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Paul Mccobb High Back Lounge Chair

Original Paul McCobb High Back Lounge Chair
Original Paul McCobb High Back Lounge Chair

Original Paul McCobb High Back Lounge Chair

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 36 in W 29 in D 32 in

Original Paul McCobb High Back Lounge Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in Chicago, IL

Original Paul McCobb lounge chair in umber, gray and taupe striped loose weave wool upholstery and

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple, Wood, Wool

Paul McCobb for Widdicomb High Back Chair
Paul McCobb for Widdicomb High Back Chair

Paul McCobb for Widdicomb High Back Chair

$2,800

H 38 in W 29.5 in D 31 in

Paul McCobb for Widdicomb High Back Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A Classic high back chair by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb. Shaped like a tall egg with unusual turned

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style High Back Lounge Club Chairs, Pair
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style High Back Lounge Club Chairs, Pair

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style High Back Lounge Club Chairs, Pair

By Paul McCobb

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pair of sleek Mid-Century Modern inspired high-back lounge chairs by Studio A for Global Views

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

High Back Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb. Expertly Restored in Off White Boucle.
High Back Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb. Expertly Restored in Off White Boucle.

High Back Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb. Expertly Restored in Off White Boucle.

By Paul McCobb

Located in Kansas City, MO

Paul McCobb Planner Group high back lounge chair. Expertly restored and upholstered in Holly Hunt

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Paul McCobb "Tub" High Back Lounge Chair Model 3045, Priced Low for Reupholstery
Paul McCobb "Tub" High Back Lounge Chair Model 3045, Priced Low for Reupholstery

Paul McCobb "Tub" High Back Lounge Chair Model 3045, Priced Low for Reupholstery

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare Paul McCobb "Tub" chair for the Planner Group. High back with cantilevered armrests and walnut

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Expertly Restored -Paul McCobb "Squirm" Model-3042 Lounge Chair for Custom Craft
Expertly Restored -Paul McCobb "Squirm" Model-3042 Lounge Chair for Custom Craft

Expertly Restored -Paul McCobb "Squirm" Model-3042 Lounge Chair for Custom Craft

By Paul McCobb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Paul McCobb for Directional Mid Century Walnut and Cane Lounge Chair
Paul McCobb for Directional Mid Century Walnut and Cane Lounge Chair

Paul McCobb for Directional Mid Century Walnut and Cane Lounge Chair

By Paul McCobb, Directional

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Directional Mid Century Walnut and Cane Lounge Chair This lounge chair measures

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb Model-1321 Wing Lounge Chairs for Directional
Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb Model-1321 Wing Lounge Chairs for Directional

Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb Model-1321 Wing Lounge Chairs for Directional

By Directional, Paul McCobb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Rattan Armchairs by Paul McCobb for Calif-Asia
Pair of Mid-Century Rattan Armchairs by Paul McCobb for Calif-Asia

Pair of Mid-Century Rattan Armchairs by Paul McCobb for Calif-Asia

By Calif-Asia, Paul McCobb

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair of Iconic Mid-Century Modern Woven Rattan Chairs by Paul McCobb for Calif-Asia Co, circa 1950s

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Rattan Armchairs by Paul McCobb for Calif-Asia
Pair of Mid-Century Rattan Armchairs by Paul McCobb for Calif-Asia

Pair of Mid-Century Rattan Armchairs by Paul McCobb for Calif-Asia

By Calif-Asia, Paul McCobb

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair of Iconic Mid-Century Modern Woven Rattan Chairs by Paul McCobb for Calif-Asia Co, circa 1950s

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Rattan Armchairs by Paul McCobb for Calif-Asia
Pair of Mid-Century Rattan Armchairs by Paul McCobb for Calif-Asia

Pair of Mid-Century Rattan Armchairs by Paul McCobb for Calif-Asia

By Calif-Asia, Paul McCobb

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair of Iconic Mid-Century Modern Woven Rattan Chairs by Paul McCobb for Calif-Asia Co, circa 1950s

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb for Directional 314 Model High Back Lounge Chair in Grey Velvet
Paul McCobb for Directional 314 Model High Back Lounge Chair in Grey Velvet

Paul McCobb for Directional 314 Model High Back Lounge Chair in Grey Velvet

By Paul McCobb, Directional

Located in Culver City, CA

Available right now we have this absolutely gorgeous Paul McCobb for Directional, model 314

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair High-Back Lounge Chairs Manner of Edward Wormley
Pair High-Back Lounge Chairs Manner of Edward Wormley

Pair High-Back Lounge Chairs Manner of Edward Wormley

$1,750 / set

H 36 in W 29.5 in D 33 in

Pair High-Back Lounge Chairs Manner of Edward Wormley

By Selig, Edward Wormley

Located in Fulton, CA

A pair of Mid-Century Modern high-back upholstered lounge chairs with exposed wood base. Appear to

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

Materials

Fabric

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair

$2,500

H 40 in W 29 in D 29 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Tall back lounge chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar furniture. Beautiful crisp lines frame

Category

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

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Modern Tartan Plaid Lounge Chair Pair with Ottoman
Mid Century Modern Tartan Plaid Lounge Chair Pair with Ottoman

Mid Century Modern Tartan Plaid Lounge Chair Pair with Ottoman

By Lawrence Peabody, Harvey Probber

Located in Lutz, FL

Outstanding pair of Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs c.1950’s in Blue and Green Plaid fabric with

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Paul McCobb for Directional model 1323 Loose Cushion 1956
Paul McCobb for Directional model 1323 Loose Cushion 1956

Paul McCobb for Directional model 1323 Loose Cushion 1956

By Directional, Paul McCobb

Located in Chicago, IL

Paul McCobb for Directional Model 1323 Loose-Cushion Lounge Chair, 1956 A classic mid-century

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1950s Italian Design Low Lounge Chairs Black Iron Frame and Ice White Upholster
1950s Italian Design Low Lounge Chairs Black Iron Frame and Ice White Upholster

1950s Italian Design Low Lounge Chairs Black Iron Frame and Ice White Upholster

$3,768Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in

1950s Italian Design Low Lounge Chairs Black Iron Frame and Ice White Upholster

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Firenze, IT

This fantastic set of six Italian Mid-Century Modern design iron open back club or lounge chairs

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair With Ottoman
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair With Ottoman

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair With Ottoman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This mid-century modern lounge chair with matching ottoman features a classic, high-back profle in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Paul McCobb for Planner Group Series Wingback Lounge Chair
Vintage Paul McCobb for Planner Group Series Wingback Lounge Chair

Vintage Paul McCobb for Planner Group Series Wingback Lounge Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This vintage modern wingback lounge chair boasts an elegant high back design with slender tapered

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Fabric

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Fully Restored Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb for Directional
Fully Restored Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb for Directional

Fully Restored Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb for Directional

By Paul McCobb, Directional

Located in Providence, RI

High back lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb and produced by Directional, circa 1959. Chair has

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

White Mid-Century Modern American 'Squirm' Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb
White Mid-Century Modern American 'Squirm' Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb

White Mid-Century Modern American 'Squirm' Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb, Custom Craft Inc.

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century American “Squirm” Lounge Chair, model 3042, designed by Paul McCobb for Custom Craft

Category

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

Materials

Synthetic

Paul McCobb High Back Lounge Chair
Paul McCobb High Back Lounge Chair

Paul McCobb High Back Lounge Chair

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H 36 in W 29 in D 32 in

Paul McCobb High Back Lounge Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in Chicago, IL

Paul McCobb lounge chair in umber, gray and taupe striped loose weave wool upholstery and long

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Wool, Upholstery

Paul Mccobb High Back Lounge Chair

Paul Mccobb High Back Lounge Chair

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H 41.5 in W 30 in D 32 in

Paul Mccobb High Back Lounge Chair

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Stylish mid century lounge chair designed by Paul Mccobb for Directional with matching ottoman

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Paul McCobb High-Back Lounge Chairs
Paul McCobb High-Back Lounge Chairs

Paul McCobb High-Back Lounge Chairs

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H 37 in W 29 in D 30 in

Paul McCobb High-Back Lounge Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Category

Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

High Back Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb
High Back Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb

