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Thayer Coggin Furniture

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.

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Creator: Thayer Coggin
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a very cool set of 4 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Includes four side chairs made with chrome bases and yellow vinyl uphols...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Chrome

Milo Baughman Black Tufted Leather Lounge Chair Flat Chrome Thayer Coggin, 1960s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fabulous modern midcentury tufted lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United States, circa 1960s. Lounge chair features a flat bar chrome steel frame. Fre...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Chrome

Magnificent Pair of Mirror Chrome Cube Loungers by Milo Baughman, circa 1975
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite restored pair of chunky cube chrome lounge or club chairs from a rare low production series designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1975. Heavy stainless stee...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Chrome

Set of Four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Upholstered Chrome Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four midcentury Milo Baughman dining or office chairs for Thayer Coggin - the chrome frames have been hand polished and new upholstery in wine color cotton velvet.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Chrome

Thayer Coggin Swivel Scallop Shape Back Tilt Rocking Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern swivel rocking lounge chair by Thayer Coggin.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Upholstery

Set of Milo Baughman Biedermeier Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Biedermeier 90 collection, Milo Baughman did with Thayer Coggin in the is one of the last collections Milo and Coggin did together in the 1990's. Milo Baughman believed the midcentury style needed to be warmed up a bit. For admirers of Biedermeier furniture, the neoclassical style that flourished in Austria and Germany from 1815-1830, the choices are few: scarce and expensive antique pieces and now, Milo Baughman's Biedermeier 90 collection for Thayer Coggin, a furniture maker in High Point, N.C. ''When I teach the history of modern design, I start with Biedermeier, because it's the first indication that there would be a new philosophy in design, furniture designed to be more honest and simple,'' said Mr. Baughman, who has designed furniture for Thayer Coggin since 1953 and also teaches design at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. The 27-piece collection, which includes consoles, tables and upholstered seating, captures the spirit of Biedermeier design with honey-colored wood veneers, neoclassical fluted columns and natural steel finishes. - Ref NYTIMES, 8/10/1989 “Eurostyle started out as a fairly valid design statement,” says Milo Baughman, a highly regarded veteran furniture designer who teaches at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. ''But when it was reduced to more commercial levels and picked up too quickly by people who make cheap furniture...
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1990s American Biedermeier Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Maple, Fabric

Postmodern Chair by Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic form Postmodern chair by Thayer Coggin. This example is in original condition, the fabric has a couple of spots and stains, normal and consis...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Upholstery

Thayer Coggin Black Tufted Leather Square Ottoman Modern Barcelona Style
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thayer Coggin black tufted leather ottoman. Item details tufted leather upholstery, original label, metal legs, clean modernist lines, and quality American craftsmanship, circa 2005....
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Leather

Flat-Bar Chrome Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
These hard to find and highly coveted set of original flat bar dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1976. The chairs ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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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.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Milo Baughman Upholstered Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of matching Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs feature timeless Milo Baughman design for Thayer Coggin. The tapered vintage walnut legs and shapely seat frames are pe...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Upholstery

1960s Cocktail Table by Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Milo Baughman designed Mid-Century Modern round low table / cocktail table with solid wood veneer and bronzed steel circular rod base. Manufactured by Thayer-Coggin in the USA in t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Steel

Magnificent Restored Butterfly Patterned Olivewood Dining Table by Milo Baughman
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 installation ready. An exce...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Hardwood, Olive

Thayer Coggin Olive Wood Dining Room Table Milo Baughman Design
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Toledo, OH
Modern Thayer Coggin patchwork inlay olive wood dining table, bow tie base with black laminate details. Two 22" skirted table leaves that are self storin...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Teak and Vinyl Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin teak and vinyl slipper lounge chairs. Item features solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, original label, clean modernist lines, great style...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Naugahyde, Teak

Pair of Thayer Coggin Bronze Chairs
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Thayer Coggin bronze chairs. Super heavy and incredibly sturdy. Good vintage condition with imperfections to fabric including wear and light stain...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Bronze

Milo Baughman Console Table Chrome and Rosewood Diamond Pattern Vintage
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing console table with chrome base and rosewood top with diamond pattern. Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin from the New Concept collection, circa 1965.
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Tufted Naugahyde Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage lounge chairs by Milo Baughman feature the ability to swivel and have a super supportive wraparound barrel backrest. Sleek design with a subtle embosse...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Four Milo Baughman Side Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin dining chairs with chrome frames.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Steel

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin T-Back Chrome Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Oakland, CA
Lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Stainless steel frame upholstered in black/white print textile.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Chrome

Rare Milo Baughman Slipper Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A small-scale slipper chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Brass frames with hidden rollers. Original tag attached to seat. Priced individually.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Milo Baughman Nickel and Ivory Glazed Cotton Print Club Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin soft cube form club chairs. Nickel over steel base has the appearance being cantilevered yet with the addition curved center support and integral casters. Loose seat cushion and slightly rolled arms and back covered in an abstract ivory print glazed cotton...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Steel, Nickel

Milo Baughman Cube Leg Table by Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Highland, IN
This striking design has a great minimalist aesthetic. Four legs of burled wood set in the corners like a parson's table support a clear glass top, stripping down the table to its ba...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Milo Baughman Dining Chairs in Holly Hunt Great Outdoors
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of six dining chairs by Milo Baughman with cane backs. Newly upholstered in Holly Hunt Great Outdoors.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Chrome

Vintage Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique chrome frame barrel back lounge offers a stylish and comfortable addition to any interior. Unique textured fabric and Classic design mak...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Cabinet And Shelf Units
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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...
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1970s American Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Chrome

