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Mccobb Shovel Chair

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair
Paul McCobb Shovel Chair

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair

$1,450

H 34 in W 18.5 in D 20 in

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Paul McCobb shovel chair, model #1533, from his Planner Group for Winchendon Furniture

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs, Winchendon, Set of 6
Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs, Winchendon, Set of 6

Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs, Winchendon, Set of 6

$7,895 / set

H 33.75 in W 18.25 in D 21 in

Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs, Winchendon, Set of 6

Located in Raleigh, NC

A striking and unique design from Paul Mccobb. Vintage set of mid century modern chairs in very

Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs for Winchendon, 1950s USA
Set of 4 Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs for Winchendon, 1950s USA

Set of 4 Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs for Winchendon, 1950s USA

$6,643 / set

H 33.86 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in

Set of 4 Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs for Winchendon, 1950s USA

By Paul McCobb

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of 4 Paul McCobb Planner Group Shovel chairs in Maple for Winchendon, USA 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chairs by Paul Mccobb
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chairs by Paul Mccobb

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chairs by Paul Mccobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Paul Mccobb Shovel Chairs model #1533 designed in the 1950s for Planner Group and produced by

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

finished on all sides and could be used floating in a room. McCobb shovel chair in last photos is sold

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Designed Shovel Chair for Wichendon
Paul McCobb Designed Shovel Chair for Wichendon

Paul McCobb Designed Shovel Chair for Wichendon

$3,000 / set

H 34 in W 19 in D 20 in

Paul McCobb Designed Shovel Chair for Wichendon

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of iconic side or desk chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Reffered to as The Shovel Chair

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Lacquered Beech Extension Dining Table For Perimeter, Winchendon
Paul McCobb Lacquered Beech Extension Dining Table For Perimeter, Winchendon

Paul McCobb Lacquered Beech Extension Dining Table For Perimeter, Winchendon

By Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

dining table with Paul McCobb "Shovel" chairs which are listed separately.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Beech

Paul McCobb, Maple, Lacquered Iron, Shovel Dining Chairs, USA, 1950s
Paul McCobb, Maple, Lacquered Iron, Shovel Dining Chairs, USA, 1950s

Paul McCobb, Maple, Lacquered Iron, Shovel Dining Chairs, USA, 1950s

By Paul McCobb

Located in Manhasset, NY

Paul McCobb, American Mid-Century Modern, Maple, Lacquered Iron, Ten "Shovel'" Dining Chairs, USA

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Vintage Mid-Century Paul McCobb Shovel Dining Chairs
Set of Four Vintage Mid-Century Paul McCobb Shovel Dining Chairs

Set of Four Vintage Mid-Century Paul McCobb Shovel Dining Chairs

By Paul McCobb

Located in Pasadena, TX

four Paul Mccobb Winchendon Dining Chairs American 1950s Chair is constructed in solid maple, it

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set Of Four Paul McCobb Planner Group "Shovel" Dining Chairs
Set Of Four Paul McCobb Planner Group "Shovel" Dining Chairs

Set Of Four Paul McCobb Planner Group "Shovel" Dining Chairs

By Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Paul McCobb for his Planner Group line for Winchendon Furniture. These iconic chairs are model 1533

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair

By Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair This chair measures

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb for Winchendon MCM Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair - Pair
Paul McCobb for Winchendon MCM Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair - Pair

Paul McCobb for Winchendon MCM Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair - Pair

By Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair - Pair Each chair

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

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Paul McCobb Shovel Chair
Paul McCobb Shovel Chair

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair

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H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in New York, NY

Paul McCobb maple and Iron shovel chair, circa 1950. Solid sculpted maple seat with turned spindle

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair, Planner Group Model #1533
Paul McCobb Shovel Chair, Planner Group Model #1533

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair, Planner Group Model #1533

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H 20.5 in W 18.13 in L 20.5 in

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair, Planner Group Model #1533

