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.
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Cigar Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Danish Modern "Cigar" Model lounge chair, designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, unsigned, Denmark, circa 1960s. It has been reupholstered in an ivory color herringbone uphol...
Metal, Brass
Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair in Italian Walnut for Singer and Sons
By Carlo di Carli, M. Singer & Sons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Italian Lounge Chair, designed by Carlo de Carli for Singer and Sons, Italy, circa 1950s. This chair is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric....
Upholstery, Walnut
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen Sculptural Angular Design
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Danish Modern Lounge Chair, designed by Ib Kofod Larsen, Denmark, circa 1960s. For years this chair was attributed to Gio Ponti due to its angular Italian lines, but it is by Ib...
Upholstery, Wood
Danish Modern Z Chair in the Manner of Poul Jensen
By Poul Jensen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern walnut "Z" lounge chair, in the manner of Poul Jensen, Denmark, circa 1960s. This chair has been completely restored. The wood has been refinished and the cushions have...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Ib Kofod Larsen Danish Modern Caned Back Lounge Chair Mid Century New Boucle
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Caned Back Lounge Chair, designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig, Denmark, circa 1960s. It has been cleaned and Danish oiled. It has recently been reupholstered in an ivo...
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Lounge Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern rosewood lounge chair, Denmark, circa 1960s. It retains it's original striped wool upholstery. The beautifully grained rosewood has been cleaned and Danish oiled. The a...
Iron
Vintage Architectural Lounge Chair attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage architectural lounge chair. Attributed to Milo Baughman. Possibly Italian 1960s/70s. Original upholstery shows some wear. Most likely will desire to reupholster.
Upholstery
Early Rare Vintage Milo Baughman "Armless" Architectural Bronze Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
A very scarcely seen variation of the Model B-1739 Lounge chair for Thayer Coggin with a Bronze Finish. Possibly a custom special order to have one executed without arms. This is the first variation of this lounge form we have come across. The form is exceptionally clean and architectural without the arms. "Thayer Coggin Designed by Milo Baughman" label on underside. The upholstery was redone at one point. The headrest does need some attention with an upholsterer. Seems to be detached and needs to be affixed. This is a very heavy solid chair form with high quality craftsmanship. Would be a nice design upgrade to have the pillows redone in Black Leather. Dimensions: 38" wide 26.5" deep 21.25" to top of metal metal frame 27.25" about to top of circular pillow...
Metal
Milo Baughman, Lounge Chair, Leather, Steel, USA, 1972
By Milo Baughman
Located in High Point, NC
An early-production bronze-plated steel and cream-white leather lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer Coggin, USA, c. 1972. Provenance: From the Baughman-des...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair Attributed To Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, high-back, lounge chair attributed to Milo Baughman offers comfort in high style. This enveloping chair features sculptural, walnut, sleigh legs and a fully uphol...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Model 951
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair — Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Model 951 (2013) This iconic Mid Century Modern lounge chair, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, is the ...
Nickel
Vintage Original Cy Mann Lounge Chair
By Cy Mann, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage original Cy Mann lounge chair in manner of Milo Baughman. Original fabric which will be desirable to reupholster. Shows wear and age to fabric.
Chrome
