![]() Thayer was looking for a designer and their relationship began with a handshake agreement.” He designed furniture for Thayer Coggin until his death in 2003, and the company still sells his famous designs. “Milo came here when the company was in its organizational stage. ![]() ![]() “In a way, Thayer and Milo got their start together,” said Dot Coggin, Thayer’s wife. In 1953, Baughman struck the deal that would define the rest of his furniture design career: his long-time association with Thayer Coggin, Inc. The Tambour-Door Credenza with lacquered drawers is one of the pieces Baughman designed for Glenn of California in the 1950s, and which contributed to the West Coast “California Modern” look. Image via 1st Dibs. He used materials such as walnut, birch and aluminum to make functional and sleek pieces. This helped focus the design style we now know West Coast Mid Century Modern. and began to do commissions for various furniture companies. Some of these included The Info Company, Mode Furniture, Glenn of California, Murray Furniture of Winchendon and Drexel. He created the “California Modern” collection for Glenn of California in 1950. In 1947, he established Milo Baughman Design Inc. Milo Baughman started by working for the Frank Brothers furniture store in Los Angeles as a custom furniture designer. Image via Thayer Coggin Varied Partnerships It has unique, curved lines that would make it perfect for a sunken den. Baughman’s 1224-303 Circle Sofa is a design from 1968 for Thayer Coggin, Inc., which the company still produces. After returning from the war, he studied architectural design at the Art Center of Los Angeles and Chouinard Art Institute. DWR produces new Baughman furniture like this recliner to this day.īaughman served in the Army Air Forces during World War II, and furthered his love of design by helping to design officer’s clubs during that time. This small step set him in the direction of his life’s work. ![]() He both loved the challenge and excelled at the job. At the early age of 13, his parents asked him to help redesign the family home (both interior and exterior). Milo Baughman was born in Kansas in 1923, but grew up in Long Beach, California. He was also a spokesman for MCM design and lifestyle, and helped train up the next generation of modernists. He worked with a variety of different furniture companies, the most famous being his decades-long relationship with Thayer Coggin, Inc. You can also frequently find Milo Baughman burl “skyscraper” etageres designed for Pace Collection.For many, Milo Ray Baughman (1923-2003) was a the kind of furniture designer inextricable from the the mid century era. We also routinely carry rarer Milo Baughman etagere designs, including his chrome diamond-shaped etageres from the 1970s as well as walnut and chrome wall shelves he designed for specialty-maker Arch Gordon. Whether you’re on the prowl for one of Milo Baughman’s signature pieces such as a chrome and glass bookshelf with irregular shelves, or an arched Milo Baughman brass etagere, you’re more than likely to encounter what you’re looking for here on Chairish. You’re unlikely to find a better selection of Milo modern wall shelves in any other corner of the internet. Add an item to your cart to bring it home today, or make an offer using our “Make an Offer” feature to see if you can score it for less than list! With Chairish, the decorating power is yours! Whether you’re looking for a solo glass and chrome Milo Baughman shelf to lend gravitas to a dining room, or a pair of burl shelves to flank a fireplace, you’re sure to find the perfect fit with our curated selection that’s sourced from top-tier vintage dealers located all over the country. Here at Chairish, we carry dozens of Milo Baughman etageres. Searching for a Milo Baughman etagere to bring exuberance to your interiors? You’ve come to the right place.
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