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 Burlwood Console Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Burlwood Console Table This console table measures: 60 wide x 18 deep x 26.25 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Table has Minor Areas of Wear on ...
Burl
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.5 in W 60 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman Burled Olivewood Console Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Milo Baughman olivewood Parsons console table. Fabulous olivewood grain on the top is in great condition-it had a glass top to protect it when in it's original home.
Burl
Mid-Century Burlwood and Chrome Console or Entry Way Table by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Drexel console table with burlwood veneer top on a polished chrome base with brass accents.
Chrome
1970s Mid Century Modern Burlwood Veneer Parsons Console Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Elkton, MD
Milo Baughman style burl pattern veneer console table. Features rich shades of brown with a stunning veneer burl pattern. Circa 1970s.
Laminate, Glass
Tortoiseshell Parsons Style Sofa Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Classic laminated parson sofa table with a marbled tortoiseshell finish . Perfect for behind a sofa or use as a lower console table
Laminate, Wood
$11,500
H 28 in W 56 in D 16.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Console Table, Oyster Burl, Circa 1955, 3 Drawers
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century console table with a rectangular top containing three small drawers along the front, resting on four triangular legs and finished in oyster burl veneer. Slight c...
Wood
Paul Evans Authenticated Cityscape Console Table
By Milo Baughman, Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Cityscape Console Table Console comes with a document of authentication acquired from Dorsey Reading. Consoles are being sold in the original aged finish that shows wea...
Wood
$2,495 / item
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 16 in
1970's Milo Baughman for Lane Parsons Console Table in Tortoise
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
Mid-century Modern parsons console table with striking burl tortoise laminate finish designed by Milo Baughman for Lane Furniture. Circa 1970's, Signed, ready for use.
Laminate, Wood, Burl
$2,150 / item
H 29.13 in W 40 in D 19 in
John Widdicomb Modern Parsons Style Burl Wood Console Table, 1970s
By John Widdicomb
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless appeal! This is a modern burl Parsons style console table by John Widdicomb. With its clean lines and warm tones, the piece can work in a variety of design schemes. It dates...
Burl
Midcentury Olive Burl Console Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant vintage modern hall table boasts a two-tone "X" shaped base. The unique metal base has one side with chrome finish and the other with a...
Metal
1950s Arturo Pani Console Table Mahogany Goatskin Bronze
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Arturo Pani exceptional vintage entry receiving console table Goatskin mahogany wood and bronze Dramatic presentation Unmarked 26.25 tall x 39.25 width x 15.75 depth 1st tier: 10 tal...
Bronze
1940s Roberto & Mito Block Mahogany Wall Console Table Mexico City
By Roberto and Mito Block
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mahogany wall console table desk designed by Robert & Mito Block. Made in Mexico 1940s. Unmarked. Solid mahogany wood. Drawers with double dovetail joints. Pull handles in brass or...
Brass
1950s Solid Bronze Console Table Base Arturo Pani Mexico City
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Console table base 1950s modern solid bronze heavy console table base attribution Arturo Pani, Mexico City Unmarked Listing is for base only. No glass included. Glass option for an a...
Bronze
1970s Milo Baughman Dining Table Polished Aluminum and Wood
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Milo Baughman Dining Table 42 D x 80 W x 28.5 T Polished aluminum and wood Preowned vintage condition. Scuffs and nicks present. Review all images.
Aluminum
1950s Custom Mahogany Dining Table Mexico City
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Custom Dining Table or desk made in Mexico City, circe the 1950s. Table is constructed with mahogany wood and brass. It can seat from 8 up to 10 persons. ...
Brass
1970s Jaime Artigas Brutalist Iron Console Table Base
By Jaime Artigas
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1970s Mexican Brutalism rare custom console table desk. Work of art. Base features solid Iron metal sculpture by Jaime Arti...
Bronze, Steel, Iron
