Paul McCobb Tables
American, 1917-1969
The single aesthetic attribute of vintage Paul McCobb furniture is that the designer completely forsook ornament — his pieces have no flourishes. And yet, because they are honest — McCobb’s chairs, desks and dining 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 — his mid-century modern work has warmth and presence.
You could call the Massachusetts-born McCobb a man of parts. As a furniture designer, his work combined the attributes of many of his now better-known peers.
Like the work of 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 besides 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, a repeat recipient of the Good Design Award from the Museum of Modern Art, also designed cohesive lines of furnishings, such as his best-known Planner Group, that gave homes an instant “look.” He designed for several companies, most notably Directional, which was home to McCobb’s Origami chair.
In 1949, in partnership with New York furniture salesman B.G. Mesberg, McCobb set up the Directional Furniture Company, a brand known to vintage mid-century modern furniture collectors everywhere. Directional opened its doors after McCobb created the high-end Directional Modern line of sofas distributed by the New York-based Modernage Company. Directional also produced designs by other legends such as Paul Evans and Vladimir Kagan.
As you can see from the offerings on 1stDibs, McCobb designs are the pin-striped suit, or the little black dress, of a decor: an essential.
Find vintage Paul McCobb credenzas, bookcases, nightstands and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Paul McCobb
Side Table/Night Stand with Drawer by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Kansas City, MO
Single occasional table/nightstand designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin. Very good original condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
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Brass
Pair of Paul McCobb step side tables with drawer from the Predictor Group.
By Paul McCobb
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare pair of Paul McCobb Predictor Group end table manufactured by O'Hearn of New England. The Predictor Group was only in production from 1951 to 1954.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
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Maple
Paul McCobb Display or Cocktail Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb for Irwin collection display table, model C8707
Comprised of eight equal rectangular 1/4" milk glass slabs on an architectural bridge like under structure.
Calvin, 195...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage modern cocktail table by Paul McCobb with a black matte finish over wood and beveled edges. The iconic splayed and tapered legs add to the midcentury appeal. This sleek and functional square midcentury coffee table...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
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Wood
McCobb Drop-Leaf Dining Table with Three Leaves
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
McCobb drop-leaf dining table with three extension leaves three 12" leaves for a total of 86.5" fully extended.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
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Walnut
Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Tables, Sold Separately
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
We can sell individually. Pair of tables in maple by Paul McCobb. Solid maple top with conical legs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Tables
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Maple
Mid-Century Modern Expandable Drop-Leaf Dining Table by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous vintage modern dining table features a drop leaf design with three additional leaves allowing this table to go from 25.75 inches wide all the way to 90 inches wide. The...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
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Aluminum
Paul McCobb Side Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in East Hampton, NY
Newly refinished Paul McCobb side table by Winchendon.
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1950s American Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
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Wood
Paul McCobb Brass Inset Leather Caned Magazine Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb magazine table. Caned shelves with leather top. Brass edging. High quality Paul McCobb.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Tables
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Wood
Paul McCobb Drop Front Cabinet
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall cabinet with drop front storage/desk area. Grass cloth doors, maple wood, tapered legs.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Wood, Grasscloth
Mid-Century Paul McCobb Calvin Group Dining Set
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage dining set features the unique Mid-Century design of Paul McCobb produced for the Calvin group. Stylish aluminum trim contrasts with the rich walnut finish of this expan...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
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Fabric, Walnut
Planner Group Drop-Leaf Table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Solid dining table with two leaves by Paul McCobb as part of the Planner Group of furniture for Winchendon. A straightforward, egalitarian dining ta...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
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Wood, Birch
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Bookcase Topper by Paul McCobb
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This combination coffee table and bookcase make a unique Mid-Century Modern statement to home or business, offering versatility as a table and bookshelf. Designed by Paul McCobb for ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Paul McCobb Beech wood and Leather cocktail table.Perimeter Group, Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company, 1950."Perimeter Group" beech wood and leather cocktail table.Stunning table,classic mid century modern design.. This line was very ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Leather, Beech
Paul McCobb Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent wood table by Paul McCobb. Good vintage condition and coloring. Excellent lines and design. Can be used as a dining table or conference table.
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1950s American Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
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Wood
Refinished Planner Group Table by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an iconic Planner group table by Paul Mccobb. This solid maple table has been professionally refinished in medium walnut.
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1960s American Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb End Tables Perimeter Group for Winchendon Furniture Co. 1950
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company, 1950."Perimeter Group" beech wood and leather end tables.Stunning tables,classic mid century modern design.. This line was very lim...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Leather, Beech
Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Clean-lined coffee table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Solid rock maple top with four conical legs.
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1950s American Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Maple
Mahogany and Brass Table by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Inlaid brass edged coffee and end table model no. 7012 in mahogany with three drawers by Paul McCobb, American, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Pair of Paul McCobb End Tables for Winchendon, Planner Group Series
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Nice pair of blonde Paul McCobb Planner group side tables.
A McCobb Classic. Very good original condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
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Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Suite for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Exquisite Planner Group dining table and four 'bowtie' chairs in black lacquer by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. The dining table features long splayed and tapered legs joined by elegan...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
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Wood
Pual McCobb Planner Group Winchendon Two-Tier Nightstand
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
McCobb two-tier Mid-Century Modern Planner Group side end table stand. Solid brass cone shape pull.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Birch
Paul McCobb Occasional Table with Brass Frame and Cantilevered Top
By Paul McCobb
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare McCobb side table with cantilevered top, brass frame and cross stretcher.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Side Table, Black Glass and Chrome / Nickel-Plated Brass
By Paul McCobb
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Paul McCobb end table. Tubular nickel-plated brass frame with black glass top.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
Paul McCobb Square Center Birch Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern square center table with con tapered legs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Tabletop Cabinet
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique Paul McCobb cabinet is a unique two-piece set that features a woven front cabinet on top of Classic McCobb table. Tapered legs and unique cabinet pulls make this a fantas...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Mid-Century Paul McCobb End Table for Calvin Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Paul McCobb end table features the original manufacturers label, unique McCobb drawer pulls, brass trim, leather top, and stylish cane shelf. Two-drawer construction makes this ideal for sofa side storage...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Rare Paul McCobb Trapezoidal Side or End Table.
