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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Thayer Coggin Curved Channeled Asymmetric Sofa, USA 1980s
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Miami, FL
Thayer Coggin Curved Channeled Asymmetric Sofa, USA 1980s Offered for sale is a 1980s vintage asymmetric curved sofa by Thayer Coggin. The sofa is back-channelled and is lower on th...
Fabric
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...
Glass, Burl
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
H 15.5 in W 44 in D 44 in
Mid Century Walnut Burl Coffee Table by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Paul Evans, Thayer Coggin
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...
Glass, Burl
$2,200
H 28 in W 28 in D 31 in
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.
Chrome
$7,900 / set
H 30.5 in W 28.5 in D 31.5 in
Original Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel and Tilt Scoop Chairs 1970's
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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...
Upholstery, Walnut
$8,500
H 34.75 in W 72 in D 18.25 in
Vintage Burl Wood and Chrome Credenza by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A masterpiece of mid-century modern design, this exceptional burl wood credenza was created by the legendary Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the 1970s, a collaboration that define...
Chrome
$24,400 / set
H 30 in W 24 in D 22 in
Milo Baughman 1970s Set of 8 Chrome Dining Arm Chairs in New Camel Teddy Fabric
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
It's not hard to see why this sleek 1970s chrome dining chair was the favorite of Milo Baughman out of all of his designs. Made by Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman also installed these chairs in Coggin's personal home. These Milo Baughman dining chairs are mid century modern royalty. A clean profile that's modern, light weight and unobtrusive. Lean chrome frames allow more light to pass throughout the space. Curly camel teddy bear fabric warms up Milo's chrome frames with luxurious softness and a texture that ventilates well. Cozy in winter and cool in summer means happy all year round. A bonus and no doubt Milo Baughman's spatial expression of a luxurious dining experience, all guests enjoy a wide 20 inch seat cushion with a matching seat back that rubs the right way all night. Muff like arm rests beckon guests with curiosity and keep them comfortable for long parties and fare. New plush upholstery. New camel teddy bear fabric is rated highly durable and cleans up well. Milo would approve. Ready to ship. Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop - Vladimir Kagan Chrome and Mahogany Extendable Glass Dining Table
Chrome
$4,000 / set
H 27.5 in W 28.5 in D 32 in
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Steel Flat Bar Lounge Club Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matching pair of lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer Coggin. Each chair features a frame of welded flat bar steel, finished with a chrome plating, protec...
Chrome, Steel
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