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.
Wonderful Milo Baughman Circular Sofa Sectional Plinth
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin circular 2 piece sofa. Of course this will need to be reupholstered but who wants 60 year old fabric anyway! We imagine this done in an ul...
Upholstery, Walnut
Scrumptious Curved Adrian Pearsall 2 Piece Circular Sectional Sofa Mid-Century
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptuous Adrian Pearsall 2 piece curved sectional sofa. This wonderful sofa retains its original fabric in clean comfortable condition. Ready to slip right into your modern livi...
Upholstery
Stunning 4-Piece Erwin Lambeth Circular Curved Sofa Sectional Mid-Century Modern
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 4-piece circular Erwin Lambeth sectional sofa. This vintage sectional sofa is quality through and through from the down-filled seat cu...
Upholstery, Wood
Stunning Milo Baughman style Circular Curved Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Milo Baughman style curved even arm sofa. This sofa is super high quality and was recently upholstered in this ivory textured fabric. The long straight 4 seater sofa in th...
Upholstery
Fabulous Milo Baughman 5 Piece Curved Back Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 5 piece curved back cube sectional sofa. This sectional has some wear to the original fabric and will need to be reupholstered. The sofa meas...
Upholstery
Fabulous 4 Piece Milo Baughman Style Curved Sofa Sectional Carsons Mid-Century
By Carsons
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 4 piece Milo Baughman style curved sectional sofa. We love the oversized channeled back and arms along with the circular end pieces. This sofa will need to be reupholster...
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Circular Sectional Sofa Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A true conversation piece, this mid-century modern chrome sectional sofa transforms a room into an experience. Inspired by the iconic designs of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin and c...
Chrome
Vintage Thayer Coggin for Milo Baughman Semi-Circular 3-Piece Sectional Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Make a bold statement with this exceptional vintage Thayer Coggin for Milo Baughman three-piece sectional sofa. Featuring an impressive curved, semi-circular design, this iconic sect...
Upholstery
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Parsons Style 3 Piece Section Sofa- Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Parsons Style Curved 3 Piece Sectional Sofa - Pair Classic pair of mid century modern Milo Baughman curved three-seat sofas. Both sofas are in orig...
Upholstery
1970s Adrian Pearsall Circular Three Piece Sectional
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, rare sectional you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sectional is statement piece w...
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Semi-Circular Sofa, 1970
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Semi-Circular Sofa, 1970’s. Original upholstery. Measures 33” deep 168” wide 26” tall seat height 15”
Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Semi-Circle Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
Great looking sectional sofa by Adrian Pearsall. Very comfortable. Ready for your choice of fabric. Arm can be added on other end if desired.
Upholstery
