Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 'Betty' Tufted Velvet Barrel Chair, 1968, Signed

This is the original 'Betty' tufted velvet barrel chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, signed and dated 1968. The gorgeous vintage tufted brown soft and comfy velvet upholstery which floats on top of a curvaceous walnut frame. This modernist club chair is ideal for an interior designer or Mid-Century Modern collector seeking a rare early original of a classic design.

Signed underneath with its original Thayer Coggin High Point label and order card with a manufacturing date of 11/21/2968. The Betty lounge chair is now back in production by Thayer Coggin however they changed it a little. Besides losing the button tufted seat and back, they also added an additional support bar in the back. And for collectors there is no question - this original 'real deal' Betty chair is far far superior to a new production example. Get this collectors piece for you or your client while it is still available, these signed examples with original velvet fabric don't come around often.

This 'Betty' barrel chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian or Danish modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary, Hollywood Regency or Postmodern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. This velvet lounge chair would also be an Apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge, members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office.

MEASUREMENTS:
H 26" x W 27" x D 27"
Seat Height: 15"
Seat Depth: 21.5"
Arm Height: 24"

CONDITION:
Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear. Some stains to fabric concentrated on the side as can be seen in photos. Some light fading. Otherwise very presentable and attractive in a vintage setting.

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