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 for Thayer Coggin Birdseye Maple and Brass Bedside Chests, Pair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern three-drawer nightstands or bachelor chests By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, 1970s Stunning birdseye maple, with brass plinth ba...
Brass
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood with Chrome Trim Queen Size Headboard
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful bleached Brazilian rosewood Queen headboard with chrome trim designed by Milo Baughman. See our companion dresser and nightstand. All in rare bleached Brazilian rosewood.
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Wood and Brass Bedside Chests, Refinished
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands or bachelor chests By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, 1970s Stunning burl wood, with brass plinth bases. Each measures: 32"...
Brass
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Night Stands in Jade and Magenta
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A beautiful and unique pair of nightstands designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Lacquer finished wood atop a brass plinth base. Three spacious drawers in each. Sporting an ...
Brass
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Cream Lacquer and Chrome Nightstands, Pair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands, bedside chests, or side tables By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, 1970s Cream lacquered wood, with chrome plinth bases and ...
Chrome
Pair of Italian Neo Classic Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian Neo Classic bedside chest. A wonderful reproduction of fine 18th-century Italian cabinetry. Made with Fruitwood and geometric inlays to the drawers and side panels. With work...
Wood
1960's Pair of Vintage Chests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of vintage chests, these were made in the USA by Dunbar furniture, they were designed by Edward Wormley. Edward Wormley was one of the leading pioneers of mid-cen...
Wood
Pair of Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany and figured mahogany nightstand, the reeded edge bowfront top with protruding corners with leaf carved and reeded uprights, with three graduated drawers with verdigris bra...
Wood
$5,775
H 36 in W 80 in D 3 in
Paul Evans King Headboard Burl Wood and Brass 'Cityscape' for Directional 1970's
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Paul Evans King Headboard Burl Wood and Brass 'Cityscape' for Directional 1970's Slab form, brass and burl wood patchwork tiles. King size, wall mountable using bias cut mounting boa...
Brass
$3,995 / set
H 19.25 in W 39.75 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Walnut Nightstands by Milo Baughman by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elevate your space with these iconic mid-century walnut nightstands by designer Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. Crafted in the 1960s during the golden age of American modernis...
Aluminum
$3,995
H 84.25 in W 65.75 in D 86.75 in
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Queen Size Canopy Bed by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern canopy bed By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection USA, 1980s Beautiful burled olive wood, with inla...
Ebony, Walnut, Burl
$3,847 / set
H 20.25 in W 26 in D 17 in
Milo Baughman Style Lane Mid Century Burlwood Nightstands - Pair
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Lane Mid Century Burlwood Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 26 wide x 17 deep x 20.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio ...
Burl
$4,980Sale Price|37% Off
H 63.25 in W 84.25 in D 83.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Metal Queen Size Bed Frame in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern metal queen size bed frame in the style of Milo Baughman. Iconic mid-century modern design, America, Circa 1970’s. Newly ...
Stainless Steel
Broyhill Emphasis Queen Size Walnut Headboard
By Broyhill
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern queen size walnut bed dating from the 1960s manufactured by Broyhill for their Emphasis collection. The sculptural bed fram...
Walnut
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.5 in W 81.5 in D 1.75 in
Handsome Milo Baughman Style Walnut Kingsize Headboard Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Milo Baughman style walnut kingsize headboard.
Walnut
$4,189Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 34.26 in W 29.14 in D 19.69 in
Georgian Design Pair of Antique Bedside Chest of Drawers & Brass Batwing Handles
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Elegant Pair of Matching English Antique Four Drawer Bedside Chests with Batwing Brass Handles on Bracket Feet of a Georgian Design.
Brass
Pair of Burl Wood Nightstands by Milo Baughman for Lane
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of burl wood nightstands by Milo Baughman for Lane. The timeless beauty of burl wood, a naturally occurring wood pattern, and clean modernis...
Burl
Sold
H 28 in W 32 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Pair Dressers or Nightstands Birdseye Maple, 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful pair of signed Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 3-drawer cabinets that are just the right size to either be a pair of small dressers,...
Faux Leather, Birdseye Maple
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Portfolio Book
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very cool catalog showing available Milo Baughman designs for Thayer Coggin as part of the Environment 70 line of furniture. Includes photos of pieces...
Paper
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H 26 in W 32 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Pair of Large Nightstands or End Tables, Signed
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of refinished large nightstands which also function great as end tables or small chests / cabinets are by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. From the "Less is More" collectio...
Wood
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H 22.75 in W 28 in D 21 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Signed Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burlwood Night
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible pair of vintage MCM nightstands. Made by the legendary Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Beautiful Burl wood cabinet on a polished chr...
Chrome
Sold
H 28 in W 63 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Commode, Nightstand, Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin, Chrome,
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Stamford, CT
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Commode/Dresser/Nightstand. One of a compatible pair of Chests by this highly regarded duo. This listing is for a single chest. Compatible pair o...
Chrome
Sold
H 28 in W 63 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Commode, Nightstand, Chest, Milo Baughman, T. Coggin, Walnut,
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin commode/dresser/nightstand. One of a compatible pair of Chests by this highly regarded duo. Compatible pair of chests of drawers by Milo Baughman...
Wood
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H 28 in W 63 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Commodes/Dressers, Compatible Pair, Mid Century
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Commodes/Dressers/Nightstands Compatible pair of chests of drawers by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Each dresser is the same size and h...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Lacquered Cabinets for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Littleton, CO
A handsome pair of lacquered wood cabinets on chrome-encased plinths by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Suitable for living, dining, o...
Wood
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H 27.5 in W 21.75 in D 24.75 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Swivel Barrel Petite Children's Chai
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin mid century Swivel Barrel Petite children's chairs - pair Each chair measures: 21.75 wide x 24.75 deep x 27.5 inches high, with a seat height of 14...
Upholstery, Wood
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H 36.5 in W 63 in D 3 in
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Vintage Modern Queen Rosewood Brass Plate Headboard
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful vintage modern queen headboard by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Comprised of gorgeous rosewood veneer and brass plated steel bands. Gorgeous condition, keeping in mind t...
Steel, Brass
Sold
H 24.5 in W 22 in D 18 in
Vintage Modern Rosewood Pair Cube Nightstands by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage modern rosewood pair of cube shaped nightstands by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Comprised of gorgeous rosewood veneer, brass plated steel bands, and a single ebonized drawer in each nightstand. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are a few chips, nicks, or dings in the wood veneer and some rust spots on the brass plated steel bands. The smaller veneer flaws were filled while larger pieces were replaced for restoration, and it looks beautiful. The bands have been professionally cleaned and we left them with their small scratches, rust spots, and age marks as we did not want to change the authenticity of the piece and honestly, we love the look of a little age patina. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s. NOTE: We have matching pieces including a queen headboard, large mirror, a wardrobe, and these nightstands. You can find them all for sale here if they are still available. Double Debonaire!!! These vintage modern cube...
Steel, Brass
Sold
H 41.5 in W 64 in D 3 in
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Wood Chrome Queen Bedroom Set
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal, match booked wood bedroom set on a chrome plinth base, including a three drawer dresser, a headboard with attached nightstands...
Wood