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Thayer Coggin

American

Few friendships last a lifetime, but Milo Baughman (1923–2003) and Thayer Coggin (1922–2003) were united by their desire to craft American furniture with timeless heirloom appeal. Today vintage Thayer Coggin sofas, coffee tables, alluring chrome-framed chairs and other furnishings are recognized as masterpieces of good design and remain highly sought after by collectors near and far.

Having both served in the military during World War II and coming from humble backgrounds — Coggin from Denton, North Carolina, and Baughman from Goodland, Kansas (but raised in California) — they shared a passion for simple, modern design in home furnishings. In 1953, after showing his prescient designs to a number of companies (who turned him down) in the furniture center of High Point, North Carolina, Baughman decided to pay a last-minute visit to Coggin, who had just founded his eponymous brand. After a nearly hour-long meeting in which Coggin shot out of his seat exclaiming he had never seen anything like Baughman's work, the two men shook hands. They would be friends and collaborators for the next 50 years.

Coggin let Baughman pursue his singular vision, while the Thayer Coggin company benefited from its close relationship with the ever more prominent Baughman, the manufacturer’s lead designer and an architect of California modernism who also collaborated with Drexel Furniture, Glenn of California and others during his career.

In 1968, New York Times critic Rita Reif hailed Baughman’s work for its elegance and sophistication. “With this furniture,” she wrote of his new collection, Environment 70 produced by Thayer Coggin, “who needs a decorator?” Baughman’s name became synonymous with sleekly modern, comfortable furniture the whole family could enjoy — stylish seating upholstered with impossibly cozy bouclé fabric and dashing case pieces that reflected the venturesome sensibility associated with mid-century modernism as well as the functionality of the Bauhaus.

Although its founder died in 2003, Thayer Coggin remains an esteemed family-run brand in High Point. Each item of furniture is bench-made by a single craftsperson to ensure “continuity among related pieces,” the company says, and comes in a vast array of upholstery fabrics, wood and metal finishes. Like the friendship that defined it, Thayer Coggin furniture is built to last.

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Mid Century Burl Cube Table by Milo Baughman
Mid Century Burl Cube Table by Milo Baughman

Mid Century Burl Cube Table by Milo Baughman

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.5 in W 28.25 in D 28.25 in

Mid Century Burl Cube Table by Milo Baughman

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Stunning walnut burl cube by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. A great piece used as a small coffee table, large side table or pedestal. Matching coffee table and console with ottom...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin

Materials

Glass, Burl

Original Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel and Tilt Scoop Chairs 1970's
Original Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel and Tilt Scoop Chairs 1970's

Original Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel and Tilt Scoop Chairs 1970's

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An iconic pair of swivel and tilt chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Chairs are every bit as comfortable as they are good looking. Rare to find time capsules with or...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Mid-Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

Mid-Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Milo baughman for Thayer Coggin Olive Ash Burlwood Coffee table
Milo baughman for Thayer Coggin Olive Ash Burlwood Coffee table

Milo baughman for Thayer Coggin Olive Ash Burlwood Coffee table

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Lynn, MA

Large modern coffee table in Olive Ash Burlwood designed by Milo baughman for Thayer Coggin, Inc. Great wood grain patterns. Ready for use.

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1960s Vintage Thayer Coggin

Materials

Burl

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome and Flokati Faux Fur Lounge Chair
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome and Flokati Faux Fur Lounge Chair

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome and Flokati Faux Fur Lounge Chair

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome and Flokati Faux Fur Lounge Chair.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Circular Sectional Sofa, USA
Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Circular Sectional Sofa, USA

Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Circular Sectional Sofa, USA

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Milo Baughman attributed circular three-piece sectional sofa. Upholstered maybe 20 years ago in a blue fabric that still presents very well! Just professionally cleaned and ready to ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin

Materials

Upholstery

Milo Baughman for Thayer Cogggin Swivel and Tilt Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
Milo Baughman for Thayer Cogggin Swivel and Tilt Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé

Milo Baughman for Thayer Cogggin Swivel and Tilt Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Saint Louis, MO

These 1970s Milo Baughman mid century modern swivel and tilt chairs on chrome bases were made by Thayer Coggin and were newly professionally reupholstered in super soft ivory white b...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Walnut Burl Coffee Table by Milo Baughman
Mid Century Walnut Burl Coffee Table by Milo Baughman

Mid Century Walnut Burl Coffee Table by Milo Baughman

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.5 in W 44 in D 44 in

Mid Century Walnut Burl Coffee Table by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, Paul Evans

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Stunning walnut burl coffee table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This coffee table makes a statement and will be a real centerpiece. Matching cube side table also available i...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin

Materials

Glass, Burl

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Thayer Coggin Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2026$3,737Club ChairsUpholstery, Walnutcirca 1970s
2026$2,800Living Room Sets, Lounge ChairsStainless Steel, FabricC2000
2026$2,655Club Chairs, Swivel ChairsChrome, Fabric, Upholsterycirca 1970s
2026$855Ottomans and PoufsUpholstery, Walnut1970s
2026$4,800Sofas, Sectional SofasFabric, Wood1970s
2026$10,625Swivel ChairsVelvet, Woodcirca 1960s
2026$2,000Coffee and Cocktail TablesGlass, Smoked Glass, Wood, RosewoodCirca 1970s
2026$4,090Lounge ChairsSteel, Fabric, Chrome1970’s
2026$9,570Sectional SofasUpholstery, Wood1970s
2026$1,300SofasUpholstery1970
2026$5,000Sectional SofasUpholsteryCirca 80's
2026$3,060Swivel ChairsTextile1990s
2025$385Pedestals and ColumnsWood, Mahogany, Oak, MasoniteMid-20th Century
2025$6,300CredenzasBurlUnknown
2025$3,399Lounge ChairsUpholstery, Rosewoodcirca 1960s
2025$6,400Swivel ChairsWool, RosewoodUnknown
2025$3,978LoveseatsVelvet1980
2025$1,800Lounge ChairsChrome2016
2025$8,900Lounge Chairs, ChairsMohair, Oak1990s
2025$4,250LoveseatsUpholstery, Burl1960-1969
$4,386
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$360-$18,700
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Thayer Coggin furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Thayer Coggin furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Thayer Coggin furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 373 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Thayer Coggin were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Directional, Harvey Probber, and Jens Risom. Prices for Thayer Coggin furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $199 and can go as high as $49,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,550.
Questions About Thayer Coggin
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    One way to know if a piece of furniture is a Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin is to consult the visual catalog of his pieces on the Thayer Coggin official website. Many of the chairs he produced for the brand feature metal bar or pedestal bases. In addition, he created many drum tables for Thayer Coggin. You'll find a large collection of expertly vetted Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin pieces on 1stDibs.