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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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
Magnificent Restored Butterfly Patterned Olivewood Dining Table by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent dining table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. An exce...
Hardwood, Olive
Breathtaking Olivewood Extension Dining Table by Milo Baughman, circa 1975
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent dining table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready...
Hardwood, Olive
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
Milo Baughman Style Dining Table
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman style dining table, walnut lacquered veneer with pedestal base 71.50" in length with two 18" leaves expands to 107.50" i...
Walnut
Milo Baughman for Founders Walnut Extension Dining Table
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sometimes attributed to Milo Baughman for Founders Walnut extension dining with two leaves totally refinished about 5 years ago with aluminium trim polished. Table's dimension liste...
Aluminum
Mid Century Walnut Dining Table by Milo Baughman
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning Mid century dining table by Milo Baughman for Directional. Beautiful walnut top and matching walnut base. The perfect minimalist dining table. Lines don't get much cleaner. ...
Walnut
Milo Baughman For Directional Dining Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960's Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman designed for Directional dining table with two leaves, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use. Length withou...
Oak, Rosewood, Walnut
Bookmatched Burlwood Dining Table by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An exceptional Parsons style extension dining table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970. Exquisite bookmatched burlwood veneer over solid hardwood construction. The beautiful graining on this particular table are exquisite and make quite a drastic statement. The wonderful slender table profile enables great room circulation and intimate dinner conversation. An extremely dramatic room focal point. A gorgeous table intended to anchor a special dining room. This particular example is representative of the finest of the Baughman/Thayer Coggin production. The burlwood displays fabulous movement, color and warmth. A stunning organic piece of jewelry aged to absolute perfection. The table measures 66 inches long in its reduced state and comes complete with two (2) 22 inch wide leaves as shown in the images, the table height is 28.5" and the apron is 24". Fully extended, the table measures 110 inches in length. In very good original condition. The table was purchased directly from the showroom in High Point...
Walnut
$1,840Sale Price|42% Off
H 21.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
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
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in W 36 in D 36 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Wood Parsons Coffee Table, 1970's
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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
$4,400
H 30 in W 31.5 in D 87 in
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Glass Top Chrome Extension Dining Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Chrome Extension Dining Table. Featuring a polished chrome frame with maple inserts that hold the glass top. The table has a center frame that can be ...
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman dining table features burled walnut parquet design top with chrome-plated pedestal base. The table includes 2 leaves. Measures 44" deep x 29" high x 66" long without th...
Chrome
$8,000
H 28 in W 77.75 in D 46.75 in
Restored Vintage Florence Knoll Oval Top Rosewood Dining or Conference Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Restored Mid-Century Modern vintage Florence Knoll oval top dining table / conference or desk in rare book matched rosewood veneer on chrome star...
Chrome
$4,500Sale Price|33% Off
H 29 in W 98 in D 40 in
Harvey Probber Midcentury Saber Leg Extension Dining Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish Mid-Century Modern dining table designed by Harvey Probber featuring two 16 inch extending leaves for a total of 98 inches. The iconic table has sabre formed legs with a dram...
Hardwood
Sold
H 28.5 in W 66 in D 39 in
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Extension Parsons Burl Dining Table Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin extendable dining table in gorgeous burled wood grain, and with two removable inserts. Notice the luxurious and dramatic effect of the q...
Burl
Sold
H 29.5 in W 105 in D 43.5 in
Milo Baughman Extendable Burl Dining Table Refinished in a French Polish, 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin extendable dining table with gorgeous burled wood grain was newly refinished in a luxurious deep French Polish lacquer - which is an e...
Wood, Burl
Sold
H 28.75 in W 66 in D 39 in
Milo Baughman Extendable Burl Dining Table Refinished in a French Polish, 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin extendable dining table with gorgeous burled wood grain was newly refinished in a luxurious deep French Polish lacquer - which is an e...
Wood, Burl
Milo Baughman Burl Wood Chrome Extension Dining Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin burl wood and chrome extending dining table or conference table. Features a beautifully craf...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Glass Table on Brass Pedestal Base
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning, minimal Milo Baughman glass table on brass pedestal base for Thayer Coggin. The substantial, 1-inch thick glass sits on a seamless ...
Brass
Spectacular Milo Baughman Bronze and Smoked Glass Dining Table
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
A rare and very large bronze and smoked glass dining or conference table by Milo Baughman. USA, circa 1970. Superb condition, with glass top on...
Bronze
Milo Baughman Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Dining Conference Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid century modern dining table by Milo Baughman. The table expands and designed to carry extension leafs. The leaves are not included. Sold without the matching leafs.