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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 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
Dealer: Century Design Ltd.
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern King Headboard for Calvin with Caned Panels
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul McCobb king size headboard for Calvin with caned panels. Aluminum edge, mahogany frame and caned panels. Caning has a few losse...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Paul McCobb for Calvin #1003 Chest of Drawers or Dresser with Brass X Stretcher
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
A very nicely tailored medium dark mahogany Mid-Century chest designed by Paul McCobb for the Calvin Furniture Company. Having two smaller upper drawers and three larger lower drawer...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Round Mahogany, Wicker with Brass Trim Side or End Table
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Restored Paul McCobb for Calvin model 8734 round side or end table with Mahogany top, having brass trim edge with lower wicker shelf. Refinished in a medium brown walnut stain, re-gl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Console Table with White Vitrolite Top and Brass Frame
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
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 ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture

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Brass

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Dining Table with Brass X Cross Support Pick your Finish
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 12" extension leaves, len...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Calvin Lounge Chairs with Brass
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin lounge or club chairs in the original fabric with brass stretchers and tapered mahogany wood legs. The brass has been polished and the legs refinished ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture

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Brass

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Paul McCobb for Calvin MCM Travertine Top Walnut and Brass X Coffee Table
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Paul McCobb for Calvin Midcentury Travertine top walnut and brass x coffee table This coffee table measures: 42 wide x 42 deep x 16.25 inche...
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Midcentury 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers Dresser
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Paul McCobb “Connoisseur” Dining Table for H. Sacks & Sons
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Designed by Paul McCobb, circa 1950s, USA for H. Sacks & Sons “Connoisseur” line. This walnut table features an oval table top when fully extended. The edge of the table showcases a ...
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Paul McCobb for Calvin Nightstands in Walnut and Travertine
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
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Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin nightstands in walnut with travertine tops. Having shallow profile top drawers with a two door bott...
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Paul McCobb Mid-Century Connoisseur Side End Table
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Paul McCobb for Planner Group Dining Table in Maple
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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  • Paul McCobb for Planner Group Dining Table in Maple
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H 28.94 in. W 53.94 in. D 36.03 in.
Pair Mid-Century Paul McCobb Calvin #7700 Nightstands Walnut Aluminum trim
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb circa 1960 #7700 walnut nightstands end tables with tan leather lined drawers and Aluminum trim. Has single-drawer with lower cabinet that has 1 adjusta...
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Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Highboy Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin midcentury highboy dresser. This highboy measures: 38 wide x 18 deep x 45.25 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vin...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Paul McCobb for Directional Brass and Carrara Glass Console Table, ca. 1950's
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Munroe Falls, OH
This is an absolutely gorgeous all-original brass and white Carrara glass console table designed by Paul McCobb for Directional Furniture, ca. 1950's. It would make a perfect televis...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Furniture

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Brass

Paul McCobb Travertine Consoles and or Sofa Tables
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Travertine Consoles and or Sofa Tables, model 8704 for Directional. Square tubular brass with 3/4" travertine.      
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture

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Travertine, Brass

Mid-Century Mahogany & Brass X Cross Dining Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1950s mahogany & brass X cross support extension dining table by Paul McCobb. A very handsome vintage 1950s extension dining table in mahogany with brass stretcher by Paul McCobb ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture

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Previously Available Items
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Calvin Lounge Chairs with Brass
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin lounge or club chairs in the original fabric with brass stretchers and tapered mahogany wood legs. The brass has been polished and the legs refinished ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Calvin Lounge Chairs with Brass
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin lounge or club chairs in the original fabric with brass stretchers and tapered mahogany wood legs. The brass has been polished and the legs refinished ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb King Headboard for Calvin with Caned Panels
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul McCobb king size headboard for Calvin with caned panels. Aluminum edge, mahogany frame and caned panels. Caning has a few losse...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Paul McCobb for Calvin Leather Top and Caned Front Dresser or Sideboard
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
To be restored, Paul McCobb for Calvin Group dresser, sideboard or credenza with original leather top, brass edge and caned front panels. Shown in original condition, front panels to...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin End Tables or Nightstands
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin mahogany end tables or nightstands with asymmetric or offset tops on tapered legs. Table one is offset to the left and the second table to the right. H...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture

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Brass

Paul McCobb Room Divider, Storage Unit
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul McCobb Wall Unit / Room Divider, Calvin Linear Group, c. 1956, Walnut and Aluminum, back is finished. Two Lower drawers on left side. 75.25"ov...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Furniture

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Aluminum

  • Paul McCobb Room Divider, Storage Unit
  • Paul McCobb Room Divider, Storage Unit
  • Paul McCobb Room Divider, Storage Unit
  • Paul McCobb Room Divider, Storage Unit
H 75.25 in. W 60.25 in. D 18.25 in.

Calvin furniture for sale on 1stDibs

Calvin furniture is available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are often made of wood and designed with extraordinary care. In our Calvin collection, there are many options to choose from, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. There are currently 142 vintage editions of these items in stock, while there is also 0 modern edition to choose from. Many of Calvin's original furniture was created during the 20th century in Mid-Century Modern style in North America. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Brown Saltman, Glenn of California and Kipp Stewart. The prices for Calvin furniture can vary depending upon size, time period and other attributes. 1stDibs's price starts at $445 and tops out at $21,500, while pieces like these can sell for $3,995.
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