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.
$4,900
H 31 in W 100 in D 100 in
Mid Century Modern Boxy Modular Parsons Style L Shaped Sofa with Chaise Lounge
By Milo Baughman, Parsons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage five piece modular sofa in need of recovering. Design lines for days. Measurements below. Single chair W33 D35.5 Corner piece W 34 D35.5 Ottoman W33 D35
Fabric
$7,500Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 29 in W 160 in D 34 in
1970s Milo Baughman Modular Sectional, Set of 5
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning modular sectional you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the b...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 32 in D 32 in
Handsome 7-Piece Milo Baughman Style Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome 7-piece Milo Baughman style sectional sofa from the midcentury. This set will need to be reupholstered as the original fabric is...
Upholstery
$4,250
H 26 in W 132 in D 65 in
Handsome Milo Baughman style 6 Piece Sectional Sofa Selig Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Milo Baughman style 6 piece cube sectional sofa made by Selig. This is a designers delight in that it needs to be reupholstered so the sky is the limit as far as fabric sel...
Upholstery, Walnut
$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
$14,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 26 in W 115 in D 90 in
Stunning 3 Piece John Widdicomb Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 3 piece John Widdicomb sectional sofa with 2 rosewood side tables. Wow, this set is beyond amazing, you should have seen it in its original owner's home-just gorgeous. This ...
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
$7,019 / set
H 26 in W 86 in D 49 in
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Parsons Style 3 Piece Section Sofa- Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Parsons Style Curved 3 Piece Sectional Sofa - Pair Classic pair of mid century modern Milo Baughman curved three-seat sofas. Both sofas are in orig...
Upholstery
$4,850
H 24 in W 112 in D 56 in
Wonderful Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 6 Piece Cube Sectional Sofa Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 6 piece labeled Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin cube sofa sectional. This sectional will most certainly need to be reupholstered but, oh the possibilities. There are 2 co...
Upholstery, Wood
$5,863 / item
H 33.86 in W 137.8 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern 3 Seats Sublime Sofa Made with Wood and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units 2 Seats - D 100 x W 250 x H 86 cm 3 Seats - D 100 x W 350 x H 86 cm With Chaise Longue - D 195 x W 350 x H 86 cm Available in other configurations. The Sublime collection is influenced by Art Deco, born under the burst of bright colors and shades, mirroring the elegance and glamour of the 1920’s and aiming to be the inspiration of life. This collection is characterized by the use of brass, a noble and sophisticated material, and the lacquered surfaces, which provide the piece with the representative shine of Art Deco. Pieces with voluptuous lines, but nevertheless comfortable and cozy, are what define Art Deco, as well as our collection. The Sublime modular sofa offers all the space you need to welcome your family and friends. A very comfortable and elegant best-seller, with fabric upholstery that can be customised according to your needs. The perfect versatile addition to your living room. The Sublime sofa...
Textile, Wood
Thayer Coggin Midcentury Sectional Sofa
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Thayer Coggin midcentury sectional sofa This sofa measures: 145 wide x 86 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of...
Upholstery, 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
Jean-Marie Massaud for Poliform Bristol Modular 3pc Contemporary Sofa Sectional
By Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Poliform "Bristol" 3pc sectional sofa by Jean-Marie Massaud. This stunning contemporary modern sectional features a modular design, originally created by Jean-Marie Massaud in 2013...
Metal
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
Bernhardt Nest Contemporary Gray Fabric 2pc Sectional Sofa
By Bernhardt
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Bernhardt "Nest" sofa. This wonderful sofa features a classic two piece design, with a two seat sofa on one side, and a long chaise on the right side. Each piece of the sofa featur...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Postmodern Asymmetrical Settee Chaise Lounge Fabric Sofa Couch
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Vladimir Kagan style asymmetrical settee chaise lounge sofa. This beautiful sofa features a chaise left design with a gray abstract print upholstery from head to toe. This piece ha...
Fabric
