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.
Brass Flat Bar 2-Tier Coffee Table in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This Milo Baughman inspired sculptural work of art is as functional as it is beautiful! Incredible two-tier, brass plated metal and glass coffee table. In good overall vintage condit...
Metal
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Glass & Brass Plated Cocktail Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mid Century Modern 3-tier brass and glass cocktail table. The top with two tiers that pivot out to expand the table. Each with inset glass and tubular construction inspired by Milo ...
Metal
Italian Brass and Glass Yin Tang Coffee Table
By Pace Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian brass coffee table in the distinctive "Yin Yang" shape and in the manner of Pace Collection. Each tear drop shaped section can be paired together or stand alone as side table...
Steel, Brass
Mid-Century Brass Coffee Table with Glass Top and Acorn Finials
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century brass round coffee table with a glass top with acorn finials and a lower stretcher which fits four small wedge-shaped glass top tables.
Brass
$2,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.5 in W 34 in D 51 in
1970s Brass and Glass 'Jax' Two Piece Coffee Table In the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning two piece coffee table with a whimsical brass base and tinted glass top, it is often referred to as the 'Jax' table, attributed to and in the style of Milo Baughman. This se...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by A. Pittalis, Brass & Glass, 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (circa 1970) \'Paperclip\' design coffee / cocktail table comprised of brass plated steel D-shaped sections arranged in a circle to form the table base supportin...
Brass
Italian Coffee Table, Brass and Smoked Glass, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian coffee table, brass and smoked glass, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 45 cm; W= 50 cm; D= 50 cm.
Brass
$1,783Sale Price|30% Off
H 18.31 in W 43.12 in D 18.9 in
French 1950s Brass and Glass Coffee Table attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1950’s Mid-Century Modern Maison Jansen Paris coffee table which is part of a suite. I have the matching pair of side t...
Brass
1970's brass coffee table with four circular tops in lig
By Milo Baughman
Located in Milano, IT
Milo Ray Baughman (1923–2003) Brass coffee table with four circular tops in lightly blued glass. Two elements are fixed, while two can be rotated 360°, allowing for a dynamic and mo...
Brass
1980's Oval shaped Brass, Steel and Glass Coffee Table by Ron Seff
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully constructed 1980's coffee table by Ron Seff The Brass Oval shaped coffee table is supported by stainless steel rods and brass appointments.
Brass, Stainless Steel