By Paul McCobb
Located in Kansas City, MO
Paul McCobb trapezoid end or side table with a drawer and glass shelf supported in a solid brass cross stretcher frame. Beautifully refinished. Front edge is 18.25" wide. Back edge...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Brass
Signed Paul McCobb Maple Extension Dining Table, Two Leaves, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely signed Paul McCobb maple extension dining table with two leaves. This table has two 15" leaves which makes it quite large when installed. Pair this table with its original set...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb for Planner Group End Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul McCobb end table in maple for Planner Group line makes an ideal side or lamp table. Elegant tapered legs and original manufacturers label make this the perfect addition to any m...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Series Coffee Table, 1960s USA
By Paul McCobb
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful original condition coffee table by Paul Mc Cobb.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Paul McCobb Brass Side or End Table with Uncommon Textured Top
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
The Paul McCobb side or end table features a brass base and a most unusual top with a wonderful textured pattern. This table is more commonly seen with a travertine or vitrolite top....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
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Brass
Rattan Shelf Occasional / Side Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern side table with shelf designed by Paul McCobb. Constructed in light walnut wood with a round top of opaque Vitrolite glass and features a rattan lower shelf. Cra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
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Walnut, Glass
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Brass and Travertine Coffee Table by Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Miami, FL
Large all original Paul McCobb mahogany and brass plateau table model 8705-L with travertine marble top from the Irwin Collection by Calvin Furniture. The Mid-Century Modern cocktail table features: rectangular Italian travertine top; three drawers with brass pulls; brass frame; label. 100% original finish and condition. The perfect vintage table to accent any decor. We have all the pieces (other coffee table and sectional sofa with loveseat...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Pair of #1587 Side Tables by Paul McCobb, 1960s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Toronto, CA
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group #1587 maple nightstands. McCobb’s furniture designs have been called efficient and purposeful, with a certain “purity of form”. This delicate pair o...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Wood, Maple
Paul McCobb for Calvin Round Mahogany Table with Reed Shelf & Brass Edge Trim
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Southampton, NY
Paul McCobb for Calvin Round Mahogany Table with Reed Shelf & Brass Edge Trim.
A great looking side table or round coffee table. Brass edging around round top. Mahogany top and frame...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s Mid Century Maple Double Pedestal Desk by Paul McCobb/Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Midcentury maple double pedestal desk by Paul McCobb for Planner Group manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. This modernist desk is beautifully constructed from the finest ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb Bar Tea Serving Cart Maple Iron Planner Group
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare Midcentury bar cart #1250 designed by Paul McCobb for planner group collection, circa 1950's. This gorgeous piece is all original and complete. Featuring one small drawer and 2 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Black Lacquer Finish
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1560 double drawer desk Black Lacquer on maple with aluminum ring knobs solid maple. Desk is in great condition. Very beautiful designed desk on ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk and Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk and spindle back chair
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid bla...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Paul McCobb #1584 Coffee Table Bench All Black
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1584 - 60 inch coffee table bench all original black Lacquer finish, Minimalist Iron structure with 2 drawers...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb Pair of Dark Brown Mid-Century Modern Tables with Brass Bases
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Paul McCobb end tables comprised of dark brown, lacquered rectangular tops resting on a polished and lacquered four legged bra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Model 1047 Nightstands or End Tables by Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
This Paul McCobb model 1047 design was intended to serve as either a nightstand or an end table. The legs taper as they shift from square to round an...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Paul McCobb Two-Tier Corner Table with Iron Frame
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
McCobb's graphic sensibility and command of line is most evident in his design with iron frames. Designs like this large two-tiered corner table with...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul McCobb Tables
Materials
Iron
Paul Mccobb tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Paul McCobb tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Paul McCobb tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 327 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 12 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original tables by Paul McCobb 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 tables by Dunbar, Edward Wormley, and Knoll. Prices for Paul McCobb tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $595 and can go as high as $18,375, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,450.
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Questions About Paul McCobb Tables
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can sell Paul McCobb furniture in a number of ways. Options include selling directly to someone else by advertising on social media or in the newspaper or going to a vintage furniture shop. You can also work with an auction house or choose a reputable online platform. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Paul McCobb furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The best way to identify Paul McCobb furniture is to look for the signature hallmarks of his style. He didn't sign or add a brand marker to his pieces. McCobb preferred clean, simple lines with no ornamentation. Slightly angled legs and boxy drawers and chair backs are indicative of his work. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted Paul McCobb furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To refinish Paul McCobb furniture, start by stripping away the old finish with a chemical stripper. Then, use a fine wire brush and steel wool to remove any lingering chemicals. Sand every surface and apply a wood conditioner. Finally, apply three to five coats of lacquer. Find a collection of Paul McCobb furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In most cases, Paul McCobb used a natural lacquer wood finish. In doing so, he emphasized the natural color and grain of the hardwoods used to build his tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture. Shop a collection of Paul McCobb on 1stDibs.
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