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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Vintage Modern Rosewood & Brass Plate Wardrobe Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal vintage modern rosewood & brass plate wardrobe or chifforobe by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Comprised of gorgeous rosewood veneer and brass plated steel bands. Beauti...
Steel, Brass
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin "Less is More II" Modular Cabinets (7)
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Hanover, MA
"The Less Is More Il modular casegood system, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Inc. 1981. Stack them on top of each other or place them end to end. There's no limit to th...
Wood
Pair of Modern Sage Green Display End Tables by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin
Located in North York, ON
This exceptional pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin display end tables embodies the iconic sophistication of 1970’s mid-century modern design. Their sleek, clean forms are finis...
Brass
Milo Baughman Thayer Cogging Yew Wood Cantilever Console Chine Display Cabinet
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Milo Baughman Thayer Cogging Yew Wood Cantilever Console Chine Display Cabinet MINT
Glass, Yew
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Cabinet And Shelf Units
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of mid century modern furniture designed by Milo Baughman, made by Thayer Coggin: A cabinet in rosewood with two ebonized shelves and two shelf or display units with chrome re...
Chrome
$1,795
H 54 in W 32 in D 14 in
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Lighted Bookcase or Display Cabinet by Henredon
By Henredon, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style lighted display cabinet or bookcase with glass front doors By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection USA, 1980s Burled olive wood, with ash case and...
Glass, Mirror, Ash, Ebony, Burl
1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Credenza
By Milo Baughman
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Extremely well cared for in its original factory finish. Cabinet is finished with Burl veneer on all sides, chrome is in perfect condition. No pitting or rust. No label present. ...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Modern Art Deco Burl Wood Bar Cabinet by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Modern Art Deco bar cabinet or buffet server By Henredon, "Scene Three" Collection USA, 1980s Gorgeous burl wood front, with black lacquered case, a...
Burl, Lacquer
Milo Baughman Style Burl Cabinet or Dry Bar
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Milo Baughman style two door cabinet or dry bar featuring burl olive wood doors supported by a cast aluminum floating base and a stained walnut case. Fitted interior consists of a si...
Aluminum
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 71 in W 54 in D 20 in
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Chrome Armoire Wardrobe Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin burl and chrome armoire/wardrobe. This piece is very rare and hard to find, this is the 1st time we have ever had one. It is in wonderful vintage...
Chrome
$1,900
H 71.5 in W 36 in D 14 in
1970's Mid Century Milo Baughman Chrome Flatbar & Glass Etagere Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic asymmetrical design by Milo Baughman. This etagere features chrome framing with clear glass shelves. Very good well cared condition.
Chrome
$4,800
H 79 in W 35 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Tricom Italian Etagere or Wall Unit after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Tricom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large symmetrical chrome and glass etagere in the style of Milo Baughman. It features a heavy chrome frame with clear rectangular sized glass shelves.
Chrome
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
H 66.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Wardrobe
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin rosewood wardrobe armoire 1970 design Rosewood composition with gold brass trim (Two) regular drawers, (tw...
Rosewood
Milo Baughman Designed Sideboard for Directional
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern sideboard with bi-fold doors, matte black base, and matching black exposed hinges. Designed for Directional by Milo Baughman, and manufactured by Johnson Furniture...
Walnut
$24,500
H 34 in W 72 in D 18.25 in
Exemplary Bookmatched Olivewood Credenza by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent cabinet is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. A ...
Chrome
1950s Vintage Walnut Wardrobe by John & Sylvia Reid for Stag
By John & Sylvia Reid, Stag Furniture 1
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed and extremely well made vintage walnut wardrobe by John and Sylvia Reid for Stag. This was made in England, and dates from the 1950-60’s. It was designed by John and Sylvia Reid for Stag’s C Range...
Mirror, Walnut
Bronze and Glass Etagere Shelf by Milo Baughman c. 1970's
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Architectural, voguish, stylish freestanding shelf unit, design attributed to Milo Baughman. This model is particularly chic in the brass, bronze finish, it is more commonly found i...
Bronze
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Zebra Wood Credenza Cabinet
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Brilliant simplicity and captivating exotic materials intersect on this Milo Baughman credenza. Made by Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s. The spare form rejects decorative embellishments, ...
