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.
Vintage MCM Low Walnut Coffee Table or Bench by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern low coffee table or bench by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin composed of solid walnut legs and walnut veneer top. Beautiful condition, ...
Walnut
Mid Century Walnut Burl Coffee Table by Milo Baughman
By Paul Evans, Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning walnut burl coffee table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This coffee table makes a statement and will be a real centerpiece. Matching cube side table also available i...
Glass, Burl
Milo baughman for Thayer Coggin Olive Ash Burlwood Coffee table
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Lynn, MA
Large modern coffee table in Olive Ash Burlwood designed by Milo baughman for Thayer Coggin, Inc. Great wood grain patterns. Ready for use.
Burl
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Burlwood Coffee Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Burlwood Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 48 wide x 48 deep x 10.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting stud...
Burl
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Ash Burl & Travertine Drum Coffee Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer Coggin, this table features a hardwood interior frame wrapped in a highly figured and carefully selected Ash burl veneer. This table ...
Travertine, Marble
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Wood Parsons Coffee Table, 1970's
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking 1970s square coffee table designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Crafted in rich, bookmatched olive ash burl wood with clean, minimalist Parsons-style lines, this ta...
Burl
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin MCM Burl & Chome Coffee, Cocktail Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Plainview, NY
Designed by the renowned American furniture designer Milo Baughman (1923-2003) for Thayer Coggin, this Mid-Century Modern coffee table is a testament to timeless mid Century modern design sophistication. Its sleek chrome pedestal base elegantly supports a square top meticulously fashioned from exquisite burl veneer, showcasing a captivating contrast of textures. Baughman's signature clean lines and precise silhouette lend an air of modernity and versatility, making this piece an ideal choice for those who appreciate authentic mid-century modern design charm. About the designer : Milo Ray Baughman, Jr. (October 7...
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Olive Burl Rolling Cocktail Table with Storage
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Hanover, MA
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin olive burl cube form cocktail table on casters and having a large single drawer with a removable divider for...
Burl
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood 'Minimalist' Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (circa 1970) rectangular 'Minimalist' coffee table with a rosewood top supported on a chrome plated steel frame. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN)
Steel, Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Lazy Susan Rotating Coffee Table, 1968
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This newly restored rotating Lazy-Susan cocktail table was designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer Coggin in crica 1968. Featuring a stunning Rosewood top with vivid grain a...
Rosewood, Formica
Thayer Coggin Pisa Chrome Coffee Table
By Thayer Coggin, Rick Lee
Located in Miami, FL
Brand new and never used, this Thayer Coggin Pisa Cocktail Table is an authentic original designed by Rick Lee. Crafted in polished stainless steel, the Pisa is a sculptural, stateme...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Milo Baughman Brazilian Rosewood and Lucite Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury rosewood coffee table designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1968 United States. The coffee table is crafted of rosewood with book-matched grain, raised on lu...
Lucite, Rosewood
Mid Century Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Walnut Coffee Table Square Unmarked 1950
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Forest Grove, PA
This Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin coffee table is in very good condition. Professionally restored, the color, depth and clarity of the walnut top exceeds the original factory fini...
Wood, Walnut
Rectangle Mid Century Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Coffee Table MINT!
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rectangle Mid Century Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood coffee table MINT!.
Rosewood
Milo Baughman Burlwood and Chrome Coffee Table for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous coffee table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, c.1970s, USA. The coffee table showcases a beautiful burlwood table top with slender chrome base that gives the table a fl...
Chrome
Chrome Coffee Table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Chrome and walnut veneer coffee table designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Institutional Inc. Walnut veneer top measures 45" diameter...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Nesting Sofa & Coffee Tables + Pair Benches
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1970s or 80s by American design legend Milo Baughman, this very rare set of nesting tables were produced by Thayer Coggin, the manufacturer for almost every Baughman ...
Upholstery, Rosewood
1960s Lacquer & Chrome Cocktail Table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Ditch the classic square or rectangular coffee table and give your living room a fresh new look with this captivating modernist drum-style table designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer ...
Chrome
Olive Burl and Chrome Coffee Table for Thayer Coggin, 1970s
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Cocktail table with olive burl top and substantial chrome frame. Elegant, modern contemporary design. Timeless.
Chrome
Thayer Coggin Pisa Brushed Bronze Side Table
By Rick Lee, Thayer Coggin
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is a brand new, never used Thayer Coggin Pisa Drum Table in a stunning brushed bronze finish, designed by Rick Lee. This sculptural side table is part of the celebrated Pisa ...
Metal, Brass, Bronze
H 29 in W 66 in D 39 in
Vintage Burl Wood Dining Table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Prepare to fall in love with a dining table that defines what it means to be timeless. Designed by the legendary Milo Baughman and crafted by Thayer Coggin during the golden era of A...
Burl
H 15.5 in W 33.75 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Square Walnut Coffee Table by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage modern coffee table features unique raised edges and tapered legs. Sleek design with stretchers between each leg ensuring sturdiness without sacrificing style. The ...
Walnut
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Drum Form Burl Wood Side Table with Glass Top
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Milo Baughman, this table was produced by Thayer Coggin in the 1960s. Breaking down the essence of tables, this model opts for a simple cylindrical base wrapped in a beau...