By Paul McCobb

Located in San Francisco, CA

Paul McCobb Shovel chair for his Planner Group by Winchendon, Mass. Newly refinished and ready to

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb Shovel chair
Paul McCobb Shovel chair

Paul McCobb Shovel chair

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H 34 in W 18 in D 18 in

Paul McCobb Shovel chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in St. Louis, MO

Paul McCobb side chair with iron legs and birch seat and back, from the Planner Group

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair for Wichendon
Paul McCobb Shovel Chair for Wichendon

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair for Wichendon

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H 34 in W 18.5 in D 20 in

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair for Wichendon

By Paul McCobb

Located in San Francisco, CA

Paul McCobb design "Shovel" side chair model 1533 for Winchendon, Mass. A iconic and innovative

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair for Winchendon Furniture
Paul McCobb Shovel Chair for Winchendon Furniture

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair for Winchendon Furniture

By Paul McCobb, Winchendon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Shovel chair in maple and iron from Paul McCobb's iconic Planner Group, by Winchendon Furniture, c

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 8 Paul McCobb "shovel" chairs by Winchendon
Set of 8 Paul McCobb "shovel" chairs by Winchendon

Set of 8 Paul McCobb "shovel" chairs by Winchendon

By Paul McCobb

Located in Highland, IN

Designed in 1953 as part of the Planner Group, these chairs are remarkably progressive and almost

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modern Shovel Chair by Paul McCobb
Mid Century Modern Shovel Chair by Paul McCobb

Mid Century Modern Shovel Chair by Paul McCobb

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H 34 in W 17.5 in D 16.75 in

Mid Century Modern Shovel Chair by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Paul McCobb Shovel Chair from the Planner Group series features a sleek black finish and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Eight Paul McCobb "Shovel" Dining Chairs for Winchendon
Set of Eight Paul McCobb "Shovel" Dining Chairs for Winchendon

Set of Eight Paul McCobb "Shovel" Dining Chairs for Winchendon

By Paul McCobb

Located in Kansas City, MO

Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs for Winchendon. Set of eight. Solid maple and wrought iron construction

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Paul McCobb Dining Chairs Called Shovel Chairs Excellent Condition
Set of Four Paul McCobb Dining Chairs Called Shovel Chairs Excellent Condition

Set of Four Paul McCobb Dining Chairs Called Shovel Chairs Excellent Condition

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Kansas City, MO

Expertly refinished set of four Paul McCobb Shovel chairs. Solid maple seats and backs with wrought

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Paul McCobb Chair
Paul McCobb Chair

Paul McCobb Chair

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H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in

Paul McCobb Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A maple and satin black iron framed McCobb Shovel chair with sculpted seat bottom and turned

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Shovel Chair By Paul McCobb
Shovel Chair By Paul McCobb

Shovel Chair By Paul McCobb

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H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in

Shovel Chair By Paul McCobb

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Paul McCobb side chair is a great example of mid-century modern design becoming more of an

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Set of Six Paul McCobb Mid-Century Shovel Chairs
Set of Six Paul McCobb Mid-Century Shovel Chairs

Set of Six Paul McCobb Mid-Century Shovel Chairs

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of six refinished shovel style chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Great modern style with

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Set of Four Paul McCobb Mid-Century Shovel Chairs
Set of Four Paul McCobb Mid-Century Shovel Chairs

Set of Four Paul McCobb Mid-Century Shovel Chairs

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four refinished shovel style chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Great modern style with

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Set of Four Paul McCobb Mid-Century Shovel Chairs
Set of Four Paul McCobb Mid-Century Shovel Chairs

Set of Four Paul McCobb Mid-Century Shovel Chairs

By Paul McCobb

Located in San Antonio, TX

Set of four sculpted "shovel" Mid-Century Modern dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb feature a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Paul McCobb Planner Group Shovel Chairs #1533 Maple Iron
Paul McCobb Planner Group Shovel Chairs #1533 Maple Iron

