Thayer Coggin Seating
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.
Find a unique collection of new and vintage Thayer Coggin furniture today on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Thayer Coggin
Thayer Coggin Sofa
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Experience the epitome of comfort and refined style with this Thayer Coggin sofa. Its luxurious beige fabric features subtle shimmering speckles that catch the light, adding a touch ...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Fabric
$4,800
Pair of Swivel Chairs by Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bold and stylish pair of swiveling club chairs by Thayer Coggin are full of Mid-Century Modern flair. Bright red leather upholstery is complemented by chrome bases for a stunnin...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Chrome
$1,680 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome & Leather Upholstered Armchairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century American (1970s) chrome flat bar armchairs with an angular tilted frame, upholstered in button tufted beige faux leather. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN) (PRICE...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Vintage Mid Century Modern T Back Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Denville, NJ
This authentic pair of Milo Baughman lounge chairs for Thayer Coggin showcases the designer’s signature flat-bar chrome frames paired with the original blue upholstery. The chairs fe...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Chrome
Thayer Coggin by Milo Baughman Rare Exposed Frame Lounge Chair Circa 1965
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Ultra coveted tufted lounge chair with exterior mounted rosewood frame by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1965.Retains original wool upholstery. Extremely comfortable. Classic...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Original Milo Baughman Sled Base Bronze Finish Lounge Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
PAIR of Vintage Milo Baughman Sled Base Bronze Finish Lounge Chairs.
These were reupholstered in the 90s and should be purchased with the intent to reupholster as this fabric is hea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome and Paisley Fabric Flat Bar Loung
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century lounge armchairs with polished chrome flat bar frames, upholstered in a beige and neutral tone paisley patterned fabric. (Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
No. 989 T-Back Cube Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2006. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Full top grain leather construction with patinated brass plates frame. Designed by Milo Baughman in...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Upholstered Rolling Saddle Ottomans
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century rectangular saddle form ottomans with velvet faux crocodile patterned purple, black, and brown upholstery and scooped tops, resting on four concealed cas...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Fabric
Upholstered Cantilevered Armchair with Darkened Steel Frame by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New York City, NY
Sleek metal armchair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Great as an accent or desk chair.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin White Vinyl Rolling Storage Ottoman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century oversized storage ottoman in white vinyl on a wood plinth base with hidden casters. Lid opens to reveal ample hidden storage space. Retains original Thayer Coggin tag bel...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid Century Thayer Coggin Rosewood & Naugahyde Lounge Chairs
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid‑Century Thayer Coggin lounge chairs, featuring solid rosewood frames with organic grain, original Naugahyde upholstery, and dramatic black leather strapping at sides. Goo...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Leather, Naugahyde, Rosewood
Thayer Coggin "Boldido" Leather Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish vintage modern Boldido lounge chair features Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman design for Thayer Coggin. Comfortable overstuffed proportions combined with matching angled...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Leather
$2,660 Sale Price
30% Off
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage set of 4 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. These beautiful chairs have chrome framed bases and original Velvet geometric uphol...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Mid Century Modern Brown Teak Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Modern Brown Teak Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Item features a solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, original label, clean modernist ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Teak
Thayer Coggin Black Tufted Leather Square Ottoman Modern Barcelona Style
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thayer Coggin black tufted leather ottoman. Item details tufted leather upholstery, original label, metal legs, clean modernist lines, and quality American craftsmanship, circa 2005....
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel and Tilt Chairs for Thayer Coggin, 1995
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Hamburg, PA
A lux pair of Swivel and Tilt Chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1995. This wonderful pair of chairs would be great in any living room or conversation area. Would lo...
Category
1990s American Modern Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Chrome
1990s Thayer Coggin Sculptural Abstract Barrel Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Ransom Culler, Thayer Coggin
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These Iconic stylish original upholstered swivel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout the monumental form. Their beautiful and unique shape ...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Upholstery 'T' Bar Armchairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century 'T' pull up lounge / armchairs with a floating cube form, multi-tonal beige zig-zag patterned velvet upholstery, supported by chrome-plated T-bar metal f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Chrome
Thayer Coggin Swivel Scallop Shape Back Tilt Rocking Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern swivel rocking lounge chair by Thayer Coggin.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Amazing Pair Chrome Clad Milo Baughman Swivel Rocker Barrel Back Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing pair of chrome-clad Milo Baughman barrel back swivel rocker chairs. These are the Holy grail of Milo Baughman's designs and are in nice vintage condition. The upholstery is o...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Chrome
$8,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1970’s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chairs, Set of 5
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Sarasota, FL
A set of five Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin dining chairs. Square caned seat backs are framed in chrome plated steel, square seats are upholstered in black fabric embroidered with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Thayer Coggin Dark Crimson Scoop Lounge / Armchairs
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century Thayer Coggin scoop-form armchairs with dark crimson crushed velvet button tufted upholstery and think square tube chrome frames.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Metal, 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).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Tufted Arm Chairs - Pair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Tufted Arm Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 25.75 wide x 28.5 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height o...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin High Dining Chairs Newly Upholstered - Set of 6
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin High Back Dining Chairs Newly Upholstered in a Black Cow Hide Front with Holly Hunt Black Patten Leather Back - Set of 6
A spectac...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Tufted Arm Chairs - Pair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Tufted Arm Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 25.75 wide x 28.5 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height o...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Leather, Maple
Mid-Century 1980s Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Four Rare Bronze Tall Back Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With bronzed steel frames and the original leatherette (vinyl), this vintage set is super rare. The frames are free of breaks, repairs, or oxidation. In short, they're in great shape...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Bronze
1970s Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1188 Chairs in Fabric and Chrome
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 1188 Chairs, originally designed by Milo Baughman in 1968. These particular examples were produced in the 1970s by Thayer Coggin. The chairs are comprised of a chro...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Chrome
1980s Swivel Tilt Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in Cream a Pair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Modern Swivel Tilt Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.
Add a touch of mid-century modern elegance to your home with this stunning pair of Vintage Modern Swivel Tilt C...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Metal
Amazing Sectional Sofa / lounge chairs/ tete tete made by Thayer Coggin. .1970s
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual 3- piece seating by Thayer Coggin. Amazing color..Can be set up in various configurations,, ie: 3 chairs,, tete-tete,,sectional sofa etc.. Extremely comfortable.. amazing ori...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Fabric
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Red Vinyl Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin red vinyl lounge chair. The chair has walnut legs, nice mid century modern lines, and angled tapered rear legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Walnut
Post Modern Pull Up Side Chair by Thayer Coggin in Original Upholstery
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Thayer Coggin Pull Up Side Chair
The MCM Pull Up Chair by Thayer Coggin is in its original geometric patterned fabric upholstery with metal frame. Tagged...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Metal
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
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Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Thayer Coggin Bronze Chairs
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Thayer Coggin bronze chairs. Super heavy and incredibly sturdy. Good vintage condition with imperfections to fabric including wear and light stain...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Seating
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / set
Thayer Coggin seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Thayer Coggin seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 296 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Adrian Pearsall, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Dunbar. Prices for Thayer Coggin seating 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 $5,850.
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Questions About Thayer Coggin Seating
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022One 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.
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