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 for Thayer Coggin Semi-Circular Sofa, 1970
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Semi-Circular Sofa, 1970’s. Original upholstery. Measures 33” deep 168” wide 26” tall seat height 15”
Upholstery
$13,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 164 in D 86 in
Wonderful Milo Baughman Circular Sofa Sectional Plinth
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin circular 2 piece sofa. Of course this will need to be reupholstered but who wants 60 year old fabric anyway! We imagine this done in an ul...
Upholstery, Walnut
$14,500
H 24 in W 158 in D 102 in
Stylish Milo Baughman 3 Piece Circular Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish Milo Baughman 3 piece circular sectional sofa. The upholstery will need up dating as it looks tired and worn. The cushions are still soft and comfortable along with the foa...
Upholstery, Wood
$18,750
H 28 in W 129 in D 106 in
Mid-Century Modern Circular Sectional Sofa Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A true conversation piece, this mid-century modern chrome sectional sofa transforms a room into an experience. Inspired by the iconic designs of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin and c...
Chrome
$7,920Sale Price|24% Off
H 30 in W 172 in D 36 in
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Five Piece Sectional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern five piece sectional designed by Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. There are four seating sections plus additional section with white laminate top side ta...
Fabric, Laminate
$15,800 / set
H 23 in W 157.5 in D 35 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Curved Sectional Sofa Newly Reupholstered
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning mid-century modern two-piece sectional curved sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. An exceptional sofa both for its form and quality, it is a distinctive and he...
Upholstery
$12,950 / set
H 26 in W 165 in D 84.5 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Circular Sectional Sofa, Cream Upholstery, 1970
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous two piece circular sectional sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The original cream colored fabric seems to be an ultra suede. There are no flaws to the fabric. It is u...
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Sectional Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Sectional Sofa This sofa measures: 151 wide x 43 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches Good Vintage Condition. We ta...
Upholstery
$9,500
H 31 in W 132 in D 122 in
Vintage Thayer Coggin for Milo Baughman Semi-Circular 3-Piece Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Make a bold statement with this exceptional vintage Thayer Coggin for Milo Baughman three-piece sectional sofa. Featuring an impressive curved, semi-circular design, this iconic sect...
Upholstery
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Sofa This sofa measures: 81.5 wide x 32.5 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 26 inches All piece...
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Large Sectional Sofa with Rosewood Base
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Introduced by Thayer Coggin in the 1970s as part of the Environment Collection designed by Milo Baughman. This design classic will take center stage in any room. We have one ready for fabric of your choice as pictured. Additional photos include two sofas we recently fully restored: the camel and light green sectionals...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Adrian Pearsall Semi-Circle Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
Great looking sectional sofa by Adrian Pearsall. Very comfortable. Ready for your choice of fabric. Arm can be added on other end if desired.
Upholstery
Milo Baughman "Sit Tight" Serpentine Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A gorgeous serpentine sectional sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Chrome base and brocade upholstery in lavender, gold and off-white. Upholstery in great shape but we can also...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 12 Piece Scallop Back Pit Sectional Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A super great looking sofa and super comfortable. A 12-piece Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Pit Sectional with 4 corner pieces, six armless sections and...
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sectional Sofa, Mid-Century Modern, 1980s
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a dramatic Bilbao sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan was made by Preview. Sofa is five sections. The seat is upholstered in black micro-fiber and the back is a gray weave.
Upholstery
Milo Baughman Large Pit Sectional with 11 Pieces
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This sofa is very versatile and can be arranged in numerous configurations. The listing measurements are for the sofa as configured in lead photo. Each corner piece measures 33" W x ...
Upholstery, Wood
