Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Monumental Display Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Monumental Display Table, model C8707 Calvin USA, 1952 Crafted with
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Monumental Display Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Monumental Display Table, model C8707 Calvin USA, 1952 Crafted with
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Ebonized Mahogany Concealed Dresser By Paul McCobb, Irwin Collection, Calvin
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, double-wide, credenza configuration, concealed mahogany dresser by Paul McCobb
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Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Brass & White Glass Occasional Table, C. 1952
By Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection C8732 White Glass & Brass Square Table. Coffee Table. Side Table
Brass
$6,562Sale Price|25% Off
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Brass and Travertine Coffee Table- Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid Century Modern's star Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Brass and Travertine Coffee Table for Calvin
Travertine, Marble, Brass
Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb “Irwin Collection” Marble & Brass Side Table
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" marble & brass side table for Calvin Furniture
Marble, Brass
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" Credenza with Travertine Stone Top & Brass Accent
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century modern credenza designed by Paul McCobb for the “Irwin Collection” at Calvin Group in
Travertine, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Paul McCobb, 'Irwin Collection'
By Paul McCobb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Iconic Mid-Century Credenza designed by Paul McCobb for his Irwin Collection, it has the label in
Metal, Brass
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Brass and Travertine Sofa Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
Console designed by Paul McCobb for Directional. Constructed of brass with travertine top
Travertine, Brass
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mahogany Sideboard, Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, dresser, or bar cabinet By Paul McCobb for
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Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" Dining Chairs with Brass Accents
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing the exquisite vintage walnut dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
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Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest of drawers By Paul McCobb for Directional and
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Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mahogany Three-Tier Side Table, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern three-tier magazine table or side table By Paul McCobb for
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Dining Room Set by Paul McCobb, Irwin Collection, Circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
designed by the renowned Paul McCobb for The Calvin Group, dating back to the illustrious era of 1950-1959
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Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Nightstands or End Tables, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Mid-Century Modern bedside tables or occasional side tables By Paul McCobb
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Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Nightstand or End Table, Newly Refinished
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mid-Century Modern bedside table or occasional side table By Paul McCobb for
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Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Nightstand or End Table, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mid-Century Modern bedside table or occasional side table By Paul McCobb for
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Paul McCobb, Irwin Collection for Calvin Wall Unit Hutch Credenza
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, two piece, walnut and brass, wall unit hutch credenza by Paul McCobb for Calvin
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Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mahogany and Woven Leather Armchairs, Pair
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs or dining armchairs By Paul McCobb
Leather, Mahogany
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Directional, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mid-Century Modern dresser or chest of drawers By Paul McCobb for Directional and
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Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mahogany and Brass Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Directional, Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Mid-Century Modern bedside tables or occasional side tables By Paul McCobb
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$4,700Sale Price|20% Off
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Brass and Leather Credenza by Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Miami, FL
All original Paul McCobb mahogany cabinet or sideboard from The Calvin Group (earlier Irwin
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Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Walnut Dresser On Brass Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Paul McCobb walnut dresser on brass base for the Irwin Collection at Calvin Group. Has a new
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MCM Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Calvin Credenza Sideboard Leather Brass Walnut
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Portland, OR
Cobb "The Irwin Collection" for Calvin Furniture, 1952. Condition is excellent! A very rare twin
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1950s Paul McCobb Irwin Collection for Calvin Sideboard with Display Storage Top
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
McCobb Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection" label.
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Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquer and Brass End Tables or Nightstands
By Directional, Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables, side tables, or nightstands By Paul McCobb for
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Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mahogany and Brass Round Dining Table or Game Table
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection" USA, 1950s Mahogany
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Mid Century Calvin Dining Table designed by Paul McCobb Irwin Collection 1950's
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Iconic mid century dining table designed by Paul McCobb for the Calvin Group, as part of the Irwin
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Set of 20 Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Dining Chairs in Mahogany & Brass c. 1950
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Saint Louis, MO
century modern period, Paul McCobb. McCobb intentionally lightens both the silhouette and weight of the
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Paul McCobb Mahogany Side Table with Brass X Cross Stretcher c. 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sculptural Walnut Slipper Chairs in New Butterscotch Cream Sheepskins Set of 20 Paul McCobb Irwin Collection
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Paul McCobb Chest of Drawers for Calvin The Irwin Collection
By Paul McCobb, Irwin Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Chest of Drawers for Calvin, The Irwin Collection,model 7306 features, Mahogany wood
Travertine, Brass
Paul Mccobb Vintage Dresser for Calvin The Irwin Collection
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Mccobb vintage dresser for Calvin The Irwin Collection.
