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.
Vintage Pair of Milo Baughman Scoop High Back Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman pair of scoop lounge chairs Wood frames need some minor restoration and refinishing is probably desirable with these. Black upholstery is original. Missing a couple b...
Wood
Pair of Vintage Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs with Brass Handle Pulls
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Sexy and swank pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern / Hollywood Regency lounge chairs in style of Milo Baughman. Attributed to Harvey Probber. Very good design. No labels attached. Of...
Upholstery
Pair of Vintage Dunbar Edward Wormley Milo Baughman Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Vintage Swivel Lounge Chairs Style of Dunbar and Milo Baughman
Upholstery
Vintage Pair of Lounge Chairs by Lawrence Peabody / Style Paul McCobb
By Richardson Nemschoff, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage pair of lounge chairs by Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff Horseshoe Armrest Design. Measures: 28.5" wide 3...
Wood
Vintage Lounge Chairs Attributed to Edward Wormley / Dunbar / Milo Baughman
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Handsome pair of Designer Lounge chairs in the manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fine Chicago retailer John M Smyth Tags are attached. Uncertain of the...
Upholstery
Vintage Petite Milo Baughman Lounge Chairs Attributed to Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage petite slipper chairs attributed to Harvey Probber. Most likely require reupholstery. The sis the original vinyl and shows age. Fading and cracking in an area. Struc...
Wood
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This comfortable pair of midcentury lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Professionally upholstered with orange/yellow colored velvet fabric with solid wood feet.
Upholstery
Pair of Mid Century Modern Parson Lounge Chairs by John Widdicomb
By Milo Baughman, John Widdicomb
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage pair of Parson upholstered lounge armchairs manufactured by John Widdicomb, circa 1970's. This set provides plenty of comfort offering padded armrests, goose down-filled cush...
Fabric
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom (Attr.), United States ca 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of lounge chairs attributed to Jens Risom is truly a magnificent example of American design, reflecting the sleek elegance of mid-century aesthetics. With their clean lines...
Fabric, Wood
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
Paolo Buffa attributed Original Italian Lounge Chairs 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Paolo Buffa attributed sexy lounge chairs made Italy. Circa the 1950s selling as a pair No label present, attributed Paolo Buffa. Original floral pattern uph...
Brass
T H Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Highback Lounge Chairs - Pair 1
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Highback Lounge Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 27.25 wide x 24.75 deep x 41 high, with a seat height of 16.5 inches All ...
Upholstery, Wood
