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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Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern Loveseat, 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern upholstered loveseat By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, 1970s Measures: 59.5"W x 34"D x 30.5"H. Seat height: 17.5". Arm height: 25". Very good ...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,550
H 24 in W 77 in D 33 in
Signed Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA Designed Mid Century Modern Sofa 77"
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare 77" three seater Milo Baughman designed sofa for Thayer Coggin that features the coveted channeling that starts on sides and wraps totally around the back. The muted gray strip...
Steel
$3,295
H 30 in W 63 in D 35 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Style Mid Century Rosewood Case Loveseat Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Style Mid Century Rosewood Case Loveseat Sofa This sofa measures: 63 wide x 35 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height of 24...
Upholstery, Rosewood
$5,750
H 29.5 in W 51.5 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Loveseat Attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern "Cube" loveseat attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, manufactured in the United States, circa 1970s. Resting within a sculptural walnut-stained oak frame...
Leather, Bouclé, Walnut
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
$1,852Sale Price|36% Off
H 27.75 in W 29.25 in D 31.5 in
Chrome Flatbar Lounge Armchair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1970s, Signed
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original production era (early example) of the chrome flatbar lounge chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin is a perfect opportunity for a collector or interior designer to ac...
Steel
$5,195 / set
H 28.25 in W 33 in D 30 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 28.25 wide x 30 deep x 33 high, with a seat height of 17.25 and arm height/chair clearan...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,415 / set
H 27.5 in W 28.5 in D 31 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Vintage Mid Century Modern T Back Lounge Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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...
Chrome
1970s Chrome Clad Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Dressed in beautiful deep plum mohair, this incredible steel clad sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin is a true classic. The tufting and mirrored chrome finish make this piece a...
Chrome
$4,180
H 27 in W 60 in D 34.25 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Loveseat Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Two seater loveseat designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in original Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera fabric. The channeled and flared arms hug the seat cushions. Evan arm tuxedo ...
Fabric
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 60 in D 34 in
Magnificent Milo Baughman Rosewood Loveseat Jack Lenor Larsen Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Milo Baughman rosewood loveseat with Jack Lenor Larsen Caravan velvet fabric. This piece is magnificent to see in person with its original Jack Lenor Larsen velvet. The upho...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A chocolate brown 1970s sofa designed by one of the most iconic Mid Century Modern Designers Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Modern....
Upholstery, Wood
$4,396Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 106.25 in D 32.25 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin style Mid-Century Blue Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Baltimore, MD
A very attractive two-seater sof Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin style. This is a fine example of Baughman’s early 1950s work. Distinctive early mid century modern design shows Danis...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Milo Baughman "Case" Walnut Floating Loveseats
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Matched pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Even Arm "Case" floating loveseats. Beautiful figured walnut shells sit upon the Classic Baughman square tubed Bases. Entire line of F...
Chrome
Sold
H 24.75 in W 60 in D 34 in
Burled Olive Loveseat by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, United States
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Case Sofa features beautifully figured olive burl sides. The wood is in very good condition, revealing its natural depth and warm tone. Upholster...
Upholstery, Burl
Mid century modern neon pink wild 1980s upholstered loveseat sofa
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century post modern 2 seat sofa with neon pink ultrasuede and wild funky 1980’s print upholstery. Sofas are made by Thayer Coggin. Very clean sofas. Ready for use. Located in Wil...
Upholstery, Ultrasuede
1970s Curved Loveseat in Jack Lenor Larsen velvet
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Toronto, CA
Curved sofas are having a new heyday, so why not capitalize on the trend with something vintage? This dramatic piece by Milo Baughman (1923 – 2003) for Thayer-Coggin brings a gracefu...
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Post Modern Parsons Red Velvet 2 Seat Sofa loveseat
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Post Modern 3 seat Parsons sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Beautiful fully upholstered parsons loveseat with soft red velvet upholstery. Has 4 fully uph...
Upholstery, Velvet
Sold
H 24.25 in W 63.75 in D 34 in
Milo Baughman Burl Wood Cased Loveseat Sofa for Thayer Coggin, circa 1960s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Peabody, MA
Loveseat by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, featuring a burlwood case and chrome base, circa 1960s.
Chrome
Sold
H 30.25 in W 60 in D 33.5 in
Gray Settee Designed by Milo Baughman. Priced for Redo or Use As Is. Signed.
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
This is a more recent production two seat sofa / loveseat / love seat designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Light grey original fabric with walnut conical legs. Signed with bo...
Upholstery, Walnut
Walnut Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sofa
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Oakland, CA
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Walnut frame sofa original designed in 1963, newly upholstered in an off-white fabric with button tufted backrest and three seat cushions. Floor model...
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 28.75 in W 59.5 in D 34.5 in
Modern Tuxedo Love Seat Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Designer's Group
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage modern brown & orange-ish tuxedo love seat sofa on zingana wood veneer platform base by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin’s Designer’s ...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Milo Baughman "Case" Walnut Floating Loveseats
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Matched pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Even Arm "Case" floating loveseats. Beautiful figured walnut shells sit upon the Classic Baughman square tubed Bases. Entire line of F...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Satellite Chaise/Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury oversized circular chaise, cuddle style chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Perfect for that cozy corner. The chair needs to be reu...
Upholstery, Wood
Restored Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Loveseat in Cowhide
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
One of a kind Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin loveseat restored in Brazilian cowhide The lines, so simple. The cushions, so squishy. Brought back to life, This loveseat, so fishy. Paramount to Baughman's design philosophy was that Good Design is enduring design, and that's why we love this sofa so much. It's so enduring. Expertly restored in Brazilian palomino cowhide, with new, luxury sink...
Cowhide