Thayer Coggin Armchairs
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.
Find a unique collection of new and vintage Thayer Coggin furniture today on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Thayer Coggin
Leather Lounge Armchairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Pair Available
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stylish full-grain leather lounge armchairs are by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, originally designed in 1966, this set newer, and produced by Thayer Coggin in High Point, No...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lounge Chrome Armchair Designed by Milo Baughman Circa 1970's
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice polished chrome frame and upholstered lounge armchair designed by Milo Baughman, circa 1970, upholstered in 2020 the fabric shows a water stain shown nothing major Knoll fabric,...
Category
20th Century American Space Age Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman High Back Cane Armchairs for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Denton, TX
Chrome high back armchairs with cane back and original upholstery.
Deigned by Milo Baughman and manufactured by Thayer Coggin.
The fabric is very clean or new upholstery may be desired.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of 4 dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. These have been re-upholstered in a Faux Sheepskin Italian synthe...
Category
1980s American Vintage Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cube chairs by Thayer Coggin. Designed by Milo Baughman with wide polished chrome bars that warp around and angle at the t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Armchairs or Side Chairs in White
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matching pair of armchairs designed by Milo Baughman circa 1970's. The chairs feature a thin frame construction with white naugahyde upholstery. Very clean all original condition.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Set of 8 Chrome Dining Chairs in Ivory Boucle, circa 1975
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
As if too good to be true super sleek and sexy set of 8-chrome dining chairs by iconic Mid-Century Modern designer Milo Baughman professionally reupholstered in soft ivory bouclé. Hello Sexy! Ultra luxurious silhouette gives the feeling of floating on a cozy cloud. Curved upholstery lines and original tufting details contrast the chrome frame's angles. Soft ivory bouclé is rated highly durable and keeps guests cool in summer and cozy in winter. Its breathable texture works in all climates. Scrolled seat back detail is mirrored by the seat front and adds functional comfort while also giving the illusion of an unraveling scroll or flowing waterfall. All guests enjoy padded arm rests. Sturdy, comfortable and so sexy and luxurious, this Milo Baughman Dining Chair set...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Cantilever Dining Lounge Chairs Barbara Barry Boucle
By Barbara Barry, Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of four signed Milo Baughman sculptural cantilever dining arm chairs newly professionally re-upholstered with very soft and textural high end luxury curly boucle fabric by Barbar...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Chrome "T-Back" Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful midcentury chrome “T-back” lounge chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United States, circa 1960s. These chairs have an avant-garde design where the right combi...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Thayer Cogging Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Thayer Cogging Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Flatbar Lounge Chairs, 1970
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Flatbar Lounge Chairs, 1970’s. Original upholstery, shows some sun fading on back. There was a small tear on side of one arm.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Milo Baughman Set of 10 Chrome Dining Chairs in Ivory Bouclé, circa 1975
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
As if too good to be true super sleek and sexy set of ten chrome dining chairs by iconic Mid-Century Modern designer Milo Baughman professionally reupholstered in soft ivory bouclé. Hello Sexy! Ultra luxurious silhouette gives the feeling of floating on a cozy cloud. Curved upholstery lines and original tufting details contrast the chrome frame's angles. Soft ivory bouclé is rated highly durable and keeps guests cool in summer and cozy in winter. Its breathable texture works in all climates. Scrolled seat back detail is mirrored by the seat front and adds functional comfort while also giving the illusion of an unraveling scroll or flowing waterfall. All guests enjoy padded arm rests. Sturdy, comfortable and so sexy and luxurious, this Milo Baughman Dining Chair set...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Milo Baughman Set of 12 Chrome Dining Chairs in Ivory Bouclé, circa 1975
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
As if too good to be true super sleek sexy and huge set of twelve chrome dining chairs by iconic Mid-Century Modern designer Milo Baughman professionally reupholstered in soft ivory bouclé. Hello Sexy! Ultra luxurious silhouette gives the feeling of floating on a cozy cloud. Curved upholstery lines and original tufting details contrast the chrome frame's angles. Soft ivory bouclé is rated highly durable and keeps guests cool in summer and cozy in winter. Its breathable texture works in all climates. Scrolled seat back detail is mirrored by the seat front and adds functional comfort while also giving the illusion of an unraveling scroll or flowing waterfall. All guests enjoy padded arm rests. Sturdy, comfortable and so sexy and luxurious, this Milo Baughman Dining Chair set...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Black and Rosewood Wrapped Horseshoe Lounge / Ar
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century horseshoe-form lounge / armchair with black textured fabric upholstery with removable seat cushion and a rosewood wrap around the back of the chair. (MILO BAUGHM...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Rosewood, Upholstery
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Brown Upholstered Scoop Lounge / Armchair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century scoop armchair with brown velour upholstered seat, back, and arms with button tufted detail along the seam where the seat and back join, supported by a thin squa...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Orange Floating Cube Lounge / Armchairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century floating cube lounge /armchairs with polished chrome frames and orange velvet upholstery. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Light Brown Velour Horseshoe Lounge Armchair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century horseshoe-form lounge / armchair upholstered in light brown velour, resting on a circular wood veneer plinth base. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Khaki Brown Horseshoe Lounge / Armchairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century horseshoe-form lounge / armchairs with khaki brown fabric upholstery with removable seat cushions. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Pale Yellow Upholstered Scoop Lounge / Armchair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century scoop armchair with pale yellow velour upholstered seat, back, and arms with button tufted detail along the seam where the seat and back join, supported by a thi...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Yellow Vinyl Flat Bar Lounge Armchair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century lounge armchair with a polished chrome flat bar frame, upholstered in bright yellow vinyl. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome and Paisley Fabric Flat Bar Loung
