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.
$1,059
H 27.17 in W 24.81 in D 14.97 in
Lovely Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Bar Cart, 1960s, France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautiful faux bamboo serving table in heavy brass with smoked grey glass plates by Maison Baguès Paris. Maison Baguès is renowned for fine brass objects and lights since its establi...
Brass, Metal
$1,529
H 24.81 in W 30.32 in D 14.97 in
1960s Italian Two-Tier Brass and Glass Bar Cart with Dark Glass Top
By Maison Baguès, Willy Rizzo, Maison Jansen, Milo Baughman, Romeo Rega
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish 1960s Hollywood Regency Italian two-tier brass and smoked glass bar cart. A great piece that perfectly adds to every home decor the typical glitz, glamour and g...
Brass
Faux Bamboo Brass Gallery Two Tier Rectangular Rolling Bar Tea Cart
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern faux bamboo brass rolling bar cart. Beautiful craftsmanship and design detail piece. In style of Maison Bagues
Brass
Hollywood Regency Style Brass Chrome Bar Cart
Located in København, København
Super elegant Hollywood Regency style bar cart in chrome and brass. With tinted glass table tops and a detachable tray.
Brass, Chrome
$3,880
H 27.56 in W 16.54 in D 18.9 in
3-Leg Italian Mid Century Brass Bar Cart with Smoked Glass by Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the three-leg Italian mid-century bar cart in brass, glass and wood. It comes with two removable shelves in dark smoked glass which, together with the shiny brass, give a lu...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$1,529
H 24.81 in W 18.9 in D 31.5 in
1960s Italian Two-Tier Brass and Glass Bar Cart with Dark Glass Top
By Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen, Willy Rizzo, Romeo Rega, Milo Baughman
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish 1960s Hollywood Regency Italian two-tier brass and smoked glass bar cart. A great piece that perfectly adds to every home decor the typical glitz, glamour and g...
Brass
$1,482Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.93 in W 16.93 in D 32.68 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Bar Cart, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Midcentury brass bar cart, circa 1970s. It is versatile in size and can be used as a bar or serving cart or as an additional storage space in an office. It has four bottle holders at...
Brass
$1,882
H 26.38 in W 31.89 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Two-Tier Brass and Glass Bar Cart, Italy, 1970s
By Maison Baguès, Willy Rizzo, Maison Jansen, Milo Baughman, Romeo Rega
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish vintage 1970s Italian two-tier faux bamboo brass and glass bar cart with great brass wheels, green smoked glass tops and removable tray. Very good condition wit...
Brass
$3,342Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 19.69 in
Vintage French brass, glass and black chrome Hollywood regency bar trolley cart
Located in Casteren, NL
This bar trolley is designed in the Hollywood Regency style and combines luxury with functionality. The design features three tiers: the bottom tier is a beveled mirror, the middle ...
Crystal, Brass, Chrome
$2,824
H 27.56 in W 17.72 in D 28.35 in
Mid Century Modern Bar Cart bu Cesare Lacca, brass and ebonized wood, Italy
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an elegant and sculptural serving trolley attributed to Cesare Lacca, executed in Italy during the 1950s. The design embodies the refined lightness and ...
Brass
Mid Century Brass and Stone Top Nesting Tables with Brass Dolphins Two Pieces
Located in West Hartford, CT
Mid Century Hollywood Regency nesting end tables with stone tops and reeded column style brass legs with carved brass dolphin figures. Two ...
Stone, Brass
Ming Style Tessallated Stone and Horn Cocktail Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Hartford, CT
Beautiful MIng style rectangular cocktail table features tessallated stone with a tessallated horn border.
Stone
Iconic Mid Century Modern Drexel Furniture Brigade Platform Bed on Castors
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Ultra rare and iconic Drexel Twin platform bed from the coveted Brigade line. One of several Campaign style Brigade pieces we have on Dibs this week. Why n...
Walnut
Custom Hand Crafted Federal Style Mahogany Triple Pedestal 15 Ft.Dining Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elevate your dining experience with this extraordinary custom 15-foot mahogany dining table that was commissioned 25 years ago for $48,000 and masterfully handcrafted by renowned Con...
Mahogany
Signed Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA Designed Mid Century Modern Sofa 77"
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare 77" three seater Milo Baughman designed sofa for Thayer Coggin that features the coveted channeling that starts on sides and wraps totally around the back. The muted gray strip...
Steel
Pair of Yellow Gold Mohair Velvet Oversized Upholstered Cube Club Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pair of mid century style matching oversized cube chairs newly upholstered in a yellow gold mohair fabric supported on a chrome base.
Chrome
