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.
Milo Baughman Styled Burl Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A beautiful burl olive wood coffee table with square chromed tubed base, this table makes a statement and will provide years of enjoyment. Manufactured in the style of Thayer Coggin ...
Olive
Midcentury Milo Baughman Style Low Burl Wood Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage modern burl coffee table designed in the style of Milo Baughman. A convenient rectangular design with gorgeous wood grain ...
Burl
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in W 40 in D 40 in
Scrumptious Milo Baughman style Burl Coffee Cocktail Table Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious Milo Baughman style burl wood and black square coffee table. We love the contrast between the light burl wood against the ebonize...
Burl
Milo Baughman Style Hekman Mid Century Burlwood Coffee Table
By Hekman Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Hekman Mid Century Burlwood Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 39 wide x 39 deep x 15.25 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Areas of Minor Stain Wear on...
Burl
$2,100
H 21.38 in W 30 in D 24 in
Baughman Style Burl Wood Rectangle Coffee End Table Mid-Century Modern 1980
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Milo Baughman style rectangle burl wood coffee or end table Mid-Century Modern made in Mexico 1980. Marked underneath Made in Mexico. Note the stunning gra...
Burl
Milo Baughman Burl Olivewood Parsons Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Attributed to Milo Baughman burl olivewood parsons style coffee table. Dated on bottom 1978.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Burl Veneer Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a bold statement with this striking mid-century modern burl veneer coffee table, a perfect fusion of organic beauty and timeless design. Showcasing a richly figured burl wood su...
Wood
$4,800
H 16 in W 64 in D 28 in
Mid Century Modern Large Rectangle Burl Wood Chrome Base Coffee Table Mint!
By Milo Baughman, Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern rectangle book matched burl wood chrome base coffee table milo baughman atr. Mint!
Chrome
Nice Early Milo Baughman Burl Coffee or Side End Parsons Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman burl coffee table.
Wood
Vintage Burl Wood Coffee Table, France 1970s
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant vintage coffee table featuring a beautiful burl wood veneer, dating from approximately the 1970s. This rectangular coffee table is characterised by its clean geometric lines...
Wood, Burl
Burl Wood Cube Table attributed to Milo Baughman Mid Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Burlwood Table, attributed to Milo Baughman, unsigned, American, circa 1960s. This table is a versatile size and can be used as an end or side table, nightstand, or coffe...
Wood, Burl
Italian Coffee Table Macassar and Birch 52" x 36" x 17" Mid Century Post Modern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Italian Coffee Table, Italy, circa 1980s. It is believed to be constructed of birch with macassar inlay and legs.
Wood, Macassar
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Baker Rare Coffee Table Mid Century Modern 54x24x16h
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Coffee Table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Baker Furniture Company, American, circa 1950s. Inspired by Greek Classical furniture, Gibbings designed this brief line ...
Wood
Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table by Horsnaes Mobler Mid Century Modern 1960s
By Horsnaes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table, made by Horsnaes Mobler, Denmark, circa 1960s.
Teak, Wood
Art Deco Style Burl Wood End Table Mid Century Modern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Architectural Form Burlwood End Table, probably French, after a 1930s Art Deco design, we believe this table to be circa 1960s. It is a versatile size and can be used as an end or si...
Wood, Burl
Paul McCobb Travertine and Brass Coffee Table Mid Century Modern circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Coffee Table in Travertine and Brass, designed by Paul McCobb, American, circa 1950s. It has a clean lined, architectural design. The brass retains its original patina with v...
Travertine, Brass, Metal
