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.
Original Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel and Tilt Scoop Chairs 1970's
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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. Rare to find time capsules with or...
Upholstery, Walnut
Milo Baughman for Thayer Cogggin Swivel and Tilt Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
These 1970s Milo Baughman mid century modern swivel and tilt chairs on chrome bases were made by Thayer Coggin and were newly professionally reupholstered in super soft ivory white b...
Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel Chairs with Walnut Base
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Roanoke, VA
Chi, low-profile swivel tub chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin represent a timeless blend of mid-century modern aesthetics and functional design. Chairs feature warm ...
Fabric, Walnut
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Tufted Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chair Mid Century
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern swiveling 360 and reclining rocker club chair. It has a shiny brown upholstery, so is showing some white glare in the photos
Upholstery, Wood
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Fiberglass Upholstered Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair by Buaghman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Very cool and rare swivel tilt lounge chair Space Age style, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This example is in untouched, original condition, showing only light cosmeti...
Upholstery, Fiberglass
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
Vintage Roxy Swivel and Rocking Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage ‘Roxy’ swivel chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This lounge features a rounded back and rounded corners. Sitting atop a circular plinth base that has a swive...
Velvet, Wood
Milo Baughman - Thayer Coggin Swivel Barrel Lounge Chair Glossy Black Laminate
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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
Pair Petite Tilt Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman. Rosewood Base. Priced for Redo!
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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
$3,250 / set
Thayer Coggin Highback Swivel Wing Chairs
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sophisticated pair of high-back swivel wing chairs by Thayer Coggin, showcasing the brand’s renowned commitment to modern design, comfort, and quality craftsmanship. These chairs f...
Fabric
Milo Baughman Chrome Cased Swivel Chair for Thayer Coggin, 1960
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Chrome Cased Swivel Chair for Thayer Coggin, 1960. Stunning pair of barrel chairs with mirror finish chrome backs and bases. Reupholstered in a blueish gray mohair. M...
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Giant Tub Swivel Chair and Ottoman in Com
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Oakland, CA
Designed in 1965 by Milo Baughman, newly manufactured by Thayer Coggin, this oversized swivel chair is a midcentury modern classic. Includes one...
Fabric
Gorgeous Pair of Green Milo Baughman Tilt and Swivel Lounge Brass Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of modern chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin from the 1980s. These chairs are reminiscent of open scallop shells, the s...
Brass
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
Vintage Walnut Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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
Milo Baughman Oversize Swivel Tub Chair for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylish, elegant and timeless giant swivel tub chair model no. 3406 by American modernist Milo Baughman. His designs are forward-thinking and distinctive, yet unpretentious. This is ...
Velvet, Wood
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
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Roxy Walnut Swivel Tilt Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Roxy Mid Century Walnut Swivel Tilt Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 28 wide x 30 deep x 28 high, with a seat height of 15.5 and arm height/...
Upholstery, Walnut
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 Leather Swivel Tub Chair, 2000
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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
$16,800 / set
Pair Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Two signature Milo Baughman swivel chairs designed for Thayer Coggin, North Carolina, circa 1970's. Chairs with streamline barrel back design, fitted with button tufted loose back an...
Bouclé, Wood
Modernist Channel-back Club Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century modernist channel-back club/lounge chairs, defines upscale simplistic styling by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Incorporating classic lines with a streamlined silhouett...
Velvet
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
Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Bauhman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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
Swivel Tilt Chrome Base Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Oakland, CA
The ultimate in comfort, the Roxy Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair, designed by Milo Baughman in 1965, is a modern classic. Featuring a curved back and a 360-degre...
Chrome
Mid-Century Swivel Lounge by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century swivel lounge designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Rounded design that swivels with ease and extremely comfortable. Newly reupholstered with a neutral smoky gray ...
Fabric, Bouclé, Foam
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair This chair measures: 32 wide x 29 deep x 27.5 high, with a seat height of 15.5 and arm height/chair clearance of...
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Brown Upholstered 'Egg' Swivel Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century 'egg' swivel lounge chair with a high scooped back and circular seat cushion mounted on a swivel base, upholstered in a light brown textured fabric with a matchi...
Fabric
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Leather Tilt Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, c1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chino Hills, CA
We are thrilled to present this stunning pair of vintage lounge chairs, designed by the renowned Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Dating back to the 1970s, these chairs pay homage to the iconic Roxy...
Brass
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Giant Tub Swivel Chair and Ottoman in Com
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Oakland, CA
Designed in 1965 by Milo Baughman, newly manufactured by Thayer Coggin, this oversized swivel chair is a Mid-Century Modern classic. Includes on...
Fabric
Pair of Ransom Culler Leather Swivel Chairs by Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
A great looking pair of leather swivel chairs by Thayer Coggin. These are a generous size proving ample comfort and great lines. Chrome base, quality leather, french seams. The leat...
Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel and Tilt Chairs for Thayer Coggin, 1995
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
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...
Chrome
1970s Black New Upholstery Pair of Swivel Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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
Vintage Chrome Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a pair of stunning vintage chrome swivel lounge chairs, expertly designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the iconic 1970s. These chairs exhibit a captivating circu...
Chrome
1980s Swivel Tilt Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in Cream a Pair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
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...
Metal
Pair of Tufted Naugahyde Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage lounge chairs by Milo Baughman feature the ability to swivel and have a super supportive wraparound barrel backrest. Sleek design with a subtle embosse...
Metal, Chrome
Thayer Coggin Turn Swivel Chairs in Chestnut Leather
By Ransom Culler, Thayer Coggin
Located in Southampton, NJ
The Turn Swivel Chair from Thayer Coggin is an alluring addition to any interior, boasting contemporary sophistication and tasteful style. Finely upholstered in Chestnut Aniline leat...
Steel
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Swivel Tilt Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Blue Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair - Pair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Blue Swivel Tilt Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 29.5 wide x 31 deep x 30.5 high, with a seat height of 16.5 and arm height/cha...
Upholstery
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 ...
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
$8,500 / set
Milo Baughman Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern pair of lounge chairs float on top of a circular chrome trim swivel base. The shell backrest and removable seat cushions boast the perfect contours ensur...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood