Calvin Credenzas
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 for Calvin Sideboard and Bar with Leather and Caned Front
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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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...
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1950s American Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Travertine
Kipp Stewart for Calvin Furniture Directional Mid Century Walnut Banded Credenza
By Kipp Stewart, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Calvin Furniture Directional Mid Century Walnut Banded Credenza
This credenza measures: 72 wide x 20 deep x 29.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Walnut
Paul McCobb for Calvin Travertine Top Credenza
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture travertine top credenza or sideboard. The Irwin Collection. Brass legs with travertine top. Labeled on the inside.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Travertine, Marble, Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century 16-Drawer Mahogany and Brass Sideboard Buffet
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century 16-drawer mahogany and brass sideboard buffet credenza
Measures: 71.25 wide x 19 deep x 27.25 high
Restored vintage condition. Piece is rest...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Brass
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 Rapids, Michigan, circa 1950s. It is part of The Irwin Collection, renowned for its ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Travertine, Brass
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mahogany and Brass Bookcase or Bar Cabinet
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern bookcase, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection"
USA, 1950s
Gorgeous Hondur...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Brass
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" Credenza w/ Bi-Folding Doors
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Brass
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mahogany and Brass Bookcases or Bar Cabinets
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern bookcases, credenzas, or bar cabinets
By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection"
USA, 1950s
Gorg...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Brass
Vintage Mahogany "Irwin Collection" Credenza by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage mahogany credenza is a stunning piece of furniture designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Calvin Furniture as part of The I...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Brass
Paul McCobb Credenza in Mahogany for the Calvin Group
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
A vintage mahogany and brass credenza server has mahogany bi-fold doors and brass legs. Created by the iconic Mid-Century Modern American designer,Paul McCobb for the Calvin Group.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Brass
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Brass and Leather Credenza by Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
All original Paul McCobb mahogany cabinet or sideboard from The Calvin Group (earlier Irwin Collection) by Calvin Furniture, which is part of the work the designer created for Directional (model 1066). The mid-century modern credenza features: three drawers with brass knobs; two sliding leather doors with brass pulls and brass edges; interior fitted with two shelves, each adjustable to four different positions; brass X stretchers; label. 100% original finish and condition. The perfect vintage piece to use as a bar cabinet, a media console or a server buffet. Part of a one owner collection of McCobb furniture exclusively presented by Select Modern; a truly rare time capsule find! There are more pieces from this collection available in our storefront. A copy of the original 1956 purchase receipt for all the pieces from this collection is available. Works well in many different decors, from eclectic modern...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Mahogany Credenza
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Mahogany Credenza
This credenza measures: 71.25 wide x 19 deep x 32.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Mahogany
Mid century Paul McCobb Calvin Credenza Mahogany Brass travertine
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century American designer Paul McCobb credenza dark Mahogany wood. Original finish in beautiful vintage condition, has original Rare Travertine top with folding mahogany front doors...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Credenzas
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Travertine, 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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Calvin Credenzas
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard by Paul McCobb Credenza, Irwin Collection
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Marble
Mid century Paul McCobb Calvin Credenza Brass Black Lacquer with top unit
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century American designer Paul McCobb Calvin Irwin Collection credenza unit In Black Lacquer. Has top unit with Glass doors and lower small storage ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Credenzas
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Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Vitrolite and Bleached Mahogany Credenza
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Vitrolite, Mahogany
Paul McCobb for Directional Mahogany, Brass, and Leather Credenza, Refinished
By Directional, Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sliding door sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture
USA, 1950s
Mahogany, with brass ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Brass
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mahogany and Brass Credenza by Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
All original Paul McCobb mahogany and brass cabinet model C8506 with breakfront top model C8006, from the Irwin Collection by Calvin Furniture, which is part of the work the designer created for Directional. The two piece mid-century modern credenza with hutch features: a bottom sideboard (which can be used as a stand alone case piece) with five drawers; brass knobs; a folding door opening to an interior fitted with one shelf; brass base and stretchers; and a top etagere with four drawers with brass pulls; two glass shelves; brass dividers; two cabinet doors opening to an interior with a shelf; label. 100% original finish and condition. The perfect vintage piece to used as a bar cabinet, bookcase or as a server buffet. Part of a one owner collection of McCobb furniture exclusively presented by Select Modern; a truly rare time capsule! There are more pieces from this collection available in our storefront. A copy of the original 1956 purchase receipt for all the pieces from this collection is available. Works well in many different decors, from eclectic modern to more elegant or traditional ones.
Sideboard: 71.25 in (180.98 cm) W x 19.13 in (48.6 cm) D x 34.07 in (86.54 com) H
Hutch: 71.25" (180.98 cm) W x 14 in (35.56 cm) D x 49 in (124.46 cm) H
Literature: Fifties Furniture...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Brass
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" Credenza with Leather Doors & Brass Accents for C
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Paul McCobb “Irwin Collection” Credenza with Leather Doors & Brass Accents for Calvin Furniture. With its exceptional design and the use of high-quality mat...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Brass
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 Furniture, manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. Thi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Leather Sliding Door Credenza for Calvin Group
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern brown leather sliding doors sideboard/credenza with 3 top drawers. Behind the sliding doors are 2 adjustable shelves in a dark brown finish. The out...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Midcentury Mahogany and Brass Bar Credenza Cabinet
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin midcentury Mahogany and Brass Bar Credenza Cabinet
This credenza measures: 36 wide x 19.25 deep x 33.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Brass
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 Furniture, Irwin Collection features a bottom crede...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Credenzas
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Brass
Mid Century Paul McCobb Calvin Wall Unit Etagere Walnut Brass Base
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning Mid century American designer Paul McCobb Wall unit with lower credenza in walnut. Original finish in good vintage condition with front foldi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Credenzas
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Brass
Paul McCobb Calvin Group Credenza
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Credenzas
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Metal
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 the United States circa 1950’s. This stunning credenza sits on a beautiful polished ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Travertine, Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Brass Base Credenza with Hutch
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century brass base credenza with hutch
The credenza measures: 60 wide x 19 deep x 60.75 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call re...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany w Glass Dresser Credenza by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant 5-drawer credenza with large storage compartment which features a shelf. Refinished in the original stain, waxed and polished. White milk glass top is excellent, m...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Brass, Nickel
Paul McCobb Black Lacquer and Brass Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern eight-drawer long dresser or credenza
By Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture.
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered walnut, with brass finished trim and ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Walnut, Lacquer
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Refinished
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern eight-drawer long dresser or credenza
Designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture "Linear Group"
USA, 1950s
Walnut and aluminum trim and h...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Calvin Credenzas
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Aluminum
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 compact design with eight large drawers, unique metal pulls, and metal trim on the fronts...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Calvin Credenzas
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Walnut
Paul McCobb Credenza with Travertine Top
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
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 Credenzas
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Wood
Calvin credenzas for sale on 1stDibs.
Calvin credenzas 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 credenzas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original credenzas 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 credenzas by Dunbar, Harvey Probber, and Knoll. Prices for Calvin credenzas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,800 and can go as high as $18,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,875.
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