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Mccobb Secretary

Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk Cabinet / Bar in Teak Wood
By Paul McCobb
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
teak artistry, this refined secretary desk features distinctively tapered legs and a practical skeleton
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Paul McCobb Planner Group Drop Front Desk with Sliding Door Credenza, Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern drop front secretary desk cabinet with a lower sliding
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Grasscloth, Maple, Lacquer

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Mccobb Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mccobb secretary for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every mccobb secretary was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a mccobb secretary — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A mccobb secretary, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mccobb secretary over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and Winchendon Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mccobb Secretary?

Prices for a mccobb secretary can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $895 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,950.

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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. 

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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.

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