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.
$2,000 / set
H 28 in W 29 in D 31 in
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Purple Barrel Back Club Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Purple Barrel Back Club Chairs - a Pair. Item features a remarkable purple geometric print upholstery, sk...
Fabric, Wood
$5,995 / set
H 29.5 in W 33.5 in D 36 in
Modern Purple Plum Tone Tuxedo Style Club Chairs by Baker a Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Splendid modern purple plum tone tuxedo style club chairs by Baker a pair. Comprised of loose back & seat cushions with polyester fill &am...
Fabric, Wood, Paint, Feathers
$2,267Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 25.5 in D 22.5 in
Danish Modern Purple Upholstered Barrel Tub Chairs - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
A fantastic pair of Danish Modern Purple Upholstered Barrel Tub Chairs. Pair vintage vinyl purple barrel chairs. Studded around back. Tapered Angular legs. Dimensions: H: 29.5 inche...
Metal
$4,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33 in W 29 in D 25 in
Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs in Original Purple Fabric After Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
The perfect amalgamation of luxurious materials and captivating shapes these exquisite arm chairs are the perfect seating for almost any space both home or office. The fabulous micro...
Fabric
$4,720 / set
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Eight 20th Century Plum Velvet Rajmund Halas Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. They have been made of beechwood. They have undergone a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seats and backs were ...
Textile, Beech
$1,180 / set
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Two 20th Century Plum Velvet Rajmund Halas Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. They have been made of beechwood. They have undergone a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been ref...
Textile, Beech
$4,248 / set
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Six Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Purple Violet Wool, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of th...
Textile, Wool, Beech
$2,360 / set
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Four 20th Century Plum Velvet Rajmund Halas Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. They have been made of beechwood. They have undergone a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seats and backs were ...
Textile, Beech
$7,000 / set
H 36.5 in W 19.5 in D 22.5 in
Fantastic Set 6 Milo Baughman Thin Chrome Frame Dining Chair Mid Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic set of 6 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin chrome thin frame dining chairs. The upholstery looks like it has been redone in the past 20 years and still looks good. The chro...
Chrome
$3,540 / set
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Six 20th Century Plum Velvet Rajmund Halas Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. They have been made of beechwood. They have undergone a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seats and backs were ...
Textile, Beech
Milo Baughman Mid-Century Lounge Armchair in Purple Velour & Chrome
By Milo Baughman
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century lounge armchair with a polished chrome flat bar frame, upholstered in a pinstriped raspberry purple velour fabric and having a seat and back cushion (MILO BAUGHM...
Metal, Chrome
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Purple Tufted Vinyl Lounge Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century lounge / armchair with a square walnut frame and purple vinyl upholstery with a button-tufted back, resting on four slightly curved and tapered walnut legs. (T.H...
Upholstery, Wood
Ward Bennett Swiveling Lounge Chair, Purple Fabric, Chrome Base
By Ward Bennett
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century tub-form swiveling lounge / armchair with lightly patterned purple button tufted fabric upholstery, resting on a four leg brushed ch...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman for Directional American Polished Upholstered Armchairs
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century armchairs with polished chrome flat bar frames, upholstered in a textured tan fabric with removable seat cushions. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR DIRECTIONAL)(PRICED...
Metal, Chrome
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Slipper Chair, Purple Velour, Brass Legs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
"American Mid-Century slipper chair with crushed purple velour upholstery resting on four brass legs with stretchers connecting the front and back legs, ending in circular feet. (HAR...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Chrome and Black Vinyl Dining Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Queens, NY
4 Ameican Mid-century black vinyl and chrome frame scoop dining chairs (MILO BAUGHMAN for THAYER COGGIN) (priced each).
Metal
