Milo Baughman Lounge Chair with Metal Base

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, lounge chair, fabric and metal, United States, 1970s.

This chair by Milo Baughman is designed in a modest, yet distinguished look. A comfortable lounge chair with thick cushions for the seat, which a nice contrast with the geometric metal base. Thanks to the base the chair appears to be floating, even though the design is grand and bulky.

The sand color upholstery features a striped texture, which is in good condition.

Milo Baughman (1923-2003) is one of the American midcentury designers who is known for home design and his collaboration with Thayer Coggin Inc., of High Point, NC, which began in 1953 and lasted until his death in 2003. He was an advocate of modern American style and was a lecturer around the United States, educating about Good Design. Baughman's design were typically relaxed and timeless which showed in his affordable designs.