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.
Find a unique collection of new and vintage Thayer Coggin furniture today on 1stDibs.
Eight Green Milo Baughman "Thin Line" Dining Chairs for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Awesome set of eight vintage chrome “Thin Line” dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s. The 1188 chair by Milo Baughman is touted as being his favorit...
Chrome
Vintage Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Grey Leather Fred Chaise Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin "Fred" chaise lounge chair. The "Fred" chaise was one of the very first designs Baughman proposed to Thayer Coggin to begin their lifelong p...
Metal
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Settee Loveseat Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Settee Loveseat Sofa This settee measures: 61 wide x 37.25 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 25 inches Good V...
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table Bench 98”
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Bensalem, PA
Amazing 98 inch bench by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Comes with three vintage naugahyde colorful cushions Feel free to reach out with any questions or for more additional pictures
Walnut
Vintage Boho Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Reclining Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho Reclining lounge chair. Designed by the iconic Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin and tagged below. Beautiful pale grey upholstery in pristine condition. Acquire...
Metal
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Settee Loveseat Sofas - Pair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Settee Loveseat Sofas - Pair Each settee measures: 61 wide x 37.25 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 25 inches...
Chrome
Set of Four Thin Line Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman, c. 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Sleek, luxurious and a touch of vintage, these mid-century dining chairs belong to the iconic "Thin Line" series by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. An original set from the early 19...
Brass
1970s Pair of Mid Century Chrome Sofa by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of mid-century chrome sofas designed by Milo Baughman in the United States circa 1970s. These sofas are both stylish and functional, featuring a sleek chrome wrap-around design ...
Chrome
Thayer Coggin Burnt Orange Cubed Chair with Walnut Base
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Thayer Coggin club chair in burnt orange tweed with a walnut plinth base feel free to reach out with any questions
Upholstery, Walnut
Milo Baughman "Scoop" Iron & Leather Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman "Scoop" iron & leather lounge chairs for Thayer Coggin. Materials: Solid Iron, New Full-Grain Leather, New High-Density Foam ______________________________________...
Iron
Vintage Brazilian Rosewood Case Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Brazilian rosewood case sofa designed by the iconic designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United States, circa 1960s. Experience timeless elegance with this stunnin...
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin - Set of 8 - 1970s Chrome & Rattan Dining Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Sleek Mid-Century Modern set of eight chrome & cane back side dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin circa 1970s. Each chair having a thin simplistic chrome frame ...
Chrome
Large Satellite Chaise By Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Satellite chaise by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This iconic sculptural satellite chaise or satellite chair upholstered in bouclé is both stunning and comfortable. Will accommoda...
Bouclé
Vintage Walnut Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Imagine adding a touch of mid-century elegance to your space with these stunning vintage walnut swivel lounge chairs, expertly designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, dating bac...
Fabric, Walnut
1970s Black New Upholstery Pair of Swivel Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
An impressive pair of matching swivel chairs by American modernist designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970's. This model chairs are a rare find. Generously scaled, origi...
Velvet, Wood
$5,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Milo Baughman Cantilevered Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Milo Baughman Cantilevered Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin 1970s This pair of lounge chairs feature an L-shaped cantilev...
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Scalloped Back Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century scalloped back lounge chair with ottoman. Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s. This piece is one modular section of a larger sofa, but could be used ...
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Milo Baughman Tilt Swivel Chair and Ottoman for Thayer Coggin. Priced for Redo.
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare original Milo Baughman high back tilt swivel chair with ottoman. The mechanism on the chair is perfect, the chair is structurally sound and th...
Upholstery, Walnut
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Thin Line Scoop Chairs - Pair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Thin Line Scoop Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 24.25 wide x 29 deep x 29.75 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 15.5 i...
Metal
Vintage mid century Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 'Scoop' lounge chair USA 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Hastings, GB
Elegant Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin small Scoop lounge chair, USA 1970s. Slim chrome frame, original dark brown boucle upholstery (original labels intact). Some small amounts of ...
