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.
Italian Mid-Century Square End Table with Oyster Burl Veneer
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century square end / side table with an oyster burl veneer, resting on four triangular legs. Scuffing and scratches consistent with use.
Wool
Italian Mid-Century Modern Square End Table, Oyster Burl Wood, Vintage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century square end / side table with oyster burl veneer.
Wood, Burl
Mid-Century Italian Drum Form Side Table, Oyster Burl Veneer, 1950s
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century drum form end / side table with oyster burl veneer and two drawers with shaped bronze drawer pulls, resting on four curved legs....
Metal, Bronze
Rustic Burl Wood Side Table, Organic Scalloped Top, USA, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Rustic organic tree stump side table with a scalloped-shape top and burled stump base.
Burl
Milo Baughman-Style Burl Wood Dining Table with Extending Leaves
By Milo Baughman
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Milo Baughman-style burl wood dining table, with two extending leaves and metal frame on base (leaves are 16.5" each, table is 101" wide with both leaves). 101W with bot...
Metal
Milo Baughman-Style Burl Wood Dining Table with Extending Leaves
By Milo Baughman
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Milo Baughman-style burl wood dining table, with two extending leaves and metal frame on base (leaves are 16.5" each, table is 101" wide with both leaves). 101W with bot...
Burl
Burl Pedestal Side Table or Column for Sculpture Modern Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
A solid and rich burl pedestal table or column, after designer Milo Baughman, in the modern style, circa mid to late-20th century, 1960s, 1970s. Piece is substantial, covered in a bu...
Burl
Vintage Burl Wood "Drum" Side Table by Paul Mayen for Habitat International
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage burl wood “drum” side table designed by Paul Mayen for Habitat International, circa 1970s. This beautifully restored side table offers...
Granite
Mid-Century Modern Olive Burl Pedestal or Side Table after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gorgeous classic pedestal after Milo Baughman. It features heavy wood construction with beautiful book matched olive burl. Clean and ready to use condition.
Burl
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Granite "Drum" Side Table by Paul Mayen
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous mid-century modern burl wood and granite “drum” side table designed by Paul Mayen for Habitat International in the USA, circa 1970s. This beautifully restored side table off...
Granite
Newly Refinished - Mid Century Modern Olive Burlwood Pedestal Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Olive
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Drum Side Table by Henredon
By Milo Baughman, Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern drum side table By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection USA, 1980s Burled olive wood, with ash interior, Macassar ebony trim, and ebonized plinth...
Macassar, Burl
