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Paul Mccobb Gentlemans Chest

Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
The timeless Mahogany Gentleman's Chest of Drawers designed by legendary designer Paul McCobb in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Gentleman's Chest
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage walnut gentleman's chest designed by Paul McCobb for his iconic mid-century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Paul McCobb Walnut Gentleman's Chest, circa 1960s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Paul McCobb Walnut Gentleman's chest by Widdicomb, circa 1960s. Original Widdicomb label
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Directional, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest of drawers By Paul McCobb for Directional and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Directional, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest of drawers By Paul McCobb for Directional and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Walnut

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest of drawers By Paul McCobb for Directional
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Mahogany, Lacquer

"Components" Gentleman's Chest by Paul McCobb for Lane Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nestled securely in the intersection of high end design and old world craftsmanship is Paul
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Metal

Paul McCobb Gentlemans High Chest Dresser Calvin Furniture Irwin Collection Mint
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Paul McCobb Gentlemans high chest dresser Calvin Furniture Irwin Collection MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Paul McCobb Gentleman's Tall Chest Irwin Collection for Calvin Furniture, 1956
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Camden, ME
Paul McCobb's gentleman's walnut chest with a fold down mirror Irwin line for Calvin. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut, Mirror

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Tall Gentleman's Chest of Drawers - Calvin Group
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
One of Paul McCobb's most desirable designs, rare model 1013 gentleman's chest of drawers or tall
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Tallboy by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Charleston, WV
42.25" tall, 36" wide and 18.25" deep. Masculine Upright dresser by Paul McCobb. A sophisticated
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Tallboy by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
Tallboy by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
H 42.25 in W 36 in D 18.25 in
Light Walnut Bow Front Drawers Long Brass Pull Hardware Gentleman's Chest Mint
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light walnut bow front drawers long brass pull hardware gentleman's chest dresser commode mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Light Medium Walnut Gentleman's High Chest Dresser Cabinet Mid-Century Modern
By Paul McCobb, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light medium walnut gentleman's high chest dresser cabinet Mid-Century Modern Mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Connant Ball Revival 5 Drawer Low Chest Nice Legs
Located in Fraser, MI
with the Designer Branding of Eames, Nelson and Paul McCobb. The post war furniture designed by Leslie
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Vintage 1930s Dressers

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Maple

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By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in North York, ON
This contemporary chest designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin made in the 1960’s in Grand Rapids
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Located in Westport, CT
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By Paul McCobb
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Striking Paul Mccobb for Calvin Gentleman's chest circa mid 1950's. This example is made of striped
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Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual tall chest outfitted as a gentleman's dresser. Accordion doors reveal drawers and
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Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional Paul McCobb nightstand with original hardware from the delineator series. Cabinet is
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Sophisticated Mahogany Gentleman's Chest of Drawers, C. 1950s
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Westport, CT
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A Walnut Drop Front Secretary After Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, CA
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Located in South Bend, IN
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By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
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Located in Chicago, IL
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By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional Paul McCobb gentleman's chest with original hardware from the delineator series
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By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture "Irwin Collection" Gentleman's Chest
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
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Gentleman's Chest by Paul McCobb Model 1013, Calvin Group, circa 1950s
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Tall Gentleman's Chest Dresser by Paul McCobb for Calvin the Irwin Collection
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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REDUCED FROM $4,500...In blond bleached mahogany, a Paul McCobb for Calvin Gentleman's chest
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Paul McCobb Gentleman's High Chest for Widdicomb, circa 1963
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Paul McCobb
Located in Camden, ME
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Paul McCobb Walnut and Leather Gentlemans Chest
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb walnut and leather bi-fold door, gentlemans dresser.
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Paul McCobb walnut and leather 4 door Gentlemans chest
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb walnut and leather 4 door bi fold gentlemans dresser.
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Vintage 1950s Mahogany and Leather Gentlemans Chest by Paul McCobb
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Hudson, NY
An outstanding vintage 1950s tall gentlemans chest designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
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Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Tall Gentleman's Dresser
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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Tall and Handsome Gentleman's Chest by Paul McCobb for Calvin
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Paul Mccobb Gentlemans Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the paul mccobb gentlemans chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A paul mccobb gentlemans chest — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer paul mccobb gentlemans chest, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each paul mccobb gentlemans chest bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one paul mccobb gentlemans chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Calvin and Widdicomb Furniture Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

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Prices for a paul mccobb gentlemans chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $8,250, while the average can fetch as much as $4,400.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.