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Walnut Base Swivel Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Walnut Base Swivel Lounge Chair This chair measures: 28 wide x 31.5 deep x 30.25 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair clea...
Upholstery, Walnut
2 Piece Curved "Slice" Sectional Sofa by Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Two-piece “Slice” sectional sofa by Thayer Coggin, designed by Ransom Culler as part of the brand’s modular Slice collection. This example features a gently curved configuration, cr...
Steel
Milo Baughman - Thayer Coggin Swivel Barrel Lounge Chair Glossy Black Laminate
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, this sexy chair is an absolutely iconic design. Theglossy black laminate backing is clean and bright and comple...
Upholstery, Laminate
Contemporary "Laid Back" Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Milo Baughman in 1959, our Laid Back lounge chair is a mid-century modern classic. Set on natural walnut wood frame and upholstered in a red textured fabric. Please confi...
Wood, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery
Mid Century Modern Swivel Lounge Slipper Chairs by Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matching pair of swiveling lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer Coggin. These feature mirror chrome disc bases and their ori...
Chrome
$2,197Sale Price|71% Off
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Prisma Armchair Rocker Lounge 1984, Memphis era
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1984 Prisma collection armchair rocker lounge. This item is on Clearance. Clearance listings are priced for quick an...
Steel
Milo Baughman Architectural Desk Chair in Polished Chrome 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Desk chair with sculptural polished chrome frame upholstered in black leather by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1970's. This chair is beautifully crafted and very comforta...
Chrome
Vintage Milo Baughman Serpentine Three Pieces Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Marvelous vintage serpentine sectional sofa manufactured for Thayer Coggin in the 1988. It was designed by Milo Baughman, it has the label...
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel and Tilt Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
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. Custom ordered without buttons and...
Upholstery, Oak
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern Tuxedo Sofa, Circa 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern tuxedo sofa By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, Circa 1970s White laminate case, with upholstered seat and back cushions. Measures: 90.25"W x 3...
Upholstery
Pair of 1960s Original Organic Thayer Coggin Parsons Restored Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Classic original Thayer Coggin parsons chairs fully restored birdeye maple and upholstered in cozy boucle upholstery these chairs are extremely c...
Bouclé, Birdseye Maple
Pair Petite Tilt Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman. Rosewood Base. Priced for Redo!
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair (we have four available) of small / petite rocking swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Rare and highly desirable design made even more rare with Brazilian...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Serpentine Chaise
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century chaise lounge rocker in textured cream upholstery on a chrome rocking swivel base. Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Reupholstery recommended. Milo Baughman (...
Upholstery
Pair Milo Baughman Archie Chairs / Sculptured Walnut Classic Mid Century Design
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Buffalo, NY
Designed by Milo Baughman in 1965, our Archie lounge chair is a Mid Century Modern classic. Featuring an exposed solid walnut frame , SCULPTED ARM...
Fabric, Walnut
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern Tuxedo Sofa, Circa 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern tuxedo sofa By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, Circa 1970s White laminate case, with upholstered seat and back cushions. Measures: 90.25"W x 33...
Upholstery
Set of Eight Chrome Thin Line Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of eight 1970’s ‘Thin line’ dining chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The set consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs. Newly recovered with all new foam. The fr...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered and Wood Bench Set by Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A clean line modern bench set designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer Coggin 1960s. It features a solid maple frame with original metallic ...
Naugahyde, Wood
$2,236Sale Price|20% Off
Thayer Coggin Art Nouveau Sofa Velvet Fabric Palm Beach Style
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Velvet, Cotton
On-3 Lounge Chair in Rosewood & Bouclé by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1966
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing the epitome of mid-century modern sophistication – the Milo Baughman Lounge Chair Model ON-3, lovingly restored and reupholstered in sumptuous White Boucle fabric, exclus...
Bouclé, Rosewood
No. 989 T-Back Cube Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2006. Full top grain leather construction with patinated brass plates frame. Designed by Milo Baughman in the 1960s.
