Calvin Furniture
American
The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company Calvin Furniture opened its doors in 1953 and became a sought-after contract manufacturer for the day’s top furniture designers and brands. Its appealing mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency offerings — nightstands, dressers and more — graced the showrooms of department stores all over North America during the 1950s and 1960s.
Calvin’s relationship with the work of Massachusetts-born designer Paul McCobb is well known to enthusiasts of mid-century modern furniture. McCobb, whose unadorned and efficient storage pieces, seating and desks drew on Shaker simplicity and Bauhaus minimalism, wasn’t exactly a designer for Calvin — in partnership with New York furniture salesman B.G. Mesberg, McCobb set up the Directional Furniture Company in Manhattan in 1949, and Calvin was one of the manufacturers contracted to produce the furniture he designed for Directional (and later, for pieces designed under his own name).
Among McCobb’s most acclaimed lines made by Calvin Furniture were the Calvin Group and the Irwin Collection. The travertine-topped sideboards and mahogany nightstands of those lines as well as the other Calvin-produced dressers, bookcases and chests of drawers designed by McCobb were elegant and spare, free of unnecessary embellishments.
Calvin also manufactured the very popular American Design Foundation line of furniture that Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall designed. The Pennsylvania-born, California-raised MacDougall enjoyed a postwar collaboration with West Coast native Stewart that resulted in great success with manufacturers such as Glenn of California and Drexel Furniture. The duo’s celebrated Declaration line for the latter featured streamlined credenzas, dressers and more made in walnut with comely porcelain hardware. The dining chairs, tables and coffee tables manufactured by Calvin flaunt the pair’s signature clean lines, gentle curves and organic shapes.
In the late 1950s and early ‘60s, Calvin Furniture continued its business relationship with B.G. Mesberg National Sales and Directional Furniture. Calvin finally closed their doors during the early 1970s, but their legacy can be found in enduring pieces of modern furniture that remain popular today.
On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage Calvin Furniture tables, credenzas, chairs and more.
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Creator: Calvin
Paul McCobb Protype III Armchair for Calvin Furniture Co. Woven Leather & Wood
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An early modern armchair prototype designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Co. Circa 1962. Danish Scandinavian style with beige woven leather strapping on a mahogany wood frame ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Paul McCobb Midcentury Side Chairs with Walnut Frames and Bouclé Seats
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Saint Louis, MO
An inspiring pair of fully restored Paul McCobb walnut side chairs with new seat upholstery finished in softly textured ivory white bouclé. Paul McCobb is known for his talented deli...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
Paul McCobb Credenza with Travertine Top
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish midcentury sideboard features the iconic design of Paul McCobb and boasts vintage mahogany finish and a striking travertine top. Tapered brass legs add to the appeal of ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Wood
Kipp Stewart for Directional by Calvin Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Kipp Stewart, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Directional by Calvin Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
This desk measures: 72 wide x 39 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 26.5 inches
All pieces of furnit...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Paul McCobb End Tables
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
A pair of walnut tops with aluminium base side tables from the Erwin collection designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin furniture.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table, Newly Restored
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut extension drop-leaf dining table designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture. The table features stunning walnut wood grain and aluminum str...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Paul McCobb for Calvin Dining Table with Brass X Cross Support, Customizable
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Philippine Mahogany dining table with brass X stretcher between tapered legs, designed by Paul McCobb, part of his Irwin collection for Calvin. Includes two 15" extension leaves, len...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Directional Black Lacquered Bow Tie Dining Chairs, Set of Twelve
By Calvin Furniture, Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of twelve Mid-Century Modern bow tie dining chairs.
By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture.
USA...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage Mahogany and Brass "Irwin Collection" Dining Table by Paul McCobb
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning vintage dining table is a true masterpiece of mid-century design. Crafted from rich mahogany and solid brass, it was designed by the iconic Paul McCobb for Calvin Furni...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Rectangle Walnut One Drawer Paul McCobb Coffee Table for Calvin 1960s Mint
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large rectangle walnut one drawer Paul McCobb coffee table for Calvin 1960s MINT.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Inlaid Walnut End Tables, Set of 2, 1960s
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury Paul McCobb for Calvin inlaid walnut wood end/side tables with tapered legs, a set of 2 - large & small. 1960s.