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century lounge armchairs with polished chrome flat bar frames, upholstered in a beige and neutral tone paisley patterned fabric. (Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Thayer Coggin Dark Crimson Scoop Lounge / Armchairs
By Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century Thayer Coggin scoop-form armchairs with dark crimson crushed velvet button tufted upholstery and think square tube chrome frames.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin White Upholstered Horseshoe Lounge / Armchair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century horseshoe-form lounge / armchair with off-white fabric upholstery and a removable seat cushion. (Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Brown Velour Horseshoe Lounge Armchair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century horseshoe-form lounge / armchair upholstered in brown velour with button tufting, resting on a circular wood veneer plinth base. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Yellow Tufted Velour Horseshoe Form Lounge / Arm
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century horseshoe-form lounge / armchair with canary yellow button tufted velour upholstery with a removable seat cushion resting on a wood ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Prisma Armchair Rocker Lounge 1984, Memphis era
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1984 Prisma collection armchair rocker lounge. This item is on Clearance. Clearance listings are priced for quick an...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Pair Diamond Tufted Vinyl Chrome Frame Lounge Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very clean all original pair of armchairs or lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman and manufactured by Thayer Coggin! This signed pair of chairs has super clean and bright chrome...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Cool Pair of Mid-Century Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Iron & Caned Armchairs
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Cool Mid-Century Modern pair of Milo Baughman armchairs having painted white iron frame with handsome caned backs and original blue vinyl seats. Arms are thin and elegant as are the ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of New Alcantera Upholstery Barrel Back Tub Baughman Lounge Chairs SHARP!
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of New Alcantera Upholstery Barrel back tub baughman lounge chairs SHARP!.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Ultrasuede, Upholstery
Vintage Stainless Steel "Z" Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman, 2 Pairs Available
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage stainless steel lounge chairs designed by the iconic designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United States, circa 1970s. These chairs have an innovative and ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pair of Thin Line Chrome Armchairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Milo Baughman as part of the Thin Line Collection for Thayer Coggin, this striking pair of armchairs features thin rectangular frames in chrome with cylindrical padded ar...
Category
1970s American Vintage Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Prisma Armchair Rocker Lounge 1984, Memphis Era
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1984 Prisma collection armchair rocker lounge. After decades of working with Thayer Coggin, a famously ‘hands-on’ boss that maintained final say over each and every design that went into production, Baughman was well aware of the fact that marketability and a certain level of pandering to Coggin’s established client base around the US was key to his designs bring out into production by his long-time collaborator and boss.
However, inspired by the courageous young avant...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pair of Milo Baughman designed lounge chairs that have been reupholstered in the off-white fabric shown and made of three inch wide, flat-bar, polished chromed steel frames. These ar...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Streamlined Milo Baughman Flat Wide-Band Leather Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Glamorous, over-scaled, streamlined pair of chairs from a limited production collection designed Milo Baughman Classic for Thayer Coggin. Originally designed in 1972, these chairs ar...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Thayer Coggin Swivel Scallop Shape Back Tilt Rocking Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern swivel rocking lounge chair by Thayer Coggin.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 6 Scoop Shape Seats Chrome Dining Milo Baughman Room Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern scoop seats dining room chairs by Thayer Coggin.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Thayer Coggin Bronze Chairs
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Thayer Coggin bronze chairs.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Armchairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage lounge chairs with dramatic tubular chrome frames. Micro suede fabric, comfortable cushioned seats.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Swivel Tub Arm Chair in COM
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
A swivel tub chair with brass base by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Offered with re-upholstery in COM (Client's On Material) or COL (Client's On Leather), USA, circa 1970.
You ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Thayer Coggin armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Thayer Coggin armchairs 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 armchairs, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Thayer Coggin were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Jens Risom, and Charles Eames. Prices for Thayer Coggin armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,295 and can go as high as $36,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,500.
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Questions About Thayer Coggin Armchairs
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022One 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.
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