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 Plycraft Walnut Swivel Chair and Ottoman, Set of 2
By Plycraft
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, swivel chair and ottoman set you could hope to find. George Mulhauser for Plycraft "MR" lounge chair and ottoman. Very clean ex...
Faux Leather, Wood
1990s Baker Furniture Barrel Swivel Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These rare and stylish upholstered swivel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Their beautiful and sculptural shape are in style of Milo Ba...
Ultrasuede, Wood
1960s Adrian Pearsall Walnut His & Hers Sculptural Chairs Ottoman, Set of 3
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1960s with this exquisite chairs and footstools set. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding ...
Upholstery, Wood
Monumental Hightower Shelter Sculptural Swivel Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning swivel chair you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, ...
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Sling Arm Recliner Wood and Chrome
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, reclining chair you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful chair is statement piece whic...
Faux Leather, Wood
1960s Finn Julh Style Sculptural Wingback Danish Walnut Settee
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare settee is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning settee. Just...
Upholstery, Wood
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Midcentury Walnut Swivel Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates midcentury walnut swivel chair. This chair measures: 25.25 wide x 25.75 deep x 31.5 high, with ...
Metal
Mid Century Sculptural High Back Swivel Chair
By Milo Baughman, Adrian Pearsall, Thayer Coggin
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare mid century highback swivel chair. A beautiful one off, statement chair with the walnut plinth swivel base. The chair is being sold as found, the wood plinth, frame and mechani...
Walnut, Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style swivel chair. This shapely midcentury swivel chair has been recently upholstered in a beautiful steel blue mohair fabric. Comfortable and stunn...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Tufted Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chair Mid Century
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern swiveling 360 and reclining rocker club chair. It has a shiny brown upholstery, so is showing some white glare in the photos
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman Horseshoe Lounge Armchair in Brown Velour, Mid-Century
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century horseshoe-form lounge / armchair upholstered in brown velour with button tufting, resting on a circular wood veneer plinth base. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
60's Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Vinyl Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add a striking accent to your interior with this authentic Mid-Century Modern armchair. Featuring iconic sculptural lines and an organic silhouette, this piece beautifully exemplifie...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
