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.
Pair of Stylish Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique pair of vintage lounge chairs features sculpted crescent shaped backs, stylish vintage fabric and comfortable design. Rolling casters make these an excellent option for o...
Fabric
Pair of Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs feature Milo Baughman style chrome frames, tufted fabric, and comfortable barrel back seats. Plush and stylish seating for home or...
Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of barrel back lounge chairs with swivel action. Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Features faux snakeskin upholstery and chrome base trim. Please confirm location wi...
Chrome
Pair of Swivel Chairs by Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bold and stylish pair of swiveling club chairs by Thayer Coggin are full of Mid-Century Modern flair. Bright red leather upholstery is complemented by chrome bases for a stunnin...
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature splayed walnut legs. A slipper style design covered in a vintage blue fabric ensures ple...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Swivel Tub Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish and sculptural, this pair of swivel chairs in the style of Milo Baughman features sleek tub silhouettes with low profiles and 360-degree swivel bases. Upholstered in plush st...
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric
Pair Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Thayer Cogging Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Thayer Cogging Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs MINT!
Upholstery
Pair of Vintage Milo Baughman Style Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage pair of lounge chairs in the manner of Milo Baughman Chrome frame and fabric upholstery.
Chrome
Set of Two '2' Scoop Lounge Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman, USA, c. 1970's
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
Perfect for a myriad of design pallets these lovely scoop chairs are both playful and bold. With solid chrome frames offset by the lovely raspberry upholstery these fashionable accen...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 28 wide x 30 deep x 28.5 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/chair clearance...
Metal
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Lounge Chairs / Armchairs or Club Chairs by Paolo Buffa circa 1947 -1955. The chairs have a classic profile wi...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage Pair of Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Roanoke, VA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style swivel chairs in textured leopard upholstery with fabric-wrapped bases. Chairs are very comfortable and swivel nicely, heavy and and g...
Textile
