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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Average Sold Price

$4,940

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Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Walnut Horseshoe Lounge Chair - Pair

$5,895 / set

H 24.25 in W 28.25 in D 28.75 in

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Walnut Horseshoe Lounge Chair - Pair

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

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Mid Century Burl Cube Table by Milo Baughman

$1,800

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...

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Glass, Burl

Mid Century Walnut Burl Coffee Table by Milo Baughman

$3,000

H 15.5 in W 44 in D 44 in

Mid Century Walnut Burl Coffee Table by Milo Baughman

By Paul Evans, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

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...

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

$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...

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Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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

$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.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin

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Chrome

Milo Baughman 1970s Set of 8 Chrome Dining Arm Chairs in New Camel Teddy Fabric

$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 Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

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

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin

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Chrome

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Steel Flat Bar Lounge Club Chairs

$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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin

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Chrome, Steel

Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Drum Side Table, Newly Refinished

$995

H 18.5 in W 21 in D 21.01 in

Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Drum Side Table, Newly Refinished

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern white lacquered drum side table By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 21"W x 21"D x 18.5"H. Professionally refinis...

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Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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Thayer Coggin Sale Prices

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Creation Year

2026	$12,962	Sofas	Upholstery, Wood	c. 1987
2026	$6,700	Furniture	Leather, Steel	Circa 2020
2026	$5,200	Dining Room Tables	Chrome, Walnut	Mid-20th Century
2026	$5,000	Lounge Chairs	Steel, Upholstery, Wood	Unknown
2026	$16,540	Swivel Chairs	Fabric, Foam, Wood	Circa 1970s
2026	$1,400	Benches, Settees	Wood	1960s
2026	$7,500	Lounge Chairs, Club Chairs	Metal, Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Chrome	circa 1960-1965
2026	$3,500	Swivel Chairs	Velvet, Wood	Circa 1960s
2026	$5,995	Dining Room Tables	Burl	Circa 1970s
2026	$3,737	Club Chairs	Upholstery, Walnut	circa 1970s
2026	$2,800	Living Room Sets, Lounge Chairs	Stainless Steel, Fabric	C2000
2026	$2,655	Club Chairs, Swivel Chairs	Chrome, Fabric, Upholstery	circa 1970s
2026	$855	Ottomans and Poufs	Upholstery, Walnut	1970s
2026	$4,800	Sofas, Sectional Sofas	Fabric, Wood	1970s
2026	$10,625	Swivel Chairs	Velvet, Wood	circa 1960s
2026	$2,000	Coffee and Cocktail Tables	Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood, Rosewood	Circa 1970s
2026	$4,090	Lounge Chairs	Steel, Fabric, Chrome	1970’s
2026	$9,570	Sectional Sofas	Upholstery, Wood	1970s
2026	$1,300	Sofas	Upholstery	1970
2026	$5,000	Sectional Sofas	Upholstery	Circa 80's

$4,940

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

How do I know if it’s a Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin?
1 Answer
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.