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 T-Back Chairs in Holly Hunt Great Plains Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
We have updated this beautiful and comfortable chairs with a velvet by Holly Hunt Great Plains. Chairs feature a bronze frame with a variable stripe fabric in off-white and bronze wh...
Metal
Pair of Milo Baughman Scoop Lounge Chairs in Knoll Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Fresh and ready to go. These chairs have been restored. Upholstery is a Knoll fabric in bright blue.
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman Tilt Swivel Lounge Chairs in Jessica Charles
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of Milo Baughman tilt/swivels newly upholstered in a high-quality fabric by Jessica Charles. A beautiful neutral with a taupe abstract design, the fabric is a subtle...
Upholstery, Walnut
Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs in Holly Hunt Great Plains
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of two rare Harvey Probber lounge chairs newly upholstered in a high-quality fabric by Holly Hunt. A beautiful neutral woven fabric with a soft texture. Mahogany bas...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Milo Baughman Chrome Frame Lounge Chairs in Deep Charcoal Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
One of his timeless designs, a pair of chrome frame lounge chairs in new cut velvet upholstery.
Metal
Milo Baughman Tilt Swivel Lounge Chairs in Jessica Charles
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of four Milo Baughman tilt/swivels newly upholstered in a high-quality fabric by Jessica Charles. A beautiful neutral with a taupe abstract design, the fabric is a su...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Deco Arm Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From Beverly Hills to Paris, these mid-century Art Deco revival chairs are sure to make a big impression in any space. Designed by American master Milo Baughman for High Point's este...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Milo Baughman Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Milo Baughman design lounge chairs for Thayer Coggin. New upholstery and cushions with perfect condition chrome frames, labeled.
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Thin Line Scoop Chairs - Pair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Thin Line Scoop Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 24.25 wide x 29 deep x 29.75 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 15.5 i...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Armchairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant pair of vintage modern chrome frame arm chairs feature comfortable upholstered armrests with unique designs on the fabric. The thick padded seat and back rest ensure max...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman style lounge chairs on removable wheels, reupholstered with Great Plains Cotton-Poly Fabric and over highlights of burnt...
Cotton
Pair Rounded Polished Steel Flat Bar Frame Lounge Chairs Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A pair of rounded polished steel flat bar frame lounge chairs attributable to Milo Baughman c. 1970's. Just add your amazing new fabric and these chairs will be amazing. The chrome...
Chrome, Steel
