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Mid-Century Modern Étagères by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A well scaled Mid-Century Modern étagère in bleached walnut designed by Paul McCobb. The cabinet or
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid Century Modern coffee table by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture. (1960s).
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Pedestal Desk
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage modern pedestal desk features the iconic mid-century design of Paul McCobb. Single
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
legs underneath. A stylish design by Paul McCobb that is sure to make a lasting impression in any
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Modern Dresser by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage modern sideboard by Paul McCobb with a sleek marble top. This stunning case
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Calvin Attr. Mid-Century Modern Stool
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb (American, 1917-1969) for Calvin attributed Mid-Century Modern stool, metal frame with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Tabletop Cabinet
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique Paul McCobb cabinet is a unique two-piece set that features a woven front cabinet on
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Comfort and Mid-Century Modern style meet in this timeless lounge chair by Paul McCobb. Sturdy
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
1950's Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern couch for sale. Manufactured in the 1950's, and is an original Paul
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Nightstands/End Tables
By Paul McCobb
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb nightstands/end tables
Offered is a pair of mid-century nightstands
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage modern cocktail table by Paul McCobb with a black matte finish over wood and
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style End Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
refinished Mid-Century table with unusual edges along the tabletop show quality craftsmanship. This versatile
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Table and Bowtie Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Table and Bowtie Chairs
Table and chairs in above average vintage
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
American Mid-Century Modern Armchair, Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Fabulous vintage armchair designed by Paul McCobb. Walnut legs and details. Re upholstery
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Modern Metal and Wood Bench
By Paul McCobb
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A stylish and sturdy bench that adds a touch of mid-century modern charm to any indoor space
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Mid-20th Century Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser
By Paul McCobb
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser. Featuring a straight
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Walnut Triple Dresser
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb style Walnut Triple dresser in great vintage condition with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Cabinet
By Paul McCobb
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Cabinet
Above average vintage condition and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
Stunning Signed Paul McCobb Long Sofa, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning signed Paul McCobb sofa made by Custom Craft. Great looking solid walnut legs with down
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Upholstery, Walnut
Paul McCobb Styled Mid-Century Modern Double Dresser / Credenza
By Paul McCobb
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Paul McCobb styled Mid Century Modern Double Dresser / Credenza featuring gorgeous maple wood and
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Maple
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Origami Chair, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern molded fiberglass "origami" chair
By Paul McCobb for St. John Seating
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Paul McCobb Mid Century Iron Stool
By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb mid century iron stool.
This stool measures: 21 wide x 21 deep x 18 inches high
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
1950s Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Desk Organizer
By Winchester Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Paul McCobb Planner Group desk organizer by Winchendon Furniture. Made in the 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Iron
Paul MCCOBB Apartment Sized Mid Century Modern Ebonized DINING TABLE
By Paul McCobb
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Apartment Sized Mid Century Modern Ebonized Dining Table by Paul McCobb. This solid wood table
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Planner Group Side Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Wallkill, NY
Usual size Paul McCobb for planner group occasional side table.
Measuring: 24 in W x 18 in D x 20
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Maple
Elegant Paul McCobb Style Brass Base Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Elegant Paul McCobb style brass stretcher base sofa. This wonderful long sofa is in very nice
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb-Style Lime Green Wire Side Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is an great find: a Mid-Century Modern chair, similar to the style of Paul McCobb. It has
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Cane / Wicker Front Credenza
By Paul McCobb
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this hard-to-find cane front Paul McCobb credenza! The frame appears to be oak, and the six
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Cane, Oak
Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Walnut Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Walnut Sofa
This sofa measures: 84 wide x 33 deep x 31 inches high
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Linear Group Chest of Drawers by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Calvin Furniture, this four-drawer dresser features
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Walnut
H 34 in W 36 in D 18 in
Paul McCobb Style Mid-Century Walnut Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb style mid-century walnut sofa.