Glass, Wood, Burl
H 10.5 in W 48 in D 48 in
Large Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Large Burlwood Coffee / Cocktail Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning early 1970’s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin coffee table in striking burlwood veneer. Bold, low-profile proportions with beautiful burl figuring throughout an iconic Baugh...
Wood, Burl
H 15.5 in W 40 in D 40 in
Fabulous Milo Baughman Burl Wood Chrome Cube Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Midcentury Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin coffee table with patchwork burl wood top and chrome-clad pedestal base. This p...
Chrome
H 13.13 in W 32 in D 32 in
Milo Baughman Brazilian Rosewood and Lucite Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury rosewood coffee table designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1968 United States. The coffee table is crafted of rosewood with book-matched grain, raised on lu...
Lucite, Rosewood
H 20 in W 32.25 in D 30.25 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Olive Burl Rolling Cocktail Table with Storage
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Hanover, MA
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin olive burl cube form cocktail table on casters and having a large single drawer with a removable divider for...
Burl
H 28.25 in W 78 in D 40 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern Dining Table, Refinished
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal dining table By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, 1970s Stunning book-matched walnut top, with chrome slab pedestals. Measure...
Chrome
H 15.5 in W 54 in D 28 in
Midcentury Milo Baughman Style Low Burl Wood Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage modern burl coffee table designed in the style of Milo Baughman. A convenient rectangular design with gorgeous wood grain ...
Burl
H 15 in W 40 in D 40 in
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Burlwood Coffee Table By Pace
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Burlwood Square Top and Chrome Cylinder Base Coffee Table by Pace Crafted from a chrome pedestal bottom and a burlwood table top, this...
Burl
H 13.25 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood and Lucite Square Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a modern coffee table by American designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa the 1970. Thayer Coggin is a staple for luxury home furnishings and the...
Lucite, Rosewood
H 28.5 in W 66 in D 39 in
Milo Baughman - Thayer Coggin Extra Large Parsons Burl Dining Table w/ 2 Leaves
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin extendable dining table with gorgeous burled wood grain, and with two removable inserts. Notice the luxurious and dramatic effect of the...
Burl
H 15.5 in W 28.25 in D 28.25 in
Mid Century Burl Cube Table by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning walnut burl cube by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. A great piece used as a small coffee table, large side table or pedestal. Matching coffee table and console with ottom...
Glass, Burl
H 15.5 in W 66 in D 24 in
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Walnut Expanding Coffee Cocktail Table Unmarked
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A restored Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Walnut coffee or cocktail table with a thick top and dual pedestal base. Walnut veneer with excellent wood selection throughout. This uniqu...
Walnut
H 14.25 in W 54 in D 54 in
Milo Baughman, Coffee Table, Oak, Steel, USA, 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze-plated steel and oak coffee table designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer Coggin, USA, c. 1972. Provenance: From the Baughman-designed interior of the Thayer and D...
Steel
H 21 in W 29 in D 29 in
Milo Baughman Burl Wood Coffee End Table, Circa 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning walnut burl cube by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Works well as a small coffee table, large side table or pedestal. Very good vintage condition with a few minor flaws on the top. See photos. Height: 21 in. Width: 29 in. Depth: 29 in. We currently have this paired with a pair of Cleo Baldon bar...
Burl
H 12.5 in W 48 in D 48 in
Vintage Oversized Burl Wood Coffee Table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional vintage oversized burl wood coffee table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United States, circa 1970s. This table has a minimalist design where its large size and...
Burl
H 16.5 in W 39 in D 39 in
Vintage Rosewood and Chrome Coffee Table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage rosewood and chrome coffee table designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, in the United States circa 1970s. This table has a modern design that highlights the ex...
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Brazilian Rosewood Cocktail Table Circa 1960
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
Thayer Coggin cocktail table designed by Milo Baughman having Brazilian Rosewood veneers over black cube wood base. Stunning grain throughout. In fabulous condition having been fresh...
Wood, Rosewood
H 13.5 in W 54 in D 32 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Floating Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table, 1960s Featuring a finely crafted rectangular book-matched grain Rosewood, raised on four square, balanced and solid ...
Lucite, Rosewood
H 10 in W 48 in D 48 in
Butterfly Burled Coffee Table Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Hamburg, PA
A gorgeous large-scale square modern form burled maple coffee table designed by Milo Baughman with a newly restored lacquer finish in excelle...
Wood, Burl
H 12.25 in W 48 in D 48 in
Vintage Oversized Burl Wood Coffee Table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional vintage oversized burl wood coffee table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United States, circa 1970s. This table has a minimalist design where its large size and...
Wood, Burl
Chrome Drum Coffee Table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1960
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Chrome Drum coffee/end table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1960. Original, wear consistent with age and use.
Chrome
H 14.5 in Dm 54 in
Milo Baughman Glass Top Coffee Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Highland, IN
This Milo Baughman coffee table by Thayer Coggin features a cylindrical base of lacquered wood in a warm, putty colored gray with a large 54" round top. It was custom made to serve i...
Glass, Wood