Paul McCobb Planner Group Shovel Chairs #1533 Maple Iron

By Planner Group, Arbuck, Paul McCobb

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Planner Group #1533 shovel side dining chairs. Solid maple seat and Minimalist spindle backrest attached

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Six Paul McCobb Ladder or Shovel Chairs for Winchendon Dining Chairs
Six Paul McCobb Ladder or Shovel Chairs for Winchendon Dining Chairs

Six Paul McCobb Ladder or Shovel Chairs for Winchendon Dining Chairs

By Paul McCobb

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of six dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb and made by Winchendon. The chairs are maple with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chair, Newly Refinished
Paul McCobb Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chair, Newly Refinished

Paul McCobb Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chair, Newly Refinished

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chair or side chair By Paul McCobb for

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Shovel Seat Dining Chairs from the Planner Group
Paul McCobb Shovel Seat Dining Chairs from the Planner Group

Paul McCobb Shovel Seat Dining Chairs from the Planner Group

By Paul McCobb

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A set of four solid maple shovel seat or ladder back dining chairs with spindle design to the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Pair Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Shovel Chairs #1533 Maple Iron
Rare Pair Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Shovel Chairs #1533 Maple Iron

Rare Pair Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Shovel Chairs #1533 Maple Iron

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Pair of original rare midcentury Maple Paul McCobb planner group #1533 shovel side dining chairs

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Maple Shovel Chairs for Winchendon
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Maple Shovel Chairs for Winchendon

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Maple Shovel Chairs for Winchendon

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture are scooped maple

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Side Chair, Fully Restored
Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Side Chair, Fully Restored

Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Side Chair, Fully Restored

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chair, desk chair, or side chair By Paul McCobb

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Side Chairs, Fully Restored
Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Side Chairs, Fully Restored

Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Side Chairs, Fully Restored

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chairs or side chairs By Paul McCobb for

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chair, 1950s
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chair, 1950s

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chair, 1950s

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chair or side chair By Paul McCobb for

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Ten Paul McCobb Maple and Black Iron "Shovel" Chairs, 1950s
Set of Ten Paul McCobb Maple and Black Iron "Shovel" Chairs, 1950s

Set of Ten Paul McCobb Maple and Black Iron "Shovel" Chairs, 1950s

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Set of 10 original Paul McCobb Planner Group Model 1533 Shovel Seat Chairs by Winchendon Furniture

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Dining Chairs, Fully Restored
Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Dining Chairs, Fully Restored

Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Dining Chairs, Fully Restored

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of four Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chairs By Paul McCobb for Winchendon

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Dining Chairs, Fully Restored
Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Dining Chairs, Fully Restored

Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Dining Chairs, Fully Restored

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of six Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chairs By Paul McCobb for Winchendon

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Six Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Ladder Back 'Shovel' Dining Chairs
Set of Six Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Ladder Back 'Shovel' Dining Chairs

Set of Six Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Ladder Back 'Shovel' Dining Chairs

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Houston, TX

Set of six Mid-Century Modern ladder back "Shovel" chairs by Paul McCobb from the Planner Group

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Shovel Chair, Planner Group Model #1533, Original Black
Mid-Century Paul McCobb Shovel Chair, Planner Group Model #1533, Original Black

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Shovel Chair, Planner Group Model #1533, Original Black

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Decatur, GA

All original black lacquer Paul McCobb Planner Group #1533 shovel side dining chair. Solid maple

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Paul McCobb Modern Ladder Back Shovel Chair
Paul McCobb Modern Ladder Back Shovel Chair

Paul McCobb Modern Ladder Back Shovel Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in Washington, DC

Desirable wrought iron and solid maple ladder back "shovel" chair by Paul McCobb. Chair

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Shovel Chairs by Paul McCobb
Shovel Chairs by Paul McCobb

Shovel Chairs by Paul McCobb

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H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in

