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.
$12,000 / set
H 30 in W 33.5 in D 33.5 in
Pair of Ransom Culler Leather Swivel Chairs by Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
A great looking pair of leather swivel chairs by Thayer Coggin. These are a generous size proving ample comfort and great lines. Chrome base, quality leather, french seams. The leat...
Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Milo Baughman style swivel lounge chairs. The chairs swivels 360 degrees. Beautiful pure white ultra suede uph...
Ultrasuede
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
Fantastic Pair of "Bianca" Leather Swivel Chairs
By Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of luxury green leather swivel chairs with tasteful aging on walnut base. Handmade in North Carolina, the “Bianca” Leather Swivel Chair is made with 100% Granite Aniline Italia...
Leather
$9,000Sale Price|25% Off
H 28 in W 33 in D 31 in
Leather Tilt Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, c1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chino Hills, CA
We are thrilled to present this stunning pair of vintage lounge chairs, designed by the renowned Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Dating back to the 1970s, these chairs pay homage to the iconic Roxy...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style swivel club chairs Offered is a pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman sty...
Suede
Swivel Lounge Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman, Rosewood
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of swivel Lounge chairs, reupholstered in Knoll Fabric. Rosewood veneered bases. Ready for a new home.
Fabric, Rosewood
Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Bauhman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of swivel lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1976. Chairs are in excellent condition and have been professionally restored with a new perennial textile a...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage Michael Wolk Swivel Chairs- a pair
By Michael Wolk
Located in Roanoke, VA
Iconic “Miami” swivel chairs designed by Michael Wolk. Sculptural, comfortable, and so chic.
Textile
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
Mark Du Plantier Style Paw Feet Arm Chairs, Pair
By Marc du Plantier
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of midcentury chairs with wonderful animal legs. The wood legs are finished in silver gilt. The seats are upholstered. Great design that is stunning from every angle.
Pair of Swivel Caterpillar Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of caterpillar chairs by Vladimir Kagan. Sculptural asymmetrical design that is extremely comfortable. A true pair with opposite side armrests...
Chenille
Ward Bennett Pair of Scissor Lounge Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Miami, FL
A pair iconic scissor chairs by Ward Bennet. Satin Steel frames with wool upholstery. 2 pairs available.
Steel
Pair of Cube Geometric Lounge Club Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
A modern pair of lounge chairs. Geometric design with and angular exterior and a rounded seating area. Very clean design.
Fabric, Wood
Kipp Stewart Athens Klismos Chair
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Klismos "Athens" chair designed by Stewart MacDougall for Glenn Of California.
Wood
McGuire Pair of Arm Lounge Dining Chairs, Custom Finish
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of McGuire Rattan arm chairs. 3 pairs available. Note the beautiful custom finish and embroider upholstery.
Upholstery, Rattan
