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.
Fantastic Pair of Milo Baughman Style Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Midcentury
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Milo Baughman style upholstered lounge chairs. This pair will need to be re-upholstered but that is what you designers are looking for anyway-right? Just imagine th...
Upholstery
Pair Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Lounge Chairs Mid-century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of signed Milo Baughman executive lounge chairs. These are perfect chairs to set on the other side of an executive's or lawyer's desk. They are in need of reupholst...
Chrome, Steel
Pair XL Milo Baughman Swivel Barrel Back Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Milo Baughman XL barrel back swivel chairs. This pair were reupholstered in the 90's and will need to be done again as the fabric shows wear. The foam is still so...
Upholstery
Lovely Pair of Milo Baughman Style Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Milo Baughman style lounge chairs plus one matching ottoman. These chairs are perfect for the designer who needs to re-upholster as you can see they have mismatched fa...
Upholstery, Watercolor
Excellent Pair of Milo Baughman Style Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Milo Baughman style chrome flat bar lounge chairs. The pink printed fabric is dated but still in good condition. The chrome frames are in very nice vintage conditi...
Chrome, Steel
Wonderful Pair Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs Directional Model 302, Mid Century
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of Paul McCobb lounge chairs made by Directional USA, c. 1955 done in upholstery, lacquered birch. Paul McCobb stands out as one of America’s most influential mid-cen...
Upholstery, Birch
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
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parsons Armchair Lounge Chairs with Open Arms
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome classic matching pair of fully upholstered parsons chairs. Nice deep sitting comfy chairs. Upholstery is original and could use up...
Fabric
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 Style Parsons Lounge Chair and Matching Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Milo Baughman style Parsons lounge chair and matching ottoman. Tufted back and newly upholstered. Mid-Century Modern. Meas...
Fabric
Pair of Drexel Parson Style Chairs with Curvaceous Backs Mid Century
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted by Drexel, these mid-century Parsons style chairs feature beautifully curved backs for a beautiful 360 degree vision. Perfect for any modern or vintage-inspired spac...
Upholstery
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Vintage Mid Century Modern T Back Lounge Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Denville, NJ
This authentic pair of Milo Baughman lounge chairs for Thayer Coggin showcases the designer’s signature flat-bar chrome frames paired with the original blue upholstery. The chairs fe...
Chrome
