Milo Baughman Dressers
American, 1923-2003
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.
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Creator: Milo Baughman
Milo Baughman Cabinet in Walnut and Black Lacquer for Directional
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed by Milo Baughman for the Directional Furniture Company, this handsome mid-century modern walnut cabinet would work well as a wardrobe in bedroom or in an office.
The tall u...
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1960s American Vintage Milo Baughman Dressers
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Walnut, Lacquer
Mid Century Milo Baughman “Perspective” Dresser for Drexel
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning mid century modern “Perspective” walnut dresser designed by Milo Baughman for Drexel furniture. This dresser is equipped with 6 wide and deep drawers that function very smoo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Dressers
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Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Todays Living” Highboy Dresser
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Dressers
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Elm
Mid Century Modern 12 drawer Walnut Dresser Credenza by Milo Baughman
By Arch Gordon, Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Milo Baughman for Arch Gordon 12 drawer long Walnut dresser. Very nice walnut Veneer dresser with black brass pulls on a solid walnut 4 square leg base. Very nice design with lots of...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Dressers
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Walnut
Milo Baughman, Dresser, Maple, USA, 1950s
By Murray Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in High Point, NC
A maple dresser designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Murray Furniture Manufacture Company, Winchendon, Massachusetts, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Dressers
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Maple
California Modern Walnut Dresser with Tulip Style Pulls by Milo Baughman
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Dressers
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Milo Baughman, Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Rosewood, Chrome, John Stuart, 1960s
By John Stuart, Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Rosewood Dresser for John Stuart, Chrome Accent
Fully refinished American mid-century dresser designed by Milo Baughman for John Stuart...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Dressers
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Chrome
Walnut Highboy Cabinet by Milo Baughman for Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Milo Baughman for the Directional Furniture Company, this handsome walnut mid-century cabinet would work as well for an office as for a bedroom.
The lower case has tw...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Dressers
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Metal
Glenn of California Walnut and Lacquered Dresser by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage two-tone dresser designed by the iconic designer Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in the United States, circa 1950s. This dresser has a minimalist design that ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Dressers
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Stainless Steel
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Rosewood & Chrome Dresser for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman rosewood & chrome dresser for Thayer Coggin.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Dressers
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Chrome
Milo Baughman for Murray Midcentury Maple and Brass Lowboy Dresser
By Milo Baughman, Murray Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Murray mid-century Maple and Brass Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 66 wide x 18 deep x 31.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call rest...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Dressers
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Brass
Midcentury "Perspective" Dresser by Milo Baughman for Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning midcentury dresser designed by Milo Baughman for Drexel´s “Perspective” collection in the United States, circa 1950s. This dresser has been constructed from an exotic and beautiful Mindoro wood imported from the Philippines and belongs to one of the designer's most Exclusive Design lines. The dresser features eight wide dovetailed drawers that feature structurally detailed pulls in the form of lips that adorn the edge of the drawers. The case sits on solid conical legs that perfectly complement the structure. Due to their design and versatility, this dresser will cover your storage needs in your home. It still has the original manufacturer’s label. Matching chests of drawers...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Dressers
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Wood
Milo Baughman for Directional Cherry and Brass Double Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern double dresser or credenza.
By Milo Baughman for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture.
USA, 1960s
Gorgeous book-matched che...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Dressers
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Brass
Milo Baughman Expandable Table, c.1960
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An original Milo Baughman Parsons dining table by Directional Furniture with a striped veneer top of Rosewood, Teak and Walnut o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Dressers
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Walnut
Milo Baughman Dresser for Drexel
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Milo Baughman
Manufacturer: Drexel
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specifications: Wood
Condition
This Milo Baughman dresser for Drexel is in excellent restor...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Dressers
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Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl & Chrome Dresser
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Denton, TX
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl & Chrome Dresser. The dresser is a true mid-century classic with 8 drawers and 2 doors, providing ample storage space. Adorned with beautiful bur...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Dressers
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Chrome
Milo Baughman Sculpted Walnut Dresser for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Dressers
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Walnut
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Milo Baughman Cabinet / Dresser for Directional, United States, c.1965
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
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Milo Baughman dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
Milo Baughman dressers are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Milo Baughman dressers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dressers by Milo Baughman were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dressers by Brown Saltman, Conant Ball, and Kipp Stewart. Prices for Milo Baughman dressers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,500 and can go as high as $5,995, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,800.
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Questions About Milo Baughman Dressers
- Who is Milo Baughman?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Milo Baughman was an American furniture designer whose pieces helped define the trends of the 1970s. His style features sleek, simple lines with little ornamentation. In addition to creating furniture, Baughman taught design at Brigham Young University. Find a collection of Milo Baughman on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Milo Baughman, say "MY-low BA-mun." The "GH" in his surname is silent. Baughman was born in 1923 in Goodland, Kansas, but he soon moved to California, the state that served as his home throughout much of his life. Shop a large selection of Milo Baughman furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Milo Baughman designed furniture for Thayer Coggin from 1953 to 2003. The brand produced most pieces from their joint collection in High Point, North Carolina, and the range includes a variety of chairs, sofas and tables. You'll find a collection of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Milo Baughman took special care to make sure his chairs looked just as good from the back as they do from the front. You can spot a real Milo Baughman chair by checking out the trademark flat bar metal frames on the chairs and sofas. Shop a collection of Milo Baughman pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How best to identify Milo Baughman furniture depends on the piece. Lounge chairs and sofas often feature a flat metal bar frame, and his tables tend to show off clean, simple lines. The backs of Baughman's pieces make the same visual impression as the fronts because he believed that furniture should be pleasing to the eye when viewed from any angle. Find a large selection of expertly vetted Milo Baughman furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Milo Baughman designed for many companies over the course of his life. Some of the companies the American designer worked for include Arch Gordon, Directional Furniture, Drexel, George Kovacs, Glenn of California, The Inco Company, Mode Furniture, Murray Furniture of Winchendon and Pacific Iron. You'll find a collection of Milo Baughman furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether Milo Baughman recliners are comfortable or not is largely a matter of personal perception. However, creating furniture that was as functional as it was fashionable was his main goal. You can see this reflected in the ample padding, supportive lines and carefully selected upholstery of his recliners. Shop a range of Milo Baughman recliners on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Milo Baughman made chairs out of a variety of materials. Many of his pieces feature metal bar frames fashioned out of chrome, brass or stainless steel. Milo Baughman chairs often have leather upholstery. However, you may also find reupholstered pieces clad in various fabrics. Shop a large selection of Milo Baughman chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022One way to know if a piece of furniture is a Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin is to consult the visual catalog of his pieces on the Thayer Coggin official website. Many of the chairs he produced for the brand feature metal bar or pedestal bases. In addition, he created many drum tables for Thayer Coggin. You'll find a large collection of expertly vetted Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin pieces on 1stDibs.