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
$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
Gorgeous Milo Baughman Signed Armless Sofa Mid-century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous signed Milo Baughman chrome base armless sofa. This piece will need reupholstery but the solid chrome frame is in great shape. The chrome base is shiny and has a mirrored ...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Selig Imperial Mid Century Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Selig
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Selig Imperial Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 93 wide x 33 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 22...
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Shelter Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Shelter Sofa This sofa measures: 85 wide x 42 deep x 37 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 37 inches All pieces of ...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,550
H 24 in W 77 in D 33 in
Signed Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA Designed Mid Century Modern Sofa 77"
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare 77" three seater Milo Baughman designed sofa for Thayer Coggin that features the coveted channeling that starts on sides and wraps totally around the back. The muted gray strip...
Steel
$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
$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 96 in D 34.5 in
Early Four Seater Sofa Designed by Milo Baughman for James, Inc. Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Early labelled Milo Bauhgman for James Inc. 4 seater sofa. This sofa is a super early sofa designed by Mr Baughman and does need to be reupholstered. We love the classic sleek line...
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 90 in D 34.5 in
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
Rare Smilow Daybed Couch
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Wood frame, loose cushion seat and back. Well-crafted and well designed, the frame is in excellent condition, the cushions show significant wear and will need to be replaced. Rare fo...
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Bonanza 2-Seat Sofa by Esko Pajamies for Asko
By Esko Pajamies
Located in London, Lambeth
Two-seat sofa designed by Esko Pajamies for Asko Oak structure upholstered with original patinated soft brown leather .Remains in very good vintage conditions circa 1960s Finland.
Oak
Vintage Scandinavian Sofa/Bench/Vintage Coffee Table
Located in London, Lambeth
Unusual sofa bench / coffee table in steel and Perpex construction Number of options layout.
Metal
1970s Danish sofa
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in London, Lambeth
Country: Denmark Date: 1970s Material: Black Leather with Beech wood frame Maximum Dimensions: Width 142cm, Depth 88cm, Height 82cm, Seat Height 46cm and Seat Depth 53cm Conditi...
Leather
Pair of Togo Corner Sofa Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset
Located in London, Lambeth
Instantly recognisable from its distinctive shape, the Togo has remained a cult classic for over 40 years. Hand sewn in the small French village of Briord, the curved silhouette of t...
Leather
A pair of 1950s armchairs by Eric Lyons
Located in London, Lambeth
Reupholstered pair of wonderful armchairs bentwood frame sunburst fabric Cc 1950's by Eric Lyons for Tecta
Beech
1960s Rock N Rest Armchair by Gimson & Slater
Located in London, Lambeth
This is a Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling for Gimson & Slater Rock 'n Rest chair featuring an angled teak frame and textured oatmeal upholstery. The defining element of this model is its...
Oak