High Back Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb

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H 43 in W 34 in D 32 in

High Back Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Dallas, TX

A high back lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Pair of High Back Lounge Chairs by Paul McCobb
Pair of High Back Lounge Chairs by Paul McCobb

Pair of High Back Lounge Chairs by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of high back wing chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Newly upholstered in a

Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb for Directional 1312 "High Back" Lounge Chair
Paul McCobb for Directional 1312 "High Back" Lounge Chair

Paul McCobb for Directional 1312 "High Back" Lounge Chair

By Paul McCobb, Directional

Located in Bainbridge, NY

1956 designed sculptural and ergonomic Paul McCobb for Directional model 1312 high back club chair

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Paul McCobb Directional 314 Model High Back Lounge Chair
Paul McCobb Directional 314 Model High Back Lounge Chair

Paul McCobb Directional 314 Model High Back Lounge Chair

By Directional, Paul McCobb

Located in Miami, FL

Splendid example of the mid-century modern model 314 lounge chair by the legendary American

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple, Velvet

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair
Paul McCobb Lounge Chair

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair

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H 34 in W 27.5 in D 30 in

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in Dallas, TX

A sculptural high-back lounge chair with maple frame designed by Paul McCobb. Refinished and

Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Maple

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Paul McCobb Lounge Chair & Ottoman

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair & Ottoman

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H 42 in W 31 in D 31 in

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair & Ottoman

By Paul McCobb

Located in Chicago, IL

High back lounge chair by Paul McCobb for Directional. Fully resored and reupholstered in mohair

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mohair

Paul McCobb Squirm Lounge Chairs
Paul McCobb Squirm Lounge Chairs

Paul McCobb Squirm Lounge Chairs

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H 31.75 in W 27.75 in D 30 in

Paul McCobb Squirm Lounge Chairs

By Paul McCobb

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

, Italian fabric. Condition: These Paul McCobb squirm lounge chairs are in excellent restored

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Paul McCobb Styled Upholstered Lounge Chair
Paul McCobb Styled Upholstered Lounge Chair

Paul McCobb Styled Upholstered Lounge Chair

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H 36 in W 27.5 in D 30 in

Paul McCobb Styled Upholstered Lounge Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A high back upholstered lounge chair with slant back arms and conical walnut legs in a beige with

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Rare Paul McCobb Angular Lounge Chairs
Pair of Rare Paul McCobb Angular Lounge Chairs

Pair of Rare Paul McCobb Angular Lounge Chairs

By Paul McCobb

Located in Dallas, TX

Newly refinished rare pair angular lounge chairs by Paul McCobb. These sculptural chairs have a

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Paul McCobb Throne Chair
Paul McCobb Throne Chair

Paul McCobb Throne Chair

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H 41.5 in W 30 in D 33 in

Paul McCobb Throne Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fantastic scale high back lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, model 314

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Paul McCobb Arm Lounge Chairs for Directional
Paul McCobb Arm Lounge Chairs for Directional

Paul McCobb Arm Lounge Chairs for Directional

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H 33.5 in W 24.75 in D 32 in

Paul McCobb Arm Lounge Chairs for Directional

By Directional, Paul McCobb

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

: Maple, Italian Fabric. Condition: These Paul McCobb arm lounge chairs for Directional are in

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Style Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Mid-Century Paul McCobb Style Lounge Chairs, a Pair

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Style Lounge Chairs, a Pair

By Paul McCobb

Located in Raleigh, NC

Pair of mid-century arm chairs that mimic the style of Paul McCobb. Sloped arms and high backs make

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Pair of rare high-back lounges from McCobb’s short-lived "Symmetric" furniture group line

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Highback Paul McCobb Style Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Pair of Highback Paul McCobb Style Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

Pair of Highback Paul McCobb Style Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

By Paul McCobb

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Paul McCobb Style 3 piece high back lounge chair grouping! Matched pair of high back chairs with an

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Walnut Lounge Chairs in the Manner of Paul McCobb
Pair of Walnut Lounge Chairs in the Manner of Paul McCobb

Pair of Walnut Lounge Chairs in the Manner of Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A chic pair of walnut lounge chairs in the manner of Paul McCobb. The fully restored walnut frames

