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.
1960s Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Frame Sofa #2165
By Milo Baughman
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin rosewood frame sofa. Milo Baughman rosewood sofa #2165 for Thayer Coggin made in the USA 1968. Listing this rare 3 sided rosewood sofa...
Metal
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
$3,295
H 30 in W 63 in D 35 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Style Mid Century Rosewood Case Loveseat Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Style Mid Century Rosewood Case Loveseat Sofa This sofa measures: 63 wide x 35 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height of 24...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Mid Century Rosewood Case Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen
By Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid Century Modern Rosewood Case Sofa with Original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Chrome base. All cushions come off. 85w 34d 24h 15.5seat
Velvet, Rosewood
$12,000
H 24.25 in W 83.75 in D 33.75 in
Vintage Brazilian Rosewood Case Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern Brazilian rosewood case sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United States, circa 1960s. A masterclass in proportion and materiality, this iconi...
Chrome
$5,950
H 27.75 in W 63 in D 35.25 in
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Case Sofa Settee Two Seat 1960s Knoll
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Fresh from the home of the original owner, a Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Case Sofa, fully marked. Professionally restored, the rosewood was well chosen and has wonderful...
Textile, Rosewood
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
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
$8,002Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 98.43 in D 32.68 in
Mid-Century Modern American Sofa, Brown Velvet, Wooden Legs, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Imposing brown velvet American sofa embodies elegance and comfort in perfect balance. circa 1950s-60s. The recently refreshed velvet envelops the frame with its soft and refined text...
Velvet, Wood
Milo Baughman Rosewood Loveseat, Hand-Crafted, Modern Design, USA
By Milo Baughman
Located in Queens, NY
American Post-War design rosewood loveseat with chrome trim on cylindrical feet having light beige upholstery (designed by MILO BAUGHMAN)
Rosewood
Fantastic Milo Baughman style Rosewood Case Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Milo Baughman style rosewood case sofa. We just love the original textured gold velvet in usable condition-some minor wear to double sided seat cushions. This wonderful v...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Handsome Milo Baughman style Rosewood Case Sofa Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Milo Baughman style Rosewood case sofa. The rosewood is amazing with a deep dark colour and tons of fabulous graining. There were some minor chips that have been repaired...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Fantastic Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Case Sofa with Chrome Base Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Milo Baughman Rosewood style case sofa with chrome base. This sofa is spectacular, to say the least! Just look at the amazing deep rich rosewood color and graining. It retains its original nubby woven crimson fabric which looks like it could clean up but as with all older fabric we do recommend reupholstery. We do believe this is an original piece by Milo Baughman but the solid chrome frame looks like a Florence Knoll base...
Chrome
Magnificent Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa Brass Base Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Milo Baughman rosewood case sofa by Thayer Coggin. This sofa has been reupholstered in the past and still looks good-some fading to the back pillows. To look its best we ...
Upholstery, Rosewood
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
Outrageous Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Chrome Case Sofa John Stuart
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outrageous Milo Baughman style rosewood and chrome case sofa. The rosewood case is gorgeous with a deep dark rich color and highly figured graining throughout. The chromed steel legs...
Chrome
