair by Steve Chase. The chair is in the original leather upholstery which is in great vintage condition. The chair is on casters for easy movement.
Brass
Walter Knoll Foster Armchair, Gray Leather, Silver Legs, 1970s
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary "Foster" square back lounge /arm chair gray leather upholstery and silver metal legs.(Walter Knoll) (Similar chair without tufting: MTL009A)
Leather
$5,475
H 32.68 in W 33.86 in D 35.04 in
Armchair n 915, Carlo De Carli, Cinova 1970 steel and grey faux leather italian
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This tubular steel armchair was designed by Carlo de Carli for Cinova in Italy in 1969. An elegant armchair with a soft, solid frame that will prove comfortable and cozy, like all hi...
Steel
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 26 in D 28 in
Chrome Wrapped Swivel Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Take iconic mid-century American furniture for a spin with this classic tub chair from design legend Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin of North Carolina. Featuring a wrap-around chrome covering and brand new reupholstery, this deep seated chair...
Metal, Chrome
$4,059Sale Price|25% Off
H 39.37 in W 33.46 in D 29.92 in
Laurie Tall Armchair in Gray Nubuck Leather by Calvi Brambilla for Pianca, Italy
Located in Boston, MA
Made in Italy. A tall, nubuck leather armchair with a distinctive shape consisting of a lower shell and a large, curved, backrest attached using a simple mechanism borrowed from th...
Leather, Wood
$1,195
H 45 in W 26 in D 26 in
Post Modern Gray Faux Leather Parson’s Style Armed Accent Chair on Casters
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous modern gray faux leather modified Parson’s style armed accent chair on casters. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vin...
Faux Leather
Contemporary Gray Tufted Leather Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary "Foster" square back lounge / arm chair with tufted stone gray leather upholstery and silver metal legs (Similar chair without tufting: MTL009A)
Metal
$4,520Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.5 in Dm 42 in
Marvelous Milo Baughman Circular Swivel Lounge Chair Mid Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Marvelous Milo Baughman circular swivel lounge chair. This piece retains its original ultra-suede which does show some stains and wear. We do re...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,879 / item
H 28 in W 32 in D 30 in
Greige Leather Armchair with Graphite Frame – Customizable Bella Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Bella armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with graphite metallic frame and greige leather upholstery. The Bella armchair embodies the perfect blend of contemporary styl...
Metal
