American furniture designer Milo Baughman (1923–2003) conceived the Case sofa sometime during the 1960s, when designers and manufacturers were still experimenting with technologies and materials that had been developed during World War II. From the aircraft industry, molded plastics and aluminum became viable new options, while the Chrysler Corporation introduced spot-welding techniques for joining wood to rubber, metal and plastic. Baughman, who was born in Goodland, Kansas, but spent his formative years in Long Beach, California — which may have informed his laid-back sensibility — worked with dozens of manufacturers. The interior designer and furniture maker’s collaborations include a decades-long association with Thayer Coggin, which produced this classic modernist design.
With its wood veneer, wool-flannel upholstery and straight metal legs, the Case sofa exudes a certain bygone masculinity that is frequently referenced as a defining characteristic of postwar culture. Fittingly, Baughman's seating — or his influence, at the very least — can be found in more than one room on the award-winning television series Mad Men, thanks to set decorators Claudette Didul and Amy Wells. The designer's work inspired the furniture created for the pristine office of Don Draper, the show’s erratic, arrogant male protagonist. Yet Baughman’s Case sofa is notable for more than its dashing good looks. Its hefty proportions and straightforward lines speak to the era’s growing prevalence of mass fabrication. That’s not to say the sofa isn’t well crafted. It simply embodies the advent of mass-market furniture as well as a new kind of status symbol.
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Case Sofa Settee Two Seat 1960s Knoll
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Fresh from the home of the original owner, a Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Case Sofa, fully marked. Professionally restored, the rosewood was well chosen and has wonderful...
Textile, Rosewood
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Magnificent Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa Brass Base Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Milo Baughman rosewood case sofa by Thayer Coggin. This sofa has been reupholstered in the past and still looks good-some fading to the back pillows. To look its best we ...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage Brazilian Rosewood Case Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Brazilian rosewood case sofa designed by the iconic designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United States, circa 1960s. Experience timeless elegance with this stunnin...
Chrome
1960s Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Frame Sofa #2165
By Milo Baughman
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin rosewood frame sofa. Milo Baughman rosewood sofa #2165 for Thayer Coggin made in the USA 1968. Listing this rare 3 sided rosewood sofa...
Metal
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26"...
Fabric
Mid Century Curved Sofa Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Baltimore, MD
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Upholstery
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Settee Loveseat Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Settee Loveseat Sofa This settee measures: 61 wide x 37.25 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 25 inches Good V...
Chrome
Mocha Velvet Platform Base Mid-Century Modern Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Long angular design Mid-Century Modern design base light coffee color sofa.
Upholstery, Velvet
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Sofa This sofa measures: 81.5 wide x 32.5 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 26 inches All piece...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Brass Base Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman style mid century brass base sofa. The sofa measures: 83 wide x 33 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 16 and ar...
Brass
Sofa by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Milo Baughman's tapered leg sofa, adorned with a fresh Herman Miller, Alexander Girard fabric and new foam, exudes timeless sophistication. The sleek, tapered legs provide a modern t...
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman Style Selig Imperial Mid Century Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Selig
Located in Franklin Park, IL
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Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A chocolate brown 1970s sofa designed by one of the most iconic Mid Century Modern Designers Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Modern....
Upholstery, Wood
$4,100
H 24 in W 77 in D 33 in
Signed Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA Designed Mid Century Modern Sofa 77"
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare 77" three seater Milo Baughman designed sofa for Thayer Coggin that features the coveted channeling that starts on sides and wraps totally around the back. The muted gray strip...
Steel
$12,400
H 24.5 in W 172 in D 34 in
Milo Baughman Ivory Cream Semi-Circular Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
There can hardly be a more emblematic Mid-Century Modern sofa than the Milo Baughman semi-circular sectional sofa circa 1970s made by Thayer Coggin. The most well known and admired o...
Upholstery
Milo Baughman Scoop Chair - Iron Base - Thayer Coggin circa 1960s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Decatur, GA
Early Milo Baughman "Scoop" chair on wrought iron. Produced by Thayer Coggin circa late 1950s. Baughman achieved an iconic silouhette while maintaining ergonomic comfort. This examp...
Iron, Wrought Iron
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H 24.75 in W 60 in D 34 in
Burled Olive Loveseat by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, United States
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Case Sofa features beautifully figured olive burl sides. The wood is in very good condition, revealing its natural depth and warm tone. Upholster...
Upholstery, Burl
Milo Baughman 2 pc. Environment 70 Curved Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A unique rare two piece curved upholstered loose cushioned sofa in a cream woven fabric with dark rich Brazilian rosewood lower base. Manufactured in 1969 from the Environment 70 col...
Rosewood, Upholstery
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H 24 in W 58 in D 34 in
Milo Baughman Case Sofa for Thayer Coggin, Burl Wood with Original Larsen Fabric
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in San Antonio, TX
Milo Baughman case sofa for Thayer Coggin with burl wood, chrome legs and has the original upholstery by the internationally known textile desi...
Chrome
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H 28.5 in W 21.5 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Modern Petite Tilt and Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern petite tilt and swivel lounge chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sculptural teardrop back on a walnut base Newly upholstered with an emerald green ...
Velvet, Walnut
Milo Baughman Burl Olive Credenza for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Milo Baughman design burl olive wood credenza or cabinet for Thayer Coggin, U.S.A. Beautiful burl wood figuring throughout the exterior and interior of the cabinet with an adjustable...
Chrome
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H 26 in W 102.13 in L 26 in
Milo Baughman Brazilian Rosewood Case Sofa in Black Velvet 1970s Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
This Milo Baughman-designed case sofa is constructed of highly figured, book-matched Brazilian rosewood and was produced by Thayer Coggin in the early 1970s. The entire case was prof...
Velvet, Rosewood
Milo Baughman for Directional Rosewood Panel Case Sofa
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
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Steel
Milo Baughman Rosewood Panel Case Sofa in Gray Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
Original side panel rosewood case sofa designed by Milo Baughman having new gray velvet upholstery with new cushioning. In fantastic condition and extremely comfortable. Circa 1975.
Velvet, Rosewood
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood & Boucle Case Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Handsome Brazilian rosewood case sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin circa late 1960's. This example has incredible graining to the rosewood that has been newly finished. The uph...
Bouclé, Rosewood
Rosewood Box Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Hamburg, PA
An elegant Mid-Century Modern rosewood tuxedo sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This modern sofa would work in any modern or contemporary interior. The classic design...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Pair of Milo Baughman "Case" Walnut Floating Loveseats
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Matched pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Even Arm "Case" floating loveseats. Beautiful figured walnut shells sit upon the Classic Baughman square tubed Bases. Entire line of F...
Chrome
"Case" Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Denton, TX
"Case" sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The case is wrapped in olive green leather. With new upholstery.
Chrome
