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.
$5,800
H 31 in W 83 in D 22.5 in
Mid-Century Modern White Lacquered and Glass Console, Dresser or Sideboard
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid Century Modern White Lacquered and Glass Console, Dresser or Sideboard This unique and rare sideboard cabinet or dresser is simply stunning. Recently refinished in a white lacque...
Chrome
$60,000
H 29.5 in W 79 in D 35.5 in
Michael Boyer, Directeur, Minimalist Modern Sideboard, France, C. 1970
By Michel Boyer
Located in New York, NY
A rich mahogany surface contrasts with its suspended white laminate drawers.
Aluminum
$8,001
H 27.56 in W 125.99 in D 17.72 in
Sideboard Model 1730 by Horst Brüning for Behr Production KG, Wendlingen
By Horst Bruning, Behr
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Sideboard model 1730 by Horst Brüning for Behr Production KG, Wendlingen. Sliding doors and base frame made of aluminum. Equipped with an integrated strip on the back for wall mount...
Aluminum
$6,500
H 30.75 in W 75.25 in D 19.25 in
1970s Milo Baughman for John Stuart Credenza Dresser in Cream Lacquer
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Large Credenza, designed by Milo Baughman for John Stuart in the 1970s. The piece is long, having six drawers and a cabinet that opens to offer even more inner storage. All...
Steel, Chrome
Parchment, Lacquer, Resin and Polished Steel Sideboard
By On Madison
Located in Pasadena, CA
Ultra luxe custom sideboard from the Modern Envy collection by On Madison. Goatskin covered sideboard with lacquer doors, bespoke resin handles ...
Stainless Steel
$12,475
H 32 in W 68.5 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Cream Lacquer w/ Black Lacquer Supports Sideboard by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
This mid-century modernist sideboard, designed by Tommi Parzinger and crafted in the United States, circa 1950, is a sublime example of refined restraint and sophisticated craftsmans...
Brass
$11,178
H 30.32 in W 99.22 in D 18.51 in
Italian Midcentury Modern Design White Formica and Dark Wood Sideboard , 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Large italian midcentury modern design credenza sideboard consisting of 4 doors and 1 open area with white Formica and dark wood veneer, metal handles, and a metal base and leg. The...
Metal
$5,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 38 in W 62 in D 21 in
Paul Frankl for Brown-Saltman Lacquered Sideboard Credenza
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare Mid-Century Modern Swedish style lacquered sideboard or credenza cabinet designed by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman. Features a sleek mahogany case fitted with three drawers in t...
Brass
$3,295
H 24.5 in W 63 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Cream Lacquer and Chrome Dresser, 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern six-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, 1970s Cream lacquered wood, with chrome plinth base and accents. Meas...
Chrome
$11,700
H 30 in W 104.5 in D 18.5 in
Milo Baughman Style, Modern, Sideboard, White, Black Lacquered Wood, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modernist long black and white lacquered credenza sideboard cabinet. In the manner of Tommi Parzinger or Milo Baughman this fine custom quality cabinet has four drawers f...
Metal
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Black Lacquer Sideboard
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
One of his iconic designs, a restored in black lacquer sideboard by Milo Baughman. Sideboard features a floating case piece that includes three doors with shelving and silverware sto...
Chrome
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sideboard
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautifully restored sideboard by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The cabinet has plenty of storage and is executed in a rich mahogany with darker banded wood on edges. Cabinets...
Mahogany
Milo Baughman Book Matched Rosewood Sideboard
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A dramatic book matched rosewood sideboard by Milo Baughman. This sideboard has three doors, two of which open to reveal a shelf with plenty of storage. One door opens to four drawer...
Chrome
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Espresso-Stained Credenza
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Dallas, TX
Sleek midcentury credenza/sideboard by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, 1950s. Stained in an espresso-colored stain. The sideboard has brass pulls and a single adjustable shelf on each...
Brass
Milo Baughman Dramatic Burled Olivewood Sideboard on Chrome Base
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your interior with this dramatic and beautifully book matched burled olivewood sideboard by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The cabinet features four doors with two utility ...
Chrome
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Burled Olivewood Sideboard or Credenza
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning burled olivewood credenza designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar, this exquisite piece exemplifies mid-century modern elegance. The credenza features gorgeous wood grain an...
Metal
