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.
$2,100
H 21.38 in W 30 in D 24 in
Baughman Style Burl Wood Rectangle Coffee End Table Mid-Century Modern 1980
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Milo Baughman style rectangle burl wood coffee or end table Mid-Century Modern made in Mexico 1980. Marked underneath Made in Mexico. Note the stunning gra...
Burl
Mid-Century Modern Burl Veneer Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a bold statement with this striking mid-century modern burl veneer coffee table, a perfect fusion of organic beauty and timeless design. Showcasing a richly figured burl wood su...
Wood
Milo Baughman Burl Olivewood Parsons Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Attributed to Milo Baughman burl olivewood parsons style coffee table. Dated on bottom 1978.
Wood
$1,840Sale Price|42% Off
H 21.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin MCM Burl & Chome Coffee, Cocktail Table
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Plainview, NY
Designed by the renowned American furniture designer Milo Baughman (1923-2003) for Thayer Coggin, this Mid-Century Modern coffee table is a testament to timeless mid Century modern design sophistication. Its sleek chrome pedestal base elegantly supports a square top meticulously fashioned from exquisite burl veneer, showcasing a captivating contrast of textures. Baughman's signature clean lines and precise silhouette lend an air of modernity and versatility, making this piece an ideal choice for those who appreciate authentic mid-century modern design charm. About the designer : Milo Ray Baughman, Jr. (October 7...
Chrome
Modern Square Burl Wood Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring richly textured Mappa burl veneer with a medium polished finish that highlights its naturally occurring swirls and patterns. The striking cube-shaped design celebrates clea...
Wood
Nice Early Milo Baughman Burl Coffee or Side End Parsons Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman burl coffee table.
Wood
$3,500
H 20 in W 32.25 in D 30.25 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Olive Burl Rolling Cocktail Table with Storage
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Hanover, MA
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin olive burl cube form cocktail table on casters and having a large single drawer with a removable divider for...
Burl
Midcentury Milo Baughman Style Low Burl Wood Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage modern burl coffee table designed in the style of Milo Baughman. A convenient rectangular design with gorgeous wood grain ...
Burl
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in W 40 in D 40 in
Scrumptious Milo Baughman style Burl Coffee Cocktail Table Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious Milo Baughman style burl wood and black square coffee table. We love the contrast between the light burl wood against the ebonize...
Burl
$1,470Sale Price|40% Off
H 16.5 in W 31.25 in D 31.25 in
Mid Century Modern Olive Burl Square Coffee Parsons Table Made in Italy
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern olive burl square coffee table made in Italy. Good vintage condition - has label under table Gimbel Brothers nyc - made in Italy. Table is located in Wil...
Olive, Burl
Bob Stocksdale Turned Wood Art Bowl
By Bob Stocksdale
Located in San Diego, CA
Expertly turned wood art bowl by Bob Stocksdale made of wenge wood from Africa. 10.75" diameter. Purposefully left in as found condition with a bit of fading ...
2003 Female Nude Torso Bust Burl Wood Carved Sculpture By Alexandria 19 1/2"
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
We are offering a wonderful hand carved burl wood nude female torso bust sculpture by artist Alexandria and dates from 2003. Signed on the lower bott...
Wood, Burl
Large Freeform Mesquite Wood Organic Live Edge Bowl Vase by Norman Harrison
Located in San Diego, CA
Statement piece! beautiful freeform mesquite wood live edge organic centerpiece bowl by artist Norman Harrison. Signed and dated from 2003 on the bottom. Made in Yuma, Arizona. Wonde...
Wood
Hawaiian Hawaii Norfolk Pine Turned Wood Centerpiece Fruit Bowl Signed! 11 1/4"
By Bob Stocksdale
Located in San Diego, CA
Expertly crafted Norfolk Pine wood turned centerpiece fruit bowl. Signed and dated on the bottom. I am not sure who the artist is. Wonderful shape and form. The natural wood grain pa...
Wood
Antique Art Deco Italian Carved Natural Onyx Stone Large Cigar Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
We are offering a wonderful Art Deco Italian large hand carved onyx stone cigar ashtray. The ashtray is a statement piece. The center part is a natural inclusion bowl for the ashes. ...
Onyx
1960's, Beni Mobler Danish Modern Rosewood Waste Basket Trash Can Denmark
By Bent Silberg Mobler
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rosewood waste basket/trash can made by Beni Mobler and dates from the 1960's. Made in Denmark and is marked on the bottom. Wonderful form and de...
Rosewood
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.
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