1950's Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Sofa
About the Item
- Creator:Paul McCobb (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Width: 81.75 in (207.65 cm)Depth: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Seat Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. We have refinished the legs in walnut. The upholstery is worn and needs to be reupholstered. The frame is solid and structurally sound.
- Seller Location:Burbank, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7064229750852
Paul McCobb
You could call Paul McCobb a man of parts. As a furniture designer, his work combined the attributes of many of his now better-known peers. Like Bauhaus designers such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Marcel Breuer, McCobb's furniture had purity of form and line. Like the designs of Florence Knoll and George Nelson and his associates, McCobb’s work was efficient and purposeful. And even like George Nakashima, he was adept at interpreting traditional forms, in particular those of chairs, for the 20th century.
More than any other designer beside Russel Wright, with his ubiquitous ceramic tableware, McCobb was arguably responsible for the introduction of modern design into middle-class American households — if for no other reason than that he designed the 1952 set for the original Today show. McCobb also designed cohesive lines of furnishings, such as his best-known Planner Group, that gave homes an instant “look.” McCobb designed for several companies, most notably Directional, the New York firm that also produced designs by other legends, such as Paul Evans and Vladimir Kagan.
The signal aesthetic attribute of McCobb designs is that he completely forsook ornament — his pieces have no flourishes. And yet, because they are honest — the chairs, desks and tables are made of solid wood, usually maple or birch, often paired with frames and legs of wrought iron; the cabinets are traditionally scaled; the seating pieces have historic antecedents such as the Windsor chair — McCobb’s mid-century modern work has warmth and presence.
As you can see from the offerings on 1stDibs, vintage Paul McCobb designs are the pin-striped suit, or the little black dress, of a décor: an essential.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Burbank, CA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
- 1950's Mid-Century Modern Folding Daybed / SofaBy Kroehler Mfg. Co.Located in Burbank, CAVintage 1950's Midcentury Modern foldable sofa / daybed for sale. Originally from the 1950's, and was professionally reupholstered in the 1960's. The owners ...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsSilk
- 1960's Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Style SofaBy George NelsonLocated in Burbank, CAVintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern couch for sale. It has been professionally reupholstered in new tweed and foam, and is in restored condition. It has a beautiful frame with incredibl...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsMetal
- 1950's Mid-Century Modern Loveseat Sofa Reupholstered in Pink VelvetBy Baker Furniture CompanyLocated in Burbank, CAGorgeous original Hollywood Regency Midcentury Modern settee lounge couch for sale. Manufactured in the 1950's, and has been professionally reupholstered in new velvet and foam. The ...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
MaterialsVelvet, Wood
- 1950's Mid-Century Modern Atomic DresserBy Heywood-Wakefield Co.Located in Burbank, CAVintage original Mid-Century Modern dresser for sale. Manufactured in the 1950's, and constructed of solid ash. It has been professionally refinished in walnut, and is a great size. ...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
MaterialsBrass
- 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge ChairBy Kroehler Mfg. Co.Located in Burbank, CAVintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern lounge chair for sale. The legs have been professionally refinished in walnut, and it has been professionally reupho...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsTextile, Wood
- 1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchairs, a PairBy Monteverdi-YoungLocated in Burbank, CAPair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs for sale. From the 1950's, and have been professionally restored. They have been refinished and reupholstered in new fabric and foam. The frames are made of solid walnut, and have been refinished in natural walnut. The fabric is a black and white tweed that is beautifully woven and has a great texture. They are really solid and well made, and have coil springs on the seat. They are really comfortable, and would work great as side chairs, accent chairs, desk chairs, or dining end chairs...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsFabric, Walnut
- Stunning Signed Paul McCobb Long Sofa, Mid-Century ModernBy Paul McCobbLocated in Pemberton, NJStunning signed Paul McCobb sofa made by Custom Craft. Great looking solid walnut legs with down filled back cushions. The upholstery is original and show some wear and fading to the...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsUpholstery, Walnut
- Paul McCobb Mid Century Large Chaise SofaBy Paul McCobbLocated in Countryside, ILPaul McCobb mid century large chaise sofa This sofa measures: 118 wide x 33.5 deep x 31 inches high, with an arm height of 22.5 inches R...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsUpholstery, Wood
- Elegant Paul McCobb Style Brass Base Sofa Mid-Century ModernBy Paul McCobbLocated in Pemberton, NJElegant Paul McCobb style brass stretcher base sofa. This wonderful long sofa is in very nice vintage condition-original fabric still looks clean-...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsBrass
- Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Walnut SofaBy Paul McCobbLocated in Countryside, ILPaul McCobb Style Mid Century Walnut Sofa This sofa measures: 84 wide x 33 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height of 22 inches All pieces of furniture can b...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsUpholstery, Walnut
- Paul McCobb Style Mid-Century Walnut SofaBy Paul McCobbLocated in Countryside, ILPaul McCobb style mid-century walnut sofa. This sofa measures: 97 wide x 31 deep x 32.5 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height of 23.25 inches. All pieces of furn...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsUpholstery, Walnut
- Handsome Paul McCobb Style Walnut Three-Seat Sofa, Mid-Century ModernBy Paul McCobbLocated in Pemberton, NJHandsome Paul McCobb style walnut three-seat sofa. This piece is ready for your new upholstery-foam and springs are in great condition. Fabric is in good condition but is just dated.Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsUpholstery, Walnut