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Paul McCobb Chest of Drawers Irwin Collection for Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul McCobb design chest of drawers for his Irwin Collection by Calvin. Classic American Mid
Travertine, Brass
Paul McCobb Dresser or Sideboard for Calvin The Irwin Collection
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Mccobb dresser or sideboard for Calvin The Irwin Collection.
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Mid-Century "Irwin Collection" Travertine Credenza by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a timeless mid-century credenza designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture in Grand
Travertine, Brass
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
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Paul McCobb for Directional Irwin Collection Woven Leather Dinning Chairs
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional set of (6) Paul McCobb for Directional Irwin Collection Woven Leather Dinning Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Paul McCobb Vanity Table for Calvin, Irwin Collection, Circa 1950s
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Peabody, MA
A mid-century modern vanity table in Honduran mahogany by Paul McCobb, for Calvin Furniture, Irwin
Mirror, Mahogany
Mahogany End Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin, Irwin Collection
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, bleached mahogany, end table by Paul McCobb for Calvin, Irwin Collection
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Vintage "Irwin Collection" Mahogany and Brass Credenza by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage “Irwin Collection” mahogany and brass credenza by Paul McCobb for Calvin
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$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern “Irwin Collection” Dining Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
designed by Paul McCobb and produced by Calvin for the "Irwin Collection". (It has the label on it). This
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Vintage Travertine and Mahogany “Irwin Collection” Nightstands by Paul McCobb
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning pair of vintage nightstands by Paul McCobb, crafted for Calvin Furniture in Grand Rapids
Travertine, Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin The Irwin Collection 3-Drawer End Tables or Nightstands
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin The Irwin Collection 3-drawer end tables or nightstands. Mahogany wood with
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Paul McCobb Gentlemans High Chest Dresser Calvin Furniture Irwin Collection Mint
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Paul McCobb Gentlemans high chest dresser Calvin Furniture Irwin Collection MINT
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$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
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
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Paul McCobb Gentleman's Tall Chest Irwin Collection for Calvin Furniture, 1956
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Camden, ME
Paul McCobb's gentleman's walnut chest with a fold down mirror Irwin line for Calvin. The
Mirror, Walnut
Vintage Mahogany "Irwin Collection" Credenza by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage mahogany credenza is a stunning piece of furniture designed by Paul McCobb and
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Pair of Mid-Century "Irwin" Chairs by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chairs by legendary designer, Paul McCobb. Conceived for his iconic "Irwin" collection and originally
Hardwood, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Calvin's Irwin Collection Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin's Irwin Collection Mid Century Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each
Leather, Wood
Paul McCobb for Calvin Irwin Collection Walnut, Brass Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Irwin Collection Mid Century Walnut and Brass Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each
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Eight Drawer 'Irwin' Credenza / Dresser by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, USA
By Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard credenza or bar cabinet designed by Paul McCobb for his
Mahogany
Paul McCobb Sideboard for Calvin
By Paul McCobb, Irwin Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Sideboard for Calvin-"Irwin Collection" walnut case with solid tapered legs connecting
Travertine
$6,000Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair Mid Century Paul McCobb Irwin 2 drawer Nightstands Vitrolite Brass
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modern designed nightstands. You are buying (2) nightstands. Labeled Paul McCobb Calvin Furniture Irwin
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Paul McCobb Display or Cocktail Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb for Irwin collection display table, model C8707 Comprised of eight equal rectangular
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Paul McCobb, Side Tables, Brass, Mahogany, USA, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and mahogany side tables designed by Paul McCobb and produced by The Irwin
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Paul McCobb Coffee Table Clean Lined Mid Century Modern Design for Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Modern Coffee Table, designed by Paul McCobb, part of his Irwin Collection for Calvin
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Paul McCobb, Leather, Cane, Brass, Side Table, USA, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Manhasset, NY
Paul McCobb, American Mid-Century Modern, Leather, Cane, Brass, "The Irwin Collection" Side Table
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Paul McCobb, American Modern, Walnut, Highboy Dresser, USA, 1970s
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Manhasset, NY
chest designed by Paul McCobb for the "Irwin Collection" produced by Calvin Furniture circa 1970s. This
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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.
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.