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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Vintage Modern Rosewood Large Mirror by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage modern large mirror by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Comprised of gorgeous rosewood veneer and mirror glass with beveled edges. Beautiful condition, keeping in mi...
Mirror, Rosewood
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
Late 20th Century Modern Wall Mirror by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Brass
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Modern wall mirror designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin composed of mirror inset in a brass superellipse or Lamé shaped frame. Beautiful condition, keeping in...
Brass
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Wall Mirror 1975c.
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Wall Mirror 1975c. A striking and substantial Mid-Century Modern mirror designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This vintage piece featu...
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror, Embossed Crocodile Leather, Baughman for Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror, Embossed Crocodile Leather, Baughman for Coggin Milo Baughman (1925-2003) for Thayer Coggin large silver leaf over embossed crocodile leather mirror....
Silver Leaf
Modern Turquoise Blossom Glass Flower Mosaic Mirror by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The blossom rectangular mirror by Ercole Home has 3'' border. Handcut glass mosaic in variety shades in Turquoise decorate the surface in Blossom and shards patterns. Custom sizes ...
Mirror, Glass
$2,080Sale Price|35% Off
H 49.5 in W 21.25 in D 0.75 in
Mid Century Brass Wall Mirror with Starburst Motif, 1960s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1960s mid-century modern wall mirror in rectangular form comprising a segmented brass frame with the top glass bearing a sunburst motif. Clean and understated, it works beautifully...
Brass
$4,130
H 32.68 in W 39.38 in D 1.97 in
Murano Periwinkle Glass and Brass Mid-Century Wall Mirror, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
A strong periwinkle frame, reach the eye of the beholder, leaving him entranced; of Murano periwinkle art glass wall mirror. Beautifully shaped and o...
Brass
Large Brass Frame Mirror
Located in London, GB
Brass framed Italian mirror Pairs available.
Brass
$2,999 / item
H 70.9 in W 27.6 in D 2.6 in
Large Jacques Adnet 'Rectangulaire' Wall Mirror in Black Leather for GUBI
By Gubi, Jacques Adnet
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Jacques Adnet 'Rectangulaire' Wall Mirror in Black Leather for GUBI. Originally designed by Jacques Adnet in the 1950s, this incredibly refined mirror is executed in high quality black aniline leather and studded with burnished brass rivets on the edges, a characteristic detailing of the famed French designer's work. Price is per item. Available in unlimited quantities in two sizes and three leather options. Note that Cream leather is only available in the larger size. This listing is for the ‘Rectangulaire’ wall mirror in black leather. In-stock lead-time 1-2 weeks. Quick ships from Chicago...
Leather, Glass, Mirror
$6,844
H 34.65 in W 15.56 in D 0.99 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Oval Brass Wall Mirror Full Length Mirror 1950s Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage oval wall mirror from brass and facetted mirror glass 1950s Italy. Amazing wall mirror with thick solid brass frame and two brass clasps as decor, while th...
Brass
Rosewood Wall Mirror by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely crafted and proportioned wall mirror having a circular mirror centered in an expressive Brazilian rosewood frame with raised and beveled side rails.
Rosewood
$1,200
H 41.74 in W 23.23 in D 0.79 in
Kai Kristiansen Wall Mirror Model 166 in Rosewood for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Scandinavian-modern wall mirror designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark, 1960s. Frame made of solid rosewood with precise joints and a striking rounded inner edge. ...
Wood
Large Brass Frame Mirror
Located in London, GB
Brass framed Italian mirror. Can be a floor standing mirror or hang either way. Pairs available.
Brass
$2,999 / item
H 70.9 in W 27.6 in D 2.6 in
Large Jacques Adnet 'Rectangulaire' Wall Mirror in Tan Leather for GUBI
By Jacques Adnet, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Jacques Adnet 'Rectangulaire' Wall Mirror in Tan Leather for GUBI. Originally designed by Jacques Adnet in the 1950s, this incredibly refined mirror is executed in high quality black aniline leather and studded with burnished brass rivets on the edges, a characteristic detailing of the famed French designer's work. Price is per item. Available in unlimited quantities in two sizes and three leather options. Note that Cream leather is only available in the larger size. This listing is for the 'Rectangulaire' wall mirror in tan leather. In-stock lead-time 1-2 weeks. Quick ships from Chicago...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Champagne Mirror
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a large vintage Mid-Century Modern mirror by Heywood Wakefield. It has a wood frame with a Champagne finish. It is in good condition for its age, shows some age wear inclu...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Giltwood Oval Mirror by La Barge
By La Barge
Located in Rochester, NY
Vintage gitwood oval wall mirror by La Barge. Original gilding with areas of exposed red bole.
Mirror, Giltwood
Modernist Round Mirror with Bronze Accents by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple modernist round mirror with bronze accents by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s. The mirror is in very good vintage condition and measures 32" in diameter. The piec...
Bronze
Sold
H 32.25 in Dm 32.25 in L 32.25 in
Midcentury Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Round Wall Mirror with Brass Trim
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin round wall mirror with bevelled edges and brass trim.
Brass
Chrome Wall Mirror by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Peabody, MA
Wall mirror with stylishly rounded corners, polished chrome frame, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.
Chrome
Off-White Mirror by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Square mirror with rounded corners by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Signed with label. USA, circa 1970. Features a matte off-wh...
Enamel