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
Vintage Paul McCobb / Samuel Marx Lounge Chairs for Directional
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs for Directional. Italian in influence. This design was selected by Samuel Marx for the Highland Park Estate of Peggy and Lionel Nathan. Samuel Ma...
Wood
Vintage Milo Baughman Thin Line Pair of Dining Chairs for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Milo Baughman Thin Line Pair of Dining Chairs for Thayer Coggin. Vintage Upholstery in a faux reptile like pattern texture. Nice overall condition. some minor wear. Addit...
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Boomerang Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Designer Boomerang Lounge Chairs from the Mid 20th Century. No labels. Very much in the manner of Paul McCobb. Designer unknown at this ...
Upholstery
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
Vintage Architectural Lounge Chair attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage architectural lounge chair. Attributed to Milo Baughman. Possibly Italian 1960s/70s. Original upholstery shows some wear. Most likely will desire to reupholster.
Upholstery
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Thin Line Scoop Chairs - Pair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Thin Line Scoop Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 24.25 wide x 29 deep x 29.75 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 15.5 i...
Metal
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Scoop Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a pair of fantastic scoop lounge chairs by Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin, Inc. The chairs are upholstered in a vibrant orange vegan leather and have newly powder-coated base...
Steel
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Scoop Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Gladstone, NJ
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin scoop lounge chairs.
Chrome
Pair Leather Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin Lounge Scoop Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Pair of Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin Lounge Scoop Chairs,, Professionally reupholstered in a butter soft white leather, Original chrome frames,, Super stylish and extremely...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs in Holly Hunt Performance Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A great looking pair of scoop lounge chairs by Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in a Holly Hunt performance weave.
Chrome
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
Common wisdom used to declare the kitchen the hub of the house. These days, the living room seems to have assumed the role of domestic focal point. Unlike the Victorian parlor, stiffly furnished and reserved for guests, today’s living room is a central place for reading, conversation and, well, living, with furnishings that lend themselves to both casual lounging and elegant entertaining.
The Space Age design is not meant for standing around.