Measures: Large table: 18" x 18" x 19" H
Small table:...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Side End Tables, Pair
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century side end tables - pair
Each table measures: 21 wide x 22 deep x 24 inches high
All pieces of...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb Dresser for Calvin Furniture
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern dresser was designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture. Sleek compact design with eight large drawers, unique metal pulls, and metal trim on the fronts...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard by Paul McCobb Credenza, Irwin Collection
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Manhasset, NY
MCM Paul McCobb designed "Irwin collection" sideboard or credenza, of bleached British Honduran mahogany with white travertine marble top, manufactured by the Calvin Furniture Compan...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Marble
Paul McCobb for Calvin Console Table with White Vitrolite Top and Brass Frame
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern console table or server designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, part of his Irwin collection. Console has two drawers and two lower shelves in mahogany that ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Stunning Pair Kipp Stewart Dining Armchairs Jack Lenor Larsen, Calvin Furniture
By Kipp Stewart, Calvin Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Jack Lenor Larsen dining chairs, designed by Kipp Stewart for Calvin, American, circa 1960s. The original Larsen fabric is amazing, vibrant, and in relatively good c...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mahogany and Travertine Dresser with Dual Tri-Fold Doors
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Dual tri-fold door mahogany and travertine dresser by Paul McCobb for Calvin's Irwin Collection. Beautifully grained walnut tri-fold doors and solid mahogany stretchers with a creamy slab of travertine, this iconic piece of elegant modern design could also work as a clean lined credenza...
Category
1950s American Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Vintage "Irwin Collection" Mahogany and Brass Credenza by Paul McCobb
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage “Irwin Collection” mahogany and brass credenza by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. Thi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Side Table/Night Stand with Drawer by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Single occasional table/nightstand designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin. Very good original condition.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 8 Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Wooden Caned Dining Side Chair
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 8 American Mid-Century dining side chairs with walnut frames, caned backs with a v-shaped top rail, and seats upholstered in a vinyl and woven thread beige and gold fabric wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb for Calvin Midcentury Brass and Mahogany Serving Bar Cart
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin midcentury Brass and Mahogany Serving Bar Cart
This bar cart measures: 40 wide x 20 deep x 30 inches high, each drop leaf measures 20 inches making a maximu...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century dining chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 17.5 wide x 18 deep x 35 inches high, with a seat height of 18 inches
All pieces of furniture c...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Expanding Dining Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing the exquisite vintage expanding dining table from the renowned designer Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture. This timeless piece, part of The Irwin Collection, showcases exc...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul Mccobb Credenza by Calvin Furniture
By Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful MCM credenza designed by American designer Paul McCobb (1917-1969) for Calvin. Made in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this cabinet has a wood top, two accordion doors and stands o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Calvin Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Expandable Walnut Coffee Table by Directional
By Milo Baughman, Calvin Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rectangular Mid-century modern parson walnut coffee table on 4 square legs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
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 in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the 1950s. Part of The Irwin Collection, these chairs...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Calvin MCM Leather Brass and Bleached Mahogany Magazine Side Table
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Leather, Brass and Bleached Mahogany Magazine Side Table
This side table measures: 28 wide x 22 deep x 20.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Eight Drawer Marble Top Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Furniture
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass
Paul McCobb Side Tables #8712 with Original Marble Tops, PAIR
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in North Miami, FL
Rare pair of Paul Mccobb side tables retaining the original marble tops. Part of the Irwin Collection by Calvin Furniture Co.. McCobb employs a wonderful mix of dark brown Mahogany a...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid-Century Vanity Cabinet
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear midcentury vanity cabinet
This vanity cabinet measures: 75 wide x 18 deep x 40 inches high
All pieces of...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin Four Drawer Dressers
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin Four Drawer Dressers, Oiled walnut with vertical aluminum edge accents and beveled aluminum pulls.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Paul McCobb "Irwin" King Headboard by Calvin Furniture
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make your bedroom fit for a king with this truly impressive king-size headboard designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Measuring a substantial 78", t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mahogany and Brass Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Calvin Furniture, Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Mid-Century Modern bedside tables or occasional side tables
By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection"
USA, 1950s
M...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mahogany End Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin, Irwin Collection
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, bleached mahogany, end table by Paul McCobb for Calvin, Irwin Collection features a leather top with brass trim, caned lower shelf and nickel plated brass pulls. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Vitrolite and Bleached Mahogany Credenza
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Vitrolite and Bleached Mahogany Credenza
This credenza measures: 60 wide x 19 deep x 32.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Vitrolite, Mahogany
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Side End Table
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for calvin linear mid century side end table
This table is 21.5 wide x 21.5 deep x 24.5 inches tall
All pieces of furniture ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Company Brass and Wood End / Side Table
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century end / side table with an off-center blonde wood top supported by a brass frame with a small drawer with brass pull to one side, offset by a wooden bracket shelf on the opposite side. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR CALVIN FURNITURE...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Paul McCobb for Calvin X Base Foot Stool in Channeled Brass Circa 1960s
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Peabody, MA
A channeled brass foot stool with X form base, desgined by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Sideboard and Bar with Leather and Caned Front
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A quite stunning combination sideboard with a bar cabinet on top. The bar has felt on the bottom so it can be easily position to sit anywhere on the credenza top. We have had he piec...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Side Table Nightstands - Pair
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Side Table Nightstands - Pair
Each nightstand measures: 21 wide x 22 deep x 24 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call res...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paul Mccobb for Calvin Mid Century Large Walnut Coffee Table
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Mccobb for Calvin mid century large walnut coffee table
This table measures: 54 wide x 32 deep x 16.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restor...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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 modern series by Calvin Furniture. Framed in a beautifully grained walnut veneer, this i...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
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, Irwin Collection for Calvin Furniture features accordian fronts that open to revea...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin MCM Ebonized Mahogany Brass and White Laminate Desk
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century ebonized mahogany brass and white laminate desk
Desk measures: 54.5 wide x 26 deep x 29 inches high, with a cha...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Connoisseur Collection Mid-Century Side Table
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Connoisseur Collection midcentury side table
This table measures: 32 wide x 28 deep x 18 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call r...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear MCM Walnut and Aluminum 4 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Walnut and Aluminum Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 38 wide x 18 deep x 45 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Paul McCobb Calvin Group Credenza
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Classic Paul McCobb sideboard, server, credenza for Clavin. The cabinet has two sliding doors, each with leather fronts, and a metal handle. The doors open to interior storage. The u...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mahogany and Brass Marble Top Nightstands
By Calvin Furniture, Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Mid-Century Modern bedside tables or occasional side tables
By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection"
USA, 1950s
M...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear MCM Walnut and Aluminum 4 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Walnut and Aluminum Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 38 wide x 18 deep x 45 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Kipp Stewart for Calvin Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf
By Calvin Furniture, Kipp Stewart
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Calvin Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf
This table measures: 62 wide x 40 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a chair clearance of 28.25 inches, the...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Walnut Credenza
This credenza measures: 48 wide x 18 deep x 34.25 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show a...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Brass and Naugahyde Twin Size Headboard
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful mid-century modern Hollywood Regency twin size headboard by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture. The headboard features a stunning polished brass frame and white naugahyde. ...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Walnut Credenza
This credenza measures: 66 wide x 18 deep x 34 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as m...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Kipp Stewart Dining Chairs - Refinished & Reupholstered in Your Fabric
By Calvin Furniture, Kipp Stewart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Eight Curvaceous Dining Chairs, designed by Kipp Stewart for Calvin, American, circa 1960s. These chairs are currently being refinished ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Group Display Cabinet
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb For Calvin Linear Group Buffet Display Cabinet. The Linear Group was designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Calvin Furniture. This piece is comprised of two pieces...
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1850s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Calvin Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Walnut and Brass Dining Table with 6 Leaves
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century walnut and brass dining table with 6 leaves
This table measures: 62.25 wide x 41.25 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 28 inches, each le...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture
Materials
Brass
Calvin furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Calvin furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Calvin furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Calvin were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Brown Saltman, Kipp Stewart, and Glenn of California. Prices for Calvin furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $350 and can go as high as $21,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,495.
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A large percentage of Puritan’s sales in 1978 were owed to Klein’s blue jeans. This streak with denim carried on into the 1980s, when Klein competed with the likes of Jordache, Gloria Vanderbilt and other labels. Klein’s jeans were promoted in provocative ads featuring Brooke Shields and others. The decade also saw the debut of successful men's and women's underwear collections designed by Klein that were also the subjects of steamy marketing campaigns. Soon, Calvin Klein expanded to 12,000 American stores and retail locations in six other countries.
Find a selection of Calvin Klein apparel and accessories on 1stDibs. - Is Calvin Klein a good brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, Calvin Klein is a good brand. Known for minimalist, comfortable womenswear as well as sexually provocative ad campaigns that continue to generate conversation decades later, Klein led the designer jeans craze of the late 1970s. The brand’s skirts, jackets, day dresses and shirts, sold at modest prices and frequently created in soft fabrics and understated neutral hues, are versatile components of everyday wear. Shop a range of Calvin Klein apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between Calvin Klein and Anne Klein is that they are two different companies. American designer Calvin Klein founded his eponymous brand in New York City in 1968. That same year in New York, American fashion designer Anne Klein established Anne Klein & Company. Although they share a surname, the two designers are not related, and neither are the brands they created. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Calvin Klein and Anne Klein apparel and accessories.