Milo Baughman Curved Sofa in Pierre Frey Fabric
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large scale curved sectional sofa, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American, circa 1960s. Reupholstered in a sumptuous Pierre Frey ivory color linen style fabric. It is ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Milo Baughman Chrome Dining Arm Chairs for Thayer Coggin - Set of 4
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 vintage 1960s chrome dining arm chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Newer boucle fabric. Can be used for dining or also as side chairs in living room or office. Pri...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Chrome

1970s Milo Baughman Extendable Burl and Chrome Dining Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Magnificent burlwood extendable dining table designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, c.1970s. Massive slab top is supported by two polished chrome pedestals which stay stationar...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Chrome

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin ' Thin Line ' Chrome Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin ' Thin Line ' Chrome Dining Chairs
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Chrome

Thayer Coggin Red Leather Sectional Sofa, 1990
By Ransom Culler, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Thayer Coggin Milo Baughman biomorphic sectional sofa. Made by Thayer-Coggin, circa 1990. Original red leather. Leather shows wear consistent ...
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1990s American Post-Modern Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Leather

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl & Chrome Dresser
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Denton, TX
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl & Chrome Dresser. The dresser is a true mid-century classic with 8 drawers and 2 doors, providing ample storage space. Adorned with beautiful bur...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Chrome

Six Milo Baughman. High Back Tilt Swivel Lounge Chairs. New Green Upholstery.
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Six (6) Milo Baughman high back tilt swivel lounge chairs. Three in darker green with lighter green piping and three in lighter green with darker green piping. all upholstery is new...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Upholstery

Milo Baughman Designed Button Up Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Button Up sofa features button tufting and a solid walnut wood base that is exposed for dramatic flair. Designed by Milo Baughman in 1959, this sofa hol...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Long flat bar chrome frame White 3 Seat Sofa Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern 3 seat long low sofa with flat bar chrome metal base designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Beautiful shape with herringbone cream white upholstery...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Tuxedo Cream Sofa and Loveseat on Wood Base
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Tuxedo sofa and loveseat. A gorgeous pair of cream sofas featuring fully removable plush cushions, a beau...
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Late 20th Century Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Fabric

Vintage curved asymmetric sofa by Thayer Coggin, USA 1980s.
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Hastings, GB
A curved, asymmetric sofa by Thayer Coggin, USA 1980s. Really comfortable. The ivory abstract-textured upholstery has a few light marks but overall...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Fabric

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...
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1970s North American Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Plastic

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Bar Cabinet or Vanity Storage
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
From the “Less is More” collection for Thayer Coggin by Milo Baughman, is a two piece stacked bar or vanity. Lower piece has double doors and a single shelf. Upper cabinet has a mirr...
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1990s American Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Glass, Mirror, Wood, Paint

Midcentury Chrome "T-Back" Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful midcentury chrome “T-back” lounge chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United States, circa 1960s. These chairs have an avant-garde design where the right combi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Chrome

Restored Pair of Green Milo Baughman Chrome Back Barrel Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning pair of heirloom quality barrel chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Super high style, swivel chairs recovered in a luxurious green colored velvet upholstery that...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Chrome

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Leather Swivel Chaise, 1980
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin leather swivel chaise, 1980, Original pink leather.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Leather

Milo Baughman Swivel Tub Arm Chair in COM
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
A swivel tub chair with brass base by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Offered with re-upholstery in COM (Client's On Material) or COL (Client's On Leather), USA, circa 1970. You ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Brass

Miles Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1975 Parsons Coffee Table
By Thayer Coggin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous burl parsons coffee table designed by Miles Baughman for the Thayer Coggin company. Marked and dated underneath. These are getting h...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Burl

Thayer Coggin Milo Baughman Foot Stool Ottoman Hassock Pouf
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern gold diamond pattern fabric upholstery ottoman footstool by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Fabric

Milo Baughman Swivel Lounge Chairs in Boucle with Brass Bases
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of glamorous 1960s swivel lounge chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. These chairs have a tilt feature that makes them supremely comfortable. Gleaming bases have been rest...
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Mid-20th Century North American Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Bouclé

Lacquer and Chrome Cabinet by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
High polished lacquered cabinet, with chromed steel sides and legs. Wood with pink lacquer. Manufacturer Label, 1970 Highpoint NC.
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1970s American Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Chrome

Milo Baughman Long Slipper Sofa in Tufted Silver Satin Vinyl, 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Long slipper sofa in box tufted silver satin hernatite vinyl with chrome base by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American, 1970s. Clean design makes this piece both chic end elegant.
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1970s American Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Chrome

Early Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Walnut frame arm chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Early example of Milo Baughman design for Thayer Coggin. Solid Walnut frame supports the two loose cushions, back and seat. Very fine original condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thayer Coggin Furniture

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Walnut, Upholstery

Thayer Coggin furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Thayer Coggin furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Thayer Coggin furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 373 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Thayer Coggin were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Directional, Harvey Probber, and Jens Risom. Prices for Thayer Coggin furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $199 and can go as high as $49,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,550.
Questions About Thayer Coggin Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Milo Baughman designed for many companies over the course of his life. Some of the companies the American designer worked for include Arch Gordon, Directional Furniture, Drexel, George Kovacs, Glenn of California, The Inco Company, Mode Furniture, Murray Furniture of Winchendon and Pacific Iron. You'll find a collection of Milo Baughman furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    One way to know if a piece of furniture is a Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin is to consult the visual catalog of his pieces on the Thayer Coggin official website. Many of the chairs he produced for the brand feature metal bar or pedestal bases. In addition, he created many drum tables for Thayer Coggin. You'll find a large collection of expertly vetted Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin pieces on 1stDibs.

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