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Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofas

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
Monumental Playpen Modular Sectional by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Was previously reupholstered into oatmeal/grey wool. Laminate tops on the back of all pieces. Comes with three pieces, can be reorganized into many different configurations...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofas

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Wool, Laminate

Outstanding Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 5 Seat Sectional Sofa Walnut Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Milo Baughman walnut platform 5 seat L-shaped sofa sectional. This very unusual set consist of 2 walnut platform base tables with 5 movable seat components. This set ca...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Thayer Coggin Red Leather Sectional Sofa, 1990
By Thayer Coggin, Ransom Culler
Located in Chicago, IL
Thayer Coggin Milo Baughman biomorphic sectional sofa. Made by Thayer-Coggin, circa 1990. Original red leather. Leather shows wear consistent ...
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1990s American Post-Modern Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofas

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Leather

Post Modern Sectional Sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1990
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Post-Modern sectional sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This fabulous sofa came out of a period home and was custom-made circa 1990. This large sofa has additional ...
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1990s American Post-Modern Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofas

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Upholstery

Vintage Milo Baughman Serpentine Three Pieces Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofas

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Chrome

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Case Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Case Sofa. rosewood veneer with lacquer finish, chrome tubular feet reupholstered with nubby cotton-pol...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofas

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Cotton, Rosewood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Circular Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous two piece circular sectional sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The original cream colored fabric seems to be an ultra suede. There are no flaws to the fabric. It is ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

3 Piece Circular Sectional Sofa w/walnut by Ransom Culler for Thayer Coggin 1960
By Ransom Culler, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Monumental Milo Baughman Circular Sectional Sofa w/walnut for Thayer Coggin, 1960. Original upholstery in excellent vintage condition. Walnut has been restored.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Unusual Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 6 Piece Curved Back Cube Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual curved back 6-piece cube sectional sofa by Milo Baughman. We have had many many cube sofas by Mr Baughman but we have never seen this design with the curved back and the open...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofas

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Upholstery

Thayer Coggin Midcentury Sectional Sofa
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Countryside, IL
Thayer Coggin midcentury sectional sofa This sofa measures: 103 wide x 127 deep x 28.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm h...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Thayer Coggin Midcentury Sectional Sofa
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Countryside, IL
Thayer Coggin midcentury sectional sofa This sofa measures: 145 wide x 86 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

1980s Thayer Coggin Chenille Modular Curved Sectional Slipper Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare postmodern three pieces curved modular sectional attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This beautiful colorful sectional is stat...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofas

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Wood, Upholstery

Stunning 6 Piece Milo Baughman Sectional Pit Group by Thayer Coggin circa 1980
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
For your consideration we are excited to offer this extremely rare and original sectional pit group designed by Milo Baughman and built by Thayer Coggin. Thi...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofas

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Upholstery, Laminate

Milo Baughman Serpintine Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Milo Baughman Serpintine sectional sofa for Thayer Coggin. Upholstery sits up on a Chrome Curving Base. Three sections which allows you to move this beast! Very Dramatic Comfy Sofa! ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofas

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Chrome

Sensational Milo Baughman 4 Piece Sectional Sofa Thayer Coggin Mid-Century
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 4 piece sectional sofa. This is the holy grail of Milo Baughman sectionals with its chunky profile and a ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofas

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Fabric

Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Serpentine Sectional Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin serpentine sectional sofa on chrome plinth case. Labels in tact underneath the sofa. Reupholstery recommended. There are some dents and dings alo...
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofas

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Chrome

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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Vintage Thayer Coggin Sectional in Linen Tweed
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Raleigh, NC
A luxurious vintage sectional by Thayer Coggin newly upholstered in griege linen tweed. This piece has been restored and is extremely comfortable. In the style of Milo Baughman.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofas

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Upholstery

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Biomorphic Sectional Sofa, 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in View Park, CA
An extraordinarily rare serpentine biomorphic four-piece sectional sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin circa 1970. Thick chrome base lines the under-edge of sofa; fabric is a sum...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofas

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Chrome

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3 Piece Circular Sectional Sofa w/walnut by Ransom Culler for Thayer Coggin 1960
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Modular Sectional by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
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Milo Baughman Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
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Located in BROOKLYN, NY
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Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 5 Piece Sectional Flat Back Curved Seat Backs 1983
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8 Piece Midcentury Sectional Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, C. 1960s
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Consisting of eight pieces (four corner pieces and four side pieces) this expansive sectional sofa is as comfortable as it is grand in scope. Able to be arranged in an almost limitless amount of positions and shapes this sofa is ideal for those searching for a large seating arrangement that is as stylish as it is flexible. Designed by the incomparable Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin this extraordinary sectional offers a fabulous neutral cream upholstery with dashes of reds and greens that allow this sofa to blend seamlessly with virtually any design backdrop imaginable. With very few of these sectionals available for sale in North America, and fewer still in such excellent condition this stunning sofa won't last long. Make it yours today before it's gone forever. --- Dimensions--- Width: 33.5 in / 85.09 cm Depth: 33.5 in / 85.09 cm Height: 27.5 in / 69.85 cm Seat Height: 17.5 in / 44.45 cm Seat Interior Depth: 20 in / 50.8 cm Seat Height 17.5 in / 44.45 cm Seat Interior Width 33 in / 83.82 cm Note: the measurements listed are for each piece. The sectional includes 8 pieces which can be configured in multiple different layouts. Condition Details: This expansive sectional sofa is in excellent vintage condition. The upholstery, redone in a fabulously neutral cream in the 1980's by the previous owners is in overall very good shape showing only minor signs of vintage wear such as minor spots of discoloration and very small stains which can be seen in the detail photos provided. With that said there are no rips, large stains or odors present whatsoever. Each of the eight pieces can be easily moved into virtually any shape and position desired in mere minutes. This audacious sectional is highly functional, ultra-comfortable and ready for a lifetime more of use. Please view all photos for details on this unique...
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Magnificent Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 4 Piece Circular Sectional Sofa Rosewood
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Thayer Coggin sectional sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Thayer Coggin sectional sofas 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 sectional sofas, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sectional sofas 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 sectional sofas by Milo Baughman, Adrian Pearsall, and Vladimir Kagan. Prices for Thayer Coggin sectional sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,200 and can go as high as $38,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $14,500.
Questions About Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofas
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    One 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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