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.
Brass and Glass Lighted Étagère Vitrine
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern lighted étagère possibly designed by Mastercraft (unmarked). High quality craftsmanship metal protective finish in excellent origina...
Brass
Unique Milo Baughman Style Brass Finish Etagere
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique brass finish etagere offers plenty of stylish storage or display space, complete with staggered size shelves for added variety. Unique smoked mirror background and bottom...
Brass
$2,454Sale Price|20% Off
H 59.06 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury French Hollywood Regency Chrome Brass Étagère Display Glass Shelf
By Maison Charles
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful Mid-Century Hollywood Regency display glass shelf was made in France in the 1970s. It is made in high quality. The étagère wi...
Brass, Chrome
Brass Etagere Smoked Mirrored Glass Shelving 1970s Display Unit
Located in London, GB
This tall étagère, in brass plated square tubular frame with four smoked mirrored shelves is a great practical piece for every room or commercial space. Straight and strict lines fra...
Metal, Gold Plate
$3,080Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 77.72 in W 31.62 in D 31.62 in
Midcentury Brass, Lucite and Glass Étagère with Five Shelves
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury brass, Lucite and glass corner étagère. Five shelves We have four corner étagères available (Three with measurements 31.61in x 31.61in and one 39.37 x 39.37). One of the...
Brass
Crome and Smoked Bronze Glass Shelves Tall Display Étagère Vitrine
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome ad glass tower shape étagère vitrine.
Chrome
Bronze and Glass Etagere Shelf by Milo Baughman c. 1970's
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Architectural, voguish, stylish freestanding shelf unit, design attributed to Milo Baughman. This model is particularly chic in the brass, bronze finish, it is more commonly found i...
Bronze
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
H 72.84 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Cabinet Cage Mirror Design Solid Brass, 1970 , Mirror , Bar, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bar Cabinet cage 1970s mirror design very chic brass ,very reminiscent of the style of the great designer Gabriella Crespi.
Brass
$1,995
H 69.25 in W 29.5 in D 15.25 in
Vintage Modern Brass Plate & Glass Etagere Style DIA Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Modern brass plate & glass etagere in the style of Design Institute of America or DIA. Comprised of a brass plated aluminum frame and four brass plated plastic trimmed glass shelves. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are some minor nicks in the brass plate. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960-1970’s. Brass, Glass and full of Modern SASS!!! This fabulous etagere is comprised of a brass plated frame and four sections holding glass shelves which are gorgeously trimmed with brass plated plastic edges. It’s going to be the perfect touch mingled with your Hollywood Regency or Modern style furnishings adorned with foliage, artwork, and books or it could be equally as fabulous in an entry or hallway, dining room, or sitting room. It would also be wonderful inside or right outside your bathroom holding decorative towels...
Aluminum, Brass
$3,500
H 84 in W 36.5 in D 16 in
Vintage Mastercraft Brass and Glass Light Up Mirrored Etagere Shelving Unit
By Mastercraft
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Mastercraft brass and glass shelving unit. This beautiful etagere/shelving unit features a solid brass and glass design, very common among Mastercraft items of the era. Thi...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Curvilinear Polished Brass & Glass Etagere by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
A testament to refined elegance and innovation, this curvilinear étagère by Milo Baughman exemplifies the sophistication of mid-century modern design. Produced in America circa 1970,...
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Four Panel Mirror Screen w/ Antique Gilt Wood Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and beautifully formed Mid-Century Modernist Four Panel Mirror Screen W/Antique Gilt Wood Detailing originates from the United States, Circa 1970. Featuring four panels in total with three sections of glass in each panel. The seams between the panels of mirror glass are subtle and give a good sense of scale throughout each panel. The framework is original gilt wood, slender and minimal with a lustrous red base color after which the gilt detailing is applied. The reverse of each panel is lined with a tagboard backing featuring a lovely geometric pattern in muted colors with silver pointillist detailing at each corner of the grid. Antiqued brass hinges connect the panels to one another and are of remarkable quality. A beautiful Screen...
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-Century Chrome & Smoked Glass & Mirror Étagère/ Book Case by DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in New York, NY
This is a first rate example of one of DIA's iconic designs. Constructed from lustrous chrome and smoked glass, the piece also features a mirrored bottom which echoes the highly refl...
Chrome
Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Modern Ètagére in Handrubbed Walnut and Brass
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ètagére represents the timeless elegance of Mid-Century Modern Italian at its finest. It features a pair of lustrous brass cylindrical legs that taper at its base to ba...
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Sectioned Angular Mirror with Ribbed Gilt Wood Border
Located in New York, NY
Bold and geometric, this mid-century modernist mirror reflects the design ethos of the 1970s with its sectioned, angular construction. The mirror’s panels are carefully arranged to c...
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-Century Modernist Rectangular Brass Wrapped Mirror
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century Modernist Rectangular Brass Wrapped Mirror originates from Italy, Circa 1960. It features a rectangular form with subtly rounded shoulders. The lustrous br...
Brass
Common wisdom used to declare the kitchen the hub of the house. These days, the living room seems to have assumed the role of domestic focal point. Unlike the Victorian parlor, stiffly furnished and reserved for guests, today’s living room is a central place for reading, conversation and, well, living, with furnishings that lend themselves to both casual lounging and elegant entertaining.
New York furniture dealer Howard Williams not only has an eye for top-notch pieces from a range of eras but also meticulously restores them to their original glory.
