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.
$8,495
H 34.5 in W 72 in D 18.25 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Credenza
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Credenza This credenza measures: 72 wide x 18.25 deep x 34.5 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Veneer Chips and S...
Chrome
$7,850
H 34.75 in W 72 in D 18.25 in
Gorgeous Milo Baughman Burl Olivewood Chrome Credenza Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Milo Baughman burled olive wood and chrome credenza. This piece is in good vintage condition with only light signs of age. It does have the orange velvet silverware divi...
Chrome
$4,950
H 30 in W 80.25 in D 19.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Sideboard / Dresser, Burlwood, Chrome
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Sideboard / Dresser, Burlwood, Chrome Gorgeous mid-century dresser or sideboard designed and produced in the United States, circa 1980s. This piece is made of burlwood with chrome accents and details. Very decorative square patchwork wood...
Chrome
$3,947
H 29 in W 52.75 in D 18.75 in
Milo Baughman Style Helikon Mid Century Burlwood and Marble Top Credenza
By Milo Baughman, Helikon
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Helikon Mid Century Burlwood and Marble Top Credenza This credenza measures: 52.75 wide x 18.75 deep x 29 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what...
Marble
$6,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 72 in D 18.25 in
Marvelous Milo Baughman Burled Olive Wood Chrome Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Milo Baughman burled olive wood and chrome credenza. This particular piece is in very nice vintage condition, one of the nicest we have had in a long time. It does have t...
Chrome
$7,795
H 34.75 in W 72 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Credenza
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Credenza This credenza measures: 72 wide x 18 deep x 34.75 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We take our pho...
Chrome
$5,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 72.5 in D 20 in
Magnificent Milo Baughman Style Burl 6 Drawer Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Milo Baughman style burl Olivewood 6 drawer credenza. This piece is in fabulous vintage condition with only light signs of age. This styl...
Burl
$7,900
H 34.5 in W 72 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman Book Matched Olivewood Burl Wood Credenza for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Toledo, OH
Milo Baughman book matched olivewood burl wood credenza. circa 1970s, Mid-Century Modern Period. 4 Door credenza on square chrome tubular base. Fitted interior with 2 silver drawers ...
Chrome
$4,500
H 34 in W 77.25 in D 18.5 in
Exquisite Mid-Century Modern Marble-Top Sideboard by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This handsome vintage modern sideboard features plenty of room for storage within its hefty drawers and large hidden compartment with a shelf....
Wood
$4,995
H 32.38 in W 67.75 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Sideboard, Credenza, or Bar Cabinet, Refinished
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet In the manner of Milo Baughman By Lane Furniture USA, 1970s Beautiful book-matched burled olive wood, with ash w...
Ash, Burl
Vintage Postmodern Burlwood Sideboard Credenza Cabinet
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage postmodern burlwood credenza. This wonderful cabinet features a simple modern design, with a blonde wood construction with burlwood accented top, and dark wood accents. Thi...
Wood
Vintage Bernhard Pedersen & Son Danish Teak Wood Credenza Sideboard with Hutch
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage 1960s Bernhard Pedersen & Son credenza sideboard with hutch top. This is a stunning vintage Danish cabinet in wonderful vintage condition. This piece is a gorgeous example ...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern 3 Piece Walnut Chrome Tobocman Wall Hanging Floating Credenza
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A gorgeous 3 piece walnut and chrome Tobocman hanging/floating credenza set. This stunning wall unit set features a walnut construction with a semi-glossy finish, and rectangular chrome drawer handles. This set of 3 comes unattached but can be hung together seamlessly. Each piece contains 6 large pull out drawers that pull out smoothly and sturdily. This shelving set also includes a glass top that is not pictured above. The glass is in very good condition, additional info and photos can be requested if interested. This whole set is in very good condition. Individually, this set measures...
Walnut
Arteriors Art Deco Inspired Rounded Wood Credenza With Brass Detailing
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This Arteriors credenza features an Art Deco inspired design with a rounded silhouette, dark wood finish, and decorative brass detailing throughout. The two door cabinet is accented ...
Brass
Vintage American of Martinsville Black Lacquered Brass Hardware Buffet Credenza
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An American of Martinsville buffet credenza. This vintage storage cabinet features a full black lacquered body with brass hardware accents. This credenza features doors on either sid...
Brass
Vintage Marble & Bronze Console Table Attributed To Jean Michael Wilmotte
By Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This striking console table, attributed to French designer Jean-Michel Wilmotte for Mirak, exemplifies a refined balance of materiality and structure. The piece features a polished m...
Marble, Bronze