This sofa measures: 97 wide x 31 deep x 32.5 inches
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Upholstery, Walnut
Paul McCobb designed Dresser for Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
appeal. This sleek Paul McCobb dresser for his 'Delineator' series makes the perfect addition to any
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb Mid Century Large Chaise Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb mid century large chaise sofa
This sofa measures: 118 wide x 33.5 deep x 31 inches
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Modern Delineator Dresser by Paul McCobb for Lane, c1960s
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Paul McCobb led to some of the most unique and high-quality furnishings of the mid-century era.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Chrome
Beautiful Elegant American Mid Century Modern Iron Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful lines on this solid iron chair designed by Paul McCobb freshly powder coated in black
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Iron
Paul McCobb Calvin Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Armchair Cane Seat
By Paul McCobb
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A fabulous 1950s Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture walnut armchair. Fully marked. Meticulously
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Cane, Walnut
H 34.5 in W 22.25 in D 23.75 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Tulsa, OK
Pair of Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chairs
Above average vintage
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Round White Laminate Dining Table by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A Mid-Century Modern round white laminate dining table with aluminum base designed by Paul McCobb
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Danish Paul McCobb-Style Reupholstered Lounge / Accent Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful restored Mid-Century Modern Danish lounge / accent chair! It is a very unique piece with
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
H 29 in W 22 in D 22 in
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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Desk / Writing Table, Paul McCobb, Walnut, American, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Desk / Writing Table, Paul McCobb, Walnut, American, 1950s
Having a Large
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Laminate, Walnut
H 29 in W 50 in D 28 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional Sculptural Cubist Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare Paul McCobb for Directional sculptural cubist sofa or settee. Legs have been refinished, older
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Upholstery
H 32 in W 76.5 in D 32 in
Handsome Paul McCobb Style Walnut Three-Seat Sofa, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Paul McCobb style walnut three-seat sofa. This piece is ready for your new upholstery-foam
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Credenza/Media Console
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Credenza/Media Console
Offered is a vintage credenza designed by
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Calvin Linear Group Dresser, Chest, Commode, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Chest by Paul McCobb (1917-1969) for Calvin Linear Group
This walnut and
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Modern Walnut Twin Headboards, Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
Mid-Century Modern twin headboards
Designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture "Linear Group
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Expandable Drop-Leaf Dining Table by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
aluminum stretchers and lovely walnut wood grain throughout. Quality craftsmanship by Paul McCobb. This
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Black Lacquer Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic mid to late fifties design by Paul McCobb. Sleek and comfy lounge chair with curved
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Fabric, Hardwood, Lacquer
H 31.5 in W 28.25 in D 34.5 in
Paul McCobb Dresser for Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern dresser was designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture. Sleek
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Walnut
Classic Mid-Century Modernist Sofa, , After Paul McCobb.
By Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
design by Paul mcCobb.
A magnificent example of Mid-Century Modern Design, this rare Paul McCobb style
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Creamy Beige Suede Round Lounge Stool Bench
By Paul McCobb
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid-Century Modern 1960s Paul Mccobb large round lounge with chrome x base.
This piece is also
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Birch Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Paul McCobb for Child
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Lacquer
Mid Century Modern Walnut Side/End Table By Paul McCobb for Lane, c1960s
By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of mid-century modern design with this exquisite side
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Walnut
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Armchairs, Newly Restored
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs or club chairs
By Paul McCobb for Calvin
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Credenza Cabinet for Planner Group, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Nice small scale credenza cabinet by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, 1950s. Solid maple shell with
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Grasscloth, Maple
Lane Rhythm Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Nightstand
By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Rhythm Paul McCobb style mid century nightstand
This nightstand measures: 22 wide x 17 deep x
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb, Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Table, Black Lacquer, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul McCobb, Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Table, Black Lacquer, 1950s
A beautifully
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Mid-20th Century Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern “Irwin Collection” Dining Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular Mid-Century Modern 1950’s dining table made of mahogany and brass details. It was
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Mid Century Brass Large Framed Mirror
By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb Mid Century Brass Large Framed Mirror
This mirror measures: 20.5 wide x 1.25 deep x
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Linear Group Buffet
By Paul McCobb
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s
Mid-century buffet or sideboard designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture. Walnut
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of paul mccobb vintage midcentury modern furniture on 1stDibs. A piece of paul mccobb vintage midcentury modern furniture — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of paul mccobb vintage midcentury modern furniture — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of paul mccobb vintage midcentury modern furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made object in our assortment of paul mccobb vintage midcentury modern furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Planner Group and Calvin are consistently popular.
How Much is a Paul Mccobb Vintage Midcentury Modern Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of paul mccobb vintage midcentury modern furniture at 1stDibs is $2,950, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $11,485 for the highest priced.
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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.
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