Zebra Wood
Sold
H 38 in W 32 in D 18 in
Vintage Milo Baughman Birdseye Maple Media Cabinet Dry Bar by Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chattanooga, TN
These lacquered, iridescent, solid birdseye maple wood cabinet is sure to make this piece the focal point of any room. One adjustable / removable solid maple shelf allows enough cle...
Metal
Sold
H 33.5 in W 66 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Walnut Burl Patchwork 3 Door Credenza Cabinet
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a super rare and extremely elegant Milo Baughman cabinet in a style people often refer to as floating and patchwork. The 3 door cabinet is constructed of square tiles in waln...
Marble, Steel
Sold
H 34 in W 72.5 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Burl Wood Chrome Credenza by Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful vintage burl wood and chrome credenza by Milo Bughman for Thayer Coggin in United States, circa 1970s. This exceptional credenza stands out for the fine finishes, showing e...
Chrome
Sold
H 34 in W 66.25 in D 17.5 in
Milo Baughman Patchwork Burl and Chrome Credenza, Thayer Coggin, 1970's
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Culver City, CA
This credenza is absolutely gorgeous! Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the 1970's this patchwork dark walnut burl and chrome credenza is an absolute show-stopper. This elegant piece of modern furniture features two doors on the right and on the left a door opens to expose 4 drawers. This credenza has been professionally refinished and the chrome is in excellent condition with no scratches, rust or wear. This piece of stunning Milo Baughman design would effortlessly fit into any Mid-Century Modern, modern or contemporary environment. The stunning chrome base makes the piece appear as if it's floating in the room, as opposed to being a pedestal piece. This piece would look wonderful in any Mid-Century Modern, modern, or contemporary environment. This piece would also look great with other Milo pieces like a case sofa, or plinth sofa or perhaps a Paul Evans Cityscape sofa...
Stainless Steel
Milo Baughman Lacquered Cabinets for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Littleton, CO
A handsome pair of lacquered wood cabinets on chrome-encased plinths by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Suitable for living, dining, o...
Wood
Sold
H 35 in W 72 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Olive Burl Cabinet on Chromed Steel Frame
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Attractive vintage olive burl wood cabinet on chromed steel base, by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s. This architectural design stands out for its dramatic and warm oliv...
Chrome
Sold
H 34.5 in W 36 in D 18.25 in
2 Milo Baughman Buffet Cabinets for Thayer Coggin in Olive Burl Wood, 1960s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite pair of bookmatched olive burl wood buffet cabinets by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. One cabinet has interior drawers and the other adjustable shelving.
Burl
Sold
H 33.5 in W 66 in D 17.5 in
Milo Baughman Burled Patchwork Walnut and Chrome Tall Credenza, /Modernist
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Buffalo, NY
Gorgeous Milo Baughman tall burled patchwork walnut and chrome credenza. This piece retains its original finish and still looks amazing tall chrome pl...
Chrome
Sold
H 78.5 in W 30 in D 16.25 in
Tall Bar / Storage Cabinet by Milo Baughman. White, Chrome Trim, Ebony Doors.
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Milo Baughman tall cabinet. All the shelves are adjustable so can be used for many types of storage or display. It has been used as a bar cabinet. The white lacquered surfaces are in...
Chrome
Sold
H 28.38 in W 64 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Zebra Wood Credenza Cabinet with Wall-Mount
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Brilliant simplicity and captivating exotic materials intersect on this Milo Baughman credenza. Made by Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s. The spare form rejects decorative embellishments, ...
Zebra Wood
Sold
H 28 in W 32 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Ivory Lacquered Set of 7, 5 Cabinets 2 Corner Units
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of five ivory lacquered cabinets and two corner units on brass over wood bases designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. They are all in wonderful original vintage condition. They are not without imperfections but nothing major. Please see photos. Circa 1970s. Oh, my goodness. These are fabulous! Designed circa 1970s by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Two of the greatest names in 20th Century furniture design and manufacturing. This sought after seven-piece set is comprised of three 3-drawered units, two 2-doored units, and two corner units. They can be configured in so many wonderful ways. Each unit is lacquered in a beautiful ivory color and is perched upon a brass recessed base. These will make gorgeous pieces for your master bedroom, your dining room, family room, living room, or even an entry hall. They will make a perfect place to display art or a base for a flat screen TV. Not to mention the storage they provide! You don’t get much better than this eclectic cabinet...
Brass, Other