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.
$2,500
H 72 in W 48 in D 18 in
Mid 20th Century Expandable Dia Brass Etagere in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Design Institute America
Located in Elkton, MD
A contemporary two-section etagere or display shelf, showcasing curving brass square tube frames and alternating clear glass shelves in varying sizes. This expandable design draws in...
Metal
$6,475
H 72 in W 48 in D 18 in
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
Vintage DIA Brass Server / Record Console
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage brass bar server / record holder. In the style of Milo Baughman and manufactured by Design Institute of America (DIA). Original brass frame with glass inserts. The glass div...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Brass Etagere
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Modern Brass Etagere in the style of Milo Baughman. Nice dome shaped top with 5 glass shelves. Perfect for displaying your...
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
Post Modern Italian Brass & Glass Hairpin Etagere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek and sculptural, this postmodern Italian étagère makes a striking statement with its elegant hairpin-style brass frame and airy glass shelving. The minimalist silhouette highlig...
Brass
$3,190
H 75 in W 30 in D 14 in
Sleek Milo Baughman style Aluminum and Brass Etagere Smoked Glass Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sexy Milo Bauughman style aluminum and brass frame etagere-style bookshelf featuring smoked glass shelves. We love the thin brass details-see photos. This piece measures 30"W x 14"...
Aluminum, Brass
$9,500 / set
H 78 in W 84 in D 16 in
Pair of Milo Baughman for Design Institute of America Brass Etageres
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Milo Baughman for Design Institute of America Brass Etageres. This Hollywood Regency Showstopper is rare and hard to come by. It features a dramatic geometric circular patte...
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
Paul M. Jones Solid Brass & Glass Large 4-Shelf Etagere
By Paul M. Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
By American designer Paul M. Jones, this etagere features an excellent design and superb construction. Made of a frame of solid brass, each corner is meticulously rounded and the ent...
Brass
Laminate and Lucite Modular Wall Unit/Etagere/Dry Bar, Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a great looking wall unit in the style of Milo Baughman. The sides are thick Lucite and the shelves and case pieces are modular so they can be hung as desired. We have rewir...
Laminate, Lucite
Design Institute America Chrome and Glass Étagère, Milo Baughman Style, 1970s
By Design Institute America
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful shelf unit/étagère by Design Institute America (DIA). Timeless design style.
Chrome
Adrian Pearsall 'Goop' Brutalist Etagere, Glass & Wood, Mid-Century
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover a standout piece for your mid-century modern collection with this Adrian Pearsall Brutalist style etagere. Showcasing three smoked glass shelves, this etagere is in great co...
Glass, Resin, Wood
Pair of DIA Chrome and Glass Étagères
By Design Institute America
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful together, banking a fireplace, and entry or use as a room divider. A pair of high style chrome and glass étagère by DIA.
Chrome
Paul Evans Cityscape Bar Cart in Brass
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
From the PE-200 Series for Directional. We have expertly restored this cabinet to its full beauty. The cabinet boast a hinged door on top that opens to hold bar ware. There are two s...
Brass
Pace Collection Brass and Glass Console Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Pace Collection
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant console in brass finish and glass top by Pace. Very well made. Brass finish is shiny and shows very nicely.
Brass