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Rare Throne Chair by Paul McCobb
Rare Throne Chair by Paul McCobb

Rare Throne Chair by Paul McCobb

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H 42 in W 30 in D 34 in L 42 in

Rare Throne Chair by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in San Francisco, CA

Paul McCobb design large high back lounge chair and ottoman for Winchendon. New deep teal green

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Gorgeous Pair of Paul Mccobb Style Lounge Chairs Mid-century Danish Modern
Gorgeous Pair of Paul Mccobb Style Lounge Chairs Mid-century Danish Modern

Gorgeous Pair of Paul Mccobb Style Lounge Chairs Mid-century Danish Modern

By Paul McCobb

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Gorgeous pair of Paul Mccobb style blue crushed velvet scoop lounge chairs. These lovely chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Paul McCobb Style Lounge Chair in Schumacher Velvet and Loro Piana Cashmere
Paul McCobb Style Lounge Chair in Schumacher Velvet and Loro Piana Cashmere

Paul McCobb Style Lounge Chair in Schumacher Velvet and Loro Piana Cashmere

By Paul McCobb

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Performance velvet, this McCobb high back lounge chair is ready and waiting for your beautiful room. We paired

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

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman Attributed to Paul McCobb
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman Attributed to Paul McCobb

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman Attributed to Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb, Milo Baughman

Located in San Diego, CA

Simple modernist high back lounge chair with ottoman. Completely restored. The chair is in the

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

Pair of Paul McCobb Symmetric Group Lounge Chairs by Widdicomb
Pair of Paul McCobb Symmetric Group Lounge Chairs by Widdicomb

Pair of Paul McCobb Symmetric Group Lounge Chairs by Widdicomb

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Paul McCobb

Located in Berlin, DE

Rare pair of Paul McCobb high back Symmetric Group lounge chairs for Widdicomb with new light grey

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Highback Chair and Ottoman
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Highback Chair and Ottoman

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Highback Chair and Ottoman

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

comfort. The unique high back, shaped arm rests, and tapered legs are all examples of the high quality

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Vintage Yellow Symmetric Group Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb 1960s
Vintage Yellow Symmetric Group Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb 1960s

Vintage Yellow Symmetric Group Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb 1960s

By Paul McCobb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Troy, MI

chair designed by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb High back design with generous proportions on hourglass

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Pair of High Back Modernist Library Chairs by Paul McCobb
Pair of High Back Modernist Library Chairs by Paul McCobb

Pair of High Back Modernist Library Chairs by Paul McCobb

Located in Ferndale, MI

Pair of High Back Modernist Library Chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchedon

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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Model 314, Expertly Restored, Large-Scale
Paul McCobb Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Model 314, Expertly Restored, Large-Scale

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Model 314, Expertly Restored, Large-Scale

By Custom Craft Inc., Paul McCobb

Located in Kansas City, MO

Hard to find Paul McCobb Model 314 high back lounge chair with matching 314 ottoman. The set has

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Mid-Century High-Back Lounge and Ottoman
Mid-Century High-Back Lounge and Ottoman

Mid-Century High-Back Lounge and Ottoman

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H 37 in W 32 in D 36 in

Mid-Century High-Back Lounge and Ottoman

By Paul McCobb, Milo Baughman

Located in Raleigh, NC

Elegant high-back lounge with matching ottoman. This chair is extremely comfortable supporting both

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Paul McCobb - Lounge Arm Chair
Paul McCobb - Lounge Arm Chair

Paul McCobb - Lounge Arm Chair

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H 36 in W 28 in D 30 in

Paul McCobb - Lounge Arm Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

A high back arm chair with wooden legs and original vinyl covering.

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Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

PVC, Wood

Lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb
Lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb

Lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb

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H 38 in W 31 in D 31 in

Lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb

Located in Dallas, TX

High back lounge chair with walnut legs. Designed by Paul McCobb for Directional.

