Skip to main content

Thayer Coggin 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.

29
1
to
1
29
30
30
30
25
2
29
1
12
16
1
6
11
4
1
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
22
3
3
1
1
29
18
16
5
5
23
22
164
472
260
158
154
Creator: Thayer Coggin
Mid-Century Modern Long White 4 Seat Sofa Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern 4 seat long low sofa on chrome metal base designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Beautiful cubed shape with white upholstery. Si...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Metal

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 ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Midcentury Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin midcentury Sectional Sofa This sectional sofa measures: 151 wide x 76 deep x 27.5 inches high, with a seat height of 10.5 (without cushions) and ar...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1980s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Gray Three-Seater Tuxedo Sofa
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a chic tuxedo sofa by American designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa the 1980s. This sofa showcases a wraparound frame and loose cushions uphol...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

1980s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Gray Two-Seater Tuxedo Sofa
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a chic tuxedo sofa by American designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa the 1980s. This sofa showcases a wraparound frame and loose cushions uphol...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Hardwood, Upholstery

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Base Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in an Italian gunmetal mohair with a smoke chrome base.
Category

1980s Vintage Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Mohair

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 ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sectional
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sectional. This piece was recently reupholstered with tan Alpaca Italian Boucle. This piece is perfect for any...
Category

1990s Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Alpaca, Bouclé

Ransom Culler for Thayer Coggin Midcentury Tete a Tete Settee Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Ransom Culler
Located in Countryside, IL
Ransom Culler for Thayer Coggin midcentury Tete-a-Tete Settee sofa. This sofa measures: 66 wide x 41 deep x 27.5 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 27.5 inches ...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Milo Baughman Circular Sectional Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by: Thayer Coggin, USA / 1971 Material: upholstery, lacquered wood Size: 174 W × 82 D × 26.5 H in seat height 16.5 inches Description: Upholstery manufacturer's label t...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1970s Thayer Coggin Sofa Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Miami, FL
Check out this stunning 1978 Thayer Coggin sofa attributed to Milo Baughman, with a cool jacquard velvet fabric by Dedar Milano! The attention to detail given on all our projects ens...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Velvet

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...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Tufted Green Velvet & Chrome Wrapped Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a statement piece by modern furniture designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa the 1970s. A reinvented; forward-thinking chesterfield stretches ou...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Early Milo Baughman Sofa, Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Raleigh, NC
An early Milo Baughman sofa by Thayer Coggin, expertly restored.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Milo Baughman Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Milo Baughman. Manufacturer: Thayer Coggin. Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Walnut, Thick Weave Blend. Condition: This Milo Baughman sofa for Thayer Coggin...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Milo Baughman Button Up Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by Thayer Coggin and designed by Milo Baughman in 1959, the Button Up sofa is a timeless midcentury modern sofa. The Button Up sofa features button...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Large 7 pcs Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofa Geometric Pattern Fabric
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Super cool and very clean, fresh from the original Larchmont NY home in which it resided for decades, a seven (7) piece sectional sofa designed by Milo Baughman and manufactured by T...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Fabric

Early Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa, Thayer Coggin in Buttercream Mohair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is absolutely stunning. Designed in the late 1950's by Milo Baughman, this sofa epitomizes chic mid century modern at its finest. This tuxedo style sofa features clean lines, defined arms, and 6 legs that splay out in the back in an angular modern statement. Mad Men would have loved to have a sofa like this on set. Upholstered in a fine buttercream mohair, this Milo Baughman original sofa deserves to be floated in a room to be able to be appreciated from every angle. This sofa is currently in the gallery with a Paul McCobb room divider and Harvey Probber lounge chairs and not only does it hold its own-- it makes a masculine mid century modern statement. Accentuated with a Jens Risom...
Category

1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Postmodern Chair and Ottoman by Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, David Snyder
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare geometric chair and ottoman, with a very postmodern feel. Love the linear lines and shapes that this unique piece has. Never seen anything like it. Manufactured by Thayer Cog...
Category

20th Century Minimalist Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Curved Clip Sofa by Ransom Culler for Thayer Coggin, Newer Production, Signed
By Thayer Coggin, Ransom Culler
Located in Kansas City, MO
"Curved Clip Sofa" designed by Ransom Culler for Thayer Coggin. Oatmeal colored upholstery with black brackets (or clips as Thayer Coggin calls them) giving the sofa a floating look....
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Black Naugahyde Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The quintessential, sleek profile, mid century modern, four seat sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin features black naugahyde, vinyl upholstery with zippered cushions.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Naugahyde

Milo Baughman Serpintine Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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! ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Thayer Coggin for Milo Baughman Sofa in Original Velvet, Circa 1970
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Thayer Coggin for Milo Baughman. Upholstered. Chrome plated wood base. Measures: 26" H x 94 1/3" W x 34" D. Seat height 16". Condition Chrome plate lifting and can be reglued with ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sofa and Loveseat Set
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Asheville, NC
Unique Mid-Century Modern three seat sofa and loveseat set designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The original tag is attached on the bot...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Naugahyde

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.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Milo Baughman Curved Sofa in Pierre Frey Fabric
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large scale curved sectional sofa, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American, circa 1960s. Reupholstered in a sumptuous Pierre Frey ivory color linen style fabric. It is ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Red Vinyl Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Red Vinyl sofa. The sofa has a walnut frame, nice mid century modern lines, and angled tapered rear legs. The sofa has tuft...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite vintage sofa features a stunning four seat design with six legs for added support. Wood trim, tapered post legs and classic Milo Baughman style add to the Mid-Century ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Milo Baughman Long Slipper Sofa in Tufted Silver Satin Vinyl, 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Long slipper sofa in box tufted silver satin hernatite vinyl with chrome base by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American, 1970s. Clean design makes this piece both chic end elegant.
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Thayer Coggin sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Thayer Coggin 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 sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original 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 sofas by Weiman, Harvey Probber, and Paul McCobb. Prices for Thayer Coggin sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £1,605 and can go as high as £22,475, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £6,422.
Questions About Thayer Coggin 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.

Recently Viewed

View More