Incollect Magazine - Issue 12

88 www.incollect.com M ilo Baughman (1923–2003) is remembered as a designer with a modern furniture style that blends the casual, informal culture of Southern California with the legacies of Bauhaus design pioneers Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Marcel Breuer. He synthesized a broad range of mid-century modern design trends, maintaining an unwavering commitment to comfort and function. Baughman’s furniture was both aesthetically pleasing and practical — qualities that were somewhat uncommon at the time. He famously remarked, “Furniture that is too obviously designed is very interesting, but too often belongs only in museums.” Baughman avoided the radical extremes of modern design, finding a balance between form and function. This resulted in innovative, modern furniture that was “widely available to the public, both in terms of price and retail outlets,” MILO BAU HMAN The Father of California Modern Design by Benjamin Genocchio One of Milo Baughman’s most popular designs, the 989 ‘T-Back’ chair was originally designed for Thayer Coggin in 1968. The cantilevered upholstered cube form appears to float inside its flat-bar metal frame. A timeless classic with polished chrome frames and orange velvet upholstery. Available from Newel on Incollect.com