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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Stunning Paul McCobb for Widdicomb Symmetric Armchair, Classic Modernist
Stunning Paul McCobb for Widdicomb Symmetric Armchair, Classic Modernist

Stunning Paul McCobb for Widdicomb Symmetric Armchair, Classic Modernist

By Paul McCobb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

Seldom seen Paul McCobb high back Symmetric Group lounge chair for Widdicomb with new pale yellow

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1960's Ben Seibel Lounge Chair in Ivory Boucle
1960's Ben Seibel Lounge Chair in Ivory Boucle

1960's Ben Seibel Lounge Chair in Ivory Boucle

By Ben Seibel

Located in Culver City, CA

This lounge chair is absolutely stunning! Designed by Ben Seibel, who is much more well known for

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Low Arm Slipper Chair Manner of Milo Baughman for James
Mid-Century Modern Low Arm Slipper Chair Manner of Milo Baughman for James

Mid-Century Modern Low Arm Slipper Chair Manner of Milo Baughman for James

By Milo Baughman, Paul McCobb, James Inc., Kroehler Mfg. Co.

Located in New Windsor, NY

A fine Mid-Century Modern low slung arm chair with tapered and flared wood legs. Six button back

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs
Pair of Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs

Pair of Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs

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H 41.5 in W 31 in D 32 in

Pair of Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs

By Paul McCobb

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Pair of Paul McCobb high back lounge chairs.

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

Materials

Mahogany

Superb Paul McCobb High Back Form Large Lounge Chair
Superb Paul McCobb High Back Form Large Lounge Chair

Superb Paul McCobb High Back Form Large Lounge Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in Chicago, IL

Just a remarkable beautiful form of a high back chair with Paul McCobb signature conical and

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

Materials

Upholstery

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair
Paul McCobb Lounge Chair

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair

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H 34 in W 27.5 in D 30 in

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in Dallas, TX

A sculptural high-back lounge chair with walnut frame designed by Paul McCobb. Refinished and

Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair
Paul McCobb Lounge Chair

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair

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H 36.25 in W 28 in D 30 in

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of rare high back-arm chairs from the Symmetric Group for Widdicomb. Newly recovered in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Paul McCobb Squirm Lounge Chairs
Paul McCobb Squirm Lounge Chairs

Paul McCobb Squirm Lounge Chairs

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H 33.5 in W 28.5 in D 28.75 in

Paul McCobb Squirm Lounge Chairs

By Paul McCobb

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

: Walnut, Cotton thick weave blend. Condition: These Paul McCobb squirm lounge chairs are in

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Vintage Modern Paul McCobb Style Lounge Chair
Vintage Modern Paul McCobb Style Lounge Chair

Vintage Modern Paul McCobb Style Lounge Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage-modern upholstered Paul McCobb style lounge chair, features removable seat cushion and

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Paul McCobb Directional Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Model 314
Paul McCobb Directional Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Model 314

Paul McCobb Directional Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Model 314

By Paul McCobb

Located in San Francisco, CA

Paul McCobb design high back lounge chair and ottoman, model 314 for Custom Craft. In the original

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of Reading Lounges by Paul McCobb
Pair of Reading Lounges by Paul McCobb

Pair of Reading Lounges by Paul McCobb

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H 41.5 in W 30 in D 34 in

Pair of Reading Lounges by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Westport, CT

An extremely rare set of matching high back lounge chairs designed by Paul McCobb, circa 1950s

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Pair of Highback Reading Lounges by Paul McCobb, circa 1950s
Pair of Highback Reading Lounges by Paul McCobb, circa 1950s

Pair of Highback Reading Lounges by Paul McCobb, circa 1950s

By Paul McCobb

Located in Westport, CT

An extremely rare set of matching high back lounge chairs designed by Paul McCobb, circa 1950s

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Pair of Mr. & Mrs. Chairs in the Style of Paul McCobb
Pair of Mr. & Mrs. Chairs in the Style of Paul McCobb

Pair of Mr. & Mrs. Chairs in the Style of Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A pair of Mid-Century Modern Mr. & Mrs. (high and low back) chairs in the style of Paul McCobb

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Fuchsia High Back Swivel Chairs, American Designer, New Upholstery
Pair of Fuchsia High Back Swivel Chairs, American Designer, New Upholstery

