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.
Vintage Milo Baughman style Tufted Tuxedo Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman Tufted Tuxedo Sofa. This sofa retains its original distressed chocolate crushed velvet upholstery in presentable condition. The fabric is actually quite cha...
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,850
H 27 in W 96 in D 36 in
Unusual Milo Baughman Style Tufted Even Arm Tuxedo Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Milo Baughman style W & J Sloane tufted even arm tuxedo sofa. We love the thick chunky walnut legs-very interesting for sure! W. & J. Sloane furniture store in NYC set the na...
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.5 in W 97.5 in D 37 in
Handsome Milo Baughman Style Plinth Base Velvet Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Milo Baughman style low profile velvet sofa on a plinth base. The turquoise crushed velvet is original and still has some life left in it! If yo...
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26"...
Fabric
$5,740Sale Price|30% Off
H 25 in W 85 in D 32.5 in
Biscuit Tufted Sofa by Maurice Bailey, Burnt Gold Velvet, 1960s Design
By Maurice Bailey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1970s Biscuit Tufted Sofa by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi and Young in a burnt gold crushed velvet upholstery. In good vintage condition with a nice patina throughout. V...
Velvet, Walnut
Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A chocolate brown 1970s sofa designed by one of the most iconic Mid Century Modern Designers Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Modern....
Upholstery, Wood
$3,595 / item
H 27.75 in W 90.25 in D 33.5 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern Tuxedo Sofa, Circa 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern tuxedo sofa By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, Circa 1970s White laminate case, with upholstered seat and back cushions. Measures: 90.25"W x 3...
Upholstery, Laminate
Vintage Mid Century "Tuxedo Series" Sofa by J & J Brook Limited, 1962
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a rare 3-seat sofa by J & J Brook Limited, purchased originally in 1962. The design firm of John and Joanne Brook was based in Toronto, Canada from about 1952 to 1976. The Br...
Chrome
$3,595 / item
H 27.75 in W 90.25 in D 33.5 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern Tuxedo Sofa, Circa 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern tuxedo sofa By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, Circa 1970s White laminate case, with upholstered seat and back cushions. Measures: 90.25"W x 33...
Upholstery
Mocha Velvet Platform Base Mid-Century Modern Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Long angular design Mid-Century Modern design base light coffee color sofa.
Upholstery, Velvet
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Cantilever T Back Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin cantilever T-back lounge chair exemplifies the designer’s refined approach to Mid-Century Modern seating, balancing comfort with clean architectu...
Metal
Custom Made Schnadig Furniture Faux Snake Skin & Dark Champagne Velvet Sofa
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A custom made Schnadig Furniture Co tub-style sofa. This wonderfully unique sofa features an eclectic set of materials, designs, and textures. Its frame has a traditional design silh...
Chrome
Vintage Paul McCobb Pagoda Blue Fabric Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Paul McCobb "Pagoda" sofa. This is a very beautiful example of a mid century modern sofa featuring a gorgeous textured blue fabric upholstery, and a classic wood frame with...
Fabric, Wood
DreamSofa Alton 2 Piece Contemporary Modern Sectional Sofa with Almond Fabric
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A DreamSofa "Alton" 2pc sectional sofa. This is a lovely modern sofa with a simple, chic design. The sectional features 2 pieces, a left side chaise, and a right side sofa. The whole...
Fabric
Preview (Weiman) Furniture Adjustable Contemporary Modern Three Seater Sofa
By Preview
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Designed for Preview Furniture, this adjustable three-seater sofa embodies the designer’s signature blend of sculptural form and exceptional comfort. The sofa features generously pro...
Fabric
Pair of Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti Italia Avedon Sofas 1980s Post Modern
By Saporiti, Mauro Lipparini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Avedon sofas by Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti Italia. This is a super cool set of post modern, very 80s, set of modular sofas. Each one of these sofas features a bright and ...
Fabric
