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Calvin Seating

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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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Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Double Cane, Mahogany Dining Chair - Set of 6
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Double Cane, Mahogany Dining Chair - Set of 6

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Double Cane, Mahogany Dining Chair - Set of 6

$5,895 / set

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Double Cane, Mahogany Dining Chair - Set of 6

By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Mid Century Double Cane and Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 19.5 wide x 22 deep x 39 high, with a seat height of 18.5...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6

$4,347 / set

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6

By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 16.5 wide x 20.75 deep x 34.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 17.5 inches ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Stunning Pair Kipp Stewart Dining Armchairs Jack Lenor Larsen, Calvin Furniture
Stunning Pair Kipp Stewart Dining Armchairs Jack Lenor Larsen, Calvin Furniture

Stunning Pair Kipp Stewart Dining Armchairs Jack Lenor Larsen, Calvin Furniture

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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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 20 Paul McCobb Mahogany Dining Chairs in Ivory with New Velvet Upholstery
Set of 20 Paul McCobb Mahogany Dining Chairs in Ivory with New Velvet Upholstery

Set of 20 Paul McCobb Mahogany Dining Chairs in Ivory with New Velvet Upholstery

$64,400 / set

Set of 20 Paul McCobb Mahogany Dining Chairs in Ivory with New Velvet Upholstery

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Saint Louis, MO

This magnificent set of 20 mahogany ivory white dining chairs was designed by one of the visionaries of the mid century modern period, Paul McCobb. McCobb intentionally lightens both...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Seating

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Irwin Collection Walnut, Brass Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Paul McCobb for Calvin Irwin Collection Walnut, Brass Dining Chairs - Set of 8

Paul McCobb for Calvin Irwin Collection Walnut, Brass Dining Chairs - Set of 8

$7,195

Paul McCobb for Calvin Irwin Collection Walnut, Brass Dining Chairs - Set of 8

By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Calvin Irwin Collection Mid Century Walnut and Brass Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each armless chair measures: 18 wide x 21.5 deep x 36 high, with a seat height of 19 in...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Seating

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb for Directional Irwin Collection Woven Leather Dinning Chairs
Paul McCobb for Directional Irwin Collection Woven Leather Dinning Chairs

Paul McCobb for Directional Irwin Collection Woven Leather Dinning Chairs

$4,500 / set

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, Manufactured by Calvin Furniture in the 1950s, and crafted from rich mahogany with d...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of 20 Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Dining Chairs in Mahogany & Brass c. 1950
Set of 20 Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Dining Chairs in Mahogany & Brass c. 1950

Set of 20 Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Dining Chairs in Mahogany & Brass c. 1950

$64,400 / set

Set of 20 Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Dining Chairs in Mahogany & Brass c. 1950

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Saint Louis, MO

This magnificent set of 20 mahogany dining chairs was designed by one of the visionaries of the mid century modern period, Paul McCobb. McCobb intentionally lightens both the silhoue...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Paul McCobb "Irwin" Mahogany Brass Dining Chairs
Set of Four Paul McCobb "Irwin" Mahogany Brass Dining Chairs

Set of Four Paul McCobb "Irwin" Mahogany Brass Dining Chairs

$4,800 / set

Set of Four Paul McCobb "Irwin" Mahogany Brass Dining Chairs

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A refined set of four mid-century modern dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture. The iconic chairs are from the "Irwin collection" constructed with a dramatic ebo...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Seating

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" Dining Chairs with Brass Accents
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" Dining Chairs with Brass Accents

Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" Dining Chairs with Brass Accents

$7,500 / set

Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" Dining Chairs with Brass Accents

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Seating

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin X Base Foot Stool in Channeled Brass Circa 1960s
Paul McCobb for Calvin X Base Foot Stool in Channeled Brass Circa 1960s

Paul McCobb for Calvin X Base Foot Stool in Channeled Brass Circa 1960s

$1,495

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.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Wooden Caned Dining Side Chair
Set of 8 Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Wooden Caned Dining Side Chair

Set of 8 Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Wooden Caned Dining Side Chair

$28,000 / set

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Seating

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Calvin Group Dining Set
Mid-Century Paul McCobb Calvin Group Dining Set

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Calvin Group Dining Set

$6,800 / set

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Calvin Group Dining Set

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This vintage dining set features the unique Mid-Century design of Paul McCobb produced for the Calvin group. Stylish aluminum trim contrasts with the rich walnut finish of this expan...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Brass X-Form Bench Pal McCobb Style
Brass X-Form Bench Pal McCobb Style