Pair of Fuchsia High Back Swivel Chairs, American Designer, New Upholstery

By Milo Baughman

Located in Manhasset, NY

Pair of Fuchsia High Back Swivel Chairs, American Designer, New Upholstery Pair of mid-century

Category

2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile

Paul McCobb for Custom Craft Gray Velvet Wingback Lounge Chair
Paul McCobb for Custom Craft Gray Velvet Wingback Lounge Chair

Paul McCobb for Custom Craft Gray Velvet Wingback Lounge Chair

By Custom Craft Inc., Paul McCobb

Located in Miami, FL

Rare Mid-Century Modern high back armchair designed by Paul McCobb for the Planner Group line and

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Symmetric Group Sectional Sofa Set by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb, 1960, Signed
Symmetric Group Sectional Sofa Set by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb, 1960, Signed

Symmetric Group Sectional Sofa Set by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb, 1960, Signed

By Paul McCobb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

sofa and chair set by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb would work great in a Scandinavian or Danish modern

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Paul McCobb High Back Lounge Chair
Paul McCobb High Back Lounge Chair

Paul McCobb High Back Lounge Chair

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H 41 in W 30 in D 33 in

Paul McCobb High Back Lounge Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in St. Louis, MO

Designer: Paul McCobb. Manufacturer: Directional. Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern. Country

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Pair of Paul McCobb high backed lounge chairs-Directional series
Pair of Paul McCobb high backed lounge chairs-Directional series

Pair of Paul McCobb high backed lounge chairs-Directional series

Located in New York, NY

This classic pair of Paul McCobb lounge chairs have been reupholstered in Holland and Sherry linen

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High Back Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb
High Back Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb

High Back Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb

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H 32 in W 38 in D 27 in

High Back Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Hudson, NY

A handsome vintage 1950s high back lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb. Beautiful design and

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High Back Lounge Chair in the manner of Paul McCobb
High Back Lounge Chair in the manner of Paul McCobb

High Back Lounge Chair in the manner of Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Providence, RI

High back lounge chair, circa 1966, in the manner of Paul McCobb. While the fabric is in very good

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High Back Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Paul McCobb for Directional
High Back Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Paul McCobb for Directional

High Back Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Paul McCobb for Directional

By Directional, Paul McCobb

Located in Hudson, NY

A Classic and handsome 1950s high back lounge chair with its original matching ottoman. Paul McCobb

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Pair of Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs

Pair of Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs

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H 35 in W 29 in D 31 in

Pair of Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs

By Paul McCobb

Located in New York, NY

Pair of very handsome and nicely tailored high back lounge chairs. Sleek, statement pieces! Please

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Paul McCobb for Directional High Back Lounge Chair
Paul McCobb for Directional High Back Lounge Chair

Paul McCobb for Directional High Back Lounge Chair

Located in Hudson, NY

Iconic Paul McCobb, this chair has wonderfully clean, yet interesting lines. Original upholstery

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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

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Kroehler Sculptural High-Back Lounge Chair with Ottoman

Kroehler Sculptural High-Back Lounge Chair with Ottoman

By Paul McCobb

Located in Bay City, MI

. Chair measurements 32.5" W x 32" D x 42" H Tapers to the top back rest at 24" W Arm 20" H Seat 16" H

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Pair of Paul McCobb Model 3015 Wingback Lounge Chairs, circa 1955
Pair of Paul McCobb Model 3015 Wingback Lounge Chairs, circa 1955

Pair of Paul McCobb Model 3015 Wingback Lounge Chairs, circa 1955

By Paul McCobb

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Pair of Paul McCobb Model 3015 wingback lounge chairs, circa 1955. Rare matching pair

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Paul Mccobb High Back Lounge Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the paul mccobb high back lounge chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and maple, every paul mccobb high back lounge chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer paul mccobb high back lounge chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each paul mccobb high back lounge chair bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made paul mccobb high back lounge chair over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb and Directional are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Paul Mccobb High Back Lounge Chair?

Prices for a paul mccobb high back lounge chair start at $1,475 and top out at $12,000 with the average selling for $4,500.

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.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

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 Lounge-chairs for You

While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.

Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.

Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.