Brass
Shelter Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2020s. USA. Original white wool fabric with leather back and frame
Leather, Wool
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Style Mid Century Chrome Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Style Mid Century Chrome Lounge Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 24.25 wide x 26 deep x 27.75 high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height/...
Chrome
Mid-Century Leather and Chrome Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman by Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A striking example of American mid-century modern design, this pair of lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin embodies the designer’s signature balance of comfort ...
Chrome
Pair Thayer Coggin Manolo Ecru White Lounge Chairs
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Thayer Coggin Manolo Lounge Chairs with stainless steel base.
Stainless Steel
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Leather Swivel Tub Chair, 2000
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Leather Swivel Tub Chair, 2000’s. Original red leather with a red leather plinth swivel base. Great condition. Measures 29.5” tall 45” wide 45” deep...
Leather
Pair Milo Baughman Brass Barrel Back Chairs, Restored
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning pair of heirloom quality barrel chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Super high style, swivel chairs recovered in luxurious brown velvet that contrasts beautifull...
Brass
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Flatbar Lounge Chairs, 1970
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Flatbar Lounge Chairs, 1970’s. Original upholstery, shows some sun fading on back. There was a small tear on side of one arm that has been fixed.
Stainless Steel
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Lounge Chairs, Ottomans, Chrome, Cane, Boucle, 70's
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Miami, FL
This very rare and modern fabulous vintage set of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin caned, chrome and upholstered lounge chairs with monumental original ottomans are from the early 70'...
Chrome
$1,732Sale Price / set|30% Off
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs Ottomans
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin retro club or lounge chairs with ottomans. Features a sculptural frame with wooden arm rests and multicolored exotic fabric. Includes matching...
Steel
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Thayer Coggin Directional Black Velvet Sectional Sofa
By Thayer Coggin
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Thayer Coggin directional black velvet sectional sofa. Masterfully restored by the artisans at Carrocel in a luxurious black velvet...
Velvet, Wood
$6,500 / set
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Denton, TX
A very rare pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin lounge chairs. These are an earlier model that include the original labels. These chairs have been restored in a faux teddy bear i...
Walnut
Milo Baughman Button Tufted Chrome Sofa in a Crushed Velvet
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience one of Milo Baughman's most glamorous and comfortable sofas clad in chrome with button tufted seating and rolled arms. We specialize in high-quality mid-century modern fur...
Chrome
Pair Petite Tilt Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman w/ Rare Rosewood Base, Signed
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of small / petite rocking swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Rare and highly desirable design made even more rare with Brazilian rosewood bases. Both ret...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Milo Baughman Scoop Chair - Iron Base - Thayer Coggin circa 1960s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Decatur, GA
Early Milo Baughman "Scoop" chair on wrought iron. Produced by Thayer Coggin circa late 1950s. Baughman achieved an iconic silouhette while maintaining ergonomic comfort. This examp...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Milo Baughman Black Leather Fred Chaise Lounge Chair for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Milo Baughman “Fred” chaise lounge chair for Thayer Coggin in black leather on a brushed stainless steel base. This was one of Milo Baughman’s initial desi...
Steel
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Lounge Chair Thayer Coggin 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Camden, ME
An iconic design by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, this Model 2122 lounge chair from the 1970s is a striking example of American modernism at its most refined. Reupholstered in an ...
Steel, Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Rosewood Swivel Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Rosewood Swivel Lounge Chair This chair measures: 30.5 wide x 27.5 deep x 26 high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair clearanc...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Swivel Tilt Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Swivel Tilt Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 31 wide x 35 deep x 30.5 high, with a seat height of 16.5 inches Excellent Vintage...
Upholstery
Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Bauhman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of swivel lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1976. Chairs are in excellent condition and have been professionally restored with a new perennial textile a...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Art Deco Revival Upholstered Waterfall Bench by Thayer Coggin. Circa 1980s
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Postmodern / Art Deco Revival Upholstered Waterfall Bench by Thayer Coggin. Circa 1980s Features the original cream color upholstery with soft pastel pinks and teals tones al...
Upholstery