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.
Set of Four Contemporary Modern White Fabric Chairs
Located in Ibiza, Spain
This set of four contemporary modern chairs features a solid wood structure, crisp white upholstery, and elegant brass legs. Crafted in Italy, these chairs blend sleek design with pr...
Brass
$2,995 / set
H 41.75 in W 20 in D 27 in
6 Post-Modern White Upholstered High Back Parsons Dining Chairs
By Pace Collection, Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Clean, refined, and effortlessly timeless, this matching set of six high-back Parsons dining chairs embodies understated sophistication. Fully upholstered in a crisp white fabric, ea...
Fabric
$9,960 / set
H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in
Set of Four White Leather Aube Chairs by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stylish chair can stand alone as a side chair or is perfect in the dining room. It has modern lines, but the oak legs will sit well with any wood furnishings. The curved frame h...
Leather, Oak
$5,178 / set
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Four Vintola Dining Chairs, White Velvet Adamo and Eva by Dedar, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday comfort. It was created for interiors...
Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
Set of 4 White Helmut Armchairs by Arturo Verástegui
By Arturo Verástegui
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 white helmut armchairs by Arturo Verástegui Dimensions: D 72 x W 76 x H 70 cm Materials: walnut wood, leather. Armchair made of solid holm walnut, leather. Arturo Ve...
Leather, Walnut
$3,250 / set
H 36.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set Four Adrian Pearsall White Lacquered Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning set of four Adrian Pearsall white lacquered dining chairs. These chairs retain their original white lacquered finish in very nice c...
Faux Leather, Wood
$2,950 / set
H 37 in W 21 in D 20.5 in
Set of Four Contemporary White Leather Seat Dining Chairs by Silva
By Silva
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous set of four contemporary white leather seat dining chairs by Silva, circa the 2020s. The set is in excellent, like new condition and each chairs measures 21"W x 20.5"D x...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
$2,250 / set
H 32 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
Set of 4 Italian Mid-Century White Leather Cantilever Armchairs
By Matteograssi, Mart Stam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four cantilevered armchairs in the MatteoGrassi style, each built on a tubular chrome C-frame with a white leather sling seat, back panel, and leather armrests. The sling panels are ...
Chrome
$5,413 / set
H 29.93 in W 22.45 in D 20.48 in
Set of 4, Secreto Little Armchairs, White Matt Lacquer by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, Secreto little armchair - white matt lacquer by Colé Italia with Lorenz Kaz Dimensions: H 76, D 52, W 57, cm Materials: Solid beech wood natural or lacquered finishing ...
Upholstery, Beech
$7,400 / set
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, White Velvet, 1968, Set of 4
By Gianni Moscatelli, Formanova
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Moscatelli dining chairs for Formanova, white velvet and iron, Italy, 1968, set of four Designed by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova in 1968, these dining chairs are offered i...
Iron
Four Thonet White and Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
An early design of tubular chromed steel cantilevered frames, updated in this 1970s version. Single piece of tubular chromed bent steel, wood framed seat and back covered in white le...
Steel, Chrome
Rare Set of Four Maurizio Tempestini White Lacquer Iron Frame and Mesh Chairs
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare set of four Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini white lacquer over wrought iron framed and iron mesh outdoor dining chairs. Minimalist design with open arms and linear form, iron ...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Hekman Art Deco Revival Barrel Chairs in Creamy Silk
By Hekman-Dansen Contemporary
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of elegant deco revival club chairs by Hekman Furniture's Dansen Contemporary division. Outward curve of the arms, and sloping shoulders, are updates to 1930s Art Deco period de...
Wood
Four Louis Modern Custom Dining Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual in being a mix of Louis XV and Louis XVI elements, as well as the distinctive upholstery treatment, these chairs have incredible lines. Everything above the legs is upholster...
Brass
Six Bleached Mahogany and Silk Upholstered Saber Leg Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Fine set of upholstered dining chairs in the style of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. The set consists of two-arm chairs and four side chairs....
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Ivory Silk
By Preview
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of fully upholstered Art Deco inspired lounge chairs by Preview. Ivory silk upholstery, fixed cushions.
Silk, Upholstery
