From 1953 to 2003, Thayer Coggin and Milo Baughman collaborated on designs, engineering and manufacturing techniques that came to define the mid-century modern era of American residential furniture.
How can you tell if a chair is Milo Baughman?
Signature Furniture Milo Baughman believed that furniture should look as good from the back as it does from the front. His trademark is the flat bar metal frames that encased lounge chairs and sofas. Baughman's swiveling chair, which often rests on a round brass base, also is iconic.4 Apr 2017
What companies did Milo Baughman design for?
Throughout his career, Baughman designed for a number of furniture companies including Mode Furniture, Glenn of California, The Inco Company, Pacific Iron, Murray Furniture of Winchendon, Arch Gordon, Design Institute America, George Kovacs, Directional, Henredon, and Drexel.
What materials did Milo Baughman use?
In 1947, Baughman left Frank Brothers and established Milo Baughman Design, Inc. Under this name, he designed for Glenn of California and Pacific Iron, often using walnut, iron, and Formica. These materials and his unique taste marked a distinctive style of Californian Modern furniture.
Where was Milo Baughman furniture made?
North Carolina
Did Milo Baughman design an etagere?
Milo Baughman Style Expandable Étagère by the Design Institute of America. Design Institute of America brass etagere. Elegant Hollywood Regency style piece.