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 Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
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
$4,250
H 26 in W 95 in D 35 in
Stunning Milo Baughman style Tuxedo Sofa Walnut Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning milo Baughman style tuuxedo sofa with walnut details. The original vintage Jack Lenor Larsen crushed velvet still looks great-you could easily use as is. We love the chunk...
Upholstery, Walnut
Baker Furniture Modern Leather Tuxedo Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous and very comfortable Modern trapezoidal tuxedo sofa or loveseat By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 77"W x 36.5"D x 31.75"H. Seat height: 17.75"H. Good...
Leather
$4,300
H 31 in W 63.5 in D 34.5 in
French Leather Sofa, Mid-20th Century, Circa 1940-1949, Antique Design
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful French leather sofa.
Leather, Velvet
Midcentury Teak Sofa in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury teak sofa in the style of Milo Baughman manufactured in the united states, circa the 1960s. This vintage sofa is wrapped in the highest quality teak, giving them an excell...
Fabric, Teak
$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, Thayer Coggin
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
$2,348Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 80.32 in D 29.14 in
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Cognac Leather 3-Seater Sofa, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist three-seater sofa was manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. The contoured, slightly tilted solid frame with legs is made of teak wood in a dark shade of brown. The...
Leather, Teak
English Regency Style Waxed Cordovan Leather Case Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent mid-century modern case sofa or tuxedo style sofa settee crafted in the English regency taste. The sofa features a dark hardwood frame covered with a dramatic waxed cordovan ...
Brass
$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, Thayer Coggin
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
James Mont Style Sofa
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
Theatrical 1950's Hollywood Regency sofa in the Orientalist modern taste with sculpted greek key arms, shaped back cushions, black lacquered wood trim and Asian style upswept armrest...
Upholstery, Walnut
1970's Italian Tufted Leather Sofa by Ambienti Bernini
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Very comfortable lounging sofa made in Italy by Ambienti Bernini. It reminds me of the Mario Bellini "le Bambole" sofa but with tufte...
Upholstery
Chesterfield Loveseat From Charak
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage chesterfield loveseat sofa in white Naughahyde ordered through Charak Modern, Boston circa 1960. Raised on four wooden cylindr...
Chesterfield Sofa From Charak
Located in Hanover, MA
Original vintage three seater tufted chesterfield sofa in white Naughahyde with six cylindrical wooden legs. Ordered through Charak Modern, Boston circa 1960. Note our separate listing for the matching love seat...
Ernst Schwadron Sofa
By Ernst Schwadron
Located in Hanover, MA
Three seat sofa designed by Austrian emigre Ernst Schwadron and retailed through Rena Rosenthal inc. New York in the 1940's. This design was part of his early collection for Knoll w...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Harvey Probber Sloped Arm Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
At last, a mid-century sofa at a comfortable seat height thanks to its 10 inch high legs. Original Harvey Probber mid-century modern sofa with distinctive sloped arms and square tape...
Brass