Shovel Chairs by Paul McCobb

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Denton, TX

Set of four ebonized shovel chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Black Lacquered Shovel Chair
Paul McCobb Black Lacquered Shovel Chair

Paul McCobb Black Lacquered Shovel Chair

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H 34 in W 18 in D 18 in

Paul McCobb Black Lacquered Shovel Chair

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Iconic, mid-century modern black lacquered, dining, side chair designed by Paul McCobb for

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Paul McCobb Planner Group Shovel Chairs #1533 Maple Iron
Paul McCobb Planner Group Shovel Chairs #1533 Maple Iron

Paul McCobb Planner Group Shovel Chairs #1533 Maple Iron

By Arbuck, Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Planner Group #1533 shovel side dining chairs. Solid maple seat and Minimalist spindle backrest attached

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Paul McCobb Planner Group Model 1533 Spindle Back Shovel Chair
Paul McCobb Planner Group Model 1533 Spindle Back Shovel Chair

Paul McCobb Planner Group Model 1533 Spindle Back Shovel Chair

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Birch and iron with honest wear.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Shaker Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chairs, Newly Refinished
Paul McCobb Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chairs, Newly Refinished

Paul McCobb Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chairs, Newly Refinished

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of four mid-century modern "shovel" dining chairs or side chairs By Paul

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Planner Group Shovel Chairs #1533 Maple Iron Set of 4
Paul McCobb Planner Group Shovel Chairs #1533 Maple Iron Set of 4

Paul McCobb Planner Group Shovel Chairs #1533 Maple Iron Set of 4

By Arbuck, Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Set of 4 mid-century maple and iron Paul McCobb Planner Group #1533 shovel side dining chairs

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Paul McCobb Spindle Back Shovel Dining, Desk or Side Chair, Mid-Century Modern
Paul McCobb Spindle Back Shovel Dining, Desk or Side Chair, Mid-Century Modern

Paul McCobb Spindle Back Shovel Dining, Desk or Side Chair, Mid-Century Modern

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A super cool designed chair from one of the greats, Paul McCobb. This chair was part of his Planner

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair
Paul McCobb Shovel Chair

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair

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H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in New York, NY

Paul McCobb maple and Iron shovel chair Ca. 1950. Solid sculpted maple seat with turned spindle

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair
Paul McCobb Shovel Chair

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair

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H 33.75 in W 18.5 in D 21.5 in

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in Houston, TX

solid maple shovel seat ladder backrest enameld wrought iron frame original tobacco finish with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair for Winchendon, 1950
Paul McCobb Shovel Chair for Winchendon, 1950

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair for Winchendon, 1950

By Paul McCobb

Located in Hudson, NY

Paul McCobb for Winchendon 1950s shovel chair with a sculpted maple seat, 12 horizontal spindle

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs, Set of Four
Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs, Set of Four

Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs, Set of Four

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H 33.75 in W 18.25 in D 18.5 in

Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs, Set of Four

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Vancouver, BC

A set of four iconic "shovel" chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon, circa 1950. Maple construction

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Paul McCobb Ladder Back Shovel Chair
Paul McCobb Ladder Back Shovel Chair

Paul McCobb Ladder Back Shovel Chair

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H 34 in W 18 in D 20 in

Paul McCobb Ladder Back Shovel Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Unique Paul McCobb wrought iron and maple ladder back shovel chairs for Winchendon, circa 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb Shovel Dining Chair
Paul McCobb Shovel Dining Chair

Paul McCobb Shovel Dining Chair

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H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in

Paul McCobb Shovel Dining Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in Loves Park, IL

"Shovel" dining chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Iron frames support sculpted maple seats and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Shovel Dining Chairs
Paul McCobb Shovel Dining Chairs

Paul McCobb Shovel Dining Chairs

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H 32 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in

