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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Thayer Coggin Milo Baughman Rosewood Mid Century 66" Long Console Table MINT!
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Carved Arm Lounge Fireside Chairs by Bernhardt Regency Style MINT
Rosewood
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Long Console Table
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to message for accurate shipping to your location. Console table designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Plastic applique' with deep brown color. Table constr...
Plastic
$6,500
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
Vintage Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Long Walnut Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Roanoke, VA
Handsome and classic mid-century modern long and low-profile coffee table designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Beautifully crafted in walnut, this striking table features the...
Walnut
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Burlwood Console Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Burlwood Console Table This console table measures: 60 wide x 18 deep x 26.25 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Table has Minor Areas of Wear on ...
Burl
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Ash Burl & Travertine Drum Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
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
$3,500
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
$1,595 / set
H 20.25 in W 32.25 in D 32.25 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern Parsons Side Tables, Pair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern white laminate Parsons side tables By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, Circa 1970s Each measures: 32.25"W x 32.25"D x 20.25"H. ...
Laminate, Wood
$3,350
H 23.75 in W 60.25 in D 14 in
Flair Rosewood, Chrome Mid-century Console Table, Baughman Attributed
By Milo Baughman, Bernhardt Design, Flair
Located in Miami, FL
Flair Rosewood, Chrome Mid-century Console Table, Baughman Attributed Offered for sale is a console table manufactured by Flair that is attributed to the designer Milo Baughman. Th...
Chrome
$6,495 / set
H 29 in W 72 in D 38 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burlwood Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Burlwood Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 72 wide x 38 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 26.25 in...
Burl
Milo Baughman Rosewood Coffee Table for Thayer Coggin, Circa 1970
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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 Style Mid Century Burlwood Console Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Burlwood Console Table This console table measures: 58 wide x 15 deep x 26.25 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Table has Areas of Stain Wear Thr...
Burl
$5,900
H 26.75 in W 66 in D 22 in
1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood & Chrome Console Table Restored
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage 1978 (stamped underneath) Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood & Chrome console table. This has been professionally restored. The top has been restored, wood an...
Chrome
$2,850
H 28 in W 61 in D 17 in
Fabulous Milo Baughman style Patinated Brass 2 Tier Console Table Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Milo Baughman style patinated brass 2 tier console table. This table has an intentionally distressed patinated finish to the brass-adds ...
Brass
$6,495 / set
H 29.75 in W 66 in D 44 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burlwood and Chrome Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 66 wide x 44 deep x 29.75 inches high, with a chair clearance of 26.7...
Chrome
$6,995
H 28.75 in W 87.75 in D 39 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 Parsons extension dining table in gorgeous book-matched burled olive wood By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 65.75"W x...
Burl
Milo Baughman Coffee Table for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern coffee table featuring sculpted sled legs and beautiful rosewood grain throughout, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Stunning mid-century cocktail table mak...
Rosewood
Sold
H 27 in W 60 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Rosewood and Brass Console Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Rosewood and Brass Console Table This console table measures: 60 wide x 18 deep x 27 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in w...
Brass
Sold
H 29 in W 66 in D 15 in
Milo Baughman Mid Century Modern Long Narrow Parsons Console Sofa Table in White
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Authentic signed parsons table circa 1973. Glossy white laminate on wood. Nice clean vintage table and ready to use.
Laminate, Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 66 in D 17.5 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Console
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Console This console measures: 66 wide x 17.5 deep x 34 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ca...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Long Console Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to message for accurate shipping to your location. Console table designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Plastic applique' with deep brown color. Table constr...
Plastic
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Parquet Top Console
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin console. Console features a burl wood parquet top and chrome base.
Chrome
Sold
H 26 in W 66 in D 22 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood and Mirror Chrome Console, c. 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sexy 1970s rosewood and mirror chrome console by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Part of the New Concept Collection. Rosewood square tiles set in place to create an interesting X pattern table top that's rich in both tone and grain detail. Chrome base's mirror finish reflects giving the rosewood table top a floating vibe. Rosewood furnishings are exceedingly hard to come by post the 21st Century endangered designation and global ban on import and export of rosewood and rosewood products. This particular console's rosewood is gorgeous with lots of detail. It's in great condition, as is the mirror chrome base. The look is modern. Sleek chrome juxtaposed with a rich and organic rosewood top. Shipping within the continental United States only. Photographed alongside a pair of Dunbar chairs, a pair of Directional...
Chrome
Classic Milo Baughman Patchwork Burl Wood and Chrome Console Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin patchwork burl wood and chrome console table, Stunning example in amazing original condition, fit seamlessl...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Brass and Micarta Console Table with Matching Benches
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
This console by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin features a brass-clad, radius-corner base, with a race track oval ivory micarta laminate top. The two newly upholstered benches or ott...
Brass
Burl Wood Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Console Table or Desk
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Versatile Mid-Century Modern burl console table or desk. It's a stand out statement piece with clean lines and natural wood finish by Milo Baughman...
Burl
1970s Hollywood Regency Chrome & Brass Console Table by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
This 1970s console or sofa table is by Milo Baughman. It consists of a chrome frame with brass decorative accents and a glass top insert. The Hollywood Regency style can be seen in t...
Brass, Chrome
Milo Baughman Brass and Micarta Console Table with Matching Benches
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
This console by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin features a brass-clad, radius-corner base, with a race track oval ivory micarta laminate top. The two newly upholstered benches or ott...
Brass
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Console Table with Matching Benches
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman console table comes paired with matching parson's style upholstered benches. These stylish four-legged benches feature vintage fabric and unique...
Sold
H 27 in W 60 in D 15 in
Striking Chrome and Brass with Glass Top Console or Sofa Table by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant and refine sofa console or sofa table designed by Milo Baughman circa 1970s , in a chrome frame with solid brass accents, solid and sturdy, great condition.
Milo Baughman Console
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Lavish Mid-Century Modern signed Milo Baughman console designed for Thayer Coggin. This stunning piece is equipped with brass, chrome and a glass top.
Brass, Chrome
Milo Baughman Postmodernist Ionic Columns Console Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
A Postmodernist console table from Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, with neoclassical inspiration in the form of stylized ionic Greek columns, with a lacquered faux marble top. The b...
Iron