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
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Gentleman's Chest
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage walnut gentleman's chest designed by Paul McCobb for his iconic mid-century
Brass
$3,900
H 44 in W 48 in D 19 in
Paul McCobb Gentleman's Tall Chest Irwin Collection for Calvin Furniture, 1956
By Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Paul McCobb's gentleman's walnut chest with a fold down mirror Irwin line for
Brass
$5,500
H 50 in W 48.25 in D 19 in
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
By Directional, Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest of drawers By Paul McCobb for Directional and
Brass
"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
Metal
$5,400
H 50 in W 48 in D 19 in
Paul McCobb Gentlemans High Chest Dresser Calvin Furniture Irwin Collection Mint
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Paul McCobb Gentlemans high chest dresser Calvin Furniture Irwin Collection MINT
Brass
$6,600
H 44 in W 48 in D 19 in
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
Mirror, Walnut
$6,500
H 52 in W 36 in D 19 in
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Tall Gentleman's Chest of Drawers - Calvin Group
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
One of Paul McCobb's most desirable designs, rare model 1013 gentleman's chest of drawers or tall
Brass
$5,800
H 48 in W 45 in D 21 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.
Brass
$4,400
H 53 in W 42 in D 19 in
Light Medium Walnut Gentleman's High Chest Dresser Cabinet Mid-Century Modern
By American of Martinsville, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light medium walnut gentleman's high chest dresser cabinet Mid-Century Modern Mint.
Walnut
Paul McCobb Walnut Gentleman's Chest, circa 1960s
By Paul McCobb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Paul McCobb Walnut Gentleman's chest by Widdicomb, circa 1960s. Original Widdicomb label
Walnut
Paul Mccobb Gentleman's Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb gentleman's chest dresser. Calvin Series. Lift up mirrored section. Bi fold doors with
Brass
Tall Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest
Paul McCobb gentleman's chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb gentleman's chest dresser. Calvin Series. Lift up mirrored section. Bi fold doors with
Wood
Paul McCobb Gentleman’s Chest
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in North York, ON
This contemporary chest designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin made in the 1960’s in Grand Rapids
Brass
Ebonized Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest | Calvin Collection
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
In our opinion one of Paul McCobbs most handsome and desirable designs is this rare model 1013
Brass
Tall Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" gentleman's chest. Hinged doors open to reveal shelves and drawers
Mahogany
Sold
H 50 in W 48.13 in D 19 in
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
By Calvin Furniture, Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest of drawers By Paul McCobb for Directional and
Mirror, Walnut
Striking Paul Mccobb Calvin Gentleman's Chest
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
Steel
Sold
H 45.63 in W 41 in D 20 in
Paul McCobb Style Ebonized Tambour Door Gentleman's Chest by Heywood Wakefield
By Paul McCobb, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest by Heywood Wakefield. The chest is constructed
Maple
Gentleman's Chest by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gentleman's Chest by Paul McCobb for Calvin. Fully restored.
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Tall Gentleman's Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
featuring Paul McCobb style hardware. This is a handsome piece of furniture with a deep mohagany finish
Ebonized Mahogany Concealed Gentleman’s Chest by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A rare and sophisticated Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Gentleman’s Chest for Calvin Furniture
Brass
Gentleman's dresser by Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual tall chest outfitted as a gentleman's dresser. Accordion doors reveal drawers and
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Gentleman's Chest with bi-fold doors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gentleman's Chest designed by Paul McCobb for the Company Calvin. Two sets of Bi-fold doors reveal
Walnut
Sold
H 52.25 in W 36.13 in D 18.25 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Turqouise Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern six-drawer highboy dresser By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture
Maple, Lacquer
Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest Irwin Collection for Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul McCobb's gentleman's chest with a fold down mirror. Irwin line for Calvin. The accordion
Walnut
Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb irwin collection for Calvin. The dresser features two hinged doors and has 20 shelves
Brass
Paul McCobb Delineator Series Bachelor's Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional Paul McCobb gentleman's chest with original hardware from the delineator series
Mid-Century Gentleman's Chest by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall dresser from the Calvin Group series, features four wide drawers and hideaway top storage. Elegant mahogany with accenting brass hardware. (Please confirm item location, NY o...
Midcentury Walnut and Brass Gentleman's Chest after Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This hghboy gentleman's chest in walnut features two top drawers with circular brass pulls and two
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture "Irwin Collection" Gentleman's Chest
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered walnut gentleman's chest, designed by Paul McCobb
Walnut, Lacquer
Sold
H 52.5 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
Gentleman's Chest by Paul McCobb Model 1013, Calvin Group, circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
In our opinion one of Paul McCobb's most handsome and desirable designs Fully restored rare model
Brass
Sold
H 50.25 in W 48 in D 19 in
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquered 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
Mirror, Mahogany, Lacquer
Sold
H 50 in W 48 in D 19 in
Tall Gentleman's Chest Dresser by Paul McCobb for Calvin the Irwin Collection
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, walnut, gentleman's chest, highboy dresser by Paul McCobb for Calvin, The Irwin
Brass
Fine Paul McCobb Fitted Gentlemans Chest for Calvin
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $4,500...In blond bleached mahogany, a Paul McCobb for Calvin Gentleman's chest
Mahogany
Sold
H 54 in W 42 in D 18 in
Paul McCobb Style West Michigan Mid Century Walnut Highboy Gentlemans Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb Style West Michigan mid century walnut highboy gentlemans chest The chest measures
Walnut
Sold
H 54 in W 42 in D 18 in
Paul McCobb Style Walnut Gentleman's Tall Chest Dresser Mid-Century Modern
By Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern tall chest in the Paul McCobb style. This unique vintage Modernist
Wood, Walnut
Paul McCobb Gentleman's High Chest for Widdicomb, circa 1963
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Paul McCobb
Located in Camden, ME
A rare design by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb. This well composed walnut tall dresser designed in
Mirror, Walnut
Paul McCobb Walnut and Leather Gentlemans Chest
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb walnut and leather bi-fold door, gentlemans dresser.
Silver
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.
Silver
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
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Tall Gentleman's Dresser
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A tall gentlemen's dresser, designed by Paul McCobb for his Irwin collection and produced by Calvin
Metal
Tall and Handsome Gentleman's Chest by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Remarkable and wonderfully detailed chest of drawers by Paul McCobb. The top compartment opens to
$12,950
H 29 in W 67 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson Thin Edge Group Dresser, Double, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson thin edge double dresser, chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller. In 1944, Life magazine published an extensive article detailing the “Storage Wall”, George Nelson’s ...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$1,508Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$10,500
H 34.5 in W 71.5 in D 19 in
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" Credenza with Travertine Stone Top & Brass Accent
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century modern credenza designed by Paul McCobb for the “Irwin Collection” at Calvin Group in the United States circa 1950’s. This stunning credenza sits on a beautiful polished ...
Travertine, Brass
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$3,795
H 32.13 in W 68 in D 20.13 in
Barbara Barry for Henredon Modern Walnut and Cream Lacquered Sideboard Credenza
By Barbara Barry, Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Barbara Barry for Henredon Philippines, Early 21st Century Walnut, with cream lacquered case, and original brass hardware....
Brass
$3,900
H 58 in W 49.5 in D 18 in
Rare Paul McCobb 2pc. Bar Cabinet by H. Saks & Sons Connoisseur Collection
By Paul McCobb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A unique and stunning walnut 2 piece bar cabinet with the top having a pull down door that is also a drink mixing and serving area with an aluminum surface and a upper built in light...
Aluminum, Chrome
Danish Modern Gentleman’s Chest/ Dresser in Rosewood
Located in Kensington, MD
If you still need a dresser after filling this handsome gent’s chest, then perhaps you have too much! A storage powerhouse, this piece has deep drawers that roll out for your bulkier...
Rosewood
$14,000Sale Price|60% Off
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
Aluminum
$6,995Sale Price|41% Off
H 31 in W 112 in D 33.88 in
Adrian Pearsall 1709-S Style Platform Sofa with Floating Walnut End Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Soaring like a streamlined icon of mid-century modern design, the Adrian Pearsall–style 1709-S platform daybed is a rare marriage of architectural line and functional elegance. With ...
Metal
$2,250Sale Price|25% Off
H 60.5 in W 60 in D 19 in
Mid century Paul McCobb Calvin Credenza Brass Black Lacquer with top unit
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century American designer Paul McCobb Calvin Irwin Collection credenza unit In Black Lacquer. Has top unit with Glass doors and lower small storage areas. The lower Credenza has...
Brass
$3,200 / set
H 64.5 in W 48.5 in D 18 in
Original Paul McCobb Bookcase/Etagere and Bench Set from the Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Mid Century two piece shelving system by Paul McCobb and part of the “Planner Group” manufactured by Winchendon in the 1950s. Original maple wood shelves and black wrought i...
Iron
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This mid-century teak Danish desk, precisely crafted in exceptional teak grain wood, with a fully finished back the finish...
Teak
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Eight Drawer Marble Top Dresser
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early Paul McCobb designed "Irwin" Collection dresser made by Calvin Furniture of Grand Rapids, MI. Robust walnut construction conceals eight large pull-out drawers behind a pair of ...
Stone, Marble, Brass
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 76 in W 59.5 in D 19 in
Mid Century Paul McCobb Calvin Irwin Collection Shelf Bookshelf Room Divider
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid Century sideboard, shelf unit, room divider, designed by Paul McCobb as part of the sought after Irwin Collection series for Calvin, circa 1950’s. This example features ble...
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Desk, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut desk designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 60.0"W x 27.0"D All items s...
Walnut
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.