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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Pair of Milo Baughman Slipper Chairs for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Milo Baughman slipper chairs for Thayer Coggin, original vinyl upholstery with solid turned walnut legs. (Multiple labels on underside).
Walnut
Milo Baughman Thayer Cogging Yew Wood Cantilever Console Chine Display Cabinet
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Milo Baughman Thayer Cogging Yew Wood Cantilever Console Chine Display Cabinet MINT
Glass, Yew
Pair of Streamlined Milo Baughman Flat Wide-Band Leather Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Mid Century Modern Orange Teak & Vinyl Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Modern Orange Teak & Vinyl Slipper Lounge Chair. Item features a solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, original label, clean mod...
Wood
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 ...
Iron
Thayer Coggin Modern Barcelona Style Black Tufted Leather 40" Square Ottoman
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thayer Coggin Modern Barcelona Style Black Tufted Leather 40" Square Ottoman. Circa Early 21st Century. Measurements: 16" H x 40" W x 40" D.
Chrome
Six Thayer Coggin Chrome Dining Room Chairs Designed by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Toledo, OH
Six Thayer Coggin chrome dining room chairs designed by Milo Baughman. circa 1982. Square chrome tubular frames with orange suede covering. Original tags. Very solid and in great con...
Chrome
Upholstered Pair of Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, c. 1970
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York City, NY
Polished chrome frame lounge chairs with considered lines and beautiful mohair upholstery.
Chrome
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Chrome and Black Vinyl Dining Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Queens, NY
4 Ameican Mid-century black vinyl and chrome frame scoop dining chairs (MILO BAUGHMAN for THAYER COGGIN) (priced each).
Metal
Vintage Stainless Steel "Z" Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning pair of vintage lounge chairs designed by legendary modernist Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the 1970s. These iconic pieces exemplify Baughman’s innovative approach to...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1950s Scoop Lounge Attributed to Allan Gould
By Thayer Coggin, Allan Gould, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
1950s single scoop lounge attributed to Allan Gould. Highback that scoops into the seat create a unique profile. A minimalist design seated atop four tapered flared wooden legs. This...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Pair of Chrome Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, USA, c. 1970's
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Deland, FL
Iconic. Stylish. Bold. These fabulous chairs by Milo Baughman are arguably some of the best metalworks produced by iconic designer. With striking austere lines, eye-catching canary-yellow woolen fabric, and the brilliant reflective chrome surfaces these extraordinary chairs...
Chrome
Vintage Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique chrome frame barrel back lounge offers a stylish and comfortable addition to any interior. Unique textured fabric and Classic design mak...
$1,450 / item
Thayer Coggin - Slice Ottoman - Ivory Leather
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
The Slice Ottoman by Thayer Coggin embodies the brand’s signature blend of modern sophistication, sculptural form, and exceptional craftsmanship. Designed with a sleek, low profile, ...
Metal
Mid-Century Thayer Coggin Club Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low cube chair with blue fabric and wood frame. Well constructed Mid-Century Modern side chair for home or office, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Please confirm locatio...
Upholstery
1970s Vintage Chrome Dining Chairs by Milo Buaghman for Thayer Coggin - Set of 6
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage chrome dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman and manufactured by Thayer Coggin in the United States circa 1970s. These dining ch...
Chrome
Set of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Swivel Tilt Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Amazing pair of rocking swivel lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1960s. The chairs have an extremely detailed design, something that only Milo Baughman...
Brass
1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Dining Chairs w/ Chrome Base Set of 4
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four model 1187-110 Thin Frame dining chairs, designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer Coggin. The listed price includes all 4 chai...
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Lounge Chair and Ottomans Designed for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing a striking pair of contemporary black leather lounge chairs and ottomans, designed exclusively for Thayer Coggin. T...
Leather, Maple
1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Serpentine Sectional With Chrome Mirror Ba
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Staten Island, NY
1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Serpentine Sectional With Chrome Mirror Base Total length: 186 Depth: 50 Height: 32 Seat height: 17 Seat depth: 20 Length of individual piece ...
Fabric
Dyed maple burl veneer patchwork coffee or side table, red orange color.
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Greensboro, NC
This dyed patchwork maple burl coffee or side table was produced by Thayer Coggin, circa 2010. The intense red color is called "fireball". Condition is near perfect with one or t...
Burl
1970 Modular Serpentine Camel Sectional by Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Staten Island, NY
970 Modular Serpentine Sectional in beautiful camel color, by Thayer Coggin Total length: 160 Total depth: 50 Total height: 30 Seat height: 16 Individual piece, estimated measureme...
Fabric