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.
Beautiful Coffee Table by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What a beautiful coffee table by Milo Baughman, with burl walnut wood, the picture speak for it self, the table is a little darker, the patina i...
Burl
Jeff Knight Leather Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular leather coffee table by Jeff Knight c.1978, San Francisco. The table features a cognac leather wrapped frame with brass nailhead trim around the table top. Dimensions 4...
Brass
Milo baughman for Thayer Coggin Olive Ash Burlwood Coffee table
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Lynn, MA
Large modern coffee table in Olive Ash Burlwood designed by Milo baughman for Thayer Coggin, Inc. Great wood grain patterns. Ready for use.
Burl
Jean Claude Mahey burlwood coffee table
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in BE
Jean Claude Mahey coffee table Lovely coffeetable created by Jean Claude Mahey. This table was created in the 1970's in france. It features the classoc burlwood design and a glass t...
Burl
Modern Geometric Coffee Table
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Geometric coffee table Designed by Brendan Bass for the Vision and Design Collection, by using high quality materials and textur...
Wood
Karl Springer Pedestal Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1980s. A scarce post modern coffee table by American designer Karl Springer (1931-1991). Features monolithic pedestal form supported by inset plinth base. Wrapped in a chic ...
Leather, Wood
Milo Baughman Styled Burl Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A beautiful burl olive wood coffee table with square chromed tubed base, this table makes a statement and will provide years of enjoyment. Manufactured in the style of Thayer Coggin ...
Olive
1970s Large Square Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Large square coffee table with stainless steel base square section. Top covered with a sheet of acid oxidized brass coated with a clear lacqu...
Stainless Steel, Brass
$2,250
H 16.75 in W 36 in D 36 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Contemporary Tagged Milo Baughman Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Contemporary coffee table. The iconic “Barcelona” table designed by Milo Baughman for Knoll studios. Signed on the leg interior. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Metal
French Modern Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from book-matched walnut burl veneer, this table showcases the captivating beauty of natural wood patterns. The finish highlights the depth and richness of the wood's tones, ...
Walnut
Brass Flat Bar 2-Tier Coffee Table in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This Milo Baughman inspired sculptural work of art is as functional as it is beautiful! Incredible two-tier, brass plated metal and glass coffee table. In good overall vintage condit...
Metal
Faux Tusk Coffee Table in the Style of Maison Jansen
By Ralph Pucci, Maison Jansen
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern Faux Elephant Tusk Coffee table with brass details and stepped marble base. Attributed to Maison Jansen for Ralph Pucci Collection. Overall good condition with so...
Travertine, Brass
Large Chinese Art Deco Lacquered Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Chic and sleek lacquered Chinese art deco style low rectangular coffee table, circa 1940s. Features raised and outward-curving edges on two sides of the top. Good structural conditio...
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Bentwood Cocktail Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare bentwood and lucite 1970s coffee table. Lucite legs, walnut frame, glass top.
Lucite, Walnut
Nickel & Brass “X” Base Coffee Table in the Style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Dallas, TX
1970's nickel & brass “X” base coffee table attributed to Maison Jansen. Features brass detailed signature hoof feet and original 1" thick rectangular glass top. Good condition with ...
Brass, Nickel
Lucite and Glass Coffee Table in the Style of Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Dallas, TX
This statement-making lucite coffee table in the style of Charles Hollis Jones is an exhibition in balancing the delicacy of a glass top with the steadfastness of a substantial, thic...
Glass, Acrylic
