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
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
$2,999 / 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 Los Angeles, 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. Can be installed vertically or horizontally. 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
$6,827
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
$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 Gubi, Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, 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
$3,500
H 42 in W 42 in D 2 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror, Embossed Crocodile Leather, Baughman for Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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
Large Wall Mirror by Harrison Van Horn
By Harrison Van Horn
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large wall mirror by Harrison Von Horn in neoclassic style with a modern twist, circa 1980s. It is of a very heavy construction and impresses the viewer with a detailed fluted hard...
Metal
$9,200 / item
H 43 in W 21 in D 1 in
Modern Minimalist Standing Mirror by J.M. Szymanski in Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
MIRROR NO. 1 J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 When two magnets repel one another, they create their own force of nature. This is the idea we used when concepting this mirror. It can also be ...
Steel, Iron
Large-Scale Brass Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large-scale 19th century brass mirror, circa 1890s. Measures an impressive 63" height x 39.5" width. Retains wonderful original patina to the...
Brass
Unique Console Mirror in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish mirror in the style of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This mirror features a raised beveled octagonal mirror on a sleek black mirrored back, and is surrounded by a black al...
Aluminum
Italian Modern Walnut Mirror Inspired By Ico Parisi
By Osvaldo Borsani, Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico Parisi
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern walnut mirror inspired by Ico Parisi. This handsome Italian modern mirror, full length mirror or floor mirror is beautifully craft...
Brass
$1,595
H 47.25 in W 21.5 in D 1 in
Scandinavian Modern Style Rosewood Mirror Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Germantown, MD
Danish Modern Style Rosewood Frame Mirror attributed to Milow Baughman. Dimensions: 21.25" in width, 1" in depth, 47.25" in height.
Mirror, Rosewood
$13,243
H 78.75 in W 35.44 in D 2.96 in
Modern Ron Gilad for Dilmos Limited Edition Rectangular Mirror Figurine
By Dilmos Edizioni, Ron Gilad
Located in Milan, IT
Mirror VIII of the limited collection: IX Mirrors. Rectangular framed mirror for Dilmos Milano in which narratives have been introduced. Depicting a hand-sculpted figure, modelled after Classic Roman...
Mirror, Plaster, Hardwood