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.
A striking set of 3 swivel bar stools by Daystrom furniture of Boston, featuring
By Daystrom Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
A striking set of 3 swivel bar stools by Daystrom furniture of Boston, featuring a taupe faux leather upholstery paired with chrome frames, circa 1970s. The stools have sculptural ar...
Chrome
A set of Black Post Modern barstools by Cali-Style, circa 1980s
Located in Houston, TX
A set of Post Modern barstools by Cali-Style, circa 1980s. These feature black powder coat frames with newly reupholstered seat cushions. They ha...
Metal
A vintage set of 9 white metal chairs in the style of Egon Eirmann, in France
Located in Houston, TX
A vintage set of 9 white metal chairs in the style of Egon Eirmann, made in France, circa 1970s. Widely regarded as one of Germany’s most influential architects and furniture designe...
Metal
A set of 4 mid century modern dining chairs in teak with black faux leather
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful set of 4 mid century modern dining chairs in teak with black faux leather seats, designed by Elliots of Newbury, circa 1960s. Each chair features a sculptural, curved T-s...
Wood
A set of 3 Italian mid century modern white perforated metal counter stools
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Houston, TX
A set of Italian mid century modern white perforated metal counter stools designed by Maurizio Tempestini, circa 1950s. Overall in good condition with some cosmetic flaws to the fram...
Metal
A set of 8 mid century modern Italian “Medea” chairs, by Vittorio Nobili 1950s
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 8 mid century modern Italian “Medea” chairs, designed by Vittorio Nobili for F.lli Tagliabue, circa 1950s. Crafted with bentwood plywood seats atop a tubular chrome frame, t...
Plywood
Swivel Barstools with Brass Tubular Bases, Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s Pair of swivel barstools with tubular brass bases and wooden footrests. A fun profile on this pair. No maker's marks. Dimensions: 20" W x 21" D x 34" H; Seat height, 24...
Brass
1980's Art Deco Milo Baughman Style Bar Stools - a Pair
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of 1980's Art Deco brass bar stools for sale. These were manufactured by Cal-Style here in LA in 1984, and are in excellent condition. They have both been professionally reuphol...
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Flat Bar Gold Brass Cantilever Stools Arthur Umanoff Style
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Pasadena, TX
Great pair of vintage curved flat bar bronze brass cantilever stools made by Cal-Style Furniture after an Arthur Umanoff Design, circa 1970s. Newly reupholstered in a tweed seat with...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Frederick Weinberg Style Stools
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two vintage modern hair pin iron stools with vinyl upholstery and swivel bases, designed in the manner of Frederick Weinberg. Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Chromcraft Counter Stools - a Pair
By Craft Associates, Knoll, Chromcraft, Chet Beardsley
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of vintage Mid century Modern counter stools for sale. They were manufactured by Chromcraft, and were made here in the US. They are high-quality stools that have a brass base an...
Brass
Mid-Century Vintage Swivel Bar Stools 1970s
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful set of four mid-century modern bar stools circa 1970s. Each with a high back, padded backrest and swivel padded seats made of vinyl upholstery in a dark brown color. The ...
Upholstery
