Milo Ray Baughman 1923-2003

Milo was a leading US furniture designers who designed many iconic pieces in the 50’s and 60’s which can now be viewed at Museums and Galleries all over the world. Born in Kansas and raised in Long Beach California Milo’s first commission was to design the interior and exterior of his family’s house which he undertook aged 13. He saw active service during World war 2 but also found te time to design te interiors of many officers clubs. After the war Milo qualified in furniture design from the California institute of arts and went to work for a major furniture store the Frank Brothers where he became in house furniture designer. Milo then set up his own consultancy Milo Baughmann Inc and worked principally in Formica, walnut and Iron. Commissions from many major Companies followed including an office desk for home offices for Drexel. His most successful work followed most notably the 951-103 Club chair and 989-103 Lounge chair, as well as many sofas, coffee tables and cantilever chairs.