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.
Pair of Milo Baughman Petite Swiveling Chairs c. 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
The club chair has been popular since the 1930's, presented is a pair of sculptural swivel armchairs by the iconic Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1960's. Modernist masterpiec...
Brass
Pair of Scrolled-Arm Chairs by Paul László, 1940s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of extremely dramatic slipper chairs designed by Paul Laszlo, undoubtedly breathes the late Art Deco Period of the 1940's. Generously proportioned each chair embodies the sheer ...
Upholstery, Wood
Modern Pair of Stylized Klismos Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A fabulous pair of clean-lined sculptural lounge chairs, circa 1950s. Expertly crafted, a fresh take on a classic slipper chair featuring low-slug Klismos form that envelops and hugs...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Milo Baughman Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of very unusual swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman, circa 1960s. One of the leading modern furniture designers of the twentieth century. His furniture is the epito...
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman 'Scoop' Chairs for Thayer Coggin circa 1955
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular pair of vintage oversized 'Scoop' lounge chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1950s. Substantial solid wood frame’s geometric lines are softened by cylindrica...
Leather, Wood
Modernist Channel-back Club Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century modernist channel-back club/lounge chairs, defines upscale simplistic styling by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Incorporating classic lines with a streamlined silhouett...
Velvet
Pair of 801 Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Among Zalszupin’s most elegant upholstered designs, the 801 armchairs express his characteristic blend of precision and warmth. The sculptural armrests flow seamlessly into the seat ...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Pair of Early Milo Baughman Lounge Chairs for James Company
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
A nice early pair of designer chairs by Milo Baughman. Were reupholstered sometime in the 1980s-1990s. If the floral fabric is desirable then I believe the condition of fabric as-is ...
Upholstery
Pair of Italian Modernist Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Pizzetti
By Pizzetti Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage lounge chairs by Pizzetti of Roma (ca. 1960s, Italy). Composed of low, wide frames supported by deeply sculpted ebonized wooden bases. The generous seat and arm proportions c...
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of barrel back lounge armchairs with chrome tube frames. Great size and shape, seat height is 18.75, very comfy with chrome in tip top shape. Upholstery is a ...
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs feature Milo Baughman style chrome frames, tufted fabric, and comfortable barrel back seats. Plush and stylish seating for home or...
Chrome
Pair of Wilhelm Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Kiel, SH
Rare pair of lounge chairs by the famous designer and company holder Wilhelm Knoll. upholstered with the original 100% sheep wool very comfortable
Wool, Wood
