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.
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Brass and Glass Diamond Etagere
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman style mid century brass and glass diamond étagère Etagere measures: 52 wide x 12 deep x 64.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can ...
Brass
$2,800
H 71.5 in W 36 in D 14 in
Mid Century Brass Hollywood Regency Large Etagere, Wall Unit, or Shelving Unit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large statement piece in very good condition. This wall unit features anodized brass aluminum frame with clear glass shelves. Ready to use condition.
Aluminum
$5,065
H 78.75 in W 78.75 in D 13.39 in
French Midcentury Brass and Glass Angular Formed Shelving Unit
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Large, handsome distinctive and sculptural vintage brass shelves, from 1960s, France. With elongated glass shelves, divided into 3 triangular hig...
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
Mid-Century Modern Square Diamond Étagère
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant vintage modern geometric shelving unit with four glass shelves for storage and display. A sleek bookcase with a metal frame that offers t...
Metal
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
$4,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 72 in W 32.75 in D 13.75 in
Pair of Italian Mid Century Modern Geometric Chrome & Brass 6 Tier Etageres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Mid Century Modern Geometric Chrome & Brass 6 Tier Etageres Italy, 1970s Enhance your living space with this stunning pair of Italian Mid Century Modern geometric ch...
Brass, Chrome
$3,769
H 63 in W 33.47 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Geometric Gold-plated Shelving Unit by Belgo Chrom, 1970s
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Gold plated geometric etagère by Belgo Chrom, produced in the 1970’s. This console is also often attributed to Romeo Rega. It features beautiful unique geometric shelves with thick c...
Brass
$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
$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