Paul McCobb Shovel Dining Chairs

By Paul McCobb

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Paul McCobb maple and iron shovel chairs, circa 1950s in restored condition. Solid sculpted maple

Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Two-Tone "Shovel Chair" by Paul McCobb
Two-Tone "Shovel Chair" by Paul McCobb

Two-Tone "Shovel Chair" by Paul McCobb

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H 34 in W 18 in D 20 in

Two-Tone "Shovel Chair" by Paul McCobb

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Dallas, TX

Modern ladder back shovel chair designed by Paul McCobb for Planner Group. Manufactured by

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Set of 4 Shovel Chairs
Paul McCobb Set of 4 Shovel Chairs

Paul McCobb Set of 4 Shovel Chairs

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H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in

Paul McCobb Set of 4 Shovel Chairs

By Paul McCobb

Located in New York, NY

Paul McCobb maple and Iron shovel chairs Ca. 1950s in original condition.Solid sculpted maple seat

Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Set of Six Shovel Chairs
Paul McCobb Set of Six Shovel Chairs

Paul McCobb Set of Six Shovel Chairs

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H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in

Paul McCobb Set of Six Shovel Chairs

By Paul McCobb

Located in New York, NY

Paul McCobb maple and iron shovel chairs, circa 1950s in restored condition. Solid sculpted maple

Category

Antique 1650s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Set of 4 Shovel Chairs
Paul McCobb Set of 4 Shovel Chairs

Paul McCobb Set of 4 Shovel Chairs

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H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in

Paul McCobb Set of 4 Shovel Chairs

By Paul McCobb

Located in New York, NY

Paul McCobb maple and Iron shovel chairs Ca. 1950s in restored condition.Solid sculpted maple seat

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Set of 6 Shovel Chairs
Paul McCobb Set of 6 Shovel Chairs

Paul McCobb Set of 6 Shovel Chairs

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H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in

Paul McCobb Set of 6 Shovel Chairs

By Paul McCobb

Located in New York, NY

Paul McCobb maple and Iron shovel chairs Ca. 1950s in original condition.Solid sculpted maple seat

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Shovel Chairs by Paul McCobb
Pair of Vintage Shovel Chairs by Paul McCobb

Pair of Vintage Shovel Chairs by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in San Francisco, CA

These vintage chairs were designed by Paul McCobb in 1953 for Winchedon as a part of the Planner

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Set of 6 Shovel Dining Chairs for Winchendon
Paul McCobb Set of 6 Shovel Dining Chairs for Winchendon

Paul McCobb Set of 6 Shovel Dining Chairs for Winchendon

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Loves Park, IL

A set of six "Shovel" dining chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Iron frames support sculpted

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Set of 6 Shovel Chairs
Paul McCobb Set of 6 Shovel Chairs

Paul McCobb Set of 6 Shovel Chairs

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H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in

Paul McCobb Set of 6 Shovel Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Paul McCobb maple and Iron shovel chairs Ca. 1950s in original condition.Solid sculpted maple seat

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb "Shovel Chair" for Winchendon, circa 1950s
Paul McCobb "Shovel Chair" for Winchendon, circa 1950s

Paul McCobb "Shovel Chair" for Winchendon, circa 1950s

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Pau, FR

Beautifully designed Mid-Century Modern ladder back chair with 12 horizontal spindles and a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

"Shovel Chair" by Paul McCobb
"Shovel Chair" by Paul McCobb

"Shovel Chair" by Paul McCobb

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H 34 in W 18.5 in D 20 in

"Shovel Chair" by Paul McCobb

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Dallas, TX

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Mccobb Shovel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mccobb shovel chair for your home. Each mccobb shovel chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mccobb shovel chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A mccobb shovel chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Mccobb Shovel Chair?

A mccobb shovel chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,589, while the lowest priced sells for $695 and the highest can go for as much as $12,950.

Paul McCobb for sale on 1stDibs

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.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

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The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.