Brass X-Form Bench Pal McCobb Style

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Brass X-Form Bench Pal McCobb Style

By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in Hanover, MA

Solid brass square bar x-form bench seat in the style of Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture with black leatherette upholstered seat with raised sides and inset brass trimmed handles. ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Seating

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Brass X Base Stool Ottoman
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Brass X Base Stool Ottoman

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Brass X Base Stool Ottoman

$2,495 / set

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Brass X Base Stool Ottoman

By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century brass x base stool ottoman. Stool measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 15.5 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Seating

Materials

Brass

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Paul McCobb for Directional Black Lacquered Dining Chairs, Fully Restored

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Located in South Bend, IN

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H 35.25 in W 22.75 in D 20.5 in

Paul McCobb Protype II Armchair for Calvin Furniture Co. Woven Leather & Wood

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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....

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Calvin seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Calvin seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Calvin were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Allan Gould, Brown Saltman, and Monteverdi-Young. Prices for Calvin seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,365 and can go as high as $14,995, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,898.

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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between CK Calvin Klein and Calvin Klein is that one is a fashion line and the other is a fashion house. Designer Calvin Klein founded Calvin Klein in New York City in 1968. Over the years, the Calvin Klein company has produced numerous lines of clothing and accessories. One such line is CK Calvin Klein, a diffusion line of casual clothing and accessories sold at economical price points. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Calvin Klein pieces.
  • What is the difference between Calvin Klein and Calvin Klein Collection?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between Calvin Klein and Calvin Klein Collection is in what each name describes. Calvin Klein is the name of the overall fashion house founded by designer Calvin Klein in 1968. Until its discontinuation in 2019, the Calvin Klein Collection was the line of luxury clothing and accessories produced by the Calvin Klein company. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Calvin Klein apparel and accessories.
  • Why is Calvin Klein so popular?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Calvin Klein is popular for a few reasons. Known for his minimalist, comfortable womenswear as well as a range of 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 still versatile components of everyday wear. Controversial marketing helped broaden the label’s reach, too. During the 1980s, Klein’s jeans were promoted in scandalous ads featuring Brooke Shields and others that were banned by television stations and challenged by politicians. More eye-catching ad campaigns with up-and-coming models and celebrities like Kate Moss and Mark Wahlberg followed in the ‘90s, also bringing fresh attention to the brand. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Calvin Klein apparel and accessories.
  • Why is Calvin Klein famous?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Calvin Klein is famous for his work as a fashion designer. He is known for his minimalist, comfortable womenswear. During the 1970s, the American designer helped lead the denim craze, and he became the youngest-ever recipient of the Coty American Fashion Critics' Award in 1973. His jeans continued to dominate the market during the 1980s, a decade that also saw the Calvin Klein brand expand into men's and women's underwear. The brand Klein founded remains one of the best-known American fashion labels today. Shop a range of Calvin Klein apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • What is the Calvin Klein brand known for?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The Calvin Klein brand is known for their sensual ads featuring well-known celebrities as well as for producing simple, understated fashions. Among the brand's most popular offerings are fragrances, men's underwear and jeans for men, women and children. Find a range of Calvin Klein apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • Is Calvin Klein considered designer?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, Calvin Klein is considered designer. Generally, a designer brand is any that features pieces produced by a particular fashion designer. Calvin Klein fits the definition, having been founded by designer Calvin Klein in 1968. Following Klein's retirement in 2004, other designers, such as Eric Sedeño and Jessica Lomax, have served as creative directors for Calvin Klein. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Calvin Klein apparel and accessories.
  • When did Calvin Klein become popular?
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    1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Calvin Klein became popular in the 1970s and ’80s. During that decade, the American fashion designer added sportswear, lingerie, blazers and a range of stylish accessories to his lines of apparel. He became the youngest-ever recipient of the Coty American Fashion Critics' Award in 1973, winning again in both of the subsequent two years.

    Klein’s debut of his now-revered blue jeans in 1976 was somewhat of a failure — they were too expensive, and buyers complained about the fit. Late one night at Studio 54, the designer heard about the benefits that a licensing deal with apparel manufacturer Puritan Fashions might bring him. Two years later, Klein inked that deal and sold 200,000 pairs of his jeans, which were produced by Puritan, in a week.

    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?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • What is the difference between Calvin Klein and Anne Klein?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The 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.

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