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.
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of eccentric green swivel chairs in vibrant Asian-themed silk-like fabric. These chairs are unsigned. Swivel works perfectly—not too fast. ...
Fabric
Vintage Pair of Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Roanoke, VA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style swivel chairs in textured leopard upholstery with fabric-wrapped bases. Chairs are very comfortable and swivel nicely, heavy and and g...
Textile
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lounge Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of barrel back lounge chairs with swivel action. Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Features faux snakeskin upholstery and chrome base trim. Please confirm location wi...
Chrome
$6,500 / set
H 34 in W 30 in D 36 in
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel / Tilt Lounge Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel / Tilt Lounge Chairs
Brass
Pair of Comfortable Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Comfortable and stylish pair of mid-century modern swivel chairs featuring clean lines and fully upholstered frames. Their smooth swivel base and inviting design make them perfect fo...
Fabric
Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs for Directional, 1980
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs for Directional, 1980. Original pink and grey post modern upholstery with upholstered plinth base.
Upholstery
1980s Milo Baughman Rolling Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, swivel chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,040Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.5 in W 30.75 in D 32 in
Pair Milo Baughman Style Brass Base Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair Milo Baughman Style Brass Base Swivel Club Lounge Chairs . These do a swivel 180 turn. The seat cushions appear to be leather, as the underside appears to have hide. See photo. ...
Other
$3,895 / set
H 28.5 in W 28 in D 30 in
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 28 wide x 30 deep x 28.5 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/chair clearance...
Metal
$3,299
H 26.5 in W 32 in D 31 in
Mid Century Swivel Barrel Chairs Styled After Milo Baughman- Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century swivel barrel chairs designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. These beautiful lounge chairs have a red upholstery swivel base that rotates 360 degrees